Arab States

Internet Governance: Challenges and Opportunites for ESCWA Member Countries
This study provides an analytical description of the current arrangements of Internet governance and the role of involved parties. It elaborates on the main issues of the debate and focuses on those that are most important for the region. Additionally, it highlights challenges facing the Arab region regarding these issues and provides recommendations for an effective and, it is hoped, unified position for Arab countries in the global debate. This study should assist the League of Arab States Working Group on Domain Names and Internet Issues in terms of formulating an opinion about common views regarding Internet governance issues. The study will pave the way for the next Internet governance forum, which is set to convene in November 2009 in Egypt, as well as subsequent forums.
09 March 2010

Internet Governance: Challenges and Opportunites for EMCs
This study provides an analytical description of the current arrangements of Internet governance and the role of involved parties. It elaborates on the main issues of the debate and focuses on those that are most important for the region. Additionally, it highlights challenges facing the Arab region regarding these issues and provides recommendations for an effective and, it is hoped, unified position for Arab countries in the global debate. This study should assist the League of Arab States Working Group on Domain Names and Internet Issues in terms of formulating an opinion about common views regarding Internet governance issues. The study will pave the way for the next Internet governance forum, which is set to convene in November 2009 in Egypt, as well as subsequent forums.
09 March 2010

Building Trust in E-Services in the ESCWA Region (Arabic)
This study discusses policies and procedures necessary to build confidence in cyber space, electronic services and strengthen their security, and building a secure information enabling individuals to exchange information and use of electronic services freely and safely and without fear for the security of their computer systems and information. The study focuses on four key dimensions that affect the confidence-building services and the promotion of electronic security, and legal dimensions, technical and those related to awareness and training and how to provide reliable e-services. It refers to the deficiencies in each of these dimensions, and proposes mechanisms to improve the confidence and trust in the digital divide.
08 March 2010