The IAHC, also known as the International Ad Hoc Committee, is an organization that was formed in the 1990s during the early years of the internet. The IAHC was established to address the growing concerns and challenges arising from the rapid expansion and globalization of the internet.
IAHC is primarily known for its involvement in the process of selecting new top-level domain names (TLDs) to create a more organized and standardized system. TLDs are the suffixes used in web addresses, such as .com, .net, or .org. The IAHC aimed to introduce new generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) to meet the increasing demand for domain names and to provide greater diversity and availability.
The IAHC's efforts led to the creation of several new gTLDs, including .biz, .info, and .name, which have since become widely used across the internet.
Additionally, the IAHC played a vital role in promoting international cooperation and collaboration among different stakeholders in internet governance, including governments, organizations, and individuals. It facilitated discussions and negotiations related to internet policies, standards, and procedures, aiming to ensure a fair and inclusive internet infrastructure for all users worldwide.
Today, the IAHC is recognized as a crucial milestone in the development of internet governance and domain name systems. Its work laid the foundation for subsequent organizations like the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to continue managing and overseeing domain names and the overall internet infrastructure.
