What were the Multistakeholder community achievements

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi Farzaneh,

Thanks for drafting  this. Yes definitely I think we can bring it during
our meeting with Board next Tuesday.

Best,

Rafik


On Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 21:13 farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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*
>> Lawyer <https://www.nic.br/>, GEDAI/UFPR <https://www.gedai.com.br/>
>> Researcher
>> PhD Candidate (UFPR), LLM in Business Law (UCoimbra)
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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
>>> >
>>> > Some examples:
>>> >
>>> > The community came up with an accountability package and
>>> recommendations
>>> > that included the issue of sanctions and human rights
>>> >
>>> > Ensuring global access to domain names and security of the DNS
>>> >
>>> > Allowing for civil society direct participation in policymaking
>>> >
>>> > Showing resiliency in times of war and conflict and pandemic
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Any other concrete example comes to your mind?
>>> >
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>>> >
>>> > Farzaneh
>>>
>> Rafik Dammak
@rafik
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