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Internet Society Foundation awards $1M to projects that examine the future and sustainability of the internet
2021-01-26 00:15

The Internet Society Foundation has awarded over $1 million through its Research grant programme to seven projects that examine the future and sustainability of the internet.

Project title: Creating a research strategy to green the internet.

Research question: Which economic and demographic factors contribute to global Internet access in the future?

Research question: How can we rebalance bargaining power between local actors and international Internet players?

"The internet has reshaped almost every sector of our society," stated Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.

"We established this grant programme to enable new and valuable research on the future of the internet, research that will influence policy and industry decisions and ultimately help shape a more equitable and sustainable future for the internet."


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