TA B L E OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY DANIEL KARRENBERG OUR VISION CHAIR , BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1 From its inception the mission FOREWORD BY LYNN ST . AMOUR of the Internet Society has been PRESIDENT AND CEO 2 to promote the open develop- ment, evolution, and use of the ISOC IN 2006 Internet for the benefit of all A YEAR OF GROWTH , INFLUENCE , AND LEADERSHIP 3 people throughout the world. WHAT IS THE INTERNET SOCIETY ? 7 We believe the standards, tech- nologies, business practices, and RELATED ORGANISATIONS government and community- IETF AND PIR 9 driven policies connected with the Internet must sustain an open, MEMBERS , CHAPTERS , AND PARTNERS universally accessible platform GLOBAL PRESENCE , LOCAL STRENGTH 10 for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. In this PLANS FOR THE FUTURE way, the Internet can improve GROWTH , REFINEMENT , AND ONGOING IMPROVEMENT 16 the quality of life for people in all parts of the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION 17 Complementing its vision of the future is the Internet Society’s FINANCIAL REPORT 18 vision of its role in creating that future: As the hub of a global NOTES ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION 20 network of individuals and organisations, the Internet Society is an effective advocate for the core values of an open and accessible Internet. Copyright © Internet Society 2007. All rights reserved. FOREWORD FOREWORD BY DANIEL KARRENBERG , CHAIR , BOARD OF TRUSTEES In countless ways, 2006 was sible to engineers worldwide and and its partners worked diligently a turning point, both for ISOC and to make the work of the IETF more to increase Internet education and Ifor the Internet community at large. transparent to those not directly training in all regions of the world. Two notable events bracketed the involved in its work. Last, but not least, I am pleased to year: In January, the world’s premier report that the Internet Society is By naming Internet users Person of Internet standards-making body in good financial health. Our chal- the Year, Time magazine expressed celebrated its 20th anniversary and, lenge for the coming years will be to what the Internet Society has known in December, Time magazine—with make the best use of our resources since it began: Those who are its global audience of 27 million— to meet diverse and sometimes committed to keeping the Internet named the Internet users of the competing needs. free of constraint, open, and acces- world its 2006 Person of the Year. Daniel Karrenberg sible are shaping the future. ISOC There are many more accomplish- ments, some of which you will read The significance of the IETF anni- is doing its share by supporting a about in the pages of this annual versary is impossible to overstate. growing number of local Chapters Throughout 2006, the Internet report. Ultimately, however, it is the The Internet Engineering Task Force and Individual Members to do use- Society and its partners increased effort and work of all of us that (IETF) continues to make a signifi- ful work in the development of the made 2006 our most successful year Internet education and training cant contribution to the success of Internet. In 2007 we will improve the Internet as we know it today. yet. We look forward to even greater internationally while fostering our support for Chapters and we In 20 years, the IETF has not strayed success in 2007 and beyond. To all will work toward a renewed basis Internet growth locally. from its belief in the power of build- who helped to make the Internet for our common efforts. We will ing consensus or from its fierce Society stronger and more influential also continue our close relationship commitment to an open process than ever before, thank you! with ISOC’s Organisation Members for standards development. Since through the Advisory Council. its inception, those values have informed the vision of the Internet Throughout 2006, the Internet Society. As the organisational home Society played an important role of the IETF, ISOC made considerable in the direction of Internet policy strides in 2006 to consolidate the and governance through participa- administrative support for the IETF. tion in international bodies, such as In 2007, we will continue our efforts the Internet Governance Forum. In to make the IETF even more acces- addition, the organization, its staff, 1 INTERNET SOCIETY 2 0 0 6 ANNUAL REPORT FOREWORD BY LY N N ST . AMOUR , PRESIDENT AND CEO It is my pleasure to report that Africa—as part of its efforts to sup- Domain Name System transition and gained considerable momentum in all programme areas, 2006 was port, amplify, and enhance all of our the U.S. Department of Commerce– and the future promises to be even Ia year of considerable progress activities at the local level. A second Internet Corporation for Assigned more exciting. We look forward to and achievement for the Internet bureau was launched in early 2007 Names and Numbers (ICANN) mem- working with our Individual and Society. With the addition of several in Latin America and the Caribbean. orandum of understanding. Organisation Members, Chapters, new staff members, ISOC was able In addition, a number of INET work- and partners to meet these chal- Finally, ISOC was able to provide to significantly increase our educa- shops, Network Operating Group lenges, to grow ISOC, and to help additional assistance to the IETF tion and training activities, Member (NOG) events, and ccTLD workshops ensure the Internet is for everyone. through greater support of its and Chapter support, and public were held in developing countries Thank you for your support and administrative activities and other policy efforts, while also increasing with the support and participation encouragement. I look forward to contributions. As part of its efforts Lynn St. Amour our level of support to the Internet of many of our Chapters. working with all of you to make the to make the benefits of IETF partici- Engineering Task Force (IETF). Internet Society even stronger in ISOC continued to assert its leader- pation available to a wider audience, We look forward the years to come. Measuring the progress we’ve made ship on the international stage in and to increase participation in the to establishing new priorities in 2006 isn’t difficult. Most notably, 2006, lending its voice to a wide open development of standards, to meet the needs of an ISOC has made considerable strides range of discussions on Internet ISOC launched its Fellowship to the in advancing our worldwide network policy and governance issues. In ever-growing and changing IETF programme, which places and of Chapters. ISOC Chapters work particular, ISOC participated in the mentors Internet technologists from Internet community. on the local level to energize the Internet Governance Forum, which developing nations at IETF meetings Internet community and to promote follows the World Summit on the they would otherwise be unable to the proliferation and integration of Information Society, and staff attend. In 2006, individuals from Internet technologies in all areas of members were actively engaged in countries including Fiji, Kenya, society. Chapters influence local and a number of related activities, Mexico, Somoa, and Togo partici- regional policy and they help ensure consultations, and international pated in the programme. that a new generation of technolo- conferences. I am proud to report gists and end users has access to that ISOC’s role in these various As ISOC’s successes, resources, and the tools and information they need forums earned us considerable leadership continue to grow, we to succeed. With that in mind, I am recognition and respect. The look forward to meeting the new especially pleased to announce that organisation’s leadership was further priorities of an ever-growing and in 2006, ISOC successfully launched reinforced through its contributions changing Internet community. Our its first Regional Bureau—in to discussions on the future of the influence and our potential have 2 ISOC IN 2 0 0 6 ISOC IN 2006 A YEAR OF GROWTH , INFLUENCE , AND LEADERSHIP From staff resources to global policy, ISOC president and CEO set and the organisation’s leader- fellowship programme of AfriNIC–5 recognition, 2006 was a year of Lynn St. Amour was named to the ship, including Secretary General, made it possible for many more growth, influence, and leadership. Strategy Council of the United elected. We also made substan- individuals to attend than would FDrawing on our roots as a leading Nations Global Alliance for ICT otherwise be possible. In fact, during tive submissions into the National force in Internet policy and educa- Policy and Development. The Telecommunications and Information 2006, ISOC provided support tion, ISOC has become a respected position will enable her to play a Administration Notice of Inquiry and to numerous network operator and mobilising presence among central role in shaping the policy and Public Hearing, as well as various meetings, including AfNOG, SANOG, technologists, educators, and policy development focus of that initiative. OECD activities. WALC, and PacNOG, all of which makers worldwide. In addition, ISOC’s director of public brought together network engineers (above) Preparations for AfNOG 2006 2006 was an important year for policy, Matthew Shears, joined the for tutorials and workshops on con- in Nairobi, Kenya ISOC’s educational initiatives, includ- ISOC ACHIEVEMENTS Advisory Group of the newly formed temporary technical, operational, ing the expansion of the regional INET ISOC’s achievements in 2006 add Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and policy issues. meetings. In May, INET Africa was up to more than just the sum of which represents major stakeholders With those accomplishments in held in Nairobi, Kenya, in conjunction In 2006, ISOC supported the IPv6 its parts. They speak to our desire within the Internet community.