June 2013 - AFRI-Discuss - lists.icann.org

CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large AC/SO Leadership Meeting Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large AC/SO Leadership Meeting Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/pjB-Ag> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the AC/SO Leadership Meeting during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban ICANN Board Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban ICANN Board Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+ICANN+Board+Que…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Board during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Communications Department Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Communications Department Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Communications+…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Communications Department Questions during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban GAC Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban GAC Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/YgV-Ag> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the GAC during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Topics for the Public Forum Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Topics for the Public Forum Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Topics+for+the+…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Topics for the Public Forum during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Global+Stakehol…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER / AFRALO Teleconference / 14 November 2012 at 1830 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2013

Aug. 6, 2013

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, Please note that due to the IGF in Baku, the AFRALO Monthly call is postponed by one week. The next AFRALO teleconference is scheduled for Wednesday, 14 November 2012 at 18:30 UTC. The draft agenda and call details are available at: <http://tinyurl.com/cqacud6> http://tinyurl.com/cqacud6 Adobe Connect: <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. Regards, ---------- Cher Membres de l'AFRALO, Veuillez noter qu'en raison de l'IGF à Baku la semaine prochaine, la téléconférence mensuelle de l'AFRALO est reportée d'une semaine. La prochaine téléconférence AFRALO est prévue pour le mercredi 14 novembre 2012 à 18:30 UTC. L'ordre du jour et détails de l'appel sont disponible à: <http://tinyurl.com/cqacud6> http://tinyurl.com/cqacud6 Adobe Connect: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo> http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin d'information à ce sujet. *Merci de nous 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, merci de nous envoyer un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons en prendre note sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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At-Large Community Views Requested on Draft Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 28, 2013

June 28, 2013

***THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS BEING SENT ON BEHLAF OF RINALIA ABDUL RAHIM*** Dear Members of the At-Large Community and IDN Working Group, Your views are kindly requested on the JIG Draft Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs. Specifically, 1. Should the general recommendations of the report be supported? 2. Are there specific issues of concern within the report that should be raised? If you have views, please share them via the At-Large Policy Development workspace by 7 July 2013. At-Large Policy Development workspace link: https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Draft+Final+Repo… Informational Resurces Full Report Link: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/idn-tld-acceptance-final-25jun13-en.pdf [PDF, 135 KB] [Extract on General Recommendations] 1. IDN TLD operators (including IDN ccTLD, IDN gTLD and IDN gTLD Accredited Registrars) are recommended to support Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs in their own systems. Part of this recommendation is that ICANN's IDN Guidelines be updated to include provisions for IDN TLD registries and registrars to support the Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs within their own systems (i.e. for registration systems and services to accept name server records, child hosts, contact information with IDN TLDs) 2. ICANN should allocate specific resources for the advocacy of Universal Acceptance beyond the development of informational materials and toolkits. 3. ICANN should develop of informative reference materials for new IDN TLDs (including gTLD and ccTLD) to handle issues of Universal Acceptance 4. ICANN initiates efforts, lead by staff, with participation from the community, for further studies to investigate the scope of the issue and what other services or actions could be taken by ICANN to support the Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs beyond outreach and awareness campaigns Best regards, Rinalia ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Date: Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 6:32 AM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] FW: ICANN News Alert -- Draft Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs To: "alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:alac-announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org>" <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:alac-announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-25jun13-en.htm ________________________________ Draft Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs 25 June 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 25 June 2013 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Policy Processes * Transparency/Accountability Purpose (Brief): The joint ccNSO-GNSO IDN working Group (JIG) seeks input from the community on its draft Final Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs. The draft includes recommendations to the ccNSO and GNSO Councils for further action to resolve policy and other relating to the universal acceptance of IDN TLDs The Working expects to finalize and publish its Final Report, and submit their report, after taking into account the comments received. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/idn-tld-acceptance-final-25jun1… This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org><mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=91…> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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IMPORTANT - CORRECT TIME - CHANGEMENT d'HEURE - Webinar Invitation / AFRALO Capacity Building activities/ Formation virtuelle (Webinar) pour AFRALO
by At-Large Staff June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013

Please note that this Webinar will now take place at on Thursday 20 June 2013 at 1900 UTC. Please confirm your dial-out and preferred contact number to Staff ONLY (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.) Thank you and apologies for the inconvenience. ************** Veuillez noter que ce webinaire aura désormais lieu le jeudi 20 Juin 2013 à 19h00 UTC. Merci de confirmer votre dial-out ainsi que le numéro à Staff uniquement (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.) Merci beaucoup et toutes nos excuses pour ce gêne occasionnée. From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2013 14:24 To: "afralo-dakar-events-participants(a)icann.org" <afralo-dakar-events-participants(a)icann.org>, "afralo-internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <afralo-internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Chris Gift <chris.gift(a)icann.org>, Mandy Carver <Mandy.Carver(a)icann.org>, Pierre Dandjinou <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com>, Winnie Yu <winnie.yu(a)icann.org>, Tina Shelebian <tina.shelebian(a)icann.org>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Webinar Invitation / AFRALO Capacity Building activities/ Formation virtuelle (Webinar) pour AFRALO Dear All, On behalf of Fatimata Seye Sylla, Chair of AFRALO, we would like to invite you to participate in the second AFRALO Capacity Building webinar on the topics of ICANN’s role in the infrastructure of the Internet and ICANN Public Participation and Communication which will take place on Thursday 20 June 2013 at 1900 UTC. Confirmed speakers include Pierre Dandjinou, VP, Stakeholder Engagement for Africa; Mandy Carver, Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement; and Chris Gift, VP, Online Community Services. This is the second of a series of 3 webinars planned by AFRALO as part of its capacity building activities based on the series of presentations held during the AFRALO Dakar Events in October 2011. This webinar will take place on Thursday 20 June 2013 at 1900 UTC and have the following agenda: 1) Welcome and Aim of Meeting – Fatimata Seye Sylla (5 mins) 2) Background of the AFRALO Capacity Building Webinars – Tijani Ben Jemaa (5 mins) 3) Main Presentation: ICANN’s role in the infrastructure of the Internet and ICANN Public Participation - Pierre Dandjinou, VP, Stakeholder Engagement for Africa; Mandy Carver, Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement (15 mins) 4) Communication and on-line digital engagement: new developments –Chris Gift, VP, Online Community Services (15 mins) 5) Questions and Answers from the AFRALO Community (15 mins) 6) Next Steps - Fatimata Seye Sylla (5 mins) The call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/yjJ-Ag Adobe Connect: 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 staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. French interpretation will be offered for all of these webinars. Thank you. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> > Chers tous, Au nom deFatimata Seye Sylla, Présidente de l'AFRALO, nous aimerions vous inviter à participer au deuxième webinar AFRALO pour le renforcement des capacités At-Large, qui traitera du sujetdu rôle d'ICANN au sein de l’infrastructure Internet, de la Participation Publique et de la Communication qui aura lieu de jeudi 20 Juin 2013 à 19:00 UTC. Parmi les orateurs figurentPierre Dandjinou, Vice-Président, Stakeholder Engagement (engagement des parties prenantes) de l'Afrique, Mandy Carver, Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement (engagement global des parties prenantes) etOlivier Crépin-Leblond, Président de l'ALAC. Ce webinar est le deuxième d’une série de trois webinars prévus par AFRALO dans le cadre de ses activités de renforcement fondé sur la série de présentations diffusées lors des évènements AFRALO à Dakar en Octobre 2011. Ce webinar aura lieu le Jeudi 20 Juin 2013 à 1900 UTC. Merci de trouver ci-après l’ordre du jour : 1) Bienvenue et but de la réunion - Fatimata Seye Sylla – (5 mins) 2) Contexte de la Formation virtuelle (Webinar) pour AFRALO – Tijani Ben Jemaa (5 mins) 3) Présentation principale: la Mission de l'ICANN, la structure et les circonscriptions - Pierre Dandjinou, VP, Stakeholder Engagement for Africa; Mandy Carver, Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement (15 mins) 4) Communication et engagement numérique en ligne : nouveaux développements –Chris Gift, VP, Online Community Services (15 mins) 5) Questions et Réponses de la Communauté AFRALO (15 mins) 6) Prochaines étapes - Fatimata Seye Sylla (5 mins) Les détails de connection sont ci-dessous: https://community.icann.org/x/yjJ-Ag Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo> Nous vous rappelons qu’il est désormais possible de connecter votre audio via l’Adobe Connect, sans utiliser votre téléphone. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin d’assistance. Veuillez CONFIRMER votre participation ET dial out si nécessaire: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Tous les webinars seront interprétés en français. En vous remerciant, Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> >

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AFRALO Regional Officers selections and ALAC Representative selection
by Philip Fomba JOHNSON June 19, 2013

June 19, 2013

Dear All, we are looking forward for the elections those nominated. However, I would like to make some comments of the discussion with regards to accusation of biases in the selection or nomination process AFRALO Regional Leader and ALAC Representatives (“Afralo is recycling both ideas and officers”). We need not hold past or current leadership of AFRALO for such a preferences, but, our respective ALSes or their representatives should be held responsible, Perhaps the reason for such a disposition in the nomination process, I suppose could be the capacity and Interest of ALSes. All ALS do not have the same capability in term of resources and capacity to assert their interests within the AFRALO. Another reason could be networking capacity of Representatives of the ALSes within AFRALO. The few ALSes or their representatives that assert leadership postures within the Regional at-large structures will definitely be nominated and voted for leadership. If other individuals, who all have the same rights do not show up in another term; definitely recycling will occur again. I therefore suggest that AFRALO should also be looking at building the capacity of ALSes and their respective representatives. Philip F Johnson ISOC Liberia Chapter ALS

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