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Proposed Focused Strategic Goal (per ICANN Strategic Plan) | Proposed Focused Engagement Areas/Activity | Envisioned Outcomes | Examples of Outcomes | |
Strategic Objective 1: Strengthen the security of the DNS and the DNS Root Server System | ||||
1.1 | Improve the shared responsibility for upholding the security and stability of the DNS by strengthening DNS coordination in partnership with relevant stakeholders | Partner the APAC community in technical projects such as:
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Explore other technical partnerships with the APAC community | Partnerships contribute to the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems within its scope |
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1.2 | Strengthen DNS root server operations governance in coordination with the DNS root server operators | Communicate through established channels and participate in key platforms such as regional/local fora to raise awareness on the evolving root server system and how the DNS works | Regional community informed of the evolving root server system and how the DNS works | Opportunities to inform relevant stakeholders at key regional fora as well as established channels |
Grow a network with relevant stakeholders in the region, such as partnering members of the Root Server System Governance Working Group, to contribute to the governance and technical evolution of DNS root server operations and services | Network of relevant stakeholders is informed, and where possible, participate in discussions of the RSS Governance Working Group |
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1.3 | Identify and mitigate security threats to the DNS through greater engagement with relevant hardware, software and service vendors | Communicate through established channels and participate in key platforms to enhance knowledge about DNS operations and security, raising awareness of security threats and to promote higher adoption of global open Internet standards | Relevant stakeholders are informed, and thus gain awareness and knowledge about DNS safety and security, as well as global open Internet standards | Opportunities to inform relevant stakeholders on aforementioned topics at key regional fora as well as established channels |
Through capacity development, encourage and promote the deployment of DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) |
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Increased number of IMRS instances in the APAC region, resulting in greater resiliency of the DNS root server system within the region |
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Strategic Objective 2: Improve the effectiveness of ICANN’s multistakeholder model of governance | ||||
2.1 | Support and grow active, informed, and effective stakeholder participation | Support the APAC community during ICANN readouts and APAC Space |
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Develop a regional mentorship program |
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Support regional and local Internet Governance (IG) fora |
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Develop youth leaders through the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) | ICANN newcomers demonstrate basic knowledge of the DNS as well as ICANN policy and advisory processes, and increase skill levels by continuing to participate in ICANN and other Internet Governance fora |
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Strategic Objective 3: Evolve the unique identifier systems in coordination and collaboration with relevant parties to continue to serve the needs of the global Internet user base | ||||
3.1 | ...Encourage readiness for Universal Acceptance (UA), IDN implementation and IPv6 | Support the UASG’s activities in the region, in particular the UA Local Initiatives |
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Partner APAC community to support IDN policy work in these focus areas:
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Partner regional RIRs (i.e. APNIC) to promote IPv6 deployment | Increased cooperation with APNIC leading to greater awareness of IPv6 deployment | Update on cooperation mechanism with APNIC | ||
3.2 | Improve assessment of, and responsiveness to, new technologies which impact...the Internet’s unique identifier systems... | ICANN APAC team, partnering relevant APAC community, participates in regional dialogue/fora to develop an awareness of new technologies and their potential impact on the DNS | Increased communication across community groups of the DNS and the potential impact of new technologies | Opportunities to participate at key regional fora as well as communicate through established channels |
3.3 | Support the continued evolution of the Internet’s unique identifier systems with a new round of gTLDs | Promote IDNs and Universal Acceptance in preparation for a new round of gTLDs | Increased communication of new gTLDs and IDNs in the wider APAC community | Opportunities to inform the wider APAC community IDNs and UA |
Strategic Objective 4: Address geopolitical issues impacting ICANN’s mission to ensure a single and globally interoperable Internet | ||||
4.1 | ...further developing early warning systems such as ICANN org’s Legislative and Regulatory Development Reports | Partner the APAC community to detect and monitor legislative initiatives that could impact ICANN’s mission or operations | Established (formal or informal) network of relevant stakeholders share information on legislative initiatives that could impact ICANN’s mission or operations | Opportunities to contribute to detecting and monitoring legislative initiatives that could impact ICANN’s mission or operations |
4.2 | Continue to build alliances with the region’s Internet ecosystem and beyond to raise awareness of and engage with global stakeholders about ICANN’s mission and policy making | Foster relationships with industry, regulators/policy makers, and end-users to inform about the Internet’s unique identifier systems, and ICANN’s role in the Internet ecosystem | Relevant stakeholders are informed on how the Internet works, and ICANN’s remit amongst relevant stakeholders, resulting in increased understanding and trust in ICANN and its ability to coordinate the Internet unique identifiers system | Opportunities to inform relevant stakeholders on aforementioned topics at key regional fora as well as established channels |
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