ICANN has announced today that it has signed an accountability framework with the country code top level domain (ccTLD) manager for .pa--Panama, Universidad Tecnologica de Panama.
The Accountability Framework program provides two mechanisms by which ccTLD managers can formalise their relationship with ICANN. The first is an Accountability Framework document that sets out the obligations of a ccTLD manager and ICANN. It also covers dispute resolution and termination and is designed for ccTLD managers requiring a formal document with ICANN.
The second mechanism is an exchange of letters between ICANN and the ccTLD manager designed for those for whom a simple statement of commitment is more appropriate.
Signed accountability framework and exchange of letters documents can be found at http://www.icann.org/cctlds/agreements.html.
Edna Samudio, Technical Contact from .pa and Paul Twomey, CEO of ICANN, after signing the AF document in São Paulo, Brazil
Armando Jipsion, Administrative Contact from .pa; Edna Samudio, Technical Contact from .pa and Salvador Rodriguez, President of the Universidad Tecnologica de Panama, after signing the AF document in Panama City