The ICANN83 Readout on 20 June 202 – an online session co-hosted by eco – Association of the Internet Industry and ICANN – brought together leading voices to reflect on the key discussions from the ICANN Policy Forum in Prague. As part of the community’s ongoing commitment to transparency and collaborative progress, the session provided a forum for distilling complex developments into actionable insights.
- The full readout summary is available for download as a PDF here.
Key themes included the need for simplification of ICANN’s review processes, concerns about inclusivity in the next round of new gTLDs, and preparations for the WSIS+20 summit – a pivotal moment for the multistakeholder model. Speakers highlighted the tension between procedural rigour and accessibility, particularly in regions with limited resources, and explored strategies to bridge those gaps.
Key takeaways from the ICANN83 Readout
“We must simplify and focus reviews to restore confidence in ICANN’s institutional accountability,” said Jordan Carter, reflecting widespread community concern over review fatigue. Meanwhile, Nicolas Caballero emphasised that “very few applications” had been completed under the Applicant Support Programme – despite its goal of global inclusion.
Also under scrutiny was DNS abuse, with renewed calls for improved accountability mechanisms, faster incident response, and expanded cross-sector cooperation.
As the Internet governance community prepares for ICANN84 and the WSIS+20 summit, ICANN83 serves as a vital milestone. It signals a growing consensus: future governance must be grounded in accessibility, responsiveness, and shared responsibility.
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