Youth on the Table Shreedeep Rayamajhi Internet Governance Forum 2017 IGF 2017 WS #6 IG Grassroots initiatives, Youth leaders on the table Room XI December 19th 2017 Tuesday, 09:00 - 10:30

Indicator Score Percentage Policy and Research 7 14.5 % Awareness 13 27 % Communication and Networking 12 25 % Next Generation Leader 14 29 % All 29 60 %

Why should youth be involved in IG process? Indicator Score Percentage They face the issues and problems 31 64.5 % They are the Next Generation Leaders 39 81.2 % They are the most vulnerable group 21 43.75 %

What are the Challenges for Youth Leadership in Internet Governance process? Indicator Score Percentage Lack of basic knowledge of Internet Core values 35 72.91 % Complicated Internet Politics 30 62.5 % Nepotism and Favoritism 12 0.25 % Funding 31 64.58 % Limited mentality 7 14.58 % Communication and Network 18 37.5 % Internet Governance itself is complicated 9 18.75 % Internet policy and infrastructure 17 35.41 % Diversity Too technical 8 16.66 % Cost of the Internet

Why do you think there is a limitation for youth involvement in the IG process? Indicator Score Percentage Lack of awareness 31 64.58 % Limited opportunity 27 56.25 % Nepotism and Favoritism 12 25 % Lack of promotion of fellowship 23 47.91 % Limited mentality 6 12.5 % Lack of communication & collaboration Lack of interest 1 2.08 % Lack of multistakeholder concept 8 16.66 %

What should be done to promote youth engagement and involvement? Indicator Score Percentage More fellowship 17 35.41 % Better awareness campaign 32 66.66 % Collaborative approach from all sides 30 62.5 % Easy Funding methods 26 54.16 % Better communication and Networking 31 64.58 % Diversity 13 27.08 % More online interaction 22 45.83 % Simplification of IG Process 19 39.58 %

Findings Thank you Youth Gaps Engagement Fellowship Coaching and mentoring programs Next generation policy in Internet Organization More collaboration from all sides Diversity Thank you