22/07/2025
Two weeks ago, Geneva played host to the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, marking twenty years of progress under the banner of the World Summit on the Information Society ( ).
At its heart, WSIS+20 was a celebration of collaboration, shared purpose, and long-standing commitment to inclusive digital development. Most notably, the event served as a strong reaffirmation of the multi-stakeholder approach to Internet governance.
For the RIPE NCC, the forum provided an invaluable opportunity to highlight real-world examples of effective multi-stakeholder collaboration, demonstrating how governments and the Internet technical community can work side by side to turn shared digital development goals into positive, measurable outcomes.
A key moment during the week was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the RIPE NCC and the Jordan Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan). This agreement formalises a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Internet infrastructure, capacity building, and digital resilience in Jordan and throughout the region.
Hans Petter Holen, the Managing Director of the RIPE NCC, said: “The MoU with TRC Jordan is not only a bilateral achievement, it is a leading example of how governments and the technical community can join forces to build a sustainable and secure digital future.”
🔗 Read more on why the WSIS+20 Review process matters, and the role of the RIPE NCC in Internet technical coordination: https://www.ripe.net/community/internet-governance/
Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organised with ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
