This year we meet ONLINE for the annual forum event.
OBJECTIVES
To provide a platform for Nigerian youth to assess the state of Internet technology in Nigeria and communicate challenges and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
To enable Nigerian youth to learn about the principles of Internet governance and how they can contribute to developing infrastructure, policy, and standards for telecommunications in Nigeria.
To encourage the integration and inclusion of Nigerian youth in national Internet-related public policy meetings and events.
Pre-event webinar on 16 September 2020, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM UTC
TOPICS
Introduction to Internet Governance Principles
Youth participation in Internet Governance
Main Forum event on 23 September 2020, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC
Theme: “Shaping a resilient Internet for societal sustainability”
The theme for the 2020 NYIGF event “Shaping a resilient Internet for societal sustainability” addresses the need to build strong telecommunication infrastructure, policies, and standards within Nigeria. This has been made obvious from the high dependence on Internet technology in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The following sub-themes for the event will discuss specific issues highlighted by the NYIGF community to map out a way forward for addressing arising opportunities and challenges within the society;
Building capacity of the Nigerian Youth in Web Literacy and ICT Skills in the era of COVID19
Role of the Nigerian Youth in the global Internet Economy
Impact of connectivity on e-businesses and e-commerce in Nigeria
Cyber Security & Cyber Crime – Enabling a secure and sustainable internet for all.
AFTER THE EVENT
Publish our 2020 youth communique which showcases youth recommendations on the key internet issues encountered within our community
Define and explore avenues through which we can promote the participation of Nigerian youth in both global and local Internet governance processes.
EVENT PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
Our organizing committee members are dedicated to creating a safe and enabling online participatory experience for our community members. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE to receive step-by-step guidelines on how to efficiently connect and participate in the pre-event webinar and the main forum event.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM 2020 ONLINE NYIGF
ENGAGE with pathways to influence policymaking and contribute to priority setting in the public and private sectors.
CONNECT with youth from across Nigeria working to map solutions to complex ICT and digital economy problems and find partners to help put them into action.
LEARN through workshops and skill-building seminars with the industry youth experts and take advantage of recorded content to learn at your own pace.
