The Ninth Annual Meeting of the North Africa Internet Governance Forum (NAIGF-25) was held under the theme “Building a Digital Future by All, For All”, generously hosted by Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco, under esteemed patronage of HE. Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni. The meeting took place from 24–26 November 2025 at the National Library in Rabat.
This year’s meeting addressed key Internet governance issues at the global and regional levels, including updates from the global IGF process and discussions on the future of the Internet in the age of virtual and immersive technologies. The meeting also explored the opportunities and challenges brought by these technologies and their social and economic implications, as well as their impact on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and other related areas.
The program featured a comprehensive set of main sessions covered Internet governance from both global and regional perspectives. Topics included the global developments in Internet governance, key actors, and ways for North African countries to strengthen their role in shaping global digital policies and advocating for regional interests. Discussions also highlighted how to build a trustworthy and resilient digital environment in the region by exploring digital preparedness, cybersecurity, risk management, and ways to strengthen national institutions’ capacities to face accelerating technological challenges.
A legislative perspective also was included, addressing digital governance from the viewpoint of parliaments, and exploring their evolving roles in developing regulatory frameworks for digital transformation. Additional program components focused on promoting digital entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems as engines for economic growth in North Africa, highlighted the best practices that support innovation and create enabling environments for emerging technologies. The Forum also examined the legal and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, responsible AI governance, and compliance with international standards.
Other thematic priorities were included such as empowering women’s participation in Internet governance, gender-related barriers in the digital sphere, cross-border digital trade and regional economic integration, and identifying regulatory barriers hindering digital integration in North Africa.
NAIGF-25 discussed the digital inclusion, bridging digital and social divides, analyzing disparities in access to technology, identifying affected groups, and proposing practical solutions to advance digital inclusion. It also explored the greening of the digital future, the role of technology in sustainability, climate innovation, and reducing the environmental impact of the ICT sector. Moreover, the program addressed the social and behavioral dimensions of the digital age, including the influence of digital platforms on societal behavior, interaction patterns, and digital identity. Privacy and personal data protection was also discussed, highlighted key regulations, best practices, and compliance mechanisms, in addition to emphasizing the role of youth in the digital ecosystem and equipping them to contribute to shaping future digital policies
North Africa IGF’s 9th Annual Meeting 24-26 November 2025, Rabat, Morocco
