The DNS, Developing Countries and Capacity Building: What role for ICANN? Tarek Kamel | Baher Esmat | Pierre Dandjinou GAC HLGM - Session 4 | 7 March 2016

| 3 Setting the scene: Developing countries at ICANN by Tarek Kamel DNS Entrepreneurship Center By Baher Esmat Africa’s Engagement in DNS By Pierre Dandjinou Here’s a place to introduce your fourth agenda item from your talk. Here’s a place to introduce your fifth agenda item from your talk. Here’s a place to introduce your sixth agenda item from your talk Agenda 1 Slide

| 4 A Brief Agenda… Our Mission and Commitment Our strategy for development Progress so far Opportunities Ahead Practical Examples Conclusions

| 5 Our Mission and Commitment ICANN is not an ICT Developmental Agency, but…… We do have a mission to ensure an open, interoperable and stable global Internet And a role of coordinating and supporting unique identifiers (such as Names and IP Addresses) across the world Thus cannot say we are meeting mission or fulfilling role unless we have functioning and strong global DNS

| 6 A Strategy for Development Leverage rich experience and abilities of Internet global Community Leverage unique multi-stakeholder approach to working; with over 160 governments in GAC Build upon ICANN’s global presence with 3 Operational Hubs; 8 Engagement Offices and a global team in more than 30 countries Through growth of DNS in developing countries enhance buy-in and commitment to ICANN Enhance and grow involvement of developing countries in policy development process

| 7 Progress So Far Regional Strategies – starting in Africa bit now also in Middle East, Latin America and Asia Enhanced relationships with governments globally; including Missions in New York and Geneva Enhanced relationships with IGOS; including ITU at global and regional level, UNESCO and UNCTAD Development of IDNs

| 8 Global Internet - Internationalised Domain Names (IDNs) IDNs permit the global community to use a domain name in their native language or script ICANN has instituted the IDN Program to assist and promote the multilingual Internet using IDNs Program focused on planning and implementation of the IDN Top-level Domains (TLDs) that include ccTLDs and gTLDs IDN Program also supports and undertakes projects geared towards effective deployment of IDNs at the second-level, as guided by the community ICANN has become global to also support IDNs and operations

| 9 Opportunities ahead With the recognition of role of ICTs in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Work with UN Agencies and Missions, in NY and Geneva Engage at WSIS Forum and at CSTD Engage with I* and wider technical Community Closer to home; help ensure more global and diverse take up of TLds during next round

| 10 Some Practical Steps on Capacity Building Use of ICANN Fellows in specific regions re outreach Enhanced training programmes on DNS business Technical training on DNSSEC and on ccTLD Management Targeted webinars on participation, involvement in policy process and ICANN operations Enhanced opportunities for interns Work with the GAC members in providing the necessary capacity building

DNS Entrepreneurship Center Middle East-Africa Baher Esmat

| 12 ICANN Regional Strategies Develop the Domain Name Industry Ecosystem A recommendation that came in the African and Middle East Strategies

| 13  Agreement signed between ICANN and Egypt’s NTRA at ICANN 50 meeting in 2014  DNS-EC to serve as a repository for DNS knowledge and expertise  ICANN through partnerships with regional and international experts provides training and mentoring programs  NTRA incubates DNS-EC during the start-up phase and provides staff / logistical support The DNS Entrepreneurship Center (DNS-EC)

| 14 The Project Phase 1 Foundation Phase 2 Launch Phase 3 Operation July 2014 – June 2015 July 2015 – June 2017 July 2017 and Beyond Phase 1 Develop capacities necessary for the establishment of the DNS-EC Programs cover various Technical, Business, Policy, and Legal aspects Phase 2 Start up DNS-EC; develop business plan and seek partnerships Organize and participate in training activities Phase 3 Expand services across Africa and the Middle East Lend expertise to registries, registrars, and new businesses

| 15 Activities and Partners  9 workshops / 5 countries  150+ trainees / 15 countries  Workshops and training on:  DNS Business Development  DNS Registry Best Practices  ccTLD SWOT Analysis  Domain Names Dispute Resolution  DNS Operations and DNSSEC  Train-the-Trainer

| 16 Meet DNS-EC in Marrakech

Africa’s Engagement in DNS Pierre Dandjinou

| 18 Region: Africa- January 2016 Low Information sharing practices within the community Lack of awareness in local communities Lack of broadband connectivity as well as high cost of connectivity to enable in increased internet services, especially in the domain names environment Some metrics dependent on outside sources, not always easily defined or captured from the community Preparing for a “post transition” ICANN Open Risks, Issues & Challenges Current Program Status Project Status Deliverables Bottom-Up Regional Strategy: Yes FY16 Work Plan/Staff Objectives: Yes Owner: Pierre Dandjinou Start: 2012 Revised: 2015 Program Details ICANN privileged and confidential DNS Award Milestone will be reached in Marrakech DNSSEC Roadshow Program Operationalized – Increased implementation of DNSSEC by ccTLDs in the region High Level Government Meeting scheduled for Marrakech Development of Regional Scorecard Support stronger presence for ICANN in Africa Increase Africa's participation in ICANN Evolve ICANN’s Engagement in Africa in line with changing needs of the community (This is a living document) Align with ICANN’s Strategic Plan Goals of Program ✔ = operationalized/complete  = behind schedule, expect to recover  = on schedule  = behind schedule, do not expect to recover Initiatives – FY16StatusJanFebMarAprMayJun DNS Study on the African DNS Market  DNSSEC Roadshow ✔ Outreach Program ✔ IDN Africa Workshop ✔ DNS Award Program  Digital Entrepreneurship Program  High Level Meeting  Africa Digital Economy Day  DNS Exchange Program  History of the Internet in Africa Project  Innovative Funding Document 

| 19 We are opening Our Office in Africa (Nairobi Kenya)!

| 20 Key Roles of this Office 1.This will be the Main Engagement Centre for Africa Possibility of other satellite Offices / Centers in other regions in Africa (North Africa, Southern Africa or Western Africa) The Office will sever the whole of Africa 2.This Office will serve as ICANN’s foot hold and provide our physical presence in Africa 3.Support the 3 ICANN Africa staff especially as an Institutional Engagement focal point with AF*, Governments and I* organizations in the continent 4.Further, the activities of the Main Engagement Centre will be defined and managed by GSE Africa.

| Significant Gains Realized in Capacity Building in Africa Awareness Overall Improved Visibility for ICANN in the region Concept of the DNS forum and DNS Awards ( 4 th edition at ICANN 55) Multiple communication channels with Community (Lists, webinars…) Topical Workshops ( Focusing on emerging issues like IP & Trademarks) Additional L-Root copies deployed (Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles… ) Over 12 DNSSEC Roadshows (.TZ,.KE,.ZM,.MA,.BW signed as a result) Special IANA Awareness Campaigns in April – June 2015 Over 8 additions to GAC reps (Namibia, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, The Gambia…) DNS Business Exchange Program (Interns to IP Mirror, AFILIAS and.TN) DNS Entrepreneurship: Over 300 Registrars / Registries from 6 Countries trained so far on DNS Marketing

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