Welcome to the Internet & Society Co:llaboratory

The Co:llaboratory is an open think tank, bringing together actors from associations, academia, data- and consumer protection, internet companies and policymakers to work jointly on solutions to societal questions around the internet. It was initiated by Google Germany. A steering committee coordinates the project, which in its execution and administration is supported by outside consultants.

Our main activity are thematic initiatives on specific topic areas that span a duration of several months. The participating experts from different sectors meet regularly for internal and public workshops. The circle of experts that participate in an initiative work autonomously and produce a final report with scenarios and recommendations that is presented to the public.

In addition to our initiatives, we have put together long-term working groups (Ohus, which is Maori) that are open to public officials as well, and a discussion paper series (the current issue is written in English).

Please feel free to directly approach us with questions. Do you want to start a Co:llaboratory in your country? Talk to us, let's make it happen!