Internet Governance Forum (IGF):
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IGF is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
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Purpose: It brings together all stakeholders in the Internet governance debate, whether they represent governments, the private sector or civil society through an open and inclusive process.
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Origin: The establishment of the IGF was formally announced by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2006. Its first meeting was first convened in 2006 and has held an annual meeting since then.
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Secretariat: UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland
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Funding: IGF is financed through the extra-budgetary Trust Fund Account managed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA).