'''ICANN 57 - Hyderabad''' was held in Hyderabad, India at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre from November 3 - 9, 2016. This is the first meeting in Hyderabad, and the second [[ICANN Meetings|meeting]] to occur in India.
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'''ICANN 57''' was held in Hyderabad, India, at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre from November 3-9, 2016. This is the first meeting in Hyderabad, and the second [[ICANN Meetings|meeting]] in India.
== Major Topics & Events ==
== Major Topics & Events ==
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===ICANN Accountability Post-IANA Transition===
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The [[ICANN Community]] focused on developing enhancements to ensure that ICANN is fully accountable to its stakeholders since the US government completed the
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withdrawal of its safety net in terms of performing the IANA Functions. Discussions focused on "Work Stream 2:" Diversity at ICANN, Staff accountability, SO/AC accountability, transparency in ICANN’s Document Information Disclosure Process, interactions with governments, the whistleblower policy, and [[ICANN Board]] deliberation.<ref>[https://www.mayerbrown.com/-/media/files/perspectives-events/publications/2016/10/key-topics-to-follow-during-icann-57-in-hyderabad/files/get-the-full-report/fileattachment/161031-update-internet-ip.pdf Key Topics to Follow During ICANN 57 in Hyderabad, Mayer Brown]</ref>