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Line 18: − − As the global internet governing body, ICANN's primary role is to coordinate the internet naming system worldwide.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/ About ICANN]</ref> According to [[ICANN CEO]] [[Rod Beckstrom]], the ICANN multistakeholder model serves as the catalyst for the internet and he describes it as open, inclusive, balance, effective and international.<ref> − [http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-27sep11-en.pdf Beckstrom Points to Multi-stakeholder Model as “Catalyst for the Internet”]</ref> − + + +
→The ICANN Multistakeholder Model
The ICANN multistakeholder model was developed based on the inputs and collaborative effort by the global internet stakeholders in the [[White Paper]], a detailed policy statement of the United States government on the Management of Internet Names and Addresses, which led to the establishment of [[ICANN]] in 1998.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/federal-register-notice/1998/statement-policy-management-internet-names-and-addresses Statement of Policy on the Management of Internet Names and Addresses]</ref>
The ICANN multistakeholder model was developed based on the inputs and collaborative effort by the global internet stakeholders in the [[White Paper]], a detailed policy statement of the United States government on the Management of Internet Names and Addresses, which led to the establishment of [[ICANN]] in 1998.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/federal-register-notice/1998/statement-policy-management-internet-names-and-addresses Statement of Policy on the Management of Internet Names and Addresses]</ref>
ICANN implements the multistakeholder process through the following:<ref>
ICANN implements the multistakeholder process through the following:<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/presentations/new_e-STASSeville.pdf How we implement our multi-stakeholder process]</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/presentations/new_e-STASSeville.pdf How we implement our multi-stakeholder process]</ref>
# Regular meeting is conducted by the [[ICANN Board]]
# Regular meeting is conducted by the [[ICANN Board]]
# The Supporting Organizations, Councils, Advisory Committees also meet regularly
# The Supporting Organizations, Councils, Advisory Committees also meet regularly
# Provides a defined Policy Development Process (PDP) for its Supporting Organizations
# Provides a defined Policy Development Process (PDP) for its Supporting Organizations
# A public meeting forum is maitained by the international internet governing body
# A public meeting forum is maitained by the international internet governing body
As the global internet governing body, ICANN's primary role is to coordinate the internet naming system worldwide.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/ About ICANN]</ref> According to [[ICANN CEO]] [[Rod Beckstrom]], the ICANN multistakeholder model serves as the catalyst for the internet and he describes it as open, inclusive, balance, effective and international.<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-27sep11-en.pdf Beckstrom Points to Multi-stakeholder Model as “Catalyst for the Internet”]</ref> During the Futurecom Information Technology conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he said that the multistakeholder model is aimed at "increasing the participation of diverse groups from all around the globe" and praised Brazil's decision to adopt a multi-stakeholder approach in governing the country's internet. He said, ''“It is an example of the Brazilian government’s wisdom in saying we want the private sector, we want the civil society, and academic leaders, Internet experts and corporations to come together and provide the Internet Strategy for the country.”''<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/rod-beckstrom-praises-brazils-multi-stakeholder-model-of-internet-coordination.html Rod Beckstrom praises Brazil's Multi Stakeholder Model of Internet Coordination]</ref>
==Debate over ICANN Multistakeholder Model==
==Debate over ICANN Multistakeholder Model==