CCNSO

CCNSO The Country Code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) is a body within the ICANN structure created

The Country Code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) is a body within the ICANN structure created for and by ccTLD managers. Since its creation in 2003, the ccNSO has provided a forum for country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers to meet and discuss topical issues of concern to ccTLDs from a global perspective. The ccNSO provides a platform to nurture consensus, technical cooperation and sk

ill building among ccTLDs and facilitates the development of voluntary best practices for ccTLD managers. It is also responsible for developing and recommending global policies to the ICANN Board for a limited set of issues relating to ccTLDs, such as the introduction of Internationalised Domain Name ccTLDs (IDN ccTLDs). The policy development process is managed by the ccNSO Council, which consists of 18 Councillors (15 elected by ccNSO members, three appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee). The ccNSO activities are mostly organised through Working Groups, such as the Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) Working Group or the Technical Working Group. Through the ccNSO, ccTLD managers are also working together with other stakeholders and communities within the ICANN structure, such as the Government Advisory Committee (GAC), or the Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO). In order to encourage true global cooperation, we invite all ccTLD managers, both members and non-ccNSO members, to participate in all working groups, as well as to attend all ccNSO meetings. Membership in the ccNSO is open to all ccTLD managers responsible for managing an ISO 3166 country-code top-level domain. You can find more information on how to join on the ccNSO website.

03/23/2025
03/21/2025

📢 The next ICANN Webinar Series – Europe is on Domain Metrica!
Whether you are a researcher, a registrar, a registry operator or a member of the wider community, Domain Metrica is your gateway to a deeper understanding of domain metadata.
💬 Join our session on 🗓️ 26 March, to learn more about how the platform can be used >> https://go.icann.org/4bQox4a

03/11/2025

Stephen Deerhake, a long-time member of the community, is the recipient of the 2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award.

12/19/2024

NEW: The shortlisted events for the third annual UA Day have been announced! Learn more about the schedule of events and how you can take part in UA Day 2025 >> universalacceptance.day

07/29/2024

Getting to know ’s Technical Engagement team! David Huberman, who represents the North America region, shares some valuable insights into his work. Learn more about what we do >> go.icann.org/3zweZfB

07/23/2024

Reminder: will host two webinars to discuss how the community can assist in furthering engagement and outreach for the Applicant Support Program (ASP). The ASP aims to make new gTLD fees and processes more accessible.
Two sessions available:
Webinar 1 (Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regions): 30 July 2024, 15:30 UTC >> go.icann.org/3WwE9Un
Webinar 2 (The Americas Region): 31 July 2024, 16:00 UTC >> go.icann.org/4fh9rG0
Choose your preferred date to register!

07/10/2024

đź“Š Just in! has published the results of the Annual Internet Assigned Numbers Authority ( ) Functions Customer Engagement Survey. Explore the insights >> https://go.icann.org/45Y5Ubr

05/29/2024

EVENT ALERT: Please join us for the Prep Week session “Universal Acceptance (UA) Community Update” to learn how the UASG, Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) of ccNSO, and ICANN org are working to promote the Universal Acceptance of all domain names and email addresses. Learn more and register here.

https://icann80.sched.com/event/1daZP/universal-acceptance-ua-community-update

Find out more about the Panama ccTLD .pa and meet ccNSO Council member Jenifer LĂłpez!
05/28/2024

Find out more about the Panama ccTLD .pa and meet ccNSO Council member Jenifer LĂłpez!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of .pa, we interviewed Jenifer López, Administrator of NIC-Panamá and current Board Member of 's Board of Directors 🗣️

Learn more about this milestone, what they are currently working on and their plans for coming years ➡️ https://bit.ly/3R0MMmW

02/29/2024

Read David Olive’s, SVP, Policy Development Support & Managing Director - Washington, D.C., blog to get a preview of the Community Forum 2-7 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In-person registration closes on 29 February. >> go.icann.org/49tuodP

10/13/2023

Don't miss the chance to be a part of ’s 25th anniversary celebrations! Register now for , 21-26 October, in Hamburg, Germany or join us virtually. Let’s make this year’s Annual General Meeting memorable. In-person registration deadline: 20 October. Sign up: https://go.icann.org/ICANN78Register

09/30/2023

ICANN 53, in beautiful Buenos Aires, was the first time I experienced multi-stakeholder Internet governance Back then, I represented, as chair, the Latin American Forum of Telecommunications Regulators (REGULATEL), an observer org in GAC. I remember my amazement...

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