Strengthening Legislative Collaboration for a Resilient Digital West Africa
In recent years, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has sought to strengthen the participation of parliamentarians in discussions on some of the most pressing issues related to the use, evolution and governance of the Internet and related digital technologies. Since 2019, the IGF Secretariat, together with the Interparliamentary Union and other stakeholders, have developed the Parliamentary Track, which included a series of activities for parliamentarians in the lead-up to and at the annual IGF meeting.
The track will continue its global activities, with sessions being held at the various regional and annual IGF meetings, while expanding partnerships with various stakeholders. With the aim to continuously improve the track activities and adjust to Parliamentarians’ needs, the preparation of the Parliamentary Track in 2025 will incorporate the feedback collected from IGF 2024 Members of Parliaments, speakers and moderators.
To help shape the IGF 2025 Parliamentary Track, Members of Parliaments will be invited to respond to a call for thematic input
Why the Parliamentary Track Matters
Strong, informed, and visionary legislation is crucial for building a safe, inclusive, and rights-based digital ecosystem in West Africa.
Parliamentary Track at the West Africa IGF | May 2025 | Nigeria | 22nd-23rd May 2025
The upcoming 2025 Parliamentary Track will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, alongside the West Africa IGF and other thematic tracks. The sessions will feature:
- High-level roundtables with MPs and digital policy experts
- Joint working groups on draft legislation and harmonization efforts
- Closed-door sessions for regional strategy building
- A final Parliamentary Declaration with commitments to action
🗓️ Date: [To be announced]
Parliamentary Track at the Africa IGF | May 2025 | Tanzania
The African IGF will take place from 29 to 31 May 2025 in Dar Es Salaam.
More information will be provided in due time.
Parliamentary Track at the annual IGF | June 2025 | Oslo, Norway
The 20th Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2025) takes place from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Oslo (Norway). Within IGF 2025, a dedicated Parliamentary Track takes place from 23 to 25 June.
Parliamentarians from relevant parliamentary committees and parliamentarians who work on digital affairs and Internet policy issues will engage in dialogue with the private sector, the technical community and civil society, including youth, on challenges and potential solutions for in creating an inclusive, risk-free, ethical, and sustainable digital space.
- IGF 2025 Parliamentary Track Invitation Letter (English | Français | Español)
- IGF 2025 Parliamentary Track Practical Note (English | Français | Español)
To participate in the Parliamentary Track, participants need to register for IGF 2025 via the registration link dedicated to Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. For any questions or information regarding the Parliamentary Track at IGF 2025, please contact parliamentarytrack@intgovforum.org
The Parliamentary Track at IGF 2025 is jointly organized by the Internet Governance Forum Secretariat from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and Storting, the Norwegian Parliament.