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Payment Gateways to ensure easy payment of fees

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Price

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Ease of Registration and Confidence & Critical Mass.

The fact that Africa’s population is growing means that other parts of the world are
looking to Africa to provide the next wave of Internet users, for example, Facebook
is talking about reaching its next 1 billion users.
Bob then made reference to the Domain Market 1 which has lower costs of
registering a domain name. Registration can be done from anywhere in the
world as there is no requirement that the person be a member of any county. This
level of registration is usually automatic. The domain name market 2 is more in
line with business model and it calls for appropriate regulatory and governance
mechanisms. Bob also reminded participants that a domain name has no value
and that is why there is need for enhancements such as adding a web page and
localised e-mail service.
Responding to a question from a participant about the participation of Africans
in ICANN’s GAC, Bob reiterated that the main challenge was not election to the
Board but actual participation once elected.
fter the panel discussions participants then broke away into 5 thematic groups for
discussions on the IGC’s resolutions.
Thematic Groups discussed during the breakaway session
01. Internet Regulation Principles
02. Access and Affordability
03. Cyber-security
04. Promotion and Development of Local Content
05. Decriminalisation of Fundamental Rights Online
06. Advocacy and Public Awareness
07. Regional and International Solidarity

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