Type of Resource:
Policy brief

Year of Publication:
2017

Indicators:
- Enablers
- Challenges
- Outcomes and Impacts
- Trends


Themes:
- Internet for Democracy
- Internet Or Digital Rights and Freedoms
- Internet Safety

Author(s): Internet Society

This policy brief highlights a series of externalities associated with Internet shutdowns and calls on policymakers to “think twice” whenever they consider restrictions of access as a means to address policy challenges.

URL
https://www.internetsociety.org/policybriefs/internet-shutdowns

Region of Study:
Africa,

Country of Study:
Africa,

Study Quality
Medium