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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">Dear colleagues, </div>
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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">As a Sector Member of the ITU, Internet Society participated in the World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF) <a href="https://www.itu.int/en/wtpf-21/Pages/ieg-wtpf-21.aspx" class="">preparatory
 process</a> , the informal group of experts (IEG-WTPF-21) in preparation  for the <a href="https://www.itu.int/wtpf21/en/" class="">next WTPF</a> which will take place from 16 to 18 December 2021. The preparatory process ended the week of November 15th, with
 encouraging results  related to our  <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/access/" class="">Internet Growth</a> efforts.</div>
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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">The <a href="https://www.itu.int/wtpf21/en/itu-speeches/sgs-report/" class="">Secretary-General's report</a> and <a href="https://www.itu.int/wtpf21/en/draft-opinions/" class="">Draft Opinions</a> 
 developed by the IEG, contain positive language that enables complementary access solutions (such as Community Networks) to be considered as innovative solutions to achieve universal connectivity and sustainable development.  We intend submit a contribution
 to the Forum, emphasizing and supporting these policy issues.</div>
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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">Internet Society will be participating remotely in this forum, collaborating with partners and community to achieve positive outcomes to keep the Internet open, secure, globally-connected and trustworthy
 for all. Please let us know if you are participating in the WTPF so we can connect with you.</div>
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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">For more information on WTPF-21, please visit our <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/events/un/wtpf-21/preparations/" class="">dedicated page</a>. </div>
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<div data-node-type="line" id="magicdomid2" class="ace-line">If you have any questions or comments feel free to reach out to Juan Peirano (<a href="mailto:peirano@isoc.org" class="">peirano@isoc.org</a>).</div>
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<div>Juan Peirano, Senior Policy Advisor<br class="">
<a href="mailto:peirano@isoc.org" class="">peirano@isoc.org</a> | Office: +1 5713632173 Ext. 7079<br class="">
<a href="http://internetsociety.org" class="">internetsociety.org</a> | @internetsociety</div>
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