Which way to Brazil? Notes from the "Taking stock and the way forward" consultations on the Internet Governance Forum
The Athens meeting will be a tough act to follow for the Brazilian government, hosting the second Forum November 12–15, 2007, in Rio de Janeiro. The stock-taking and planning session in Geneva, February 13, 2007, has left many stakeholders, particularly those from civil society and business entities, wondering whether the IGF can remain an open and inclusive forum for sharing experiences and good practice, and for bridging the gaps in vocabulary and approaches across stakeholder groups.
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