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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Future Meetings Strategy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25feb14-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Future Meetings Strategy 25 February 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 25 February 2014 Categories/Tags: * Participation * Events/Conferences Purpose (Brief): The purpose of this document is to help guide the Community through a proposed new strategy for the structure, purpose and locations of the ICANN public meetings to support broad, informed participation and reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/meetings-strategy-25feb14-en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Future Meetings Strategy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25feb14-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Future Meetings Strategy 25 February 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 25 February 2014 Categories/Tags: * Participation * Events/Conferences Purpose (Brief): The purpose of this document is to help guide the Community through a proposed new strategy for the structure, purpose and locations of the ICANN public meetings to support broad, informed participation and reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/meetings-strategy-25feb14-en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- Update to BCG Study - Country-by-Country Analysis Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Update to BCG Study - Country-by-Country Analysis Now Available 24 February 2014 Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy, a report by Boston Consulting Group and commissioned by ICANN, ranked 65 different countries according to four different types of e-friction. The full analysis of each country's ranking is now available for download below. Click here to download »<http://www.icann.org/en/news/presentations/bcg-internet-economy-country-24f…> [PDF, 2.35 MB] Read the full report, Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy »<http://www.icann.org/en/news/presentations/bcg-internet-economy-27jan14-en.…> [PDF, 984 KB] BCG issued the following press release on January 20th, 2014 »<http://www.bcg.com/media/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=tcm:12-153140>

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ICANN News Alert -- Update to BCG Study - Country-by-Country Analysis Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Update to BCG Study - Country-by-Country Analysis Now Available 24 February 2014 Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy, a report by Boston Consulting Group and commissioned by ICANN, ranked 65 different countries according to four different types of e-friction. The full analysis of each country's ranking is now available for download below. Click here to download »<http://www.icann.org/en/news/presentations/bcg-internet-economy-country-24f…> [PDF, 2.35 MB] Read the full report, Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy »<http://www.icann.org/en/news/presentations/bcg-internet-economy-27jan14-en.…> [PDF, 984 KB] BCG issued the following press release on January 20th, 2014 »<http://www.bcg.com/media/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=tcm:12-153140>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (187) ISOC Kenya
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

Dear All, The regional advice from AFRALO regarding ALS Applicant (187) Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC Kenya) has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from AFRALO for ALS Applicant (187) Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC Kenya) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 6th January 2014 23:59 UTC until 13th January 2014 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> _______________________________________________ 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

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Pre-Singapore ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation | ICANN
by At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24feb14-en.htm 24 February 2014 In order to participate and receive webinar details, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Singapore, remotely or in person, you are invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 13 March at 12:00 UTC and Thursday 13 March at 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. Among other topics, updates will be provided on: * Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C * Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues * Framework of Interpretation working group * ASO activities in Singapore * ALAC policy advice statements since Buenos Aires * Finalization of GAC advice regarding new gTLDs * RSSAC restructure update * Recent SSAC advisories The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate and receive webinar details, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see:http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. __________________ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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At-Large Policy Advisory Boards for gTLDs Proposal Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

Dear All, Please note that the following page has been created: https://community.icann.org/x/xwvRAg. Please note that it will be discussed on the ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday 25 February 2014: https://community.icann.org/x/pg7RAg. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Pre-Singapore ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-24feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Pre-Singapore ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation 24 February 2014 In order to participate and receive webinar details, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Singapore, remotely or in person, you are invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 13 March at 12:00 UTC and Thursday 13 March at 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. Among other topics, updates will be provided on: * Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C * Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues * Framework of Interpretation working group * ASO activities in Singapore * ALAC policy advice statements since Buenos Aires * Finalization of GAC advice regarding new gTLDs * RSSAC restructure update * Recent SSAC advisories The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate and receive webinar details, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>). Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address.

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Reminder & dial-outs/ next ALAC monthly call - Tuesday 25 February 2014
by At-Large Staff Feb. 24, 2014

Feb. 24, 2014

IMPORTANT - Please confirm whether you require a dial-out (& preferred number) or will be joining via the Adobe Connect audio (English). IMPORTANTE - Por favorconfirmar si necesita una llamada de salida (y número preferido) o se unirá a través delaudio Adobe Connect (Inglés). IMPORTANT - Merci de confirmer si besoin d'un dial-out (etnuméro préféré) ou si vous allez vous connecter via l'audio Adobe Connect (canal Anglais) ********************** Dear All, The next ALAC Monthly call is scheduled on Tuesday 25 February 2014 at 1500 UTC for 2 hours. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/prac9dc The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/pg7RAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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ICANN Newsletter -- 21 February 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 24, 2014

Feb. 24, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 21 February 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Additional Call for Volunteers: New Working Group on Data & Metrics for Policy Making (non-PDP)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21feb14-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a new Working Group (WG). The Data & Metrics for Policy Making WG will be tasked with exploring opportunities with respect to reporting and metrics recommendations that could better inform policy development via fact-based decision making, where applicable. 21 February 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://meetings.icann.org//files/meetings/meetings/Singapore49_Logo_300x155… March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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