On May 2011, Kroes and [[Larry Strickling]], Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ([[NTIA]]) of the United States agreed to continue to support ICANN, however they demanded internet governance reforms to strengthen the transparency and accountability of the organization. Both officials pointed out that the internet governing body needs to address the issues and consider the recommendations of Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]]) regarding the new gTLD expansion program.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/227815/eu_us_call_for_icann_internet_governance_reforms.html EU, US Call for ICANN Internet Governance Reforms]</ref> | On May 2011, Kroes and [[Larry Strickling]], Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ([[NTIA]]) of the United States agreed to continue to support ICANN, however they demanded internet governance reforms to strengthen the transparency and accountability of the organization. Both officials pointed out that the internet governing body needs to address the issues and consider the recommendations of Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]]) regarding the new gTLD expansion program.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/227815/eu_us_call_for_icann_internet_governance_reforms.html EU, US Call for ICANN Internet Governance Reforms]</ref> |