[AfrICANN-discuss] Food for thought : ICANN should be reformed before 'privatization'

[Christopher Wilkinson]

 >  the paper says that the users are registries and registrars, which I 
don't think is useful ...

I agree. CW

PS: I have already asked the authors the same question. If I get a reply I shall let you know!


McTim wrote:
> Hi Pierre,
>
> Hope you are well.
>
> On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>> Dear All,
>>
>> This has just been released and is worth reading. Now, where do we, in
>> Africa, stand in this debate? And how best could we promote the voices (if
>> any?) of African business & Industry sectors and the Governments ?
>>     
>
> Well this paper calls for ICANN to be overseen by it's users.
> However, the paper says that the users are registries and registrars,
> which I don't think is useful, as endusers are left out of the
> equation.  In effect, AfriNIC and African ccTLD registries would be
> asked to provide oversight.  I think ICANN is adequately overseen by
> it's own BoD, I don't think we need to add another layer above that.
>
> I would be very happy if we could get more African governments
> involved in the GAC, but I don't think any other role for them would
> be merited.
>
>
>   

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