Middle East Engagement Strategy

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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 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

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