Mauritius
YouthInternet
Governance
Forum

2022

CONTENTS

Table of Contents

01.
Contents

02.
Introduction

03.
The Opening Ceremony

04.
Panel Sessions

05.
History of pre-activities andtimetable

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INTRODUCTION

While technology and the Internet haveencouraged more digital activities,
concerns over fraud, cybercrime, security
and privacy in cyberspace are definitely
rising. The ultimate question from theYouth Participants: 2How best can wegrow to create a better space on theInternet?"
Young people are key stakeholders in the InternetGovernance Forum ecosystem as they are the majority inMauritius and in the world over. The IGF secretariat has sincerecognized the importance of meaningful youth participation
at the IGF processes and promotes the strengthening ofMauritius Youth IGF Initiatives.
Mauritius Youth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) wasofficially launched on Saturday 09 July 2022 at 10 00 hours atHennessy Park Hotel, Ebene in Mauritius. The theme for theYouth Forum 2022 is “Re-Imagining the Future of ourInternet.”
The young generation decides how internet will looktomorrow as the future of the internet is in their hands.
During the Opening Launch, there were the presence of thefollowing representatives:
Ministry. of Financial Services and Good Governance
United Nations Resident Coordinator
AFRINICHarel Mallac Technologies.
Eminent personalities were also present and the youth
participation on this day was around 20 young people
coming from diverse expert backgrounds.

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CEREMONYThe Opening address was done by Mr Mahendranath Busgopaul, Secretary-General of Halley
Movement and Founder of Mauritius IGF. Mr Mahendranath, in his speech, started with an
exposure of Mauritius IGF and talked about how the young people envision the internet.
The Opening Launch was performed by the Representative of the Minister of Financial
Services and Good Governance, the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr Navindsing
Jugmohunsing, in the absence of The Honourable Minister Mahen Kumar Seeruttun. In hisspeech, he talked about how the internet is already controlling our lives. However, discipline
should be implemented then only internet will become a public service. He also emphasisedon e-learning. For instance, during the pandemic, Internet was a great tool. The investment
in technology by the financial sector is helping in the youth’s exposure to the internet andthe ability to adapt to the technological innovations. His Ministry is aware of thetechnological advancement in the crypto currency hence it has established a new legislation
about the Virtual Asset Monitoring. For him, he learnt a new word from Mauritius Youth IGF
and it is the Internet hygiene.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Christine Umutoni, in her speech, talked about
how the communication with the youth is crucial. The actual era is now and for her, there isE-everything. She shared her personal experiences with the youth present and mentionedthat Internet has its good and bad side. If we are not careful, we might become the e -junk
dumping ground of the internet. Internet has improved the services’ sector in many ways.
Youth Voices do matter in areas of the Internet Governance.
Mr Arthur Carindal N’Guessan who is the Head of Stakeholder Development of AFRINIC
talked about the strong relationship between AFRINIC the Mauritius IGF. Both entities sharesome common values and that’s the best use of the internet. He mentioned the free online
courses to plan and design the IP technology that AFRINIC is launching and to buildcapacity. He also added on the need to be part of the Internet Governance. He emphasisedon how IPs can be both the downfall and the opportunity for young people.
Mr Shateeaum Sewpaul, the General Manager of Harel Mallac Technologies Ltd illustrated
the technology breakthrough, and how he appreciates the launching of Mauritius Youth IGF.
The priority is the protection of data privacy. The internet is no more a tool but it is now a partof the development of one’s personality.
This message demonstrates the organization's understanding of its impact and responsibility
to people and the planet. Importantly, it also builds the audience's trust and confidence inthe organization.

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PANEL SESSIONS

01

Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection

02

Digital Skills and Human Capacity Development

03

Digital Infrastructure

The internet has become more influential in daily life than anyone
could have ever imagined. What was once a means of allowing US
military computers to stay connected has transformed into an integral
method of global communication.
But we don’t just use the internet to stay in touch with friends andfamily across the world. It’s also become key to how we operatebusinesses, store personal information and even manage our bankaccounts.
With so much important data being transferred across public
networks every day, it’s no surprise that a small section of thetechnologically gifted chooses to exploit the more vulnerable amongus.
There are ways to protect yourself. Let’s assess how you might be atrisk, whilst also explaining the steps you need to take to both preventand recover from an attack.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, physical and social distancing
increased the need to learn digital skills. Several businesses andentrepreneurs served by Haelsoft’s digital skills capacity building
efforts would easily be able to operate their business effectively in eventhe most restricted conditions.
With the prospect of a new normal, embracing a sustained adoption ofdigital skills, tools and remote work required a demand-driven
urgency to deliver high-quality digital capacity-building.

All technology assets that create, exchange or use data or information
in a digital form as a part of their operation, as well as all data collectedor used by the aforementioned technology assets. The digitaltechnologies that provide the foundation for an organization's
information technology and operations. Examples of digital
infrastructure include: Internet backbone, broadband. Mobile telecomand digital communication suites, including applications. Data centers
and networks.

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HISTORY OF PRE-ACTIVITIESAND TIMETABLE
Forming the National
Youth IGF workinggroup.

February 2022

Meeting 1: About
Mauritius Youth IGF
2022

Meeting 2 - Cyber
Security and Human
Capacity Development

Meeting 3 - Digital
Skills and Human
Capacity Development

Meeting 4 - Digital
Infrastructure

May 2022

Mauritius IGF
Secretariat and YouthExperts

May 2022

Mauritius IGF
Secretariat and YouthExperts

May 2022

Mauritius IGF
Secretariat and YouthExperts

09 July 2022

Open floor
intereaction wit all
paticipants

Mauritius IGF 2022 Youth Summit.
Re-Imagining theFuture of our Internet

Youth focusedorganisations

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CONTACT
Mahendranath
Busgopaul
Port-Louis, Mauritiuswww.halleymovement.org
mahen@halleymovement.org
halley@intnet.mu+230 214 2451

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