- Value [1] Stability
- 1. Preserving and enhancing the operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet.
- Value [2] Reliability
- Value [3] Security
- Value [4] Interoperability
- Value [5] Creativity
- 2. Respecting the creativity, innovation, and flow of information made possible by the Internet by limiting ICANN's activities
to those matters within ICANN's mission requiring or significantly benefiting from global coordination.
- Value [6] Innovation
- Value [7] Information Flow
- Value [8] Global Coordination
- Value [9] Delegation
- 3. To the extent feasible and appropriate, delegating coordination functions to or recognizing the policy role of other responsible
entities that reflect the interests of affected parties.
- Value [10] Responsibility
- Value [11] Participation
- 4. Seeking and supporting broad, informed participation reflecting the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the
Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making.
- Value [12] Geographic Diversity
- Value [13] Cultural Diversity
- Value [14] Markets
- 5. Where feasible and appropriate, depending on market mechanisms to promote and sustain a competitive environment.
- Value [15] Competition
- 6. Introducing and promoting competition in the registration of domain names where practicable and beneficial in the public
interest.
- Value [16] Openness
- 7. Employing open and transparent policy development mechanisms that (i) promote well-informed decisions based on expert advice,
and (ii) ensure that those entities most affected can assist in the policy development process.
- Value [17] Transparency
- Value [18] Expertise
- Value [19] Documentation
- 8. Making decisions by applying documented policies neutrally and objectively, with integrity and fairness.
- Value [20] Neutrality
- Value [21] Objectivity
- Value [22] Integrity
- Value [23] Fairness
- Value [24] Speed
- 9. Acting with a speed that is responsive to the needs of the Internet while, as part of the decision-making process, obtaining
informed input from those entities most affected.
- Value [25] Responsiveness
- Value [26] Accountability
- 10. Remaining accountable to the Internet community through mechanisms that enhance ICANN's effectiveness.
- Value [27] Effectiveness
- Value [28] Private Sector
- 11. While remaining rooted in the private sector, recognizing that governments and public authorities are responsible for
public policy and duly taking into account governments' or public authorities' recommendations.
- Value [29] Public Policies
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