MRU SIG – Mano River Union IGF & SIG

MRU School on Internet Governance

MRU School on Internet Governance History

The MRU School on Internet Governance was founded in September 2023 as an educational arm of the MRU IGF. It was created to address the need for comprehensive capacity-building programs in internet governance within the MRU region. Modeled after successful global initiatives, the school aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of internet governance principles and practices.

Objectives

The MRU School on Internet Governance has the following key objectives:

Capacity Building

To offer training programs, workshops, and courses that enhance the internet governance knowledge and skills of participants from MRU countries.

Network Building

To facilitate networking and knowledge exchange among participants, fostering a community of internet governance experts and advocates within the MRU region.

Policy Advocacy

To empower graduates to actively engage in internet governance discussions and contribute to policy development in their respective countries.

Youth Engagement

To encourage the active participation of youth in internet governance matters, promoting their voices and perspectives.

Importance within MRU Region

The MRU School on Internet Governance is of paramount importance within the MRU region because.

Capacity Development

It addresses the critical need for skilled individuals who can shape and implement effective internet governance policies within the MRU countries.

Knowledge Dissemination

By offering educational programs, it disseminates crucial internet governance knowledge and best practices.

Empowerment

It empowers participants to take an active role in shaping the digital policies and strategies of their nations.

Youth Inclusion

The school actively engages and trains young leaders, ensuring that the next generation is equipped to lead in the digital era.

Together, the MRU IGF and the MRU School on Internet Governance form a dynamic partnership that advances digital inclusion, fosters collaboration, and empowers MRU countries to shape their digital destinies. They stand as a testament to the MRU region’s commitment to embracing the digital age and ensuring that the benefits of the internet are accessible to all.