[NCUC-DISCUSS] Candidate Statement for NCUC Chair Position: Wisdom Donkor

[Wisdom Donkor]

I sincerely thank everyone who supported my nomination for a second term as
Chair of the Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC). I am humbled by the
trust you have placed in me and look forward to continuing to serve.



Please find my statement below:



*Name: *Wisdom Donkor

*Declared region of residence:* Africa; currently residing in Ghana

*Gender:* Male

*Employment:* Africa Open Data and Internet Research Foundation / Africa
Community Internet Program (ACIP)

*Conflicts of Interest: * none



We have made some meaningful progress in strengthening our voice within
ICANN, advocating for non-commercial users’ rights, and enhancing our
internal collaboration and outreach. I am proud of what we have achieved
together within the past few months and deeply grateful to the many members
who have contributed their time, ideas, and energy.

As we move forward, I remain committed to:

1.       Expand NCUC’s reach by increasing participation across all five
regions and diverse communities.

2.       Strengthen advocacy for policies that protect digital rights and
serve the public interest.

3.       Ensure transparency, inclusion, and accountability in our
operations and decision-making processes.

4.       Empower members by preparing them for leadership roles and
encouraging active involvement in working groups and committees.

5.       Support mentorship and capacity-building to amplify new voices and
ensure civil society’s perspectives remain strong in ICANN policy processes.

6.       Your continued engagement is essential to our success. Whether you
are a long-time member or newly involved, I welcome your ideas, questions,
and feedback as we enter into my second term.

I thank you once again for your continued trust and support. I look forward
to your vote in the upcoming election.

*Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified,)
NCUC Chair
Tel: +233 20 812 8851
Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom |  Twitter: @wisdom_dk
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ICANN GNSO Council Member | ICANN transfer policy review working group
Member  | Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous
Improvement (CCOICI) | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund Association
Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant | AU AFIGF
Member |  Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs Advisory Committee
Member
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Specialization:
E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet
Governance,  Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber
Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name
Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering,
Event Planning & Management,
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