1. The Need for a Stable and Secure Financing Mechanism
   The responsibility of “Very Large Online Platforms” (VLOPs) to support the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) cannot be overstated. At present, their financial contributions to the IGF remain disproportionately small, despite the fact that they are among the primary beneficiaries of a secure, stable, and well-regulated Internet ecosystem. It is imperative that these platforms embrace their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations by playing a more significant role in ensuring the IGF’s long-term viability and effectiveness.

2. Revisiting and Integrating WSIS Action Lines and SDGs
   

   A pressing issue is the necessity to reassess and better harmonize the 11 WSIS Action Lines with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This misalignment was a focal point of discussions in Riyadh. The core problem lies in the fact that these frameworks are managed through separate processes, led by different entities in New York and Geneva, with minimal coordination between them.

   Establishing a stronger connection between these initiatives is crucial to ensuring that digital governance and development efforts effectively advance the SDGs. Achieving this alignment will require enhanced collaboration, unified objectives, and integrated strategies, creating a cohesive approach that ties digital policy directly to global sustainability goals.

Both of these points underscore the importance of creating cohesive, well-supported mechanisms that advance global Internet governance while addressing the intersecting challenges of sustainable development. Let’s not miss the opportunity to act on these priorities. 

Cheers, 

Pari