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Meeting Invitation AFRALO Call Wednesday, 29 February 2012 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 4, 2012

April 4, 2012

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO teleconference is now scheduled for Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at 18:30 UTC. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: <https://community.icann.org/x/q5vbAQ> https://community.icann.org/x/q5vbAQ Please note the new Adobe Connect room link, which will remain the same from this teleconference onwards.: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo> http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out if required - to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. ---------- Cher Membres de lAFRALO, La prochaine téléconférence AFRALO est prévue pour le mercredi 29 Février 2012 à 18:30 UTC. L'ordre du jour (à mettre à jour) et détails de l'appel peuvent être trouvés à l'adresse: https://community.icann.org/x/q5vbAQ Veuillez noter la nouvelle adresse Adobe Connect ci-dessous qui remplace lancienne a partir de cette teleconference: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo> http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser laudio de lAdobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin dinformation à ce sujet. S'il vous plaît confirmer votre participation et dial-out "- si nécessaire - à <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel s'il vous plaît envoyez un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons prendre note que cette information sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list <mailto:AFRI-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: <http://www.afralo.org> http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: <http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html# anexo1> http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#a nexo1

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FW: [AfrICANN-discuss] Launch of The Fund for Internet Research and Education - FIRE Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2012

March 26, 2012

Dear All, Please see below the message from AfriNIC on the new fund for Research and Education in Africa (FIRE) which will be used for ICT development initiatives within Africa. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: africann-bounces(a)afrinic.net [mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net] On Behalf Of Babusha Radhakissoon Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 4:14 AM To: africann(a)afrinic.net Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Launch of The Fund for Internet Research and Education - FIRE Program The African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC) announces today the Launch of its fund for Research and Education in Africa (FIRE). As per its mandate to promote Internet development in the African region the fund will provide support through small grants to regional ICT development projects. This Fund has been possible with the financial support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. The FIRE Program will be used to encourage, foster and facilitate ICT development initiatives within the African region under three main thematics: 1) Innovation on Access provision: fostering ICT growth in Africa by ensuring that the delivery mechanism is available, reliable and scalable; 2) E-development: the development, deployment and enhancement of content, applications and solutions and: 3) Freedom of Expression: initiatives related to freedom of expression, freedom of association, privacy, security, consumer's rights, new forms of intellectual property in the digital environment, and a wider range of issues related to Internet and human rights. AfriNIC will partner with two other Regional Internet Registries, APNIC and LACNIC with similar small grants and awards programs under a common umbrella the "Seed Alliance" to promote innovation and social developments in the African region, the Asia Pacific Region and the Latin America & Caribbean Region. ''The launch of this project sets a new milestone for AfriNIC's support to ICT development in Africa. Through our small grants we will support projects intended to promote and develop Internet and its usage in Africa. We need to better promote and support our community to make Internet not only a communication tool but a tool for economical and social development'" says Adiel Akplogan, the CEO of AfriNIC. The FIRE website will be launched on the 30 March 2012. All information to apply for a Grant in the African region will be posted on the website. For more information send us an email on: fireprogram(a)afrinic.net Picture1.jpg -- Babusha Radhakissoon AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-16 Gambia, 12 - 18 May 2012 ********************** Dear All, Please see below the message from AfriNIC on the new fund for Research and Education in Africa (FIRE) which will be used for ICT development initiatives within Africa. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: [1]staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: africann-bounces(a)afrinic.net [mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net] On Behalf Of Babusha Radhakissoon Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 4:14 AM To: africann(a)afrinic.net Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Launch of The Fund for Internet Research and Education - FIRE Program The African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC) announces today the Launch of its fund for Research and Education in Africa (FIRE). As per its mandate to promote Internet development in the African region the fund will provide support through small grants to regional ICT development projects. This Fund has been possible with the financial support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. The FIRE Program will be used to encourage, foster and facilitate ICT development initiatives within the African region under three main thematics: 1) Innovation on Access provision: fostering ICT growth in Africa by ensuring that the delivery mechanism is available, reliable and scalable; 2) E-development: the development, deployment and enhancement of content, applications and solutions and: 3) Freedom of Expression: initiatives related to freedom of expression, freedom of association, privacy, security, consumer’s rights, new forms of intellectual property in the digital environment, and a wider range of issues related to Internet and human rights. AfriNIC will partner with two other Regional Internet Registries, APNIC and LACNIC with similar small grants and awards programs under a common umbrella the “Seed Alliance” to promote innovation and social developments in the African region, the Asia Pacific Region and the Latin America & Caribbean Region. ''The launch of this project sets a new milestone for AfriNIC's support to ICT development in Africa. Through our small grants we will support projects intended to promote and develop Internet and its usage in Africa. We need to better promote and support our community to make Internet not only a communication tool but a tool for economical and social development'" says Adiel Akplogan, the CEO of AfriNIC. The FIRE website will be launched on the 30 March 2012. All information to apply for a Grant in the African region will be posted on the website. For more information send us an email on: [2]fireprogram(a)afrinic.net Picture1.jpg -- Babusha Radhakissoon AfriNIC | 11th Floor ABC | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-16 Gambia, 12 - 18 May 2012 ********************** References 1. mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org 2. mailto:fireprogram@afrinic.net

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TR: [ALAC-Announce] Fwd: [soac-discussion] Survey: ICANN effectiveness as a global organization
by tijani.benjemaa＠fmai.org March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012

-----Message d'origine----- De : alac-announce-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-announce-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] De la part de Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Envoyé : vendredi 23 mars 2012 21:38 À : alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Objet : [ALAC-Announce] Fwd: [soac-discussion] Survey: ICANN effectiveness as a global organization Hello everyone, please find enclosed, an invitation to participate in the survey on ICANN effectiveness as a global organization. I often hear criticism that ICANN is not doing enough -- now is the time to express yourself. Since we are present in all of ICANN's 5 regions, I would really recommend that you send this to your local RALO lists too. Available in: English - Arabic - Chinese - Russian - French - Spanish Kind regards, Olivier -------- Message original -------- Sujet: [soac-discussion] Survey: ICANN effectiveness as a global organization Date : Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:19:48 -0700 De : Kurt Pritz <kurt.pritz(a)icann.org> Pour : soac-discussion(a)icann.org <soac-discussion(a)icann.org> Copie a` : David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>, Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)icann.org>, Jamie Hedlund <jamie.hedlund(a)icann.org> Dear Community Leader: ICANN is publishing today a survey (http://questionpro.com/t/AHB7OZM7Lx) <http://questionpro.com/t/AHB7OZM7Lx%20> to solicit community input on improving its effectiveness as a global organization. We seek your help to forward this email to your community members and encourage participation. ICANN has community participants and leaders from all regions of the world and seeks to enhance to its performance as a global organization. Participation is important. The feedback collected from the survey will help inform ICANN¹s strategy for improving its global engagement. By identifying the activities that are most important toward fully reflecting the global nature of ICANN¹s mission, the feedback will also help to establish priorities for ICANN. The survey results will be shared with the ICANN community and additional opportunities will be made available to comment before any actions are formalized and implemented. The survey is available in all of the UN languages, and feedback is encouraged from stakeholders in all regions. The survey is open until 22 April 2012. The survey is intended to aid understanding the following: 1) The extent to which our current participation and operating processes either: encourage global participation in ICANN; contribute to ICANN's global effectiveness; or improve ICANN's interactions as a global organization. 2) The extent to which ICANN's participation and operating processes improve ICANN's reputation globally. In addition to the multiple-choice survey questions, every section includes an open-ended text box to provide supporting information or specific recommendations. Taking the time to add written comments is important and can contribute directly to strategy development. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please send an e-mail to: participation(a)icann.org <mailto:participation@icann.org> or write directly to me at pritz(a)icann.org <mailto:pritz@icann.org>. Please participate. Please strongly encourage others to do so. Sincerely, Kurt Pritz ICANN _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ----- Aucun virus trouvé dans ce message. Analyse effectuée par AVG - www.avg.fr Version: 10.0.1390 / Base de données virale: 1518/3785 - Date: 24/07/2011 La Base de données des virus a expiré.

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AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement_Final
by tijani.benjemaa＠fmai.org March 19, 2012

March 19, 2012

Français ci-dessous ----------------------- Good morning, In the attached files, please find the English and French versions of the statement about the Applicant Support Program for the new gTLDs, adopted on Wednesday 14 March 2012 during the AFRALO-AfrICANN joint meeting held in San José, Costa Rica. I announced in this meeting that the deadline for the SARP membership application is 20 March. After Aziz corrected me, and I verified the document, I confirm that the correct deadline is 31 March. I apologize for the mistake, and encourage you to incite the African competencies in your environment to apply on time. ----------------------- Bonjour, En fichiers attachés, voici les versions Française et Anglaise de la déclaration sur le programme de soutien aux demandeurs des nouveaux gTLD, adoptée le Mercredi 14 Mars 2012 lors de la réunion conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN tenue à San José, Costa Rica. Dans cette réunion, jai annoncé que la date limite pour demander à être membre du panel dévaluation des demandes de soutien (SARP) est le 20 Mars. Après QuAziz mait corrigé, et que jaie vérifié les documents, permettez-moi de vous confirmer que les demandes pour faire partie du SARP seront acceptées jusquau 31 Mars 2012. Je vous prie de pardonner mon erreur, et vous encourage à inciter les compétences Africaines de votre environnement à postuler à temps pour le SARP. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Directeur Exécutif Fédération Méditerranéenne des Associations dInternet Téléphone : + 216 70 825 231 Tél Mobile : + 216 98 330 114 Télécopie : + 216 70 825 231 ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] hello!
by charles Gaye March 15, 2012

March 15, 2012

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Rules of Procedure WG Call for Membership
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 15, 2012

March 15, 2012

Dear Members of At-Large, The At-Large Rules of Procedure Working Group (ROP WG) was created as part of the ALAC / At-Large Improvements Project to conduct a complete review of the ALAC's Rules of Procedure. This review will include consideration of the role, selection process and term length of the ALAC Chair and Vice Chairs. Cheryl Langdon-Orr , the Chair of this WG, has requested a call for membership. The Chair is seeking to have at least two representatives from the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and two regional members from each RALO. If you are interested in joining the ROP WG, please be so kind to declare your interest to At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by 30 March, 2012. At-Large Staff will add your name to the list of members. The ROP WG Workspace is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+_+At-Large+Rules+of+Procedu re+Working+Group. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Invitation_AFRALO-AfrICANN joint meeting / Réunion conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN
by Tijani BEN JEMAA March 11, 2012

March 11, 2012

Français ci-dessous ---------------------------- Good Morning, The joint AFRALO-AfrICANN meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 March 2012 from 14:00 to 15:00 to discuss the Applicant Support Process for the new gTLD program (see: http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29669) You are all invited to actively participate in this meeting that will take place in the Las Americas room in the RAMADA Plaza hotel, San José, Costa Rica. You are all invited. ---------------------------- Bonjour, La réunion conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN aura lieu le Mercredi 14 Mars 2012 de 14:00 à 15:00 pour discuter du processus de soutien aux candidats de domaines dans le cadre du programme des nouveaux gTLD (voir : http://costarica43.icann.org/node/29669) Vous êtes tous invités à participer activement à cette réunion qui sera tenue à la salle Las Americas de l’hôtel RAMADA Plaza à San José, Costa Rica. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Directeur Exécutif Fédération Méditerranéenne des Associations d’Internet Téléphone : + 216 70 825 231 Tél Mobile : + 216 98 330 114 Télécopie : + 216 70 825 231 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Draft statement / Projet de déclaration
by Tijani BEN JEMAA March 7, 2012

March 7, 2012

Français ci-dessous ------------------------ Dear all, Please find in the attached files the draft statement (French and English) of the joint AFRALO – AfrICANN meeting due to take place in San José (Costa Rica) on Wednesday 14 March 2012. Would you please provide your comments on this draft before the end of Sunday 11 March to allow us to include them before printing the final version and then distribute it to the participants in the meeting for discussion, modification if any and adoption. ------------------------ Chers tous, En fichiers attachés, prière trouver le projet de déclaration (Français et Anglais) de la réunion conjointe AFRALO – AfrICANN qui aura lieu à San José (Costa Rica) le Mercredi 14 Mars 2012. Je vous prie de donner vos remarques sur ce projet au plus tard Dimanche 11 Mars pour que l’on puisse les inclure avant d’imprimer la version finale et ensuite la distribuer aux participants à la réunion pour discussion, modification s’il y a lieu et adoption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Directeur Exécutif Fédération Méditerranéenne des Associations d’Internet Téléphone : + 216 70 825 231 Tél Mobile : + 216 98 330 114 Télécopie : + 216 70 825 231 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS Issues - Monday 05 March at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 4, 2012

March 4, 2012

Dear All, Carlton Samuels, the Chair of the At-Large WHOIS Working Group, has requested that At-Large staff organize an At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS issues. The issues to be discussed on this call include background on the ICANN WHOIS framework, including GNSO WHOIS Policy Activities, a brief update of WHOIS compliance challenges, relief initiatives and results to date and WHOIS RT Review highlights. The call is scheduled on Monday 5th March 2012 at 18:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/76e6rjj The draft agenda and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ> Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ lac-discuss-en mailing list <mailto:lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org> lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en _______________________________________________ lac-discuss-en mailing list lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS Issues - Monday 05 March at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Dear All, Carlton Samuels, the Chair of the At-Large WHOIS Working Group, has requested that At-Large staff organize an At-Large Briefing Call on WHOIS issues. The issues to be discussed on this call include background on the ICANN WHOIS framework, including GNSO WHOIS Policy Activities, a brief update of WHOIS compliance challenges, relief initiatives and results to date and WHOIS RT Review highlights. The call is scheduled on Monday 5th March 2012 at 18:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/76e6rjj The draft agenda and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/vJ3bAQ> Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/ <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlargewhois/> Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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