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The now inactive RIPE TLD Working Group discussed any TLD-related matters.
Please note that the TLD Working Group has been replaced by the DNR Forum
The aim of the TLD-WG was to initiate and enhance coordination of nTLDs within the RIPE geographical area. This increased coordination led to increased stability, effectiveness and uniformity of procedures within top level domain environs. Coordination was through discussion, consensus building regarding action points, and the monitoring of any actions carried out.
In accordance with RIPE principles the WG was open to all parties administering nTLDs or wide area IP networks within the RIPE area, and those who had an interest in such matters, particularly including those involved in emerging registries and registries outside the RIPE geographical area. There was no formal membership of RIPE or of the TLD-WG. Specifically it was desired that all RIPE-area nTLD administrators actively participated in the WG.
The working group communicated by means of an open mailing list. In addition the WG physically met three times a year at RIPE Meetings. These meetings were open to all RIPE Meeting attendees not just WG members. They were chaired by the TLD-WG chair and minutes published on the RIPE NCC web site.
The WG developed and/or maintained relationships with all key TLD related organisations. These included but were not limited to the IANA, RIPE NCC, ITU, CORE, POC, PAB, and any pertinent governmental regulatory bodies. The exact form these relationships took was discussed within the working group.
The WG discussed, formed, and directed a TLD coordination project. The location, size, and scope of the project was to be decided. The aims of this project were to: