Question: When elected, please don't forget you also represent the Pacific region, not only Asia. I hope you will support the development of Internet in the islands in a right way...

Nominee Replies

Masanobu Katoh - posted on 2000-10-10 14:19:41 If elected, I will not forget the Pacific part of the Asia-Pacific region. And I will always focus on, at least, three important elements: 1) diverse representation to reflect our diverse stakeholders, 2) openness of procedures and transparency of decision-making, and 3) effective communications with our stakeholders and the general public. We share the same goal -- the development of the Internet in our region, and that includes the islands as well. Thank you for your comments. Lulin Gao - posted on 2000-10-09 21:19:04 Yes, I fully agree with you. Furthermore, when we talk about ICANN At Large Election we understand that ICANN is an organization with technical management of Internet which is crossing the border of countries, so in this regard we should take into account not only Asia but also the countries and regions all over the world. In my view, at present time we should attached special importance to development of Internet in less developed countries and islands to promote smooth advance of Internet all over the world. Johannes Chiang - posted on 2000-10-09 19:02:44 I will surely do! And, the following stands for the commitments in my web pages (myicann.net): 1. To develop, in the first place, the policy and strategies towards an Asia-Australian-Pacific Information Village, which can lead to the overall Global Information Village. 2. To ensure that for every individual and group of individuals, the geographic resident locations, the languages used, the technical and economic conditions shall not be the barriers to their free Internet access. 3. To allow at-large membership to determine majority, if not all, increase director seats for the Asia-Australian-Pacific Region. Johannes Chiang - posted on 2000-10-09 18:55:09 I will surely do! And, the following stands for the commitments in my web pages (myicann.net): 1. To develop, in the first place, the policy and strategies towards an Asia-Australian-Pacific Information Village, which can lead to the overall Global Information Village. 2. To ensure that for every individual and group of individuals, the geographic resident locations, the languages used, the technical and economic conditions shall not be the barriers to their free Internet access. 3. To allow at-large membership to determine majority, if not all, increase director seats for the Asia-Australian-Pacific Region.