[Ncsg-discuss] Topics for the call with ICANN CEO

[Abbas Sibai]

Hi Rafik,

Thank you for the opportunity to suggest topics.

>From my perspective, I would be interested in hearing Kurt's views on a few
broader strategic questions:

*1. Balancing privacy and legitimate access to registration data*

   -

   As the SSAD discussions continue, how does ICANN envision supporting a
   framework that improves predictability and trust for legitimate requestors
   while respecting applicable data protection laws?

*2. Strengthening the multistakeholder model*

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   What opportunities does ICANN see for improving participation from
   underrepresented regions and newcomers so that policy development benefits
   from more diverse perspectives?

*3. Future priorities for policy implementation*

   -

   Looking beyond the current workstreams, what policy areas does the CEO
   believe will require the greatest community attention over the next 2–3
   years?

*4. Building community trust*

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   As policy discussions become increasingly complex and sometimes
   polarized, what practical steps does ICANN leadership believe are most
   important to maintain trust between the community, the Board, and the
   organization?

I believe these topics would provide useful strategic context for the
community's ongoing work.

Warm Regards,
Abbas Sibai
Policy & Advocacy Specialist
+9613824725
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-sibai/



On Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 1:58 AM Maureen Owusu-Addae <
00001ebfeff121a4-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:

> Hi Rafik,
>
> Thank you for inviting input.
> One topic I believe would be valuable to raise is how ICANN plans to
> strengthen meaningful participation by noncommercial stakeholders,
> particularly those from underserved and developing regions, as policy work
> becomes increasingly complex and resource-intensive.
>
> One possible question could be:
> How does ICANN plan to ensure that civil society and noncommercial
> stakeholders continue to have meaningful opportunities to contribute to
> policy development as the community prepares for the next round of the New
> gTLD Program and other major strategic initiatives?
> Second (two-part question): Are there additional measures being considered
> to reduce barriers to sustained participation and leadership within the
> multistakeholder model?
>
> I believe this aligns well with NCSG's mission of promoting inclusive,
> bottom-up policymaking while ensuring diverse voices continue to shape
> ICANN's work.
>
> Best regards,
> Maureen Owusu-Addae GhanaSig EC President/Assistant Chief Educational
> Director - DNS Africa Media and Communications
>
> On Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 4:23 PM Rafik Dammak <
> 00001e06d4af460b-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Juan, Wisdom and I will have the regular call of 45min with ICANN CEO. To
>> prepare for it, we want to hear from you what topics or questions we should
>> ask Kurt.
>>
>> Please let us know what you think. I will consolidate later the questions
>> and topics to be discussed.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>>
>>
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