Denpasar (Antara Bali) - More than 1,000 delegates from numerous countries attended the seventh meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) at Nusa Dua in the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Tuesday.
During his opening remarks, Indonesian Minister of Communications and Information Tifatul Sembiring said the rapid growth of the internet could open a wide range of opportunities in all aspects of life.
"The internet can be used for communications and to create business opportunities in support of economic growth," he said.
The rapid growth of the internet poses a challenge, not only to individuals but also to the public and state, he noted.
The use of the internet has had an impact on the development of information technology as well as on human social life, he said.
"In the next few years, the use of the internet in the economic field, such as electronic trade, will become a priority," he said. (*/M038)
