LACRALO Statement regarding the transition of U.S. stewardship role
of IANA functions
Latin American and Caribbean Islands Regional At-Large Organization (LACRALO), after the events of the Montevideo statement, I* declaration , the NTIA historic announcement and the proximity of Netmundial meeting in Brazil next April supports ICANN in the exercise of its present functions.
LACRALO recognizes the work that ICANN is conducting in this process but we also want to emphasize that other functions should continue to be developed as well. In this regard, it is important that the transition process is carried out in conjunction with the actors who are in charge of the operational and policy aspects of IANA functions i.e. IETF , IAB, RIR s , ccTLDs , and other.
LACRALO believes that specific and detailed information be given to the community and end users who have an important role in the internet governance ecosystem and that so far has not been taken into consideration within ICANN .
LACRALO believes that the transition of the custody role of U.S. of the IANA functions should be addressed in an open and transparent process by the entire community and based on a multi-stakeholder model.
LACRALO believes that ICANN should take its time for this transition and make sure that the entire community is involved in the deliberations and in agreement with any final decisions. Also believes that discussions should be developed not only on the ICANN meetings but other as well.
LACRALO believes that an importance should be given to the globalization of the legal structure of ICANN and the way that it will be changing its roles during the process. The evolution of this transition should reflect and ensure that all voices and interest are heard and considered.
LACRALO considers that any mechanism designed by this collaborative effort must enable full accountability of the new stewardship responsibilities in order to privilege common good and public interest to better serve end users
LACRALO particularly consider ICANN´s participation in Brazil meeting should drive the outcome of the transition process based on:
. Continue to ensure the security, stability and resilience of Internet
. Support the current openness of the Internet
. Support Multi-Stakeholder Model
. Defend the idea of a single and global Internet
. Ensure discussion with the community in an open and transparent process for the IANA functions transition.
LACRALO COMMUNITY
