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Dr. [[Paul Twomey]], then President and CEO of ICANN, spoke at the plenary session of the WSIS on December 11, 2003 in Geneva. He stated ICANN's commitment to achieving the goals of the UN Secretary General for the Information Society and the objectives of the WSIS. In his speech, Twomey pointed out that ICANN doesn't stand in the way of governments, instead ICANN promotes equal participation from all sectors to discuss the issues surrounding the internet. He also emphasized that ICANN is working towards the expansion of discussing and learning the internet with its global, regional governmental, private sector, technical and civil society partners as well as increasing its global presence in a multilingual capacity.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/announcements/2003/20031212.html Speech by Dr. Paul Twomey at the WSIS Plenary Session]</ref>

==~~EC Reaction~~ on ~~ICANN~~==

==European Commission's Plan on Internet Governance==

During the preparatory meeting in Geneva prior to the WSIS in Tunis, the European Union 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

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

* 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

* 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>

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

Former Swedish Prime Minister Carld Bildt strongly criticized the recommendation of the EU. He said, ''"It would be profoundly dangerous to now set up an international mechanism, controlled by governments, to take over the running of the Internet. Not only would this play into the hands of regimes bent on limiting the freedom that the Internet can bring, it also risks stifling innovation and ultimately endangering the security of the system."'' According to him, the EC seem to have gone too far in its proposal to set up a mechanism that would limit the access to the internet. He pointed out that ''"Europeans should be as keen as anyone to preserve the essence of a system that has worked amazingly well."''<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/10/opinion/10iht-edbildt.html Keep the Internet free By Carl Bildt]</ref>

==References==

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 Dr. [[Paul Twomey]], then President and CEO of ICANN, spoke at the plenary session of the WSIS on December 11, 2003 in Geneva. He stated ICANN's commitment to achieving the goals of the UN Secretary General for the Information Society and the objectives of the WSIS. In his speech, Twomey pointed out that ICANN doesn't stand in the way of governments, instead ICANN promotes equal participation from all sectors to discuss the issues surrounding the internet. He also emphasized that ICANN is working towards the expansion of discussing and learning the internet with its global, regional governmental, private sector, technical and civil society partners as well as increasing its global presence in a multilingual capacity.<ref>[https://www.arin.net/announcements/2003/20031212.html Speech by Dr. Paul Twomey at the WSIS Plenary Session]</ref>
-==EC Reaction on ICANN==
+==European Commission's Plan on Internet Governance==
+During the preparatory meeting in Geneva prior to the WSIS in Tunis, the European Union 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
+* procedures for changing the root zone file particularly the introduction of new top level domains in the DNS and changes of ccTLD managers
+* 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
+* 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>
+[http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2005/oct/12/newmedia.media EU says internet could fall apart]</ref>
+Former Swedish Prime Minister Carld Bildt strongly criticized the recommendation of the EU. He said, ''"It would be profoundly dangerous to now set up an international mechanism, controlled by governments, to take over the running of the Internet. Not only would this play into the hands of regimes bent on limiting the freedom that the Internet can bring, it also risks stifling innovation and ultimately endangering the security of the system."'' According to him, the EC seem to have gone too far in its proposal to set up a mechanism that would limit the access to the internet. He pointed out that ''"Europeans should be as keen as anyone to preserve the essence of a system that has worked amazingly well."''<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/10/opinion/10iht-edbildt.html Keep the Internet free By Carl Bildt]</ref>
 ==References==