CADE Mapping and Baseline Study Report launch 

2 Oct 2025, 13:00h - 14:30h

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On Thursday, 2 October 2025 (13:00–14:30 UTC), the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) consortium, led by Diplo, will launch its Mapping and Baseline Study Reports.

The reports provide a comprehensive overview of civil society participation in key Internet governance spaces—including the IGF, ICANN, ITU, and IETF—with a particular focus on amplifying underrepresented voices from the Global South. They also put forward practical recommendations to strengthen inclusive and meaningful engagement of civil society in digital policy processes.

The launch event will:

  • Present the main findings of the reports;
  • Examine systemic barriers and opportunities for CSO participation in Internet governance;
  • Feature reflections from representatives of Internet governance institutions (ICANN, ITU, IETF, IGF);
  • Discuss next steps to advance inclusive and participatory digital governance.

This interactive session will bring together civil society actors, standard-setting bodies, and digital policy experts to reflect on how to build stronger pathways for CSO engagement in shaping the future of the Internet.