Considers formalization of relationships with ccTLDs, formation of working groups and regional organisations and other updates in the meet.
ICANN, on Saturday announced the conclusion of the 28th Public Meeting
in Lisbon, Portugal. 830 people from 81 countries gathered in Lisbon,
Portugal for ICANN's 28th Public Meeting.
According to the release, considerations in the meeting included
formalization of three relationships with ccTLD managers: .ly, .ci and
.ru. The formation of a new working group to develop the
recommendations in the Report on Whois Services presented to the
Generic Names Supporting Organization. Also included were the creation
of three new Regional At Large Organizations to provide regional input
into ICANN. Rejects the .xxx TLD application and updates on moving
to IPv6, besides other decisions.
"ICANN is working hard to improve in the area of openness and
transparency," said Dr Paul Twomey, President and CEO of ICANN. "Public
participation was a key aim at this meeting. If you couldn't be
physically present you could participate through webcasting, chatrooms,
and the ability to ask questions to speakers with our public
participation website. Even the board discussion was made available for
the whole world to watch live." "I want to thank our Portuguese hosts
for their extraordinary efforts to make members of the Internet
community across the globe feel welcome, and for ensuring every aspect
of the meeting ran smoothly," Dr Twomey added."