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Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor has recalled his election to the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in 2000, becoming the first African to serve on the organisation’s board.
Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor has recalled his election to the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in 2000, becoming the first African to serve on the organisation’s board.
The internet pioneer discussed the milestone during an interview with Kafui Dey, explaining the role of the organisation in the administration and coordination of key internet resources.
Asked about his election, Prof. Quaynor confirmed that he joined the board in 2000. ICANN coordinates the internet’s system of unique identifiers, including domain names and numbering resources that enable connected devices and networks to communicate.
Prof. Quaynor described the organization as a policy and administrative body for the internet.
“They became the, you might say, policy and administrative unit for the internet,” he said.
His appointment came after years of work in internet development in Ghana and across Africa.
Prof. Quaynor’s career has included efforts to establish connectivity, strengthen technical capacity and support institutions involved in the management of internet infrastructure.
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