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Role of ccTLDs in Society Vika Mpisane AfTLD 30 November 2006
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Agenda 1. ccTLDs in Society 2. AFTLD Update
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ccTLDs in Society
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What is a ccTLD? Loosely defined, a country code top level domain is a domain name allocated to a specific country in terms of the domain name system (DNS) tree & is open to having sub-domains below it. (e.g:.mg,.ke,.za,.bf,.mz)
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ccTLD functions Promote domain name space Local policy development Participation in international fora ICANN, IGF, etc Online country branding National pride
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ccTLD functions Internet & e-business uptake Economic development thru competition Registry Registrar Reseller
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ccTLD functions Broader ICT development Capacity building Set standards & procedures Licensing regime Industry self-regulation Domain name dispute resolution (ADR)
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ccTLD composition Government Private sector (ISPs & other business) Academic institutions Civil society
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Characteristics ccTLDs are monopolies Few friends, many adversaries Develop to be self-sustaining National resources – no ltd ownership Competition from gTLDs (.com,.biz) Perception of gTLDs having wider reach Need for effective ccTLD marketing
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African challenges Limited no. of operational ccTLDs Lack of technical infrastructure & skills Limited buy-in from governments Insufficient knowledge sharing Lack of DNS education & awareness
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Conclusion Internet development & uptake Enable participation in international policy & technical development fora Part of national branding Facilitate ICT skills development
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AfTLD Update
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Excom 8 member Excom meeting monthly Michuki Mwangi - President Mohamed EL Bashir - VP: com & awareness Souleymane Oumtanaga - VP: capacity building Vika Mpisane - Secretary & Treasurer Haja Ramboasalama Ali Drissa Badiel Victor Ciza Paulos Nyirenda
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Current focus Constitutional amendments Fundraising campaign Communications & awareness Participation in strategic events More active communication with ccTLDs Branding & reviving mailing lists Regular website update & translation
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Current focus Member mobilization Capacity building IPv6, registry management tools, etc ccTLD establishment & best practices Event in early 2007 & AGM thereafter MOU with strategic organizations
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Similar organizations CENTR APTLD NATLD LACTLD
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Thank you http://www.aftld.org secretary@aftld.org
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