[NCUC-DISCUSS] Candidate Statement - Wisdom Donkor - NCUC Chair

[Yao Amevi A. Sossou]

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Yao Amevi A. Sossou

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On Fri, May 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM Wisdom Donkor via Ncuc-discuss <
ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> It is with great humility that I seek another term as chair of the Non-Commercial
> Users Constituency (NCUC). I remain sincerely appreciative of the trust,
> encouragement, and unwavering support members have extended to me
> throughout this year.
>
> Please find below my statement of interest for the position of chair of
> NCUC.
>
> 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
> Conflicts of Interest: None
> Time availability: Yes
>
> Serving as chair has been both a privilege and a responsibility I deeply
> value. Over the year, we have worked together to strengthen the visibility
> and influence of NCUC within the broader ICANN ecosystem while ensuring
> that the voices of civil society and non-commercial stakeholders remain
> active, respected, and impactful in policy development processes.
>
> Together, we have advanced important conversations around rights, public
> interest advocacy, inclusiveness, and community participation. One of the
> notable initiatives introduced is the NCUC Quarterly Webinar Series, which
> has become an important platform for knowledge sharing, policy engagement,
> and community interaction among members across regions. The success of this
> initiative has also inspired similar engagement models within other
> stakeholder groups across the ICANN community. We have also strengthened
> collaboration across stakeholder groups, expanded engagement opportunities
> for members, and continued to create space for emerging voices across all
> regions.
>
> If entrusted with another term, I remain committed to building on these
> achievements and focusing on the following priorities:
>
> *1. Expanding Participation and Inclusion*
> Continue broadening NCUC’s reach by encouraging active participation from
> members across all geographic regions.
>
> *2. Strengthening Public Interest Advocacy*
> Advance policies that protect digital rights, freedom of expression,
> privacy, access, and the broader public interest within ICANN policy
> processes.
>
> *3. Enhancing Transparency and Accountability,*
> Promote open communication, inclusive decision-making, and transparent
> governance practices that strengthen trust and collaboration within the
> constituency.
>
> *4. Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders*
> Support mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful participation
> opportunities for both new and existing members in working groups, policy
> discussions, and community leadership roles.
>
> *5. Deepening Member Engagement and Capacity Building*
> Continue creating learning and capacity-building opportunities that equip
> members with the knowledge and confidence to effectively contribute to
> ICANN processes and policy development.
>
> *6. Strengthening Collaboration Across the ICANN Community*
> Foster constructive engagement with other constituencies, stakeholder
> groups, and allied civil society organisations to amplify the
> non-commercial voice within global Internet governance discussions.
>
> NCUC’s strength lies in the dedication, diversity, and passion of its
> members. I firmly believe that our collective efforts can continue to shape
> a more inclusive, transparent, and people-centred Internet governance
> ecosystem.
>
> I remain committed to serving this community with openness and dedication,
> and I respectfully ask for your continued trust and support 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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