Middle East Engagement Strategy

The Middle East Strategy was developed in 2013 by the Middle East Strategy Working Group.^[1]^[2]

The goals of ICANN and its formulation of the MEWSG were to achieve the following in the MEAC region:^[2]

The goal of ICANN was to achieve the following in the MEAC region:^[2]

Foster two-way engagement between ICANN and the Internet community
Build up the local domain name industry
Promote multi-stakeholder Internet governance mechanisms

Strategic Plan

After formulating the Middle East Strategy Working Group (MEWSG), a more robust strategic plan was formulated, with three main focus areas: DNS security and stability, domain name industry, and Internet governance ecosystem. The following matrix summarizes objectives, recommendations, actions, and metrics in each area of focus.^[2]

	DNS Security and Stability	Domain Name Industry
Objectives	Develop relevant capacity, resources and Internet infrastructure in the region: Build awareness and understanding of stakeholders for the importance of DNS security and stability Strengthen technical know-how and capacity of stakeholders Develop Internet infrastructure to strengthen DNS security and stability Cooperate with law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for keeping the DNS secure and stable
Recommendations	Cell B	Cell C
Actions	Cell B	Cell C
Metrics	Cell B	Cell C

References

↑ The Middle East Strategy: Two Years Later, ICANN.org. Published 2015 July 7. Retrieved 2015 November 17.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ICANN Engagement Strategy in the Middle East, ICANN.org. Published 2013 May 10. Retrieved 2015 November 17.

[icann-1] The Middle East Strategy: Two Years Later, ICANN.org. Published 2015 July 7. Retrieved 2015 November 17.

[plan-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ICANN Engagement Strategy in the Middle East, ICANN.org. Published 2013 May 10. Retrieved 2015 November 17.

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