November 2017 - APAC-Discuss

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Dear Amrita and Kapil, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that Cybercafe Association CCAOI has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in APRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It’s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO> , find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups>. For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo. The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. ALAC website. The ALAC website<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to At-Large staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/>. Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we’ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It’s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts>. It’s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E>! We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the most recent APRALO Orientation Call<https://community.icann.org/x/EE7wAw>. You may also like to refer to the APRALO wiki space<https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi> for further engagement opportunities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] Additional Feedback on APRALO Applications
by Evin Erdogdu 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Dear Pavan, Thank you for the confirmation for additional request for feedback from the applicant. I have contacted them to request the following: - Does Yemeni Organization for Development and Exchange Technology allow Institutional Members? - Does Yemeni Organization for Development and Exchange Technology allow Individual Members to assume leadership positions? Regarding Buddha Halder, he is not listed in our database as a member of an ALS. I have also followed up with him to confirm that he meets the criteria to apply for Individual Membership. Thank you for your patience; stay tuned! Evin Ashley Erdoğdu AC/SO and Policy Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) -----Original Message----- From: Pavan Budhrani * <pavan(a)namesphere.asia> Date: Monday, November 27, 2017 at 7:43 AM To: Satish Babu <sb(a)inapp.com>, Anupam Agrawal <anupamagrawal.in(a)gmail.com> Cc: Amrita <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in>, APRALO <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Application for new ALS and Individual Applications Hey Staff, Any update on the following? Pavan Budhrani On 11/23/17 9:43 AM, Pavan Budhrani * wrote: > Please check the answers below, Staff there are some with a N/A, > please help get that information > > * Do they allow individual members?Yes > Institutional members? N/A > > * What is size of their membership at this time? What proportion of > their membership are individuals? > (10) in Board of Trustees > > (3) Audit Committee > > (5) in Board of Directors > > (35) other members” > > > * Can individual members assume leadership positions? > > N/A > > Also please help follow up with Buddha Haldar, Staff :) > > Thanks so much! > > Pavan > > > > On 11/21/17 9:01 PM, Satish Babu wrote: >> >> * Do they allow individual members? Institutional members? >> * What is size of their membership at this time? What proportion of >> their membership are individuals? >> * Can individual members assume leadership positions? >

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FW: Buddha Halder and APRALO Individual Membership
by Evin Erdogdu 02 Dec '17

02 Dec '17

Dear All, Please see below. Buddha Halder does not qualify for APRALO Individual Membership at this time. Thank you, Evin From: Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:47 PM To: Buddha Halder <bhalder134(a)gmail.com> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Re: [Ext] Re: Please Confirm Membership Status Dear Buddha, Thank you for informing us. Unfortunately, this disqualifies you from APRALO Individual Membership. If you become unaffiliated with the ALS in the future, please feel free to re-apply for individual membership. In the meantime, we look forward to engaging you further within APRALO. Kind Regards, Evin From: Buddha Halder <bhalder134(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:07 PM To: Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: Please Confirm Membership Status Hi, I am an ISOC member. Regards, Buddha Sent from my iPhone On 27-Nov-2017, at 7:23 PM, Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org<mailto:evin.erdogdu@icann.org>> wrote: Dear Buddha, Thanks again for your interest in applying as an Individual Member of APRALO. We need confirmation from you on one item before proceeding with your confirmation: Are you currently a member of an ISOC or At-Large Structure (ALS)? Only Individuals without ALS affiliation are allowed to apply as Individual Members. Please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you! Evin Ashley Erdoğdu AC/SO and Policy Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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APRALO Application for new ALS and Individual Applications
by Pavan Budhrani * 02 Dec '17

02 Dec '17

Dear APRALO,   We have an APRALO ALS application from Yemeni Organization for Development and Exchange Technology (YODET).  I have summarized some of the main information here from their DD. Let me know if you require anymore information "“Yemeni Organization for Development and Empowerment in Technology (YODET) is a nongovernmental non-profit organization (…) implementing its programs through a number of centers in several Yemeni governorates associated with partners (…) YODET was established in May 2015 and was officially licensed under registration number ( 15 م†42 ) issued on December 16, 2015 by the Ministry of Social Affairs.” YODET is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) receiving funding from nongovernmental sources, reliant upon a network of local partners to facilitate local activity   What is the primary source, or sources, of funding for your Organization? (if unfunded/entirely voluntary simply indicate “N/A”):International, regional and national grants.”   Has your organization set up any event, meeting, or real-life activity pertaining to Internet governance issues, or other issues related to the interests of individual users?   Yes   If yes, please provide examples:   YNEXT Project that provides internet hubs to journalists and rights activists in conflict zones.   d. Has your organization been active in international, regional or national Internet governance issues? Yes   If yes, please provide examples:   Board Directors participated in Internet Governance Schools and Forums.”   We also have Two Individual Applicants, Hanan Khatib and Buddha Halder, are also awaiting APRALO Feedback. Please find their 2 applications attached here. Please let me know your decision by the end of the week. Pavan Budhrani

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New ALS Application Received - ISOC Chapter Indonesia Jakarta
by ICANN At-Large Staff 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

Dear All, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from ISOC Chapter Indonesia Jakarta. It is based in Indonesia and would be a member of APRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. -- Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D3679B.90F05E20]

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Additional Feedback on APRALO ALS Application YODET
by Evin Erdogdu 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

Dear All, Please see attached requested feedback from APRALO ALS applicant #273 - Yemeni Organization for Development and Exchange Technology (YODET). Kind Regards, Evin Ashley Erdoğdu AC/SO and Policy Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) -----Original Message----- From: Pavan Budhrani * <pavan(a)namesphere.asia> Date: Monday, November 27, 2017 at 7:43 AM To: Satish Babu <sb(a)inapp.com>, Anupam Agrawal <anupamagrawal.in(a)gmail.com> Cc: Amrita <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in>, APRALO <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Application for new ALS and Individual Applications Hey Staff, Any update on the following? Pavan Budhrani On 11/23/17 9:43 AM, Pavan Budhrani * wrote: > Please check the answers below, Staff there are some with a N/A, > please help get that information > > * Do they allow individual members?Yes > Institutional members? N/A > > * What is size of their membership at this time? What proportion of > their membership are individuals? > (10) in Board of Trustees > > (3) Audit Committee > > (5) in Board of Directors > > (35) other members” > > > * Can individual members assume leadership positions? > > N/A > > Also please help follow up with Buddha Haldar, Staff :) > > Thanks so much! > > Pavan > > > > On 11/21/17 9:01 PM, Satish Babu wrote: >> >> * Do they allow individual members? Institutional members? >> * What is size of their membership at this time? What proportion of >> their membership are individuals? >> * Can individual members assume leadership positions? >

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APAC-Discuss Digest, Vol 132, Issue 30
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Good Morning, The minute I joined the WT5 which is a cross constituency working group on geographic names. I sent my statement of interest through the At Large and NCUC post joining the WT5. Kind Regards, Sala On Nov 28, 2017 3:33 PM, "Satish Babu" <sb(a)inapp.com> wrote: Thanks Maureen and Justine. We encourage members in leadership positions as well as individual members to create their SOIs and to update it periodically. This is considered a good practice, and helps the rest of the community to know the individual better. AFAIK, there is a common repository for SOIs from the whole of the ICANN community...many individuals take part in cross-community processes, so it's more a community SOI repository rather than silo-ized into At-Large, GNSO etc. satish satish On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 7:20 AM, Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Justine > > Good thoughts.. I am unsure about where At-Large SOIs are held as opposed > to those of the GNSO, etc. With more cross-community collaboration, we are > having to complete SOIs, and I have always assumed that they were stored > centrally, because when I do an update for At-Large, it is the same SOI I > update for any GNSO WGs I may be in, but perhaps staff can confirm this. > But it would be helpful for At-Large WGs for everyone to have an SOI so > that we (and staff) can keep tabs on ALS and individual membership and > participation in any WGs. > > Maureen > > > > On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Justine Chew <justine.chew(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Further to my earlier email, I just noticed that the APRALO Individual >> Members application form mandates (approved) members to complete an >> At-Large SOI (with a hyperlink to an At-Large SOI Workspace). Is this >> workspace limited to the SOIs for individuals in leadership positions or >> all individual members only? This At-Large SOI provides for the input on >> the WGs or chartered teams which a member participates in. >> >> This At-Large SOI is separate to the GNSO SOI then? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Justine Chew >> ----- >> >> On 28 November 2017 at 08:37, Justine Chew <justine.chew(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Just thinking out loud. >>> >>> GNSO institutes and pays attention to a system of SOI - Statement of >>> Interest for anyone who joins a GNSO PDP WG. Perhaps At-Large could some >>> how leverage on this to extend SOI item no. 4 (ICANN Affiliation) to >>> include "if you are a member of a RALO, which RALO and which ALS do you >>> represent (if applicable)"? I say "leverage" because you may not want >>> members to do up a duplicate At-Large SOI type profile, to avoid double >>> keying-in and/or inconsistencies. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Justine >>> ----- >>> >>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> >>>> To: Evin Erdogdu <evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org> >>>> Cc: Satish Babu <sb(a)inapp.com>, Anupam Agrawal < >>>> anupamagrawal.in(a)gmail.com>, APRALO <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.ic >>>> ann.org> >>>> Bcc: >>>> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:31:41 -1000 >>>> Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] Additional Feedback on APRALO Applications >>>> Hi Evin >>>> >>>> Actually, as people join a working group, etc they aren't necessarily >>>> asked if they are a member of an ALS. They may not be a primary or >>>> secondary contact. >>>> We need to find some way to identify what ALSes are actually being >>>> represented at our meetings. Otherwise we are not able to keep good stats >>>> on participation. >>>> >>>> M >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> >>>> To: Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj(a)gmail.com> >>>> Cc: Satish Babu <sb(a)inapp.com>, APRALO <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.ic >>>> ann.org>, Anupam Agrawal <anupamagrawal.in(a)gmail.com> >>>> Bcc: >>>> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:06:43 -1000 >>>> Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] Additional Feedback on APRALO Applications >>>> I have noted that some people already do that, but it would be a good >>>> precedent for us to ask our members to make as a general practice. They >>>> could indicate their first name and an abbreviation of their ALS if >>>> possible - or some similar code that is not too long. Thank you Nadira >>>> >>>> M >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 7:43 AM, Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Maureen, >>>>> Would be good practice if representatives of ALS to login to the Adobe >>>>> meeting room with their first name and ALS name example: Ahmad-ALS >>>>> Palestine. >>>>> In this way, it will be easy to take note from the recordings of the >>>>> meeting. >>>>> I think there is an option in Adobe to edit the name after login. Then >>>>> at the beginning of each meeting attendances ate asked to identity their >>>>> affiliation to edit their name. >>>>> Best, >>>>> Nadira >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 27, 2017 19:32, "Maureen Hilyard" <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Evin >>>>> >>>>> Actually, as people join a working group, etc they aren't necessarily >>>>> asked if they are a member of an ALS. They may not be a primary or >>>>> secondary contact. >>>>> We need to find some way to identify what ALSes are actually being >>>>> represented at our meetings. Otherwise we are not able to keep good stats >>>>> on participation. >>>>> >>>>> M >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> APAC-Discuss mailing list >>>> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>>> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> APAC-Discuss mailing list >> APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org >> > > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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WT5 Liaison
by Maureen Hilyard 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Alan I would like to apply as the liaison for APRALO for the WT5 on Geographic names as gTLDS. I have applied and been accepted as a member of the WT5. Although this is an application for the liaison position for the ALAC, I understand that others within the RALO may also apply to the WT5 as members. My view is that governments should be able to protect geographic names, especially those of cultural significance, but that there should be reasonable and agreeable access for companies and others to other geographic names for the purpose of new gTLDs. Regards Maureen

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Available Travel Slots for ICANN61
by ICANN At-Large Staff 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Dear All, Please see below a note from Alan Greenberg, ALAC Chair, regarding available travel slots for ICANN61. ** The ALAC has several travel slots available for the ICANN61 meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 10 – 15 March 2018. There are two travel slots that will be allocated to At-Large participants who are ACTIVELY involved in some ICANN policy activity, or those with a strong history of such involvement in the past and an interest to restart. Those include gNSO or ccNSO PDPs, CCWGs, ALAC support Working Groups and the At-Large Review (with a lesser emphasis on the latter). Other slots may be opened due to other travellers not being able to attend or not requiring full funding. If you are interested in being considered for one of these travel slots, please complete the following survey: https://goo.gl/forms/3LsJ2m2Hplf2LTsr2 We have a very short time in which to finalize our traveler list, so replies are due no later than 23:59 UTC on Friday, 08 December 2017. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [gnature_1249133487]

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REOPENED: Call for Volunteers
by Alan Greenberg 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

This call for volunteers to act as regional liaison is being reopened for additional applicants. It will close at 23:59 UTC on 30 November 2017. ======================== The first meeting of the Work Track on Geographic Names as Top Level Domains (referred to as WT5) will be held tomorrow, 15 Wednesday at 20:00. Everyone who has an interest in the subject should consider joining the group. See https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-22-en for further information and https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesX279zqBZfuxQ9HEuEqJ3NH2p2xNO0jQ… to join. In addition, the ALAC is seeking one WT Member from each region to be the regional liaison to this WT. Although not formally representing the views of the region or the ALAC, the presence of a liaison will ensure that each region has at least one person who plans to closely follow and actively participate, and that the ALAC has at least five people with whom to coordinate our related activities. Anyone volunteering for the position of liaison must be registered as a Member of the WT (see above) and must commit to actively participating. All WT discussions are carried out in English at this time. The ALAC will try to ensure that among the liaisons, we have a wide range of views and positions to ensure that the views of At-Large are heard. Those wishing to become a regional liaison for WT5 should send an expression of interest (EoI) to At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> no later that Monday, 20 November at 23:59. The EoI should include: a) Confirmation that the applicant has already registered as a Member of WT5; b) the region of At-Large that the applicant is affiliated with; c) a summary of the applicant's views (no more than a few sentences) on the use of geographic names as TLDs. These could include (but are not limited to): i) freedom of speech should allow any use of geographic names without permission; ii) geographic names should be fully controlled by the government(s) associated with the regions; iii) don't care about the details, but the result must be balanced to ensure governments are reasonably satisfied and there is reasonable access to geographic names by companies and others. d) Subject line should include WT5 LIAISON. All views are allowed, but the ALAC selection committee and the ALAC will attempt to ensure that all views have a voice. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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