- Category: Board
- Topic: Communiqué From African Union
- Board meeting date: 28 October 2011
- Resolution number: 2011.10.28.35
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-28oct11-en.htm#9
- Status: Complete
Summary
Board commits to reviewing and considering each of the 12 requests presented within the Communiqué from the African Union.
Text
Whereas, African ICT Ministers, under the auspices of the African Union and the government of Senegal held a ministerial meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from 19-21 October 2011 to prepare for the ICANN 42 meeting in Dakar.
Whereas the African ICT Ministers deliberated on Internet governance issues of concern to them and the people of Africa.
Whereas the African ICT Ministers, at the conclusion of their meeting issued a communiqué which included requests to the ICANN Board, and pledged the support of Africa for ICANN's work and the multi-stakeholder model.
Resolved (2011.10.28.35), the Board commits to reviewing and considering each of the 12 requests presented within that Communiqué.
Implementation Actions
- Review and consider each of the 12 requests presented in the Communiqué from the African Union**
- Responsible entity: Board
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: March 2012
Other Related Resolutions
- Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information
- The AU Communique is available at http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/communique-african-ict-ministerial-roundtable-21oct11-en.pdf
- The response to the AU Communique is available at http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/crocker-to-ibrahim-08mar12-en.pdf.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
Explanatory text does not modify or override Resolutions. See Board Resolutions Page for more information.
Note: The "Add Comment" box below is for sharing information about implementation of this resolution. Off-topic comments will be removed.
