ICANN has announced today that it has signed an Accountability Framework with the country code top level domain (ccTLD) manager for .EC (Ecuador), NIC.EC (NICEC) S.A, on 23 June 2010.
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/en/cctlds/agreements.html.
About ccNSO
The ccNSO is a unique, international platform to exchange information and best practices between ccTLDs. Being a member of the ccNSO allows ccTLDs globally to make their voice heard in the ICANN community.
The ccNSO is the policy development body for a narrow range of global issues regarding country-code top level domains (ccTLDs) within the ICANN structure.
ccNSO membership is open to ccTLD Managers, which are the entities listed as such in the IANA TLD Delegation record.