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==Objectives==

==Objectives==

* Represent the interests of the African ccTLDs, including the neighboring islands around the continent on an international platform.

The main objective of AfTLD is to voice and stand up for the benefit and interests of [[ccTLD]] managers, encourage communication and cooperation between them, increase the awareness of the internet community in the African region and its neighbor islands regarding the process, activities and meetings of [[ICANN]], [[IANA]] and the World ccTLD community, establish a website that will serve as main source of information for its members, assist in the development and capacity building of the [[DNS]] technologies and facilitate the development of ccTLD policies, administration and technical infrastructure in Africa.<ref>[http://www.aftld.org/html/english/about_AFTLD.html Objectives]</ref>

* Create awareness amongst the African community about the [[ICANN]] processes, [[IANA]] and other global TLD through various programs and forums.

* Create common framework or networks from where information about AFTLDs can be easily obtained across the globe, and predominantly across the African Continent.

* Provide assistance to African organization for the development and progress of various Internet and DNS related technologies.

* Promote and develop various policies, which will attract the growth of Internet and various online services.<ref name="link1">[http://www.aftld.org/html/english/about_AFTLD.html About AfTLD]</ref>

==Members==

==Members==