What is Internet Governance?
Internet governance refers to the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, and decision-making processes that shape how the Internet evolves and is used.
What We Do
Inclusive dialogue shaping Tanzania’s digital future
Through open dialogue and inclusive participation, TzIGF ensures that Tanzania’s experiences contribute to regional and global Internet governance processes while international developments are reflected in national priorities.
- Convene national Internet governance dialogue
- Promote inclusive digital participation
- Support policy awareness and cooperation
- Elevate grassroots and youth voices
- Feed Tanzania’s perspectives into regional and global arenas
About TzIGF
National multistakeholder platform for Internet governance
About the Forum
Since its establishment in 2009, TzIGF has served as Tanzania’s recognized space for multistakeholder engagement on Internet and digital governance matters. It promotes cooperation, strengthens trust, and supports informed decision-making.
Why TzIGF Matters
The Internet affects education, business, health, government services, innovation, and social interaction. TzIGF ensures that different voices can participate in shaping how these systems function.
Tanzania Internet Governance Week
Multi-platform engagement from communities to policy spaces
TzIGF is implemented within a broader framework known as Tanzania Internet Governance Week (TIGW). The week expands participation across different segments of society so that community realities inform national dialogue.
Youth Internet Governance Forum (Youth IGF)
Youth-led discussions on opportunities, innovation, employment, participation, and rights.
Students’ Online Safety Education Dialogue
Engagement among students, teachers, parents, and protection stakeholders to promote digital citizenship, privacy awareness, and safer online learning environments.
Online Safety and Trust Women & Youth Symposium
Focused exchange on resilience, empowerment, and trusted participation online.
Mtaa/Kijiji Internet Governance Congress
Community consultations in villages and neighborhoods where citizens share lived experiences of connectivity, affordability, digital services, and risks.
Policymakers Roundtable on Internet & Digital Governance
High-level discussions among leaders, regulators, legislators, and experts.
How It Connects
Messages from each platform feed into the national forum and inform Tanzania’s contributions to regional and global Internet governance discussions.
TzIGF 2026
Theme and priorities for the next forum cycle
Theme: To be announced
Objectives
- Provide inclusive dialogue
- Strengthen multistakeholder cooperation
- Elevate grassroots and youth perspectives
- Promote safety and trust
- Produce actionable outcomes
Thematic Areas
- Universal Access & Meaningful Connectivity
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
- Cybersecurity, Online Safety & Trust
- Data Governance
- Rights, Freedoms & Sustainability
Participate
Join the process and shape digital governance outcomes
You can join TzIGF as:
- ✔ Session organizer
- ✔ Speaker
- ✔ Youth participant
- ✔ Student
- ✔ Community representative
- ✔ Partner or sponsor
- ✔ Online participant
Registration information will be announced soon.
Reports
Evidence, recommendations, and outcomes by year
(Each item links to a downloadable report file)
What You’ll Find in Reports
- Programme overview
- Speakers
- Session summaries
- Key recommendations
- Participation statistics
- Photos and highlights
Partners & Supporters
Collaboration across sectors for digital progress
TzIGF collaborates with public institutions, private sector actors, technical organizations, civil society groups, youth networks, and international partners committed to strengthening Tanzania’s digital future.
Media & News
Latest announcements, updates, and outcomes
Find calls for participation, event coverage, and post-event outcomes.
No media or news has been published yet.