The Governance of Top-Level Domain (TLD) to Support the Advancement of Internet Promotion and Innovation in Indonesia

Abstract

The internet is a widely accessible public resource that serves as a primary driver of the digital economy. In the realm of internet governance, Top Level Domains (TLDs) assume a significant function in facilitating the expansion of internet accessibility, hence enhancing its utilization and dissemination across society. This study aims to address three primary inquiries, namely the global trends in top level domain (TLD) governance, the current governance of TLD in Indonesia, and the potential to formulate better domain management policy in Indonesia to foster internet promotion and innovation. This study employed a qualitative methodology by conducting interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with the key stakeholders involved in domain governance in Indonesia. The results indicate that there is a global tendency for TLD management to become more independent. Currently, Indonesia is still considered lacking in capability to optimize the empowering role of TLDs in supporting internet promotion and innovation. This study proposes encouraging registry forum as a means to stimulate TLD development that promotes internet promotion and innovation for Indonesian society.