MEAC DNS Study
The Middle East and Adjoining Countries (MEAC) DNS Study 2015 is a study analyzing the MEAC region's domain name industry and registration data as it relates to the larger global internet environment. MEAC contains a structured survey of ccTLD registries in the region, supplemented with interviews with registries and registrars, and also offers suggested actions to stimulate wider uptake in the region.[1]
The recommendation to conduct this study was one of the outcomes of the Middle East Engagement Strategy, which was developed by a group of community members in the region, and defined three strategic focus areas for the region. One of those focus areas, which was to develop the region's domain name industry, is covered by this study.[2]
ICANN first called for proposals for the study in March 2015, and requested that reports be submitted no later than October 9th.[2] In June 2015, the .eu registry, EURid, was selected by ICANN to conduct the study.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag At the request of ICANN, the MEAC DNS Study focuses deeply on the following countries:
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Afghanistan
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Pakistan
- Turkey
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ MEAC DNS Study, ICANN.org. Published 2015 October 13. Retrieved 2015 November 6.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Request for Proposal: DNS Study for the Middle East and Adjoining Countries, ICANN.org. Retrieved 2015 November 6.
Related Links[edit | edit source]
- MEAC DNS Study - Draft Report, ICANN.org.
- MEAC DNS Study - Infographics, ICANN.org.