http://markle.policyarchive.orgThe Markle Foundation is pleased to share its documents with all those interested in finding ways of addressing critical public needs in the information age. The documents in this archive cover a wide variety of subjects, all focusing on the intersection of policy and information technology. In the last few years, the Markle Foundation has focused mainly on using information and technology to improve health and enhance national security. Other areas Markle has addressed in the past include information technology for development, children and interactive media, and Internet governancehttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=15548Examines the current status of ICANN with respect to its legitimacy, accountability and oversight. Examines the tools, mechanisms and practices with regard to (self) regulatory and governance structures. Proposes guidelines and provides a framework for ICANN's structure and activities. Outlines the critical parameters that define accountable governance structures and processes.Fri, 12 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=155482002-07-12T00:00:00Zhttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=15549Explores concerns with ICANN's current At-Large election model and a range of options to address them. Authored by two US public interest groups with expertise in election systems and Internet policy. Designed as a resource to assist the Internet community in having a meaningful debate about the proposed plan for the election before proceeding with it.Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=155492000-03-01T00:00:00Zhttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=15472Preliminary report intended to promote discussion and inform the ongoing debate within the ICANN community as it undergoes further analysis of its governance, accountability, and oversight practices. Supplementary files include the Executive Summary and Appendices (Includes Internet usage statistics, at-large membership and other statistics, list of participants and interviewees, and surveys and questionnaires.)Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=154722001-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=15547Presents options for elements of ICANN's architecture, based on an examination of best practices in international governance. Elements include the processes for the selection of the Board of Directors, mechanisms for broad consultation, and provisions for increasing transparency and accountability to enhance ICANN's legitimacy.Wed, 18 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=155472002-09-18T00:00:00Zhttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=15536This report explores the views of the American public and experts about the Internet, with a particular focus on its governance and accountability. The report is based on one of the broadest programs ever undertaken to explore American public opinion on this topic. Offers a framework that can help shape policy solutions that meet the public's expectations and hopes for the Internet.Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=155362001-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=16016The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization responsible for coordinating certain key Internet resources, has been the focus of much controversy. This paper examines benchmarks or goals for measuring ICANN's work, identifies recurring themes in how prominent stakeholders have described and evaluated ICANN, determines which themes are most useful to developing a common evaluation framework for ICANN, and offers ten "Civil Society Metrics" for use by the community in evaluating ICANN from a public interest perspective.Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://markle.policyarchive.org/ItemDisplayServlet?handle=160162003-07-31T00:00:00Z