{"id":127669,"date":"2020-12-06T18:01:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T18:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=127669"},"modified":"2025-10-21T06:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T06:51:12","slug":"actionplan2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Action Plan 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"wp-custom-css\">.ap-navbar{padding:0 !important}.ap-navbar .uagb-columns__columns-3{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 !important}.ap-navbar .uagb-column__wrap{width:33.333%}.ap-navbar a.wp-block-button__link{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;padding:60px 20px !important;text-align:center;font-size:2.2rem}.ap-navbar .wp-block-button{width:100%;height:100%;margin-bottom:0}.ap-content{padding:0 !important;padding-left:calc((100vw - 1140px)\/2) !important}@media screen and (max-width: 1260px){.ap-content{padding:20px !important}}.ap-content 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class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-b9569bb7\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#eeca4a\" class=\"tadv-color\">Action Plan 2021<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6a090ecb\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Empowering People to Create a Bigger and Stronger Internet<\/h1><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-fab17b1e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-6d467506\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5c565fdc\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The Internet Endures.<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ground-navy-color has-text-color\">No one could have predicted the events of 2020. Through it all, the Internet has been the one constant in many people\u2019s lives. It has been our unwavering connection to the world around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ground-navy-color has-text-color\">Because of its underpinnings, the Internet has remained reliable, and resilient &#8211; a lifeline for so many people throughout the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ground-navy-color has-text-color\">More than any other year, 2020 has reminded us of the importance of our mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a7dfe1dd\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We need to keep working to ensure the Internet is there for everyone.<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we do so, we are marching toward our strategic goals for the Internet to be <strong>open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Action Plan for 2021 is the next step in this journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will stay focused on <strong>building, promoting and defending<\/strong> the Internet in the areas where we can make the most difference, so that it remains a force for good in the world, and brings opportunity to all.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ae2fe186 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-accent-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the full plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neutral-putty-color has-css-opacity has-neutral-putty-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b2471d06\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">A renewed sense of purpose and urgency<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021-infographic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127796\" style=\"width:741px;height:347px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021-infographic.png 988w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021-infographic-450x210.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021-infographic-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021-infographic-250x117.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-68d775ec\" id=\"growing-the-internet\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-a4ddb9ce ap-banner-small background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-30f1b877\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Growing the Internet<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Everyone should have access to the Internet. It is a life-changing resource, and as long as it remains necessary, we will not stop working to increase the Internet&#8217;s reach and resilience. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology that are needed to give everyone the access they want.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-215117d8 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme ap-content --blue\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-bdaba986\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-12b1f50b uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-bde0cca6 wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-bde0cca6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Building Community Networks<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Each day without Internet connectivity is a day of lost opportunity.<br>We plan to bring more people online by:<br>&#8211; Bridging the connectivity gap and expanding access<br>&#8211; Supporting the human network<br>&#8211; Supporting new and existing CNs<br>&#8211; Building a global network of community networks champions<br>&#8211; Focusing on local capacity<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-50fc193e wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-50fc193e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Fostering Infrastructure and Community Development<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In many places, Internet access is marked by slow speeds, high costs, and unreliable service.<br>We plan to expand the Internet\u2019s infrastructure by<br>&#8211; Building the communities that build the Internet<br>&#8211; Creating new and enhancing existing IXPs<br>&#8211; Building capacities and leadership<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-923b0e3c wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-923b0e3c\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Measuring the Internet<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>We can be a leader in helping the world to understand how the Internet is changing.<br>We will use data to help others strengthen their understanding of the Internet by<br>&#8211; Offering insights into the health, availability, and evolution of the Internet<br>&#8211; Continuing to provide a valuable platform that anyone can reference to identify trends, generate reports, and tell data-driven stories about the Internet<br>&#8211; Partnering with measurement groups and economists to further enhance the platform<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neutral-white-color has-depth-green-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2021\/growing-the-internet\/\">Read how we will help the Internet grow<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-image uagb-block-9a36a71a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-ad3b3934 ap-banner-small\" id=\"strengthening-the-internet\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-0ea5b4b2 background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-93a77e9b\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Strengthening the Internet<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">The Internet has radically transformed our lives for the better. In just a few decades, it has become a critical resource offering those with access virtually infinite opportunities to innovate and work together for the collective good. This didn\u2019t happen by accident. The Internet owes its strength, resilience, and success to its open architecture. It was literally built to be built upon.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-ccdd86dd uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme ap-content --blue\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-36bc3431\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-e8f2d185 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-769439f0 wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-769439f0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Promoting the Internet Way of Networking<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If we don\u2019t consider how our actions could harm the Internet, we risk breaking the underlying foundation that makes it work for everyone.<br>We will advocate for the \u201dInternet Way\u201d by:<br>&#8211; Keeping the Internet strong, resilient, and a place for infinite opportunities<br>&#8211; Protecting the \u201cnetwork of networks\u201d that is the Internet<br>&#8211; Training others about the critical properties of the Internet Way of Networking<br>&#8211; Promoting the use of the Internet Impact Assessment Toolkit<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ac3c0d8f wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ac3c0d8f\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Extending Encryption<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Internet is under threat \u2013 governments around the world are finding new and unique ways to undermine the use of strong encryption.<br>We will stand up for encryption by:<br>&#8211; Addressing the threats to protect and promote encryption through 2021 and beyond<br>&#8211; Mitigating government attacks on encryption<br>&#8211; Increasing the adoption of end-to-end (e2e) encryption by growing Global Encryption Coalition membership<br>&#8211; Rallying around strong encryption with the launch of Global Encryption Day<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e851837d wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e851837d\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Securing Global Routing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) are vital to an Internet we can all trust.<br>We will help improve the security and stability of Internet routing for everyone by:<br>&#8211; Reducing global routing incidents<br>&#8211; Increasing uptake in routing security measures<br>&#8211; Assessing the community\u2019s readiness to lead MANRS<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-650c37b4 wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-650c37b4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Preserving the Open Internet Model<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Open standards are as critical now as they were in the early development of the Internet.<br>We will protect the open standards that underpin the open Internet model by<br>&#8211; Taking a proactive approach to the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA)<br>&#8211; Advocating for greater openness, transparency, and collaboration<br>&#8211; Getting the message out to our community and partners<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neutral-white-color has-depth-green-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2021\/strengthening-the-internet\/\">Read how we will help make Internet stronger<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-image uagb-block-94d92dc3\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-4e7eeff8\" id=\"empowering-people-to-take-action\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-18c0a297 ap-banner-small background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a2663457\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Empowering People to Take Action<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">People who champion the Internet are at the heart of what we do. The Internet Society\u2019s strength comes from our Individual Members, Organizational Members, Chapters, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that constitute us. We work together with other communities of interest, partners, and allies to ensure the Internet thrives and meets the needs of all people. Thanks to that collaboration \u2013 volunteerism, funding, and policy and technical support \u2013 we can more effectively promote a bigger, stronger Internet.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-a421cb78 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme ap-content --blue\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f9184cf2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-738a9e03 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fc17b58b wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fc17b58b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Supporting Community Participation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>People who champion the Internet are at the heart of what we do.<br>We will better support their participation by:<br>&#8211; Attracting and engaging Individual Members<br>&#8211; Providing fundamental information to our Chapters<br>&#8211; Improving the function of Special Interest Groups<br>&#8211; Strengthening our community connections and participation<br>&#8211; Focusing on content to support participation<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c4461932 wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c4461932\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Building Expertise and Capacity<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>We can build up those who support our mission with with knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities.<br>We will strengthen our community by: <br>&#8211; Driving action through knowledge<br>&#8211; Preparing future Internet advocates<br>&#8211; Sharing cutting-edge knowledge<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5240b28f wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5240b28f\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Securing Resources for Growth and Greater Impact<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>By cultivating broader financial support for the work of the Internet Society, we demonstrate our commitment to inclusiveness and ensure that our work responds to the needs that others perceive.<br>&#8211; Targeting outreach for new, diversified funding and partnership<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neutral-white-color has-depth-green-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2021\/empowering-people-to-take-action\/\">Read how we will empower people to take action<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-image uagb-block-f19dcf00\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-0427aa0d\" id=\"financial-plan\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-9233e629 ap-financial background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4970c4c9\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Financial Plan<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Summary Statement of Activities<br><br>Our work in 2021 is supported by a financial plan that will ensure the Internet Society remains fiscally strong and operates effectively as a charitable, not-for-profit entity. The financial plan allocates resources so the Internet Society can continue to deliver on its mission to support and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people\u2019s lives, and a force for good in society. The tables below provide further details of this year\u2019s financial plan.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-da88e4ca\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f025c8eb\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Board Designated Funds<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-neutral-putty-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">(All amounts in US $000&#8217;s)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">2021 Budget<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enhancing Technologies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$1,420<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Learning @ Internet Society<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early &amp; Mid-Career Fellowship Programs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Individual Membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Content Strategy Implementation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$143<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Total Board Designated Funds<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$2,782<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-52e27db9\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">2021 Budget<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-neutral-putty-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">UNRESTRICTED REVENUE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">(All amounts in US $000&#8217;s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Memberships, Sponsorships, &amp; Registrations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$1,479<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Grants &amp; Contributions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$3,046<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Public Interest Registry Contribution<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$35,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL UNRESTRICTED REVENUE<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$39,525<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-neutral-putty-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EXPENSES<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">(All amounts in US $000&#8217;s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Action Plan Projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Building Community Networks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$2,011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Fostering Infrastructure and Community Development<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$1,868<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp;  Measuring the Internet<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$475<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Promoting the Internet Way of Networking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Extending Encryption<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$1,020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Securing Global Routing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$470<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&nbsp; Preserving the Open Internet Model<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Initiatives for Empowering People<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$3,490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Personnel &amp; Operating Costs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$29,357<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Board Governance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL EXPENSES<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$39,525<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Net Surplus\/(Deficit)<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-9da1dcf6 ap-conclusion\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cc28bbd8\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Conclusion<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This Action Plan represents our focus on achieving tangible outcomes that make a positive difference for the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will work directly in areas that affect Internet access, and the security of the Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will advocate for an Internet we believe in through sustained and focused communications efforts that link to our objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will work to strengthen our standing as an influencer in Internet decision-making around the world, and as a trusted source of balanced insight and opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will make improvements and drive initiatives to help us be more effective in our work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7e5fce0a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-depth-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternetSociety-ActionPlan2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the full plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-9bfa3cd9 ap-member-cta background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-85860809\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Creating an Internet for<br>everyone everywhere<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-neutral-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/become-a-member\/\">Become a member<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neutral-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/mission\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px\">Our mission<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-ab9cfaf8 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-4b7d05b0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><figure  id=\"svgItem-global\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"SVG image for number: 157,882 members\" class=\"number_wrapper\" style=\"background-color:transparent; 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