Governance debate enters new phase

A recent report, from the United Nations´ working group on Internet governance (WGIG) suggests that the debate over the topic might be entering a more placid period. Notably, the reports recommendations don´t include immediate and draconian changes to the current architecture or oversight mechanism. On the other hand, those at the highest levels of oversight don´t expect the status quo to last forever. Technologists are also concerned that governments try to replace technical solutions that work, albeit imperfectly - excluding those unable to use Roman character sets, for example - with politically expedient solutions that could cause technological nightmares.