Dear all, ICANN is initiating a discussion on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. This discussion will look at how ICANN remains accountable in the absence of its historical contractual relationship to the U.S. Government and the perceived backstop with regard to ICANN's organization-wide accountability provided by that role: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06may14-en.htm Your input is welcome until 27 May 2014. Kind regards, Gabi