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Press Release: Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative

Press Release: Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative

The Coalition for Digital Africa announced another major initiative aimed at strengthening the Internet infrastructure across the continent. This latest initiative will focus on enhancing five existing Internet exchange points (IXPs), to improve Internet access by making it faster and more affordable, thus positively impacting Internet users in the regions they are placed in.

Apply for ICANN’s Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program

Apply for ICANN’s Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program

ICANN invites applications for the Pandemic Internet Access Program for the ICANN76 Community Forum. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings by offering community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. The application will close on Friday, 24 February 2023 at 23:59 UTC.

Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions

Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions

ICANN’s Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers Board of Directors. Those selected will help ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. The application deadline is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC.

ICANN Blog: ICANN Unveils New Community-Focused ‘I Need Help’ Pages

ICANN Blog: ICANN Unveils New Community-Focused ‘I Need Help’ Pages

As a part of ICANN's continuing efforts to build the Information Transparency Platform, ICANN is pleased to announce the launch of new global support pages, called "I Need Help.” These pages are intended to provide guidance and direction to anyone who may have questions, concerns, or complaints about ICANN organization or Domain Name System-related matters. Click the title to learn more.

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Proposed Procedure for Selecting a Top-Level Domain String for Private Use

ICANN org has published an initial version of the procedure for how it will choose a string, and is now seeking input on whether that procedure fulfils the recommendation and the criteria given in SAC113. Note that the input we need is on the procedure itself, but not on the criteria from SAC113. That is, ICANN org will use the criteria as published and not change them.

Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget

ICANN org is seeking community feedback on the Draft ICANN FY24–28 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft ICANN FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. The Draft FY24–28 Operating and Financial Plan continues to define and demonstrate how ICANN org will implement the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021–2025. The Strategic Plan enables ICANN to continue to fulfill its Mission and to meet new and continuously evolving challenges and opportunities.

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CEO Reports to the Board

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