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The '''Middle East Strategy''' was developed in 2013 by the [[MEWSG|Middle East Strategy Working Group]].<ref name="icann">[https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-middle-east-strategy-two-years-later The Middle East Strategy: Two Years Later], ICANN.org. Published 2015 July 7. Retrieved 2015 November 17.</ref><ref name="plan">[https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/40935325/MEStrategy-FINAL.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1368213673000&api=v2 ICANN Engagement Strategy in the Middle East], ICANN.org. Published 2013 May 10. Retrieved 2015 November 17.</ref>
The goals of [[ICANN]] and its formulation of the MEWSG were to achieve the following in the MEAC region:<ref name="plan"></ref>
The goal of [[ICANN]] was to achieve the following in the MEAC region:<ref name="plan"></ref>
* 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.<ref name="plan"></ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!
! DNS Security and Stability
! Domain Name Industry
! Internet Governance Ecosystem
|-
! 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==
{{reflist}}
The goals of [[ICANN]] and its formulation of the MEWSG were to achieve the following in the MEAC region:<ref name="plan"></ref>
The goal of [[ICANN]] was to achieve the following in the MEAC region:<ref name="plan"></ref>
* 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.<ref name="plan"></ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!
! DNS Security and Stability
! Domain Name Industry
! Internet Governance Ecosystem
|-
! 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==
{{reflist}}