Thank you for sharing the draft charter of the AFRALO Advisory Group (AAG). I hope this message finds everyone well. I appreciate the efforts of Pastor Peters and the leadership team in preparing this document. After reviewing the draft, I have provided the following suggestions for strengthening the charter:
Clarification of AAG’s Role: I recommend explicitly defining whether the AAG’s advice is binding, advisory, or consultative, and how it interfaces with the formal decision-making processes within AFRALO.
Reporting and Accountability: It would be beneficial to include a section on how the AAG will report to the AFRALO leadership, such as periodic reports or an annual summary of advisory inputs.
Onboarding and Continuity: I suggested incorporating an onboarding process for new members and designating a liaison for continuity to maintain consistency and effective participation within the group.
Simplification of ICANN Bylaws: The section referencing the ICANN Bylaws is quite dense. I recommend summarizing the relevance of the Bylaws in simpler terms and moving the full text to an appendix for easier readability.
I will be happy to discuss any of these points further if needed. I look forward to contributing to the continued development of the AAG.
Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Adoption Consultant
Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP+256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679 www.mutegekicliff.com 
_______________________________________________On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 at 22:50, Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:_______________________________________________--*Dear AFRALO colleagues and friends,*
I hope this message finds you well.
I am pleased to share with you the draft charter of the AFRALO Advisory Group (AAG), prepared by *Pastor Peters Omoragbon* : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IeySvRwJgDeRm_kVvQAVSerxZMJv9uWQ/edit
On behalf of Pastor Peters and the leadership team, I kindly invite you to review the document and share your comments, suggestions, and contributions to help strengthen the charter.
We look forward to your valuable insights and active engagement in this important initiative.
Warm regards,
Hervé Sètondji HOUNZANDJIAFRALO Secretary
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