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==EC Proposal on Internet Governance==

==EC Proposal on Internet Governance==

During the preparatory meeting in Geneva prior to the WSIS in Tunis, the [[European Commission]] (EC) recommended the creation of a new "co-operation model" for internet governance. The proposal allows the involvement of  international governments in developing and establishing public policies related to naming, numbering and addressing-related issues which include:<ref>[http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/listing-all.asp?lang=en&c_event=pc2|3&c_type=all| Tunis Phase: PrepCom-3-  Contribution : Sub-Committee A (Internet Governance), 28 September 2005, European Union]</ref>

During the preparatory meeting in Geneva prior to the WSIS in Tunis, the [[European Commission]] (EC) recommended the creation of a new "co-operation model" for Internet governance. The proposal allows the involvement of  international governments in developing and establishing public policies related to naming, numbering and addressing-related issues, which include:<ref>[http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/listing-all.asp?lang=en&c_event=pc2|3&c_type=all| Tunis Phase: PrepCom-3-  Contribution : Sub-Committee A (Internet Governance), 28 September 2005, European Union]</ref>

* global allocation system of IP number blocks

* global allocation system of IP number blocks

* procedures for changing the root zone file particularly the introduction of new top level domains in the DNS and changes of ccTLD managers

* procedures for changing the root zone file particularly the introduction of new [[TLD|top level domains]] in the [[DNS]] and changes of ccTLD managers

* development of contingency plans to ensure the continuity of crucial DNS functions

* development of contingency plans to ensure the continuity of crucial DNS functions

* establishment of an arbitration and dispute resolution mechanism based on international law in case of disputes

* establishment of an arbitration and dispute resolution mechanism based on international law

* rules applicable to DNS system

* rules applicable to DNS system

During the Geneva meeting, EU IT Commissioner [[Viviane Reding]] warned that the internet will not succeed if governments will not be able to agree on a multilateral approach on internet governance. According to her, it is possible for countries like China, Russia, Brazil and other Arab nation to operate their own versions of internet. She said, ''"We have to have a platform where leaders of the world can express their thoughts about the internet, If they have the impression that the internet is dominated by one nation and it does not belong to all the nations then the result could be that the internet falls apart."'' The proposal of the EC was supported by some countries like China, Iran and Saudi however majority of countries were uncomfortable and rejected it.<ref>

During the Geneva meeting, EU IT Commissioner [[Viviane Reding]] warned that the internet will not succeed if governments will not be able to agree on a multilateral approach on Internet governance. According to her, it is possible for countries like China, Russia, Brazil and Arab nations to operate their own versions of the Internet. She said, ''"We have to have a platform where leaders of the world can express their thoughts about the Internet, If they have the impression that the internet is dominated by one nation and it does not belong to all the nations then the result could be that the Internet falls apart."'' The proposal of the EC was supported by some countries like China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, however a majority of countries were uncomfortable with the proposal and rejected it.<ref>

[http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2005/oct/12/newmedia.media EU says internet could fall apart]</ref>

[http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2005/oct/12/newmedia.media EU says internet could fall apart]</ref>