Deadline: 21-Jun-23 Apply for the Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program - a collaboration between the Center for International Private Enterprise
Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program 2022 ($2000 USD honorarium & Fully Funded to 2022 Internet Governance Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Application
Application Deadline: June 23rd 2021
Democracy has always required the free flow of ideas. In the modern age, this means a free, open internet where all citizens can freely voice their opinions, share, and debate. Access to an open internet for all is necessary to strengthen democratic engagement and governance, enable equal participation in the market economy, and promote social accountability.
The Open Internet for Democracy Leaders are a unique cohort of global advocates from civic organizations, media, and the private sector who are passionate about protecting and promoting an open internet.
The program aims to:
Empower emerging open internet advocates to advance internet policy discussions and organize for change in their country and/or region.