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The worldwide struggle for internet freedom new york. An introduction to internet governance jovan kurbalija. One of many controversies surrounding the introduction of new domain names is the special protection given, though a moratorium, to the red cross and red crescent movement rcrc and international olympic committee ioc. Biography of jovan kurbalija, director, diplofoundation. Internet governance7 introduction in only a few years, the internet has revolutionised trade, health, education, and, indeed, the very fabric of human. It explains a number of concepts, and evaluates some models for governance. Dr jovan kurbalija is the founding director of diplofoundation and the head of the geneva internet. An introduction to internet governance 4th edition by. The ig taxonomy used to categorise and describe the field of ig is based upon dr jovan kurbalijas work, presented and updated through many editions of his an introduction to internet governance handbook that is widely used in ig introductory courses for diplomats and other scholars, translated into several world languages. Only two years ago, it would have been unthinkable for an internet company to invite governments to adopt a digital convention. International internet governance issues should be addressed in a coordinated manner. It focuses on technical, legal, economic, development and sociocultural aspects of internet. It attempts to show how governance decisions can have social and economic ramifications, and it suggests some steps that can be taken to enhance developing country participation in internet governance.