9TH TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM – CTU Session: Accelerating the involvement of Caribbean ccTLDs within the global ccTLD community
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Acknowledging the rich diversity across our global and regional communities, we aim to approach our discussions with a sensitivity to the varied socio-economic, cultural, and legal environments that influence the operation of ccTLDs. This diversity is not only a strength but also a reminder of the unique challenges and opportunities present in managing ccTLDs in different regions.
ccTLDs play a critical role in shaping the internet landscape, both as complements to and independent of dominant TLDs such as .com and .net. Understanding their value and challenges is vital for their sustainable development and the broader DNS ecosystem.
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9TH TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INTERNET GOVERANCE FORUM CTU Session: Accelerating the involvement of Caribbean ccTLDs within the global ccTLD community FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 2025 Provisional Agenda (Download) |
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| TIME | EVENT | SPEAKER |
| 15:30 | Welcome and Introductions
Brief overview of the session’s objectives |
Mr. Rodney Taylor
Secretary-General, CTU |
| 15:35 | Round-robin introductions of attendees and their respective ccTLDs | |
| 15:45 | Panel: Diversity in The Caribbean and Latin America Region
Context: Environment in which ccTLD operates · Socio-Economic & Legal systems · Culture · DNS Ecosystem ccTLD specific Focus · Governance · Nature of manager · Operations (3R, manager/back-end provider) · Scale · Memberships |
Moderator – Rodney Taylor, CTU
· Dr. Pablo Rodriguez Executive Vice President Gauss Research Laboratory Inc.; and GRC Member · Ms. Claudia Ruiz ccNSO · Ms. Alejandra Reynoso ccNSO Chair |
| Question and Answer segment | ||
| 16:05 | Panel: Building a Stronger Regional Community
· Challenges and Opportunities for Caribbean ccTLDs o Exploring opportunities for knowledge sharing and mentorship o Collaborating with regional and international organizations to access training resources · Advocacy and Policy o Discussing common policy challenges and opportunities o Developing a unified regional voice on key policy issues o Collaborating with regional organizations to advocate for the interests of Caribbean ccTLDs |
Moderator:
Dr. Patrick Hosein, TTNIC
Panelists: · Mr. Clifford Bostic, Barbados · Mr. Damien Harrigan, Anguilla · Mr. Leendert Pengel, Curaçao · Mr. Charles Noir CIRA – St. Maarten · Mr. Max Larson Henry, Haiti |
| 16:25 | Question and Answer Segment | |
| 16:30 | Future Collaboration and Next Steps
· Action Planning o Identifying specific action items and assigning responsibilities o Developing a timeline for implementing agreed-upon actions · Follow-up and Communication o Establishing regular communication channels (e.g., email list, online forum) o Planning future meetings and events |
· Mr. Tracy Hackshaw Director, TTMAG
· Mr. Albert Daniels, ICANN
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| 16:40 | Closing Remarks | · Mr. Rodney Taylor, CTU
· Ms. Kroopa Shah, Senior Director, Registry Support and Management, Identity Digital Inc. |
| 16:50 | Vote of Thanks | Mr. Dev Gosine, TTMAG |
