Dear colleagues, Following the decision to launch a working group focusing on outreach between ccTLDs and ALSes I have prepared a questionnaire with input from my counter part Ron Sherwood. The questionnaire below is a proposal, not the final one and I'm asking you to comment / add any question you estimate of importance to this phase of action. The questionnaire will be presented during the ALAC Nairobi meeting, I hope in a more complete form by integrating your input. Many thanks already. Rudi Vansnick ccNSO liaison _*Introduction*_ In a first phase we would like to send out a questionnaire to all ALSes helping us to define to actual status of relationship between ccTLDs and ALSes. Furthermore, we could also obtain information about possible new ALSes at present being involved in the ccTLD. The questionnaire focus on the relationship between ccTLD and the ALS, but of course, we can add some complementary questions that fit into a broader _*Proposed questionnaire to our ALSes :*_ Are you involved in your country's ccTLD business? * on a daily basis; * once in a while; * none Are you, as an ALS, a member of the ccTLD in your country ? * a voting board member; * a non-voting board member; * not a member; Reason for not being a member : * geographic distance * limited knowledge of ccTLD working process * ccTLD does not allow membership or external collaboration * another ALS is already a member Are you a partner of the ccTLD ? Yes - No If yes, what is the relationship between your ALS and the ccTLD ? * regular meetings * exceptional meetings * occasional events * others – please describe How often do you meet with the ccTLD ? * monthly * quarterly * twice a year * once a year Are members of the ccTLD board members of your ALS ? * Yes - No Have you approached the ccTLD and suggested a collaborative arrangement? * Yes - No Has the ccTLD approached your ALS and suggested a collaborative arrangement? * Yes - No IF the answer to either of the above questions is Yes: Has there been any request, or offer, of technical outreach or education (namespace or ICANN) for the community? Is the ccTLD in your country a : * private company * NGO (Non Government Organization) – non profit organisation * public company (government involvement) * governed by government only * other – please describe Does the ccTLD in your country work with NGO – civil society ? * Yes - No What is the cost of registration for a ccTLD domain name ? * free of charge; * cost per year; * cost several years * cost for life time Would your ALS like to be more closely involved in the activities of the ccTLD ? * as a partner in activities or events * as a board member of the ccTLD * as the representative organisation for the citizens * other – please describe Do you think the ccTLD is open to a closer collaboration with ALSes ?