By Aarti Bhavana Recommendations 3 and 10 As we fast approach the ICANN55 meeting at Marrakech, we continue our series of posts tracking the CCWG-Accountability process. Previous posts in this series can be read here, hereand here. This post examines Recommendation #3: Redefining ICANN’s Bylaws as ‘Standard Bylaws’ and ‘Fundamental Bylaws’, and Recommendation #10: Enhancing the […]
By Gangesh Varma Recommendation 7 Continuing our series on tracking the CCWG Accountability Process, in our fifth post, we look at Recommendation 7 which concerns ICANN’s Independent Review Process. This post examines the key changes and developments since the 3rd Draft Proposal was opened for public comment. Our previous posts can be found at this […]
Recommendation 11 In continuation of our series on CCWG-Accountability recommendations, this post examines one of the most controversial recommendation: Board Obligations with Regard to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test #18). Previous posts in this series can be read here. No other recommendation has seen this level of debate and compromise as Recommendation #11 has […]
By Gangesh Varma Recommendation #5: The next post in our series tracking the development of the CCWG Accountability Proposal is on Recommendation #5: Changing Aspects of ICANN’s Mission, Commitment and Core Values. The CCWG Accountability through Recommendation 5, proposed changes to the ICANN bylaws to ensure that the ICANN Bylaws reflect the measures proposed in […]
By Aarti Bhavana Recommendations 8 and 9 In the final post in the series tracking CCWG-Accountability progress, we examine the remaining recommendations, Recommendation #8: Fortifying ICANN’s Request for Reconsideration Process, and Recommendation #9: Incorporation of the Affirmation of Commitments. This post traces the developments made in this recommendation since the third draft proposal was opened […]
‘Internet Architecture & Human Rights’ Facts: The panel on ‘Internet Architecture & Human Rights,’ partially sponsored by ICANN, was held on Friday, 29 January 2016 during the conference ‘Computers, Privacy and Data Protection’,[1] which is the largest privacy conference, attracting around 1000 participants from civil society, academia, and policy-making circles. The panel was convened and […]
By Tatiana Tropina There is no right time to write a blog post on your personal impressions about important landmarks achieved at the ICANN meetings. During the meeting you have no time for anything than reflecting the history in your twitter feed, because you want to take part in history-making process. After the meeting you […]
By Renata Aquino Ribeiro Attending ICANN5 was being a part of a historical moment of change in Internet governance. Also, in a panoramic view of some of the themes brought up in a few sessions, it meant too being faced with old dilemmas the Internet governance debate venues seem to have a difficulty in grasping. […]
By Ines Hfaiedh From 04 to 05 May 2016, The Middle East DNS Forum was held in Tunis, Tunisia. The forum was an opportunity to meet and network with the DNS industry’s key players and experts in the field. Participants from ICANN, ISOC, Registries, Registrars/Resellers, Registrants, ccTLDs, new gTLD Applicants, service providers, brand owners, legal […]
By Ines Hfaiedh The community based session moderated by NCUC Chair Rafik Dammak, shed light on Civil Society involvement at ICANN, how they contribute to the Policy Development Process (PDP), and why it is important to have a civil society voice at ICANN’s PDP. The session featured: Stephane Van Gelder, Current NomCom Chair, Former GNSO […]