[NCUC-EC] [NCUC-DISCUSS] Questions for meeting with CEO

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Dear Wisdom,

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute.

I would like to suggest the following questions for consideration:

*What metrics will ICANN use to assess real-world Universal Acceptance for
end-users, and how will it incentivize adoption - especially Big Tech
- given the voluntary implementation model?*

Kind regards,

Abdulrahman Abotaleb


On Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 12:20 Abbas Sibai via Ncuc-discuss <
ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org> wrote:

> Dear Wisdom,
>
> Thank you for coordinating this. I appreciate the opportunity to
> contribute.
>
> As someone relatively new to ICANN processes but with a governance and
> public policy background in fragile and complex contexts, I have framed a
> small set of CEO-level questions that are strategic, forward-looking, and
> grounded in public-interest considerations, particularly from a Global
> South perspective.
>
> Please find below my suggested inputs:
> *1. Safeguarding the Integrity of the Multistakeholder Model*
>
>    -
>
>    How does ICANN leadership ensure that the increasing use of informal
>    mechanisms (e.g., small or ad hoc teams) does not unintentionally weaken
>    transparency, inclusiveness, or accountability within formal policymaking
>    processes?
>    -
>
>    Are there plans to strengthen guardrails to ensure that such processes
>    complement rather than substitute community-driven decision-making?
>
> *2. Public Interest in the Next Round of gTLDs*
>
>    -
>
>    What concrete steps is ICANN taking to ensure that the next round of
>    gTLD expansion delivers stronger and enforceable public interest
>    safeguards, particularly around DNS abuse and user protection?
>    -
>
>    How is ICANN incorporating lessons learned from previous rounds into
>    compliance and oversight mechanisms?
>
> *3. DNS Abuse – From Commitments to Enforcement*
>
>    -
>
>    Given ongoing debates over the scope of DNS abuse, how does ICANN see
>    its role evolving to ensure more consistent and effective enforcement
>    across registries and registrars?
>    -
>
>    Are there discussions around strengthening incentives or
>    accountability mechanisms to address persistent gaps?
>
> *4. Navigating Digital Sovereignty Pressures*
>
>    -
>
>    With increasing assertions of digital sovereignty by governments, how
>    does ICANN plan to maintain a globally interoperable DNS while
>    constructively engaging with state actors?
>    -
>
>    What role can ICANN play in ensuring that multistakeholder governance
>    remains relevant in more politically constrained environments?
>
> *5. Inclusion and Meaningful Participation from the Global South*
>
>    -
>
>    From ICANN’s perspective, what are the most effective ways to move
>    beyond participation toward meaningful influence for stakeholders from
>    underrepresented regions?
>    -
>
>    Are there upcoming initiatives to address structural barriers (e.g.,
>    capacity, resourcing, access) that limit sustained engagement?
>
> *6. Looking Ahead: Emerging Risks and ICANN’s Strategic Priorities*
>
>    -
>
>    From your perspective as CEO, what are the *top emerging risks* to the
>    DNS ecosystem over the next 3–5 years?
>    -
>
>    How is ICANN positioning itself to remain resilient and trusted in a
>    rapidly evolving digital governance landscape?
>
> I have intentionally kept the questions concise and strategic to align
> with the level of engagement with the CEO.
>
> I would be happy to refine or prioritize further depending on the time
> available for the call.
>
>
> Warm Regards,
> Abbas Sibai
> Policy & Advocacy Specialist
> +9613824725
> | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-sibai/
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM Wisdom Donkor via Ncuc-discuss <
> ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> Rafik Dammak, Juan Manuel Rojas, and I will be having a call with the
>> CEO of ICANN in the coming days. We would greatly appreciate your
>> suggestions on topics and questions to be raised during the discussion.
>>
>> Kindly share your input ahead of time so we can prepare adequately by
>> 10th April. Please ensure all questions are submitted before the deadline.
>>
>> *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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