ICANN announced today that it has signed an accountability framework with the country code top level domain (ccTLD) managers for .ly – Libya.
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
Signing of .ly agreement
Vint Cerf, Marwan Maghur, Paul Twomey [left to right]
Media Contacts:
Jason Keenan
Media Adviser
ICANN ( USA)
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International: Andrew Robertson
Edelman ( London)
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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.