The 2012 NomCom received 73 Statements of Interest from candidates all over the world (7 from Africa, 15 from Asia/Australia/Pacific, 12 from Europe, 24 from Latin America/Caribbean, 15 from North America)(14 female and 59 male), during its open nomination period from 23 December 2011 to 16 April 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30aug12-en.htm Announcement, 30Aug12, ICANN.org]</ref> | The 2012 NomCom received 73 Statements of Interest from candidates all over the world (7 from Africa, 15 from Asia/Australia/Pacific, 12 from Europe, 24 from Latin America/Caribbean, 15 from North America)(14 female and 59 male), during its open nomination period from 23 December 2011 to 16 April 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30aug12-en.htm Announcement, 30Aug12, ICANN.org]</ref> |