[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 5 July 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week NGPC Progress on Addressing GAC Beijing Advice on New gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-03jul13-en.htm> On 2 July 2013, the the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) had its seventh meeting to discuss the GAC Beijing advice on New gTLDs. 3 July 2013 Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names (Updated 5 July 2013)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jul13-en.htm> ICANN's New generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program has reached another milestone with passage of the 2013 Registry Agreement (RA). 3 July 2013 African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-02jul13-en.htm> Dr. Elham Ibrahim, the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, will address the welcoming session of ICANN47 on 15 July in Durban, South Africa. 2 July 2013 Affirmation of Commitments Accountability and Transparency Review: Independent Expert – Request for Proposals<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02jul13-en.htm> The Affirmation of Commitments (AOC) signed by ICANN establishes ongoing reviews of ICANN's Accountability and Transparency – http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/aoc/affirmation-of-commitments-30se.... 2 July 2013 Draft Final Report ccNSO Study Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02jul13-en.htm> The treatment of country and territory names as Top Level Domains is a topic that has been discussed by the ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, ALAC and the ICANN Board for a number of years. 2 July 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/durban47-logo-242x140-03jun13-en.png]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.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 FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to 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=916...>