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

[Remmy Nweke]

Well noted with thanks.


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On Fri, May 16, 2025, 2:47 AM Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
> 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
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________________________
> 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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