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Name: Business Constituency
Date: 29 Jan 2025
Affiliation: ICANN Business Constituency (BC)
Other Comments

The BC acknowledges the IANA 2030 Strategy's strong framework, emphasizing innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. However, further clarification is needed on securing resources, overcoming resistance to change, and establishing measurable community impact. Additionally, specific initiatives to bridge the digital divide should be incorporated to ensure equitable access to the Internet, particularly for underserved communities.


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The Business Constituency (BC) appreciates the IANA 2030 Strategy and its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. These priorities align well with ICANN's goals and are vital for PTI's continued role in the global Internet ecosystem. The BC supports the strategy's emphasis on technological innovation, process improvement, and expanded community outreach, especially to underrepresented regions.

However, the BC highlights concerns around resource constraints, resistance to change, measuring community impact, and addressing the digital divide. The BC recommends that the strategy include a robust resource acquisition plan, a change management framework to address resistance, and clearer metrics for evaluating community engagement. Additionally, the BC advocates for specific initiatives to address the digital divide and ensure equitable access to the Internet.

In conclusion, the BC believes the IANA 2030 Strategy provides a solid foundation but requires enhancements to fully achieve its potential for a stable, inclusive, and secure Internet.