Why is it important for public libraries to participate in the Internet Governance
Forum? The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a great opportunity to create a dialogue between public library representatives, policy makers and the other stakeholders participating at the IGF on the potential of libraries in major policy areas related to Internet and development such as access to information, education, security, openness and privacy. As well, public libraries meet the critical information needs of their communities, including access to educational, legislative, health, ecological, municipal, business, tourist information. 2. In what regions internet users spend 3 or less hours online per day? Europe and Asia.