International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 9

Role of Internet Governance in Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

  • Author:
  • Rajnish Ranjan Prasad1, Shweta Bhardwaj2, Mridula Prasad3, Shrutika Badgujar4, Neha Awasthi5, Divya Santhanam6
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 574 to 577

1Institute of Health Management & Research (IIHMR), Jaipur, India

2Family Health International, New Delhi, India

3Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all adige, Italy

4Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Jaipur, India

5State Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Jaipur, India

6Directorate of Women Empwoerment, Jaipur, India

Online published on 20 June, 2019.

Abstract

On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) officially came into force. Till 2030, with these new Goals that universally apply to all, countries will mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. Internet has very important role to play in achievement of SDGs and it will help countries & people to overcome existing barriers. However, to achieve the same, it is important that Internet Governance is strengthened and its inclusiveness & diversity is ensured

Keywords

SDGs, Internet, Internet Governance, 2030 Agenda,