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Internet Governance Glossary - 6. Stakeholders

6.1 Intergovernmental organizations / International governmental organization / IGO

Organization composed primarily of sovereign states (referred to as member states), or of other intergovernmental organizations and being major stakeholders in Internet governance.

6.2 Government

Executive body or administration of a given state.
 

6.3 Private sector institutions, organizations, groups or communities

Institutions, organizations, groups or entities conducting for-profit business operations.
 

6.4 Civil society organizations, groups or communities / CSO

Organizations, groups or communities of the field of non-governmental organizations and institutions that do not seek profit.
 

6.5 Academic communities

Institutions, organizations, individuals or communities active in the educational system and scientific research.
 

6.6 Technical communities

Institutions, organizations, individuals or communities active in technical fields related to ICT.