Hi Olivier

So would we.. the SO-AC Chairs turned it down in Marrakech because there was no real plan or mechanism in place to apply for funds, how they would be distributed, any accountability measures, etc. These are apparently being prepared and we will find out what the actual process is when we have our meeting in Montreal.

What we do know is that David Olive will be in charge and any project plan will only be accepted (and funding granted) if all the Chairs agree. Another thing - it's not a travel fund.  For us, it must be aligned with ICANN's mission and enhance/add value to the work of At-Large. 

Nothing wrong with getting thinking caps on already. 

M

On Thu, 19 Sep 2019, 9:57 PM Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, <ocl@gih.com> wrote:


On 20/09/2019 04:19, Maureen Hilyard wrote:
* Flexibiilty Fund (USD1mil). For any project ideas that would add value to the work of At-Large in your regions - complete application form for consideration by the ALAC Chair - requires signoff by each of the other SO-AC Chairs before it is granted. ICANN Org is putting administration and monitoring mechanisms in place for transparency and accountability - David Olive in charge.

Wow that's significant. I'd be interested to hear more about this!
Kindest regards,

Olivier
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