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Internet Governance and Public Policy

Internet Governance and Public Policy. Joseph V. Tabone Chairman COMNET Foundation for ICT Development. Malta Internet Governance Forum. Evolution of the Internet ICANN Model Internet Governance Fora Public Policy Issues. Affirmation of Commitment Principles.

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Internet Governance and Public Policy

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  1. Internet Governance and Public Policy Joseph V. Tabone Chairman COMNET Foundation for ICT Development

  2. Malta Internet Governance Forum • Evolution of the Internet • ICANN Model • Internet Governance Fora • Public Policy Issues

  3. Affirmation of Commitment Principles • Reduce US influence in Internet operations • Improve ICANN Accountability & Transparency • Enhance GAC Role • Introduce Cyclical Reviews

  4. ATRT Recommendations • Benchmark Board Member Skill Sets • Improve Transparency of Board Nominations • Expedite Reforms to Board Meetings & Practices • Clarify Central issues to ICANN’s direction • Develop Mechanisms for consultation with associated ICANN constituencies • Publish all material related to decision making • Clarify what constitutes GAC advice • Review Policy Development Process • Endeavour to improve Government engagement

  5. Internet Governance Fora • ICANN • EU High Level Internet Governance Group • IGF • CIGF • Malta IG Group

  6. Commonalities of IG Fora • Purpose of Outreach • Promote Good Practice • Inform National / Global Public Policy Positions

  7. CIGF Priorities • Cyber Security • Child Protection • Accessibility • Content • Capacity Building

  8. Pressing Public Policy Issues • xxx Domain • Expansion of generic domain space • Timing • Economic case • Scope of expansion • Early warning • Protection of IP • Applicant Vetting • Protected Strings • Application Fee • Challenge to ICANN Model

  9. IG Issues for Malta • Legislation • IPV6 Migration • Security • Education • Small Businesses

  10. Thank you

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