November 2012 - APAC-Discuss

APRALO web site - our page
by Holly Raiche 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

Hi Everyone I'm still thinking about making at least our page user friendly, so everyone can figure out where to find thinks. What I would like to have posted is the reports I do each month for ALAC on what news from our RALO. I would also like to have space for reports on global or regional events of interest - Baku is a clear example, but Maureen's report on PICISOC is also a good example. There should also be space where we can post upcoming events. The box on the left hand side of our page lists the following headings. APRALO Officers APRALO At-Large Structures Meeting Notes APRALO Secretariat Organising Documents Current Activities Opinions APRALO Brochure What is not clear to me is the content under Meeting Notes and current activities. Maybe that could be expanded to have a heading 'Meetings and Events' and under that, separate links for my monthly report, plus reports from any or our members on either global or regional events. For current activities again, maybe that could be activities - with separate links to current and future activities. Mainly, I want a clear pathway that is obvious to all. Thoughts? Holly

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Sharing the report we launched with UNCTAD in Pakistan
by Fouad Bajwa 30 Nov '12

30 Nov '12

Dear all, This week, we did a launch in partnership with UNCTAD for the following report: The Information Economy Report 2012: The Software Industry and Developing Countries is the seventh in the flagship series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In the 2012 edition, special attention is given to the role of software capabilities in accelerating progress towards a more inclusive information society. Web Flyer: http://unctad.org/en/pages/PublicationWebflyer.aspx?publicationid=271 Download Full Report: Information Economy Report 2012 (UNCTAD/IER/2012) 28 Nov 2012, 142 page(s), 2600.4 KB http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ier2012_en.pdf Information Economy Report 2012 (Overview) (UNCTAD/IER/2012 (Overview)) 28 Nov 2012, 740.4 KB http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ier2012overview_en.pdf For more languages: http://unctad.org/en/pages/PublicationWebflyer.aspx?publicationid=271 -- Regards. -------------------------- Fouad Bajwa ICT4D and Internet Governance Advisor My Blog: Internet's Governance: http://internetsgovernance.blogspot.com/ Follow my Tweets: http://twitter.com/fouadbajwa

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO website- Staff ready to update it
by Silvia Vivanco 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

Dear Holly, et all, Thank you very much for your input. I will be happy to work with Pavan and the rest of the APRALO leadership on updating your workspace. Kindly let me know where you would like to start and specific links we could update, send me any documents you would like to upload etc. Kind regards, Silvia Silvia Vivanco Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (202) 570-7119 Fax: +1 (202) 789-0104 Cell/Mobile: +1 (202) 735-7011 -----Original Message----- From: Holly Raiche [mailto:h.raiche@internode.on.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:52 PM To: APAC-Discuss Cc: Matt Ashtiani; Silvia Vivanco Subject: APRALO website Hi Everyone I not sure about the rest of you, but IMHO, the some of the material on the APRALO homepage needs updating - badly (NO Matt, that's not ICANN's fault, it is our fault) (don't feel badly, we aren't the only RALO with out of date stuff!) Our page and the links from it should be a place where we can put current stuff - reports on what is happening in our region, newsletters, etc. I'm not sure where the stuff would fit, but, for ALAC, I do a monthly newsletter - that should also be available to us. There should also be a place where we can post upcoming events in our countries (for a start, what about posting the Seoul IGF!) It should also be a place where we can put reports from our regions. Maureen's report on PacINET is an excellent example. Sala's capacity building is another. The AurIGF is another. Do are there any volunteers? Could someone (Edmon, Pavan or anyone else) have a look and see if we can come up with space for our material - for our news. And if you are really ambitious, go through our website to suggest removing stuff (or archiving it) that is out of date. Thanks Holly

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APRALO website
by Holly Raiche 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Hi Everyone I not sure about the rest of you, but IMHO, the some of the material on the APRALO homepage needs updating - badly (NO Matt, that's not ICANN's fault, it is our fault) (don't feel badly, we aren't the only RALO with out of date stuff!) Our page and the links from it should be a place where we can put current stuff - reports on what is happening in our region, newsletters, etc. I'm not sure where the stuff would fit, but, for ALAC, I do a monthly newsletter - that should also be available to us. There should also be a place where we can post upcoming events in our countries (for a start, what about posting the Seoul IGF!) It should also be a place where we can put reports from our regions. Maureen's report on PacINET is an excellent example. Sala's capacity building is another. The AurIGF is another. Do are there any volunteers? Could someone (Edmon, Pavan or anyone else) have a look and see if we can come up with space for our material - for our news. And if you are really ambitious, go through our website to suggest removing stuff (or archiving it) that is out of date. Thanks Holly

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] PacINET Reports
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Thanks for this Maureen :-) Holly I propose that this link be included in our APRALO site under ALS Activity reports.... And would encourage other ALSes to start sending along contributions as well :-) *Cheryl Langdon-Orr ... **(CLO)* http://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr On 27 November 2012 17:11, Maureen Hilyard <moarimh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > HI guys > > for anyone wanting to read up on our conference.. its on our website > > http://www.picisoc.org/resources/ > > PacINET is an annual event at which we raise issues that impact on the > Pacific from within and from outside. ICANN activities are raised and as I > said Save Vocea is always a regular participant. We are raising awareness > about ICANN and how it operates. > > PICISOC has been an ALS for many years (it is registered in Fiji which is > why we are celebrating our 10th anniversary of PacINETS in Fiji this year). > But on the chart it wasn't recognised for sponsorship to come to ICANN.... > Yet I guess, I have represented both PICISOC (as the Board Chair) and > CIIAG (as its President) at the ICANN meetings. . > > But another representative from the Pacific would be good..I have some > young members on my Board this year. Its a great team. > > M > > > > M >

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Meeting Invitation / APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 28 August 2012 @ 05:00 UTC
by At-Large Staff 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Dear All, The next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 28 August 2012 at 05:00 UTC. The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/xgUeAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo> APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi 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 <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> . Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Service Tax for Domain Name Registration in India
by Sivasubramanian M 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Hello I am raising this in the regional At-Large list first to ask if the following practice of levying taxes for Domain Name Registration is prevalent in other countries and if so, about any steps that ICANN is taking to ask Governments to avoid taxing Domain Name Registration. Sivasubramanian M ISOC India Chennai ALS FAQs : Is Service Tax Applicable on Domain Name Registration Services ? Q. Is Service Tax Applicable on Domain Name Registration Services ? Ans. Yes, Domain Name Registration Charges have also become chargeable to service tax w.e.f. July 1, 2012 As per the Finance Bill, 2012, there have been vast changes in the taxation provisions relating to Service Tax. The regime has moved from earlier practice of levying the service tax on defined services. As per the new provisions, services of all types unless these have been specifically exempted in the negative list (Given Below the Complete List), shall become chargeable to service tax. AS A CONSEQUENCE, DOMAIN REGISTRATION CHARGES HAVE ALSO BECOME CHARGEABLE TO SERVICE TAX. The new provisions are applicable with effect from July 1, 2012 The rate of tax shall be 12.36% (12% towards Service tax and 3% (of tax) towards education and Secondary & Higher Education Cess). The tax shall be applicable on all the registrars irrespective of their location. The recent changes made in the Service Tax provisions have caused a complete change in service tax application mechanism. As a consequence, some notifications, circulars and clarifications are likely to be issued, which may have an impact on the applicability of the tax. Notification with Complete Negative List of Services Notification No. 25/2012-Service Tax New Delhi, the 20th June, 2012 G.S.R……(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 93 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) and in supersession of notification number 12/2012- Service Tax, dated the 17th March, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 210 (E), dated the 17th March, 2012, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the following taxable services from the whole of the service tax leviable thereon under section 66B of the said Act, namely:- [negative list of items, except which attract Service Tax] 1. Services provided to the United Nations or a specified international organization; 2. Health care services by a clinical establishment, an authorised medical practitioner or para-medics; 3. Services by a veterinary clinic in relation to health care of animals or birds; ...etc. This notification shall come into force on the 1st day of July, 2012. [F. No.334/1/2012 -TRU] (Rajkumar Digvijay) Under Secretary to the Government of India Read more at: http://www.caclubindia.com/forum/faqs-is-service-tax-applicable-on-domain-n… List of ICANN Accredited Registrars and the ccTLD accredited Registrars said to have started the practice of collecting Service Tax: ( 12.5% approx ) http://www.mitsu.in/ http://www.squarebrothers.com/domain-registration-india/ http://domainsearchindia.com/ http://www.net4.in/ http://www.qualispace.in/ http://speedhost.in/ http://www.hostingraja.in

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Replacement Link: Streaming is Available! [Remotely Participate] PACINET 2012
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear All, We regret that remote streaming was disrupted this afternoon. The new link is www.ustream.com/channel/pacinet2012 We apologise for the disruption during the Access for Disabled Persons Session which was an incredibly dynamic session! It was great to see local and regional advocates speak passionately about Access for Disabled Persons. Warm Regards, Sala On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > I am pleased to advise that PICISOC, an accredited ALS within At Large and > an ISOC Chapter is currently having its Annual Conference in Fiji and > streaming is available. > > Kindly visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ytcfiji2012 > > Warm Regards, > > -- > Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala > P.O. Box 17862 > Suva > Fiji > > Twitter: @SalanietaT > Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro > Tel: +679 3544828 > Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851 > > > > > -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Tel: +679 3544828 Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Hurrah! Streaming is Available! [Remotely Participate] PACINET 2012
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Dear All, I am pleased to advise that PICISOC, an accredited ALS within At Large and an ISOC Chapter is currently having its Annual Conference in Fiji and streaming is available. Kindly visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ytcfiji2012 Warm Regards, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Tel: +679 3544828 Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Draft APRALO Chair's report
by Holly Raiche 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Hi Everyone One of the tasks of Chair is to provide a monthly report to ALAC - and to itself. I've drafted up text, but realise that not everything that should be here is. For example, I know Sala did a survey, which should be mentioned - plus anything I don't know about. In the report, I have listed the various areas of interest that people have put their hands up for - there are lots of blank spaces, so let me know. That way, when ALAC/ICANN is looking for a response, I will know who to call upon. So let me know. Any and all comments welcome - this is your newsletter! Holly (The November one will include reports on Baku, plus a further report on IDNs and outcomes from both the monthly teleconference and from the Beijing Organising Committee - again, additional suggestions welcome) APRALO MONTHLY REPORTS OCTOBER New ALSs Computer Society of India New Officers (confirmed at the October meeting) Chair: Holly Raiche (Internet Society of Australia) to fill vacancy left by resignation of Charles Mok (term runs to 30 June 2013) Vice chair: Y J Park (Open Standards and Internet Association (OSIA)) to fill vacancy left by Holly Raiche. Term ends 30 June 2013 Meeting: 18 October 2012 Held in Toronto Main items of discussion: · Discussion of the main issues being discussed at the ICANN meeting – see below and meeting reports <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Toronto+Meeting+Reports> · Review of planned events for the IGF meeting in Baku (what is planned/who is attending) Reports on event in the next report · Formation of an Organising Committee for the Beijing ICANN meeting to include Holly, Cheryl, Hong, Edmon, Rinalia, YJ and, from staff, Silvia · The possibility of an APIGF in 2013 IDN Variant TLD Program. This is the October update: The ICANN IDN Variant TLD Program is tasked with exploring the issues associated with the potential inclusion of IDN variant TLDs in the DNS root zone. In Toronto, work in progress on 2 projects were presented by the ICANN IDN Variant TLD Program Team: (1) Label Generation Ruleset Process for the Root - The development of a procedure to develop and maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. (2) User Experience with active Variants - The study of possible user experience implications of activating two or more IDN variant TLDs. At-Large Responses to the Projects: (1) The At-Large IDN Working Group meeting in Toronto focused on issues surrounding a preliminary report on the Label Generation Ruleset Process for the Root. Based on the discussion, a written response has been drafted (see https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36212771), which will be voted upon by the ALAC and targeted for submission on 27 November 2012. 3 areas of concern were highlighted in the response: (a) Lack of policy expertise specified for the proposed panels that will help balance the need for strict security and stability conservativeness versus the support needed for acceptable IDN implementation from the users' point of view; (b)  Lack of expressed accountability and review of process; and (c) Insufficient explanation of how the specific process fits into the wider processes regarding new gTLD and IDN ccTLD. (2) A draft response to the "Interim Report Examining the User Experience Implications of Active Variant TLDs" is currently being developed for discussion with the At-Large IDN Working Group prior to ALAC consultation and vote. When ready the draft will be posted here: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=37193862. Reports from ALSs Pacific Islands: The Pacific continues to increase its representation at ICANN. They represented APRALO in the sessions of ALAC (Cook Islands), the GAC (Tonga) and Fellowships (Fiji and Papua New Guinea). The fifth member of our team is the Pacific ICANN rep, originally from Fiji, and based in Brisbane. Maureen Hilyard was a penholder for the MADT which reported back to ALAC on the status of their revised meeting procedures. She also participated in ccNSO meetings as a potential liaison rep for ALAC; and has joined the FOIWG and the Organising Committee for the Beijing meeting. The Pacific team attended the ISOC meetings representing the Pacific Islands Chapter - PICISOC. geographic interests listed in ISO 3166-1 was submitted to the ccNSO. The ALAC statement highlighted the following: a) applicability of the Root Zone Label Generation Rules to IDN ccTLDs; b) confusing similarity assessment based on the perspective of the local IDN user; c) dispute resolution facilitation via provision of informational materials and case studies on best practices for the local actors to consider in their dispute resolution process or encouragement on the use of any neutral dispute resolution facility for IDN ccTLD string contention; and d) consideration of the needs of cross-border language communities in determining language jurisdiction. Areas of Interest: (Put your name against the issue(s) you are interested in) · Registrants Rights and Responsibilities (Holly, Cintra) · Future Structure, Accountability and Transparency of ICANN · Capacity Building Working Group (Sala) · WG on Future Challenges · IDN Policy (Edmon, Rinalia) · New gTLDs · Technical Issues · WHOIS Policy (Holly) · ALAC Subcommittee on Finance and Budget (CLO?, Holly) · ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach · New gTLDs Review Group · Rules of Procedure Working Group (Maureen, Holly) · IRT Process · ICANN Academy Ad-Hoc Working Group

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