"It is clear there are issues where we can accomplish so much more by working together - even is as simple a step as sharing information can have a large benefit or both sides in this MoU," said Dr Paul Twomey, ICANN's President and CEO. "The Internet is all about sharing ideas and information - and this MoU is signed in that spirit."
The MoU is based on a number of common goals, including:
"ATU is the leading continental organisation fostering the development of information and communication technologies infrastructure and services, and as such we are looking for partnerships that help us advance the interests of our members at global decision-making fora like ICANN," said Akossi Akossi, Secretary General of the African Telecommunications Union.
ICANN and the ATU have agreed to:
A copy of the signed MOU will be posted soon at: http://icann.org/
Source: ICANN
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