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<p class=MsoPlainText>The Internet Society (ISOC) is happy to announce a new
programme beginning in 2010: the ISOC Next Generation Leaders (NGL)
programme. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The NGL was officially launched 6 October 2009 at a youth
forum lunch during the ITU Telecom World week in Geneva. The programme is
aimed at emerging talents across the globe, between the ages of 20 and 40, and
is a unique blend of coursework and practical experience to help prepare young
professionals from around the world to become the next generation of Internet
technology, policy, and business leaders.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Programme entrants will complete a tailored eLearning
course, covering the essential topics required for effective interactions and
relationships within the Internet ecosystem, as well as key concepts and
emerging issues in Internet governance. They will be encouraged to apply
for the Internet Society’s representation programmes, such as ISOC
Ambassadorships to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the World Bank, and
OECD, and the ISOC Fellowship to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>At the end of the programme, all Next Generation Leaders
programme graduates will be invited to submit a proposal for a project focused
on an Internet development issue within their own communities. Of those, three
projects will be chosen and the respective project leaders will be invited to
Geneva for a final, one-week course in Internet diplomacy. The three
project leaders will be recognized as the Next Generation Leaders programme
laureates, rewarded with special opportunities to network with some of the
Internet’s most respected leaders and to participate in special
leadership events, and they may be encouraged to start new Internet Society
Chapters in their communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>More information on the programme can be found at <a
href="http://www.InternetSociety.org/Leaders">www.InternetSociety.org/Leaders</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>**You may sign up to receive periodic information on the
NGL but visiting the programme site and clicking on "Candidates: Register
for NGL Information."<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>We will be sharing application details for the eLearning
component through the sign up information list in the coming months.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>If you have any questions or comments about the Next
Generation Leaders programme, please contact <a
href="mailto:leaders@InternetSociety.org">leaders@InternetSociety.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Connie J Kendig<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Sponsored Programs & Grants Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Internet Society<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.isoc.org">www.isoc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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