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[ALAC Input Only] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the ALAC-GAC Joint Correspondence on the Applicant Support Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 48-hour consensus call on the ALAC-GAC Joint Correspondence on the Next Round Applicant Support Program for the 15 members of the ALAC. Please note that this letter may change depending on evolving circumstances around the Applicant Support Program. The joint correspondence can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/g4CfEw Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_3323575318]

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ccNSO Council meeting #204
by Laura Margolis April 21, 2024

April 21, 2024

Dear All: I hope you are all doing well. ccNSO meeting #204 was held today April 18th., at noon UTC time. I am attaching Agenda <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>, Notes <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> and updates on the working groups, and are also published in our Wiki ALAC Liaison’s workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> . I would like to highlight the following topics: *Results on members vote on ccPDP4* The vote determines whether the ccNSO membership supports the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN ccTLD policy. 56 % of the Emissaries voted. 97% of the votes cast were in support of the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed ccPDP4-IDN policy. A vote report is being drafted and will be posted when published by the ccNSO. *Next Steps:* Draft of election report. Include it in the Board Report. Board consideration will include a public comment period, and Board will also seek GAC advice. For more information, you can check this ccPDP4-IDN Frequently asked questions (FAQ) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/17fOE5lts0x2ILFT520i3Q_TQ1XsSyv1FggQY4eq…> *Letter from Tripti Sinha to consider input Recommendation 7 CCWG- Auction Proceeds report* *Letter received <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-clemente-et-a…>* Many discussions on this topic. ccNSO agrees to remove this, but at the same time does not agree with the process. A small team will meet to discuss about this and prepare a draft: Request in the letter: remove text from recommendation, agree Proposed a bylaw amendment. The process on how the bylaw amendments will be done. *IGLC – Internet Governance Liaison Committee* *Current Status:* The IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> prepared an FAQ <https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/Repository> prior to ICANN78, in preparation for its session on WSIS+20. The WSIS+20 FAQ for ccTLDs is a comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20 <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/>) for ccTLDs. During ICANN78, the IGLC held a working session where ccTLD community members and ICANN’s Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement (GE) team explored what the hot issues in Internet governance are on a regional basis. The IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> compared the input with previous trends exercises, and invited guest speakers to further explore two topics with relevance to the African region: digital tax and data protection. *Next steps:* IGLC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm> will continue its work regarding the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and related matters. Among others, at ICANN80, IGLC will hold a session on the Global Digital Compact (GDC <https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact>) and WSIS+20 <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/> capacity building, and how it relates to ccTLDs globally. *DASC – DNS Abuse Standing Committee* The DASC will start preparing for a session around DNS Abuse, to be held at ICANN80 in June in Kigali. The session will focus on the impact of the amendments to the base generic top-level domain (gTLD) Registry Agreement (Base RA) and the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and what ccTLDs can learn from it. *Repository subgroup* The group launched its Repository <https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+and+DNS+Abuse+Mitigati…> and during ICANN78, the group launched an email list, as an additional useful resource for ccTLDs. Consult the repository: https://community.icann.org/x/Ege7Cg *Survey subgroup* The group launched a survey in 2023, to better understand the ccTLD DNS abuse landscape, and better serve ccTLDs. The next edition of the DASC <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> survey will be at the end of 2024. *ccNSO relevant meetings ICANN80 (10-13 June 2024)* The proposed schedule was shared. Joint meeting with GAC will be deferred for ICANN81. GAC has a High-Level Meeting and will be difficult due to the short number of days of the meeting. Currently working on Prep Week sessions. Documents with Agenda, Notes and updates on the working groups are attached or you can also find them at the ccNSO Liaison Wiki Space <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> . *Working Groups and Committees updates:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HdxKIHd6H76ATQxq38KjUjrxo5c-BeTTZrG55p… Your questions or comments are welcome. Thank you for your attention. Kindest Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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Summary of APRALO Poll on Travel Policy
by Amrita Choudhury April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Dear All, The APRALO LT carried out a poll (Link: https://forms.gle/gabjf8fshuM7x1pZ7) with the community related to the Travel Policy in order to find out the views of our community. 34 people participated in the poll. Sharing below a summary of the same. Do note since the poll was conducted prior to the Pilot Travel Policy being shelved some of the responses will not be relevant. - 76% respondents supported the APRALO LT position on the Pilot Travel Policy. - 63% opined that the Pilot Travel Policy should be rejected. - 82% respondents felt that APRALO should have the discretion on how to use the 2 travel slots of the RALO - 94% felt that APRALO should be empowered to set APRALO specific metrics to evolve the travel policy which is fair and accountable and where required people for the meetings are predictable - In terms of suggestions for what could be the 2 or 3 parameters APRALO should apply metrics on to establish the new travel policy program for the RALOs, were: Engagement and Participation Equity Impact Assessment of Contribution (RALO, Community, IG) Diversity & Inclusion Incentive to engage Prioritize travel slots for RALO members who have proposed specific session topics, workshops, or initiatives that align with ICANN's strategic objectives and interests of the At-Large community. We discussed the response in our Monthly Call yesterday and decided that the next step will be to deliberate further in a small group on these metrics and then discuss with the APRALO community. Will keep you all posted. Regards, Amrita

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Re: [ALAC] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation
by Tijani April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Thank you for this statement. I agree with all of it except II – B) 9. Where you find that the relevance of the guideline “Capacity-building efforts enhance understanding and skills of stakeholders, particularly those from developing countries and underrepresented communities» not important while I find it very important. But thank you Amrita and the OFB-WG for the good quality of the statement. Best Tijani De : ALAC <alac-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> au nom de ICANN At-Large Staff via ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Répondre à : ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date : mercredi 10 avril 2024 à 02:14 À : "alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Objet : [ALAC] Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 20-hour consensus call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation. The draft At-Large submission was reviewed on the OFB-WG calls of 28 March 2024 and 4 April 2024. The final version of the At-Large submission is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q35a-gyVDaOG60GqV2Zk4PTbU22ILDiEOjQ8Mry…. Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. The deadline to submit the statement is 10 April 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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GNSO Council 6 March 2024 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Dear all, Just a note to inform you that the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting of 6 Mar 2024 is out. For a curated version of the highlighted agenda item, please visit this link <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> . *GNSO Council Meeting #3 of 2024 held on 6 Mar 2024 * *Full Agenda <https://community.icann.org/x/7IAvEQ> | Documents <https://community.icann.org/x/8oAvEQ> | Motions <https://community.icann.org/x/9IAvEQ>* - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects List <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> - Item 3: Consent Agenda - Motion <https://community.icann.org/x/9IAvEQ> to Adopt the Communications Small Team Final Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/11vDvAwS9H94gCxQeMMtULLlMUJsEuBtEszEN_RA…> - *Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Reaction to Program Management Tools Discussion* - *Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Council Engagement with PDP Working Group Chairs* - *Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on Contracted Party House Abuse Subgroup Meetings with the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group* - *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Response to Update from ICANN org Implementation Update and interaction with ICANN Board * - Item 8: Selection and Timeline of Next GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee - *Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS* - *9.1 - GNSO Chair Election Timeline Announcement* - *9.2 - Updated Small Team Guidelines* - *9.3 - Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (“SPIRT”) Charter Drafting Team Update* - 9.4 - Open Mic As usual, Council meetings are open to observers both on-site and remotely in listen-only mode. If you would like to observe the meeting, please check the ICANN79 schedule <https://sched.co/1a1Ch> for details. Thanks for reading / considering. Justine Chew ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Report Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Liaison+Report%2C+post-Oct…> ------

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Consensus Call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 20-hour consensus call on the At-Large Submission for the NETmundial+10 Consultation. The draft At-Large submission was reviewed on the OFB-WG calls of 28 March 2024 and 4 April 2024. The final version of the At-Large submission is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q35a-gyVDaOG60GqV2Zk4PTbU22ILDiEOjQ8Mry…. Please let us know if you have any significant comments or concerns on the statement. The deadline to submit the statement is 10 April 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_3323575318]

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ALAC Consensus Call on the Response to the Letter on the “Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 and Upcoming Engagement with the ICANN community”
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a 24-hour consensus call on the ALAC statement on the “Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 and Upcoming Engagement with the ICANN community”<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g1Wymik37QFAVgBMU7m4ykpR7eQbd804Tsyb8OF…>. This statement is in response to the letter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/swinehart-to-soac-chai…> to the SO/AC Chairs dated 13 February 2024 from Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy at ICANN, seeking the community input on ‘...the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time’ following the Board’s deliberations regarding the proceeding with the Pilot Holistic Review in their Montevideo Board Workshop. The statement notes that the ALAC / At-Large Advises against any delay in convening ATRT4 as such delay would, in our view, negatively affect this key to legitimacy and recommends starting ATRT4 as close to the current schedule as possible without waiting for the conclusion of the Pilot Holistic Review. During the call of the Operations, Finance, and Budget Working Group of 21 March 2024, leadership called for a 24-hour consensus call of the ALAC to begin on 21 March 2024. If you have any concerns regarding this statement, please inform the Policy Staff in support of At-Large prior to 22 March 2024 at 21:00 UTC. Kind regards, At-Large staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_2639339522]

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Verified Email
by hadia Elminiawi March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

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[Review Request] Public Comment Statement on the Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook
by Andrew Chen March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

Dear ALAC Members and the At-Large community, Linked below, please find for your review the draft Public Comment Statement on the Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook. If there are no comments within the next 24 hours, this statement will be voted on by the ALAC ahead of the closure of the public comment submission period on 19 March 2024. Draft Public Comment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eNDffnmo9naKkzobV71yIUyNbMQpPQ9lSMUGG88… Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Skype: atchen122

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ICANN79 ccNSO Report
by Laura Margolis March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

Dear All: Hope you are doing well, and back home and safe for those attending the meeting in Puerto Rico. I will provide you with some updates on the most important ccNSO topics during ICANN79. *SESSIONS HIGHLIGHTS* I would like to highlight 2 very interesting sessions: *Session: INTERNET FRAGMENTATION* *Recording Zoom Link: * https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/eb-OoiMwx70VVEltpq36XGJ7rVeizqVsxxa5oeKwiHZN… Internet fragmentation is defined in many different ways. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Policy Network on Internet Fragmentation (PNIF) identified three key dimensions of Internet fragmentation: · Fragmentation of the Internet user experience, · Fragmentation of the Internet’s technical layer, and · Fragmentation of Internet governance and coordination. Fragmentation has potentially significant implications for country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). At ICANN79, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) is organizing a session to explore how fragmentation affects ccTLDs from different regions. What should ccTLDs be aware of, what are the regulatory realities and what are the approaches being taken by ccTLDs? Session chair: Annaliese Williams (.au) - Elena Plexida (ICANN org, Vice President for Government and IGO Engagement) - Bruna Martins dos Santos (PNIF) - Molehe Wesi (.za) - Demi Getschko (.br) - Barrack Otieno (AFTLD) *Session: ccTLD NEWS* *Recording Zoom Link: * https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/SyWcivwkR7Ad7keSfjBlc9ZMRqeAArBQjvL5IJ2QtiIJ… Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions included a collection of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends, and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years. They have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. Session Chair: Jenifer Lopez (.pa) - Defending the Multistakeholder Model: Tactics for ccTLD engagement | Byron Holland (.ca) - .kr’s effort for Asia Pacific community| Boyoung Kim (.kr) - Building a Model ccTLD in Africa: Kenya Case Study | Andrew Lewela (.ke) - Globalization strategy for the ccTLD .cv | Suzete Centeio Pereira (.cv) - Update by .pg (2021-2024) | Russell Deka Takehiko Harada (.pg) *POLICY UPDATE: ccPDP4 IDN ccTLD String Selection* The ccPDP4 Working Group defines the criteria, process and procedures for the (de)selection of IDN ccTLDs associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The results of this ccPDP4 will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The Working Group completed its final report by ICANN79, taking into account the assessment made following its recent request for comments. This includes the general policy proposals for the IDN ccTLD string selection process. It also includes proposals for variant management, confusing similarity, de-selection and review mechanisms. The final report was presented and adopted by the ccNSO Council and is expected to be submitted by ICANN80 to the ICANN Board. Read the Final Report by the ccPDP4. Working Group here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/ccpdp4-final-report-23feb24-en.pdf *WORKING GROUPS - COMMITTEES UPDATES* *Recording Zoom Link: * https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/d_ZF5oZyjE9Rc5mMuJDp9qDdaI3Edf5spqQzuQ5ZC5Oj… *I only included updates of the Committees which may relevant to ALAC* *UNIVERSAL ACCEPTANCE COMMITTEE (UAC)* RECENT ACTIVITIES: 1. The ccNSO appointed liaison to UASG, regularly informs ccNSO Council & UAC about UASG activities. 2. UAC defined its work plan for the year ahead o Taking into consideration the UAC scope as defined in its charter, UAC further explored the relevance of the themes for the ccTLD community and ccNSO in general, to better understand how to organize potential work on these themes. o Phased approach: · Brainstorming via napkin pitches (completed) · Performing an impact-effort analysis (ongoing) · Setting priorities (ongoing) 3. Launch of the UA library A vetted list of resources on UA, Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Email Address Internationalization (EAI) for ccTLDs. Includes: link to tools, articles, reports and more. The purpose is to provide central and open space of relevant information for ccTLDs UAC subgroup acts as Editorial Board for the UAC library. The Editorial Board reviews incoming requests for inclusion in the library. The group is guided by its Terms of Reference. READ MORE https://community.icann.org/x/UIAvEQ *DNS ABUSE STANDING COMMITTEE (DASC)* On Saturday, 2 March, the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) held an internal working session to discuss its work plan for the coming year. Additionally, on Wednesday afternoon, the DASC leadership team presented to the ccTLD community their progress to date and next steps. DASC will continue promoting the Library and Mailing List as useful tools for ccTLD managers. Relevant documents are available on its website <https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/dasc.htm> and workspace <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=197263591>. *INTERNET GOVERNANCE LIAISON COMMITTEE (IGLC)* On Sunday, 3 March, the IGLC held a working session during ICANN79. Topics for discussion included the United Nations (UN) led review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) being held in 2025 on the twentieth anniversary of the original WSIS, and why it matters to ccTLDs around the world. There was an Introduction and update about ICANN’s communications and engagement strategy by Veni Markovski. On Tuesday, 5th. the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) organized a session which explored Internet Fragmentation, and how it impacts ccTLDs around the world. (information at the beginning of the report) *COUNCIL MEETING #203* *March 7th., 2024* *Recording Zoom Link: * https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/-x0ShFhEoS6ZaKZvTZ45RNQ7p92Z7xck4Sr2qCQe-5th… Relevant Topics discussed: *1. **Chair and vice chair election* Alejandra Reynoso was re-elected as a Chair Biyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter were reelected as Vice Chairs *2. **Roles and responsibilities* Adopted. *3. **Discussion and adoption ccPDP4* The two parts were approved: 1) Adoption recommended policy ccPDP4 on (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD strings 2) Support of Advice to ccTLD Managers with respect to registration of variants at second or levels under management and on IDN Tables. *4. **Adoption Advice to ccTLDs* Discussion and decision on next steps outcome world cafés on keeping the ccNSO relevant next 7 years. *5. **Discussion and decision output open space sessions and GRC/Council workshop on continuous improvement.* Areas of concern to membership: · Engagement and participation · Knowledge sharing and communication · Process and structural improvements The complete agenda and notes are available at the liaison wiki space <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…> If you need any other information or details on any session, just let me know, I will be happy to provide you with information needed. Thank you! Kindest Regards, *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 skype: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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