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African Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD)

AFTLD is a membership-based organization that represents the interests of African ccTLDs and promotes communication and cooperation between ccTLD managers. Our objectives include informing the African Internet community about ICANN process and providing a common address for information about African ccTLDs.

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African Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD)

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  1. AfTLD Update By Eric Akumiah Administrative Manager eric@aftld.org

  2. Who are We • African Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD) is a membership based not-for-profit organization that acts as a focal point for all the African TLDs Managers, to discuss matters of policy that affect ccTLDs globally and then, where possible, to present the group's position as one voice. AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  3. Objectives • Represent the interests of the African ccTLDs, including the neighboring islands  around the African continent . • Promote communication and cooperation between ccTLDs' managers . • Inform the African Internet community about the ICANN process, IANA and World ccTLD Community through an awareness and outreach program . • Provide a common address where information about African ccTLD's can be obtained . • Assist in Africa Internet & DNS Related Technologies Capacity Building . • Development of Africa ccTLDs Policies, Administration and Technical Infrastructure AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  4. Organization Structure Bottom Up: Member/Community General Assembly Board Staff AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  5. evolution • 2002 - Incorporated in Mauritius • Recognised by the ccNSO • 2006 - Board renewed at Marrakesh 2006 • 2007 - Annual African ccTLD Event in Cairo, Egypt • 2008 - 2nd Annual African ccTLD Event in Joburg, South Africa • 2009 - 3rd Annual African ccTLD Event in Arusha, Tanzania • MoU with AFRINIC AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  6. Current Board Appointed at the AfTLD 2009 AGM • Vika Mpisane (.za) - Chair • Abibu Ntahigiye (.tz) - Treasurer • Dr. Paulos Nyirenda (.mw)- Director of Research • Mohamed El Bashir (.sd) – Director of Communication & Outreach • Souleymane Oumtanaga(.ci) – Director of Strategic Partnerships • Vincent Ngundi (.ke) – Director of Capacity Building AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  7. Membership • Initially informal membership – • All 56 ccTLDs in Africa Regions assumed members • Process of formal membership being pursued • 17 signed up members.bi ( Burundi ) .ci ( Cote d'Ivoire ) .ke ( Kenya ) .ly ( Libya ) .mg ( Madagascar ) .mr ( Mauritius ) .mw ( Malawi ) .mz ( Mozambique) .ng ( Nigeria ) .sc ( Seychelles ) .sd ( Sudan ) .tz ( Tanzania ) .za ( South Africa ), .cd (DR Congo), .sn (senegal) , .eg (Egypt) .zm (Zambia) • Membership Drive is on to get all ccTLD in the region as sign-up members AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  8. Activities in 2008 • ICANN India – February 2008 • Annual Meeting – Johannesburg – April 2008 • AFNOG/AFRNIC/AFTLD – Rabat – May 2008 • ICANN Paris – June 2008 • Regional IGF Meeting – Dakar – September 2008 • ADRP Workshop – Cairo – November 2008 • ICANN Cairo – November 2008 • AFRINIC Mauritius – November 2008 • EXCOM – Monthly Teleconferences AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  9. Latest Highlights • New Administrative Manager. • ATU IGF in March on ccTLD - Mauritius • Last AGM on 17th April, Arusha, Tanzania. • Constitution amended: • Wider scope for membership; • Quorum; • Other issues addressed; • Training: • A/DCRP Workshop in Arusha – 13 April • Hands-On Security Workshop – 14-15 April 2009 • West Africa Francophone ccTLD Workshop – September 2009 AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  10. Way Forward • 3 year Strategic Plan (2010 – 2013) • Strengthen and expand partnership • AU • African Governments • Regional Internet Institution • Other organization – Regional IGFs etc • Build African region’s ccTLDs capacity for sustainable and efficient management • Improve membership services • Improve internal business processes and operations • Strengthen research capacity • AfTLD-Led Dispute Resolution Process • Redevelop Website • Improve internal and external communications • Membership Drive AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

  11. Thank You AfTLD Contact: President@aftld.org Secrtariat@aftld.org AfNOG -10, Cairo, Egypt

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