Dynamic Coallition on ICANN Accountability and International Conformity - IAIC at IGF?

[Robin Gross]

This looks a very positive step in my view.  I'd like to see a DC
focused on ICANN accountability this take hold.  I suspect there will
be some internal and external resistance (which might be a sign it is
worth doing!).

Best,
Robin


On Sep 15, 2009, at 6:24 AM, Fouad Bajwa wrote:

> Dear Members,
>
> As per the proceedings of the EuroDIG.org plenary no 3 on The Post-JPA
> Phase: towards a future Internet Governance Model, there has been
> discussion amongst the European Governments and participants about the
> role of ICANN and more accountability of it in terms of Internet
> Governance Forum. There has a need been identified for creation of a
> "Dynamic Coallition on ICANN Accountability and International
> Conformity - IAIC" (though proposed in its structure here more
> sensibly) at the IGF in order to deal with the ICANN related issues
> more strategically, tactically with a multistakeholder participation
> within the light of the Tunis Agenda or if not within this context but
> then realizing that  although ICANNs constitutional documents and
> by-laws require it to co-operate with relevant international
> organisations and to carry out its activities in conformity with
> relevant principles of international law and applicable international
> conventions and local law, there are no related formal accountability
> arrangements and this can be the first step to create this process.
>
> IGF process needs to be kept separate but interconnected with ICANN
> (though this comment is still very vague).
>
> Your suggestions on this proposal would be really useful and I am
> circulating this to other IG related lists for input and
> participation.
>
> --
> Regards.
> --------------------------
> Fouad Bajwa
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