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'''SO''' is the acronym for ''''Supporting Organizations'''and represents the advisory bodies the [[ICANN]] (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) Board, with a primary responsibility of developing and recommending substantive policies regarding those matters falling within their specific responsibilities.<ref>[http://www.google.ro/search?hl=ro&biw=1229&bih=491&defl=en&q=define:supporting+organizations&sa=X&ei=lbdeTYKHGsee4AaZyuChCg&ved=0CBkQkAE SO definition]</ref>

The [[ICANN]] '''Supporting Organizations''' ('''SO'''s) serve as the advisory bodies for the [[ICANN]] Board of Directors, with the primary responsibility of developing and recommending substantive policies regarding those matters falling within their specific area.<ref>[http://www.google.ro/search?hl=ro&biw=1229&bih=491&defl=en&q=define:supporting+organizations&sa=X&ei=lbdeTYKHGsee4AaZyuChCg&ved=0CBkQkAE SO definition]</ref>

==Short overview==

==Short overview==

The SOs are three specialized advisory bodies that have the purpose of advising ICANN Board of Directors related to issues regarding domain names and IP addresses. [[ICANN]]'s supporting organizations are also referred to as "SOs". Currently, there are three main SOs. For advisory related to domain names the main advisory bodies of ICANN are GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) which deals with policy making for [[gTLD]]and CCNSO (Country Code Names Supporting Organization) which deals with policy making for [[ccTLD]], while in the case of IP addresses the main advisory body is represented by ASO (Address Supporting Organization) which deals with policy making for [[IP]] addresses.  

The SOs are three specialized advisory bodies that have the purpose of advising the ICANN Board of Directors on issues related to domain names and IP addresses. In addition to these SOs, [[ICANN]] also relies on advice from advisory committees regarding the interests of their stakeholders who are not part of any of the SOs.  

The main objective of SOs is to help the promotion for Internet policy development and to encourage diverse international participation related to the Internet's technical management. Each SO names two Directors to the [[ICANN]] Board.

 

[[ICANN]] outlines three supporting organizations, of which the GNSO belongs. The main objective of SOs is to help the promotion for Internet policy development and encourages diverse international participation related to the Internet's technical management. Each SO names two Directors to the [[ICANN]] Board.

===GNSO===

===GNSO===

The Generic Names Supporting Organization develops policies for generic Top-Level Domains and it makes struggles to operate in a fair, orderly manner throughout the global Internet, while promoting innovation and competition. The GNSO deals with issues related to registration of a domain name, the services which must be provided by a registrar and even cases related with the renewal of a domain name.

The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) develops policies for [[generic Top-Level Domains|gTLD]]. It attempts to operate in a fair, orderly manner throughout the global Internet while still promoting innovation and competition. The GNSO deals with issues related to the registration of a domain name, the services which must be provided by a registrar, and even cases related to the renewal of a domain name.

The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) of [[ICANN]] is the successor of the Domain Name Supporting Organization(DNSO). ICANN outlines three supporting organizations, of which the GNSO belongs.<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/ GNSO]</ref>

The GNSO is the successor of the Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO).<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/ GNSO]</ref>

===CCNSO===

===CCNSO===

The Country Code Names Supporting Organization is a body of [[ICANN]] created specifically for [[ccTLD]] managers. Along with GNSO and ASO it provides advice for ICANN Board of Directors related to issues regarding domain names. It was created in 2003 and has also developed a forum for [[ccTLD]] managers where they can meet and discuss various topic of interest, but it encourages technical cooperation for [[ccTLd]] managers. The CCNSO is also responsible for developing [[ICANN]] global policies for issues related to [[ccTLD]]. <ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CCNSO]</ref>

The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (CCNSO) is a body of [[ICANN]] created specifically for [[country code Top Level Domain|ccTLD]] managers. It was created in 2003 and is a forum for [[ccTLD]] managers to meet and discuss various topic of interest, while encouraging technical cooperation between [[ccTLd]] managers. The CCNSO is responsible for developing [[ICANN]] global policies for issues related to [[ccTLD]]s. <ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about CCNSO]</ref>

===ASO===

===ASO===

The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is one of the supporting organizations of [[ICANN]] which according to the ByLaws should be “formed through community consensus”. The main objective and purpose of ASO is to review and develop recommendations related to address policies of IP (Internet Protocol) to advise the ICANN Board.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/ ASO]</ref>

The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is one of the SOs of [[ICANN]]. The main objective of the ASO is to review and develop recommendations related to [[IP]] address policies.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/ ASO]</ref>

==References==

==References==

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