[New] 62. We agree that the continued
internationalization of the Internet and the principle of universality reinforce
the need for a review of existing governance mechanisms. In reviewing the
adequacy of existing institutional arrangements for Internet Governance, we
agree that adjustments need to be made to bring these into line with the
“Geneva principles”.
Global Public Policy and Oversight
[New] 63. We recognize that any organizational form for the governance
function/oversight function should adhere to the following principles:
Governments should have a role in relation to international
Internet governance.
The organizational form for the governance function will be
multilateral, transparent and democratic, with the full involvement of
Governments, the private sector, and civil society and international
organizations.
The organizational form for the governance function will
involve all stakeholders and relevant intergovernmental and international
organizations within their respective roles.
[New] 64. We Decide to establish an intergovernmental
Council for Global Public Policy and Oversight based on the principles of
transparency and democracy with the involvement, in an advisory capacity, of the
private sector, civil society and the relevant intergovernmental and
international organizations. The Council shall be anchored in the United Nations
and have, inter alia, the following functions:
Setting of international Internet public policy and
providing the necessary oversight relating to Internet resource management,
especially the related to ICANN/IANA competence in the areas such as
additions or deletions to the root zone file, management of IP addresses,
introduction of Global Top level Domains (gTLDs), delegation and
redelegation of Country Code To Level Domain (ccTLDs). The relationship
between the Council and technical and operational Internet institutions,
such as the reformed and internationalized ICANN/IANA, should be formalized.
In this model, the reformed ICANN/IANA will be accountable to the Council.
This internationalization should be accompanied by an adequate United
Nations like host-country agreement for reformed ICANN/IANA.
In addition, its functions might include international
public policy issues relating to Internet resource management and
international public policy issues that do not fall within the scope of
other existing intergovernmental organizations.
Facilitating negotiation of treaties, conventions and
agreements on Internet-related public policies.
Fostering and providing guidance on certain developmental
issues in the broader Internet agenda, including but not limited to
capacity-building, multilingualism, equitable and cost-based international
interconnection costs, and equitable access for all.
Approving rules and procedures for dispute resolution
mechanisms and conduct arbitration, as required.
