Civil society is a third sector of society alongside the state and the market.
The values underlying civil society include freedom of association, freedom of expression, participatory democracy, and respect for diversity. A vigorous civil society is an important counter-balance to government and business. The growing global integration of markets and coordination of governments creates the need for a corresponding global civil society. Technical coordination of the Internet's core resources has unavoidable social, economic, and political consequences. This document is the product of individuals and organizations from around the world.