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[New] 65. We agree to create new space for dialogue for all stakeholders on an equal footing in an effort to realise the development-oriented Information Society. This forum shall be linked to the United Nations and shall assume, inter alia, the following functions:

• Interface with intergovernmental bodies and other institutions on matters under their purview which are relevant to Internet governance, such as IPR, e-commerce, trade in services, and Internet/telecommunications convergence;
• Identify emerging issues and bring them to the attention of the appropriate bodies and make recommendations;
• Address issues that are not being dealt with elsewhere and make proposals for action, as appropriate;
• Connect different bodies involved in Internet management where necessary;
• Contribute to capacity building for Internet governance for developing countries, drawing fully on local sources of knowledge and expertise;

Promote and assess on an ongoing basis the embodiment of WSIS principles in Internet governance processes