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ICANN and the US government: The end of the affair?
NEW YORK
2 October 2009
(Willie Currie for APCNews)
After eleven years, a direct relationship of accountability between the US government and the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now over. This is a step forward although civil society commentators are clear that this does not mean that ICANN is entirely independent of US control.(5 votes)
Comments to ICANN: Proposed bylaw changes to improve accountability
By Willie Currie (September 2009, APC )
The Board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened new accountability measures for public comments. Willie Currie, APC's policy manager, said in his submission that “The community still does not have the power to dismiss the Board [which] is a signifier of a lack of accountability and democratic procedure that cannot be cured by the current proposed amendments.”
APC submits comments on ICANN proposed bylaw changes to improve accountability
NEW YORK
30 September 2009
(Willie Currie for APCNews)
The Board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened new accountability measures for public comments. Willie Currie, APC's policy manager, said in his submission that “The community still does not have the power to dismiss the Board [which] is a signifier of a lack of accountability and democratic procedure that cannot be cured by the current proposed amendments.”Tags: icann
