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Chris Disspain, Chairman of the ccNSO Council, CEO, au Domain Administration Ltd.

ccTLDs and the Digital Divide

Given the well understood technical role undertaken by a ccTLD manager, should they have any role or responsibility either within their own territory or internationally to help bridge the digital divide? Generally, inside their own territory, contributing to bridging the divide will require the ccTLD manager to closely co-operate with their government. Internationally, closer co-operation between individual ccTLDs and between ccTLDs and governments may be necessary. Are there existing mechanisms in place to allow this to occur and if so do they operate in a way that ensures that what is currently being done is making a practical difference to those with very limited or no access to the Internet.'

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