Abstract:
This graphical representation displays the ISOC's vision of the Internet being for everyone and mission of promoting open development of the Internet for the benefit of the entire world. It lists the ISOC's core values which include improving the quality of life for people everywhere through the benefits of a global Internet, well-informed actors, the decentralized architecture of the Internet, local sustainable initiatives towards the ISOC's vision, transparent technical procedures, and harnessing the social, political, and economic benefits of the Internet, which are significantly compromised by restrictive governmental controls. The ISOC's 2010 objectives include preserving its Internet model, protecting the Internet's health, supporting the ISOC's chapters and members, and cultivating future leaders to fulfill the ISOC's mission.