Geopolitical tensions increasingly play out in and around digital infrastructure—from cable cuts to data center politics—reshaping how the Internet is governed across regions. In the MENA region, these dynamics are especially pronounced, raising questions about resilience, autonomy, and multistakeholder cooperation. This session explores how infrastructure has become a frontline in internet governance and what this means for regional and global actors.
Event Overview
Join the ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series for a focused session on Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, where we will examine the evolving role of infrastructure in the governance landscape—particularly in light of regional instability and global fragmentation pressures.
🎤 Don’t miss the keynote by Dr. Chafik Chaya (RIPE NCC), who will offer a first-hand perspective on how multistakeholder models are adapting to manage critical internet resources across the MENA region. His intervention will be central to framing the challenges and opportunities emerging in this rapidly evolving space.
Program:
- Introduction: Zeina Bourharb (Director of International Cooperation at OGERO Telecom — the state-owned Lebanese telecom operator responsible for the development and maintenance of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure), Dr. Joanna Kulesza, Director of Lodz Cyber Hub, Assistant Professor of International Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Łódź.
- Opening Remarks: Dr. Chafik Chaya, Senior External Relations Officer at the Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) for the Middle East region, specializing in management information systems, Internet governance, telecommunications regulation, and communication and network technologies.
Topic: Evolving Multistakeholder Models in Digital Infrastructure Governance in the MENA Region
- Regional Perspective and Discussion: How are states and civil society jointly shaping Internet infrastructure governance principles amid geopolitical uncertainty?
Why Participate?
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Gain up-to-date knowledge on geopolitical and infrastructural trends affecting Internet governance
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Engage directly with regional experts, including Dr. Chafik Chaya from RIPE NCC
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Exchange views with representatives of governments, international organizations, and the Internet user community
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Support the development of coherent and inclusive digital policy at the international level
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