GM-NIC MISSION STATEMENT

Service Provider: GM-NIC Grotnes ENK

Role: Primary administrator and registry operator for the .GM ccTLD.

Leadership: Managed by Jorn Grotnes (Administrative Contact)

Location: Slemdalsveien 91K, 0373 Oslo Norway (main office) and 10 Sait Matty Road, Bakau, Banjul (local office).

Official Website: www.nic.gm

Local Domain Registry Representative: Jokkolabs (Gambia)

Role: Serves as the local partner and administrative hub within The Gambia.

Leadership: Poncelet Ileleji

Location: Based at 10 Sait Matty Road, Bakau, Banjul.

Function: Facilitates local engagement and represents the registry's interests on the ground.

Official Website: www.jokkolabs-banjul.gm

International Commercial Partner: Cypdom Ltd (Cyprus)

Role: Supporting Organization and international commercial partner.

Leadership: Technical management led by Torstein Grotnes

Location: Based at Ευαγόρα Παλληκαρίδη 38, 8010 - 8049 Πάφος, Cyprus

Function: Handles international requests, processed through Cypdom.com, and provides critical technical and commercial backing to the registry.

Official Website: www.cypdom.com

Operational Model

Under this partnership framework, Jokkolabs and Cypdom are granted registry rights and receiving support from GM-NIC Grotnes. In return, these partners provide the necessary funding and resources required for the sustainable running and technical maintenance of the .GM ccTLD infrastructure.

Mission Statement: GM-NIC Grotnes

To ensure the digital sovereignty and technological growth of The Gambia by providing a secure, stable, and world-class domain registry infrastructure for the .GM ccTLD. Through strategic local and international partnerships, we are committed to fostering an inclusive digital ecosystem that empowers Gambian innovation, supports sustainable socio-economic development, and delivers trusted identity solutions for the global Gambian community.

Core Pillars of Our Mission

Technological Stability: Maintaining a resilient and high-performing registry for the .GM domain to support the nation's internet infrastructure.

Empowering Local Innovation: Supporting partners like Jokkolabs Banjul to drive social transformation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills training within The Gambia.

Strategic Global Collaboration: Leveraging international expertise through partners like Cypdom to provide commercial support and technical excellence.

Sustainable Development: Operating a collaborative funding model that ensures the long-term viability and independence of the .GM registry.


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