Affiliations: [a] Director, Oxford Internet Institute, University of
Oxford, 1 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS, UK. Tel.: +44 1865 287 210/ 212 direct;
Fax: +44 1865 287 211; E-mail: William.Dutton@oii.ox.ac.uk | [b] Editorial Consultant, Oxford Internet Institute
University of Oxford, 1 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS, UK. E-mail:
malcolm@p-n-m.co.uk
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Abstract: The report highlights key Internet governance issues raised in
relation to the authors' three-tier typology. The distinctive design and
governance characteristics that underpin the global Internet phenomenon are
then outlined, to indicate valuable governance lessons that can be built on.
The crucial need for balance in inherently political multi-stakeholder
processes is then addressed. This is assisted by an analytical framework for
understanding the dynamics underlying such processes, which involve outcomes
from decisions taken by many actors within overlapping and interacting policy
arenas. The conclusion recommends an approach to improving international
coordination of Internet governance activities.
