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Future Directions for .gh Domain Registry: Operations, Challenges, and Capacity Building

The .gh Domain Registry, managed by NCS since 1996, has seen significant developments and challenges in its operations. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the registry's history, structure, and policies. It highlights the adoption of a hierarchical domain structure, the transition to a shared registry system, and the establishment of a robust governance board. Future plans focus on building national technical capacity and enhancing online domain registration services. Engaging local stakeholders remains essential for addressing challenges and fostering growth in the .gh namespace.

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Future Directions for .gh Domain Registry: Operations, Challenges, and Capacity Building

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  1. GhNIC.gh ccTLD organization by Eric Akumiah Eric.akumiah@gmail.com

  2. Agenda • Background • Registry Model & Structure • Operation • Challenges & Future

  3. Background • NCS has operated .gh Registry since1996 • NCS has since been Sponsoring Organization for .gh namespace • 1n 2001, ghNIC was incorporated Non-Profit Policy Corporation • Administrative • Technical Management Responsibility re-assigned to NCS

  4. Background • In November 2003 NCS shutdown over litigation on property • Leading Engineer at Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) provided support to ensure continuous operation • No break experienced during the period • NCS acknowledges IETF for support

  5. Domain Name Structure • Until 2003, registry was run with both flat and hierarchical domain name structure Hierarchical structure adopted • Second Level Domain (SLD) registration policy developed – Done in June 2003 – Domain registration directly under .gh was suspended – No renewal for already registered SLDs (directly under .gh) after expiry. • Domains are registered on Third Level (xxx.com.gh, xxx.edu.gh,xxx.net.gh, xxx.org.gh,xxx.mil.gh)

  6. Registry Model • In same year, shared registry system (SRS) was adopted • Thick registry system was proposed for the three-year transition period. • Data to be stored and maintained centrally rather than by the individual registrars • Original plan was to use EPP registry software by ISC to implement SRS but that has not materialized yet

  7. Registry Structure

  8. ghNIC - Board • Board is overall decision making body • 2 Executive Directors (non-voting) • 7 Non-executive directors • Board to approve all Policies • Board ensures smooth running of Registry • Executive Directors report to Board on day-to-day activities of registry

  9. Board • Chair – Nii Quaynor - Private • Vice Chair – Prof. Dzidonu – Academia • Member – Dep. Dir, Min. of Communication – Gov. • Member – Member of Ghana Bar Association • Member – ISODEC Ghana – Civil Society • Member – CTO, Ghana Telecom • Member – Member of GISPA

  10. Policy Advisory Committee • Develops policy for registry • Receive inputs from secretariat, public for policy development • Sits three time in a year but uses mailing list • Send draft document to Board for approval • Reps from ISOC to chair, other reps fromRegistrants, GISPA, other stake holders

  11. Membership • Two categories of membership • Registrars: Extraordinary members • Registrant: ordinary members • All members can vote at AGM • Ordinary members have one vote • Extraordinary members have 3 votes

  12. Secretariat • Secretariat runs day-to-day activities of Registry • Headed by Executive Director • Deputy Executive Director is Director for Technical Services

  13. Operations • Three Operational Departments: • Legal: Handle legal issues • Admin & Finance: general administration and finance • Technical : handle all technical issue

  14. Policy Framework • Registry activity to be run by procedures, processes and policies • General procedures, policies & processes on: • Domain Registration • Registrar Certification • Domain Name Dispute Resolution • GhNIC bye laws established structure and operational activities of the Registry

  15. Dispute Resolution - Proposal • In conformity to UDRP • Initial informal mediation to be made • If informal mediation fails, registry will notify DR Service provider to begin formal arbitration • Complainant to notify DR Service provider and pay arbitration fee • Domain in dispute to remain registered to respondent until decision overturns that • WIPO to be appointed as DR Service provider

  16. Local Internet Community • The users of the ccTLD • The local government or public authority • ISPs and technical community • Educational and non-commercial sectors • Businesses • Cultural and other non-commercial interests

  17. Challenges • Implementation of Online domain registration • Whois service critical path for implementation – still not ready • Marketing .gh Challenges ahead • Need for Capacity building

  18. Future Operation & Capacity Building • Plans to develop national technical capacity for ccTLD management • Plans to organize ccTLD training for Prospective registrars and SLD registry operators • NCS to hand over SLD registry operations after transition period (2008 – 2011)

  19. Thank You

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