Despite dismal domain names currently on the continent of
Africa, the chairman, Board of Directors, Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN), Dr. Steve Crocker, has expressed optimism on
Internet opportunities in Africa, reports ITRealms.
Speaking as a special guest at the outreach session organized
by the Africa Regional At-Large Organisations (AFRALO) as part of the sideline
events of ICANN59 public policy forum, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg,
South Africa.
Though he noted that the Continent may be going through some
challenges at the moment, Crocker was optimistic that Africa has the business
opportunities, so “this is the place to be.”
He further told participants made up of At-Large Structures
(ALSes) and students from University of Johannesburg, that new ideas are always
welcome and encouraged the students to take active part in ICANN59 and At-Large
in general.
“Don’t hesitate to ask questions,” he urged.
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