7 The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (“CTO”), as the Commonwealth agency mandated in the field of ICTs, should take the lead in developing the Commonwealth Cybergovernance Model (“Model”), by taking into account the views, priorities and concerns of all Commonwealth countries, liaising closely with other stakeholders whose inputs are necessary to reflect the multistakeholder nature of the Cyberspace. 8 Subject to the outcomes of consultations the CTO shall facilitate and conduct, the Model may seek to • Foster innovation, freedom and understanding • Promote contributions to economic development • Facilitate social interactions • Recognise legitimate economic, cultural and security concerns of members • Promote multistakeholder partnerships • Facilitate Pan-Commonwealth consultations and international linkages 2

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