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| + | '''[[ICANN]] Initiatives''' are designed to fulfill |
| # ICANN's mission of ensuring the [[SSR|stable, secure, and resilient]] operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.1, ICANN Bylaws]</ref>; | | # ICANN's mission of ensuring the [[SSR|stable, secure, and resilient]] operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.1, ICANN Bylaws]</ref>; |
| # ICANN's core values, which are to reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making; ensure a bottom-up, [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder]] [[Policy Development Process]] is used to ascertain the [[Global Public Interest]]; and make its processes accountable and transparent; and | | # ICANN's core values, which are to reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making; ensure a bottom-up, [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder]] [[Policy Development Process]] is used to ascertain the [[Global Public Interest]]; and make its processes accountable and transparent; and |
| # ICANN's technical commitment to maintaining a single, global authoritative root.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.2, ICANN Bylaws]</ref> | | # ICANN's technical commitment to maintaining a single, global authoritative root.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.2, ICANN Bylaws]</ref> |
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− | ICANN's technical mission includes: | + | ==Overview== |
− | # coordinating the allocation of the Internet's unique identifier systems, such as [[Domain Name]]s, [[IP Address]]es, autonomous system (AS) numbers and protocol port and parameter numbers; | + | Technically, ICANN must do no more or less than |
− | # coordinating and facilitating the stability, security and resiliency and policy of the aforementioned systems; | + | # coordinate the allocation of the Internet's unique identifier systems, such as [[Domain Name]]s, [[IP Address]]es, autonomous system (AS) numbers and protocol port and parameter numbers; |
− | # collaborating in these systems' technical protocol development; | + | # coordinate and facilitating the [[SSR|stability, security and resiliency]] and policy of the aforementioned systems; |
− | # maintaining and operating the [[Root Server Operator|L-root]]; | + | # collaborate with the [[:Category:Technical Community|technical community]] in developing these systems' protocols; |
− | # managing [[ICANN Organization|ICANN's operations and internal systems]]; and | + | # maintain and operate the [[Root Server Operator|L-root]]; |
− | # providing a [[Information Transparency Initiative|publicly accessible information resource]] on these functions for the [[ICANN Community|greater Internet community]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-statement-of-icanns-role-and-remit-in-security-stability-and-resiliency-of-the-internets-unique-identifier-systems-17-05-2012 Draft Statement of ICANN's role/remit in SSR, Public Comment Proceedings, ICANN]</ref> | + | # manage [[ICANN Organization|ICANN's operations and internal systems]]; and |
| + | # provide a [[Information Transparency Initiative|publicly accessible information resource]] on these functions for the [[ICANN Community|greater Internet community]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-statement-of-icanns-role-and-remit-in-security-stability-and-resiliency-of-the-internets-unique-identifier-systems-17-05-2012 Draft Statement of ICANN's role/remit in SSR, Public Comment Proceedings, ICANN]</ref> |
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− | Thus, its '''mission- and value-driven initiatives''' have come to include policies, organizational additions, operational improvements, and other strategies to ensure that ICANN's commitments are realized. | + | Thus, its mission- and value-driven initiatives have come to include policies, organizational additions, operational improvements, and other strategies to ensure that ICANN's commitments are realized. |
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| ==A Stable Internet== | | ==A Stable Internet== |
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| ::* ''All [https://gac.icann.org/activity/gac-involvement-in-work-stream-2-recommendations-implementation|Work Stream 2] Recommendations'' must "maintain the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS" among other principles.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2016-09-30-en ICANN Bylaws as Amended on 10/01/2016, ICANN Bylaws Archives]</ref> | | ::* ''All [https://gac.icann.org/activity/gac-involvement-in-work-stream-2-recommendations-implementation|Work Stream 2] Recommendations'' must "maintain the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS" among other principles.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2016-09-30-en ICANN Bylaws as Amended on 10/01/2016, ICANN Bylaws Archives]</ref> |
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− | ==A Unified, Global Internet== | + | ==Accountable and Transparent Governance of Names, Numbers, and Protocols== |
− | ===Performing Accountability & Transparency: Reviews at ICANN===
| + | [[ICANN Accountability]] has been an ongoing topic since the birth of the organization. Article 4 of the [[ICANN Bylaws]] states: "In carrying out its Mission, ICANN shall be accountable to the community for operating in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws, including the Mission set forth in Article 1 of these Bylaws."<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4 Article 4, ICANN Bylaws], as amended November 28, 2019</ref> |
− | Although the organization's core mission and values have remained largely consistent throughout the organization's existence, certain events have resulted in amendments to the [[ICANN Bylaws]] to more precisely define ICANN's mission and values. For example, the [[IANA Functions Stewardship Transition]] expanded ICANN's mission slightly (to incorporate the oversight of the IANA functions and the [[PTI]]) as well as the [[Affirmation of Commitments]] into ICANN's bylaws, memorializing the structure and rules for [[ICANN Reviews#Specific Reviews|Specific Reviews]]. | + | |
| + | Although the organization's core mission and values have remained largely consistent throughout the organization's existence, certain events have resulted in amendments to the [[ICANN Bylaws]] to more precisely define ICANN's mission and values. The [[2002 Evolution and Reform Process]] resulted in the creation of Article 4, along with the establishment of ICANN's [[Reconsideration]] mechanism, the [[Independent Review Panel]], and the office of the [[ICANN Ombudsman]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-2002-12-15-en#IV Article 4, ICANN Bylaws], as revised December 15, 2002</ref> The [[IANA Functions Stewardship Transition]] expanded ICANN's mission slightly (to incorporate the oversight of the IANA functions and the creation of the [[PTI]]), as well as incorporating the [[Affirmation of Commitments]] into ICANN's bylaws, memorializing the structure and rules for [[ICANN Reviews#Specific Reviews|Specific Reviews]]. |
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| + | ===Amendments to Bylaws & Specific Review Processes=== |
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| # All measures are in pixels | | # All measures are in pixels |
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− | ===Seeking Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion within ICANN=== | + | ==A Unified, Global Internet== |
− | * Timeline of DEI efforts at ICANN | + | ICANN's core values are meant to reflect and encourage the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet. |
− | | + | ===Seeking Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion=== |
− | ==A Single Authoritative Root== | + | * Timeline of [[Global Inclusion Initiatives|DEI efforts at ICANN]] |
| + | * [[Coalition for Digital Africa]] |
| + | ===A Single Authoritative Root=== |
| * Timeline of ICANN's efforts to preserve and enhance the global interoperability, resilience, and openness of the DNS/Internet<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.2, ICANN Bylaws]</ref> | | * Timeline of ICANN's efforts to preserve and enhance the global interoperability, resilience, and openness of the DNS/Internet<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 Section 1.2, ICANN Bylaws]</ref> |
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