closed Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030

Outcome

The Public Comment Proceeding for the Draft FY26-30 Africa Regional Plan resulted in three submissions. All comments received were supportive of the Draft FY26-30 Africa Regional Plan and offered valuable feedback. After reviewing the comments, ICANN org notes that the Draft FY26-30 Africa Regional Plan addresses several of the key points raised in the comments received, while other comments will be addressed in the Annual Action Plans, and through future engagement activities with the African regional community. 

ICANN org extends its appreciation for the time, effort, and participation of the African Regional Plan Working Group 2025 (ARPWG 2025) for their invaluable input during the development of the Draft FY26-30 Africa Regional Plan.

This document provides an overview of the comments received and ICANN org’s initial analysis.

What We Received Input On

Please provide inputs to the proposed outcomes, activities, metrics and strategic risks. Specific comments to any part of the document are also accepted.

Background

ICANN Org has always requested input from the community in Africa to guide the implementation of the activities in the region. Following the adoption of a new five-year strategic plan for ICANN, a draft regional plan is produced in collaboration with volunteers from the various Supporting Organizations, advisory Committees and other regional stakeholders’ groups from Africa.

Comments received in the proceeding will help produce a final document which will guide the staff in the activities in Africa.