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APTLD - Taipei

Explore the dynamics of AP-ccTLD relationships in the digital sphere, covering financial aspects, power distribution, and the importance of credibility within the ICANN framework. This presentation delves into the need for balance and fairness in international domain structures.

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APTLD - Taipei

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  1. APTLD - Taipei Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net http://www.nic.vi

  2. APTLD-Taipei 26 Aug 2001 • Thank you for the invitation to participate! • Disclaimer: • The comments, suggestions, and ideas expressed in this presentation are my own. • These proposals have not been published or posted, and there is no consensus yet. • In the interests of a more clear communication, I may us language that is not “diplomatic”. • Any statistics referenced may be approximate. Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  3. AP-ccTLD-ICANNRelationships The Money The Power The Credibility and The Balance

  4. Where is the Money? • 30 Million names in .com, .org, .net • New registrations thru July, 2001: 3,123,612 • VeriSign has about 50% share as registrar • England registers 150,000 per month • Over 100,000 “testbed” IDNS • Increasing Trade name protection in ccTLD • However: 180 ccTLDs under 50,000 names Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  5. Where is the Power • Facilitating Trade: All countries • Access Internet users as a market for domain names. • Access to consumers for advertising and e-commerce. • ccTLD diversity, lends Legitimacy, 244 ccs • G8 countries, 7 looking for balance with US • EU: already in WTO disputes with US on several matters. • Regional Internet Associations (cc only) • North America • Asia Pacific • European Union • Latin America • Africa and Middle East Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  6. The Credibility and Balance • ICANN needs ccTLD to provide credibility. • Without ccTLD ICANN is clearly US-centric • ICANN will attempt to make individual deals with strong countries one by one. • In some cases ICANN may succeed with this. • This could increase “Internet colonialism” • A strong ccTLD is the key to balance of money, power, credibility. Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  7. ccTLD Issues • International Domain Names • New gTLDs and their impact • Procedure for update of IANA database • Contract with ICANN • Pressure to include “universal” UDRP • Representation Level in ICANN • Financial contributions to ICANN Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  8. International Domain Names • Where is control of namespace? • Issues of National Pride and Solidarity • The money. • Possible solutions by negotiation Devise a method, political and technical, that allows financial participation or compensation for sale/rental of “Intellectual Property” of language. Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  9. IDNS Possible Solutions • Translations performed by region or association of ccTLDs sharing that language • Translate the names by specific country claiming the language. (example, Korea) • Registrars pay a fee for to translation organization, goes to benefit cc’s involved. • Licensing similar to music and Intellectual Property agreements. • All of this by negotiation. Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  10. New ICANN Structures? • ALSC report possibilities • Directors 6-6-6 Tech, Providers, Users • ASO-PSO-6, DNSO 6, At-Large + Ncom 6 • Mike Roberts Proposal • ccTLD 2 directors, gTLD 2 directors • Elisabeth Porteneuve Proposal • 6-6-6 with ccTLD at 6 directors Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  11. The cart and the horse • Top down: ICANN decides ccTLD relation: • ICANN sends down documents to ccTLD • ICANN creates contract for ccTLD • Bottom Up: ccTLD creates organizations • ccTLD agrees on documents- sends to ICANN • ccTLD agrees on general form of contract • Individual ccTLD may modify as needed • Relationship becomes peer-to-peer • Agreements negotiated by “equals” Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  12. New Structure: wwTLD.org • wwTLD Organization, a legal corporation • Membership by ccTLD • Minimum US $ 1.00 “dues” • For purpose of bi-lateral membership agreement. • Electorate composed of all members. • Three directors from each region + Chairman • ICANN may add “Middle East” region • Regional Associations are “Advisory Board” • wwTLD.org enters into MoU for SO w/ICANN Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  13. Conclusions Part 1 • Many are unsatisfied with unbalance of power and money. • IDNS will be a major source of revenue • Probably US $ 100 million/year by 2003 • There must be some way to distribute income • Massive education is required to get business to register in-country, or at least use registrar in country, to retain foreign exchange. • Developing ccs will not benefit financially or technically without guidance and a central organization. Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  14. Conclusions Part 2 • In the absence of law, negotiation rules. • A strong, financial viable organization for ccTLDs is necessary for negotiation with ICANN and domain name business interests. • ccTLD must take the initiative, and not wait to see what ICANN and domain name business interests offer. • ccTLDs must get their fair share of political respect, retain local sovereignty, and share in revenue from Internet gold rush domain name business. • We can do it, if we wish to. • This is a good time to start. (ALSC – ICANN reorganization) Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

  15. Discussion • Action Items? • Montivideo? • ALSC report draft is out tomorrow! • ICANN re-organization by November? Peter de Blanc pdeblanc@usvi.net

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