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 .
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