What were the Multistakeholder community achievements

[farzaneh badii]

Thank you all.

Here is a synthesis of your comments. Maybe we can write a letter to the
board or mention a few during the board meeting. I can also mention it in
the council meeting:

Title: The Success of the Multistakeholder Model in Internet Governance


Nearly a decade has passed since the IANA transition, a milestone that
symbolized the full embrace of the multistakeholder (MS) model by the
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Despite
predictions of chaos and fragmentation, the Internet has not only endured
but flourished. This success is a testament to the MS model’s ability to
balance diverse interests and foster trust among stakeholders—from
governments and private companies to civil society and technical experts.


Building Consensus Through Dialogue

At the heart of the MS model is a commitment to dialogue and
consensus-building. Existing mechanisms within ICANN, such as bilateral
meetings and structured decision-making processes, ensure that all voices
are heard, including those of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC).
This continuous exchange of perspectives might seem cumbersome, but it has
proven effective in preventing deadlocks that often paralyze
intergovernmental negotiations. Unlike traditional diplomatic settings,
where a single powerful nation can block progress, ICANN’s MS model thrives
on a balance of interests, making its outcomes more widely accepted by the
global community.


Legitimacy, Trust, and Ownership

One of the most compelling reasons for supporting the MS model is the
legitimacy and trust it generates. Decisions made through this inclusive
process enjoy a high level of acceptance because stakeholders feel a sense
of ownership. This legitimacy is not just abstract; it has tangible impacts
on the Internet’s stability. Investors and innovators, from those behind
the mobile revolution to the pioneers of IoT and AI, have been able to
proceed confidently, knowing that the underlying governance of the Internet
is both predictable and fair.


Addressing the Digital Divide

The MS model has also played a crucial role in narrowing the digital
divide, particularly for the Global South. By ensuring that civil society
can directly participate in policymaking, the model has amplified the
voices of regions often marginalized in traditional diplomatic processes.
For instance, ICANN’s accountability measures and human rights
recommendations have been shaped with input from diverse global
stakeholders, demonstrating that the MS model does not merely accommodate
different voices but actively integrates them into actionable policies.


Resilience in Times of Crisis

The resilience of the Internet during times of war, conflict, and even a
global pandemic further underscores the strength of the MS model. The
ability to maintain security and access to domain names globally, despite
geopolitical tensions, highlights a system that is both robust and
adaptable. Unlike intergovernmental frameworks, which can stall in moments
of crisis, ICANN’s MS model has shown it can quickly adapt and continue to
function effectively.


A Stable Path Forward

In a world where national interests often clash, the MS model’s ability to
produce stable, predictable, and widely accepted outcomes is nothing short
of remarkable. By fostering a sense of shared ownership and ensuring that
no single actor can dominate, ICANN’s approach has created a governance
system that not only preserves the technical stability of the Internet but
also its open and inclusive nature.



Farzaneh


On Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
pedrodeperdigaolana at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Farzi, all,
>
> I would mention the existing stimulus for a continuing conversation
> between the different groups within ICANN, including bilateral meetings and
> back-and-forth decision-making, highlighting the existing mechanisms with
> GAC. This serves to show how there is a real intent of searching for
> consensus and leveling the debate while recognizing the need to have
> diffeent, even if this means creating a complex framework of rules and
> procedures - and how this reflects on a higher acceptability of the
> outcomes by a global community of agents involved in the DNS, providing a
> much more stable process (even in comparison to intergovernamental ones, in
> which a single important country interest can block the action of all the
> others).
>
> Cordially,
>
> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
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> Researcher
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> Em qua., 5 de mar. de 2025 às 10:47, Johan Helsingius <
> 00001963cc94b85a-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> escreveu:
>
>> I would also point out stuff like the original (whois) EPDP,
>> where we found compromise solutions that everybody was equally
>> unhappy about. :)
>>
>>         Julf
>>
>>
>> On 05/03/2025 13:03, farzaneh badii wrote:
>> > Hi everyone
>> >
>> > During the call with the CEO and the policy development staff I
>> > mentioned that we should discuss how the ms process at ICANN has
>> > contributed to Internet governance globally which is pivotal for
>> WSIS+20
>> > conversations
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>> > Some examples:
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>> > The community came up with an accountability package and
>> recommendations
>> > that included the issue of sanctions and human rights
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>> > Ensuring global access to domain names and security of the DNS
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>> > Allowing for civil society direct participation in policymaking
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>> > Showing resiliency in times of war and conflict and pandemic
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>> > Any other concrete example comes to your mind?
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>> > Farzaneh
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