December 2017 - APAC-Discuss

Invitation to IGF Workshop - Data is the New Oil
by Ali AlMeshal Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Application for new ALS and Individual Applications
by Alan Greenberg Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

"But how do we recognise the ones who do the work?" At the moment, and for the reasonable future, all we need to do is ask those who claim to be part of At-Large what their affiliation is. I think this is a reason able thing to task At-Large Staff with. Alan At 03/12/2017 08:08 PM, Maureen Hilyard wrote: >Hi Alan > >Exactly.. You are correct that we don't >currently have these rules in APRALO at the >moment.. However, APRALO is continuing a >conversation we started in Abu Dhabi about how >to engage our ALSes and individual members >better, but also acknowledging those who are >doing the work, rather than those who have >official titles and don't do anything. > >But how do we recognise the ones who do the work? > >I plan to call a formal meeting of an APRALO >working group, to formalise some of the ideas we >are proposing in this conversation, which we >will propose to the wider At-Large working group later on. > >M. > > > >On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Alan Greenberg ><<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> wrote: >"But if these designated personnel do not >actively participate then the ALS can be >deregistered. But what if there are other >individual members of the ALS who do participate >- but they are NOT the contacts. Our >registration procedures do not actually stipulate what should happen." > >Maureen, unless you have such a rule in APRALO >(and I could not find one on a quick review), >that is not necessarily true. The >representatives are just that, representatives. >They are the ones to take formal action on >behalf of the ALS (such as vote if and when >there are votes). An ALS judged to be active can >be because other members of the ALS are active >in At-Large and ICANN processes. > >Of course the problem is that right now is that >we have no practical way of automatically >recognizing this - it relies on >self-declaration or one of us "knowing" which ALS a person is associated with. > >A;an > > > > >At 03/12/2017 08:40 AM, Maureen Hilyard wrote: > >>I understand what you are saying, Jahangir. An >>ALS's bylaws about their leadership structure >>is a valid point but it is separate from the At-Large participation issue.. >> >>ICANN is obliged to accept the names of the >>first and second contact of the ALS as they are >>given to us when an ALS is registered because >>that is our (ALAC's) current policy. But if >>these designated personnel do not actively >>participate then the ALS can be >>deregistered. But what if there are other >>individual members of the ALS who do >>participate - but they are NOT the contacts. >>Our registration procedures do not actually stipulate what should happen. >> >>However, what the ALAC has been talking about >>is that when it comes to inviting people to >>events, like the ATLASIII in 2019 (or >>whenever), we are considering the use of >>metrics, so that only those individuals who are >>already actively engaged, will be invited even >>if they are not the designated first and second >>contacts that were assigned by the ALS >>management, and who, in some ALS cases, never turned up to any meetings. >> >>The ATLAS will discuss policy, so we would like >>to have people participating in the discussions >>who actually know about the important ICANN issues and can contribute. >> >>On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 2:12 AM, Jahangir >>Hossain <<mailto:jrjahangir@gmail.com>jrjahangir(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>Hi Maureen , >>I have bellow comment about the below point ; >>So maybe, once an ALS is registered, then we >>simply deal with those members who are >>interested and active whom we will be able to >>identify via our metrics and establish as the >>first and second contacts for any communications. . >> >>Comments : Every ALS have own bylaw to run the >>organization . Members of ALS select their EC/ >>Board members by following their bylaw who are >>the valid key contact person for any >>communication . So if you proposed to select >>first and second contacts from interested >>person via metrics for any communications, this >>should not be represented the organization ALS >>. This is because this selected person might >>not be elected from the ALS by following their >>bylaw. So if we consider to represent the >>organization ALS then we should respect the ALS's bylaw for this issue . >> >> >>Regards / Jahangir >> >>On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 2:43 PM, Nadira Alaraj >><<mailto:nadira.araj@gmail.com>nadira.araj(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>Hi Satish, >>Regarding to point 4. >>"4. The current rules on not admitting existing >>ALS members as individual members to APRALO is >>based on the potential to weaken ALSes. It's >>perhaps time that these rules are reviewed at >>both ALAC and RALO levels...however, this is >>not a decision to be taken lightly." >>Many of the ALSes are run by a leadership team >>who may have no activities to engage their ordinary members. >>Here I come back to the discussion point on >>what is the criteria of making sure that a >>certified ALS is an active ALS as they are >>expected to perform certain activities related >>to ICANN that comply to RALO requirements in >>engaging both their own community and their >>wider community? If the said ALS don't do that >>then a potential good members of such ALS will >>be of disadvantage. Then if this potential >>member applied to be as individual member in >>APRALO if they already active in ICANN WGs, >>are RALOs ready to accept their application? >>This leads to the importance of documentation >>by ALS activities on regular or even annual >>basis on their wiki space as part of basic >>requirements to ALS. Not satisfying this basic >>requirement hints to their lack of seriousness. >>Best, >>Nadira >> >> >>On Dec 3, 2017 08:56, "Satish Babu" >><<mailto:sb@inapp.com>sb(a)inapp.com> wrote: >>There are several considerations that we have >>to be mindful of, vis-a-vis individual members, >>particularly after the recent At-Large Review: >>1. RALOs should encourage individual members to >>participate in policy processes in RALOs and At-Large. >>2. For this, we need to ensure that individuals >>have low entry barriers (ie., a light-weight >>admission process) compared to ALSes >>3. The current admission process for individual >>members ("Trust" and not "Trust-but-verify") is >>based on keeping entry barriers low, but also >>because we often have no other means of verification >>4. The current rules on not admitting existing >>ALS members as individual members to APRALO is >>based on the potential to weaken ALSes. It's >>perhaps time that these rules are reviewed at >>both ALAC and RALO levels...however, this is >>not a decision to be taken lightly. >>We are in the early phase of inducting >>individual members. We have to learn as we go and fine-tune our rules. >> >> >> >> >> >>satish >> >> >> >On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 12:15 PM, Alan Greenberg ><<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca > wrote: >All good questions. >I can even add another. Is there any harm in a >person becoming an individual member who is a >member of an ALS, but is not active in that >ALS's activities with respect to being an ALS. >That situation could have applied to me - I was >an individual member, but was also historically >a member of an ISOC Chapter, but only because I >had ticked off a box on a web form, not because >I was active in it in any way. Would there have >been any harm in my continuing to be a "member" of that ALS? > >Ultimately, these are issues that either all >RALOs must address, or perhaps we will come up >with a uniform cross-RALO criteria. An important >thing to keep in mind is that the overall target >is to get people active in ICANN processes. >Alan >At 03/12/2017 01:30 AM, Maureen Hilyard wrote: >>But should we get individual members to sign a >>piece of paper that says that they officially do not belong to an ALS? >>This discussion is important as APRALO seeks to >>confirm acceptable criteria for registration of >>our ALSes (and any individual members who >>belong to it and want to join in our >>discussions), as well as those who are >>individual members not affiliated to any organisation. >>I like the example of our the Abu Dhabi >>representative of our individual members - due >>to her own personal interest in the work of >>ICANN, Justine was already an active member of >>a couple of working groups before she became a >>formal individual member of APRALO. She was a >>known entity and we have welcomed her >>participation in our discussions as a regional >>participant in the same way as we accept the >>inputs of the individual members who >>represent the interests of their ALSes. In >>past discussions, APRALO raised the point that >>individual members should already be actively >>engaged before we register them. There has been >>poor commitment by some of the individual >>members we currently have on our list How do we deregister them? >>I can appreciate that sometimes people may not >>be able to participate in an organisation that >>meets face to face normally at a time and place >>that is not convenient for everyone... and this >>was the reason we encouraged individual >>members. But leaving an ALS to become an >>individual member does not make sense to me. >>M >>. >>On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 7:38 PM, Alan Greenberg >><<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca > wrote: >>One has to put these things in perspective and >>to examine the effort involved vs the benefits and risks. >>Looking at an unrelated issue, ICANN directors >>are subject to strict conflict of interest >>rules because it is important that they not >>have a personal interest when making decisions >>on behalf of ICANN. But all we ask is that they >>sign a piece of paper affirming what their >>conflicts are (if any) and assuring that should >>one arise, they will act properly. >>In the case of individual members, one has to >>look at the risks of accepting people's word, >>the harm it would cause, and now much it would >>cost/difficulty to investigate further vs the benefits. >>Alan >> >> >>At 02/12/2017 07:10 PM, Maureen Hilyard wrote: >> >>>Sorry that was sent too early, accidentally >>>This is really opening up a can of >>>worms. have to take people's word on TRUST. >>>It has already been intimated that we might >>>need to get the membership lists of all our >>>ALSes to check on whether people are >>>legitimately NOT members - I can just imagine >>>trying to keep track of the members of PICISOC or any ISOC In India. >>>Becoming an individual member to be able to >>>contribute on your own behalf rather than a >>>group's view is legitimate, but how does a >>>single person compete against a chartered >>>organisation for regional funds to do outreach >>>so that they can fulfil the other ICANN expectations of ALses? >>>ÃÆÃâKeeping the community of individual >>>Internet users informed about the significant news from ICANN >>>ÃÆÃâPromoting outreach activities in the >>>community of individual Internet users >>>ÃÆÃâDistributing (through posting or >>>otherwise) an updated agenda, news about >>>ICANN, and information about items in the ICANN policy-development process >>>ÃÆÃâDeveloping and maintaining on-going >>>information and education programs, regarding ICANN and its work >>>ÃÆÃâMaking public, and analyzing, >>>ICANN's proposed policies and its decisions >>>and their (potential)regional impact and >>>(potential) effect on individuals in the region; >>>I started to make mention of the fact that we >>>could have to ask people who have >>>disagreements with their ALS managements and >>>leave, that they may have to bring along a >>>letter saying that they are no longer members. But what a hassle. >>>But it is one of the thngs that I would like >>>to discuss with an volunteers of a group of >>>APRALO members to discuss ALS criteria, expectations and metrics. >>>Anyone want to join, drop me a line, and I >>>will get staff to create a wiki space for us. >>>Maureen >>>On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Maureen >>>Hilyard <<mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>This is really opening up a can of >>>worms. have to take people's word on TRUST. >>>It has already been intimated that we might >>>need to get the membership lists of all our >>>ALSes to check on whether people are >>>legitimately NOT members - I can just imagine >>>trying to keep track of the members of PICISOC or any ISOC In India. >>>Becoming an individual member to be able to >>>contribute on your own behalf rather than a >>>group's view is legitimate, but how does a >>>single person compete against a chartered >>>organisation for regional funds to do outreach >>>so that thy can fulfil the other ICANN expectations in their bylaws of ALses? >>>ÃÆÃâKeeping the community of individual >>>Internet users informed about the significant news from ICANN >>>ÃÆÃâPromoting outreach activities in the >>>community of individual Internet users >>>ÃÆÃâDistributing (through posting or >>>otherwise) an updated agenda, news about >>>ICANN, and information about items in the ICANN policy-development process >>>ÃÆÃâDeveloping and maintaining on-going >>>information and education programs, regarding ICANN and its work >>> > but we also have to be mindful, that if > former ALS members leave an organisation, they > may require a formal letter indicating that > they are not longer a member as part of the > RALO application process. This will >On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 3:26 AM, Satish Babu ><<mailto:sb@inapp.com>sb(a)inapp.com> wrote: >Thanks Rajnesh. >The current mechanism is a self-declaration by >the applicant. We have been finding that this >doesn't always work. As you have pointed out, it >is not always easy to keep track of the >affiliations of organizations that a person is a >member of. We will consider revising the wording or providing an example. > > > > > > >satish > >On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 6:28 PM, Rajnesh Singh ><<mailto:rajnesh.singh@gmail.com>rajnesh.singh(a)gmail.com > wrote: >So I wonder out loud what is the process to >ensure that an individual applicant is not already a member via an ALS? >This could get messy as one could belong to one >of many ALSÃÆÃÂ¢ - - - like e I do for >example. Sometimes hard to track, be aware of. > >Raj >On Mon, 27 Nov 2017 at 1:38 pm, Maureen Hilyard ><<mailto:maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Hi Afifa >If Buddha is already a member of ISOC Kolkata >then he cannot be an individual member? He should already be involved. > >M :) >On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 6:58 AM, Afifa Abbas ><<mailto:afifa.abbas118@gmail.com>afifa.abbas118(a)gmail.com > wrote: >Hi All, >I met Buddha in Abu Dhabi and he seems very >passionate. He reached out to me for an outreach. >I totally support their application. >Regards, >Afifa >On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 7:43 AM, Pavan Budhrani >* <<mailto:pavan@namesphere.asia>pavan(a)namesphere.asia> 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 membersÃÆÃÂ¢ >* 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? > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > > > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >Content-Disposition: inline >X-Microsoft-Exchange-Diagnostics: > >1;YQXPR0101MB1589;27:Srfkh4jMTPJ8WrxeOjAtIRChc2heIjw3LAdbzOGXCvdx1BezzRbmYrvdWadnewu8QLX8BJPKAb1bz094UVqi4ed+ARFWi4WxLGqU3igsvebpIbwjEIbbPVhKGHN+LcAw >X-Microsoft-Antispam-Message-Info: > >eAoV1FU3698VoYJnX1zhvZvia4i32P9ShSYIKBLKzac/FRZUG47oH6l/a9j76W4EMLQlRwOTqhhtGAjMG33SZXNxKk78AHCa3enFknSapNOyM0ylJFAKm9T8aPA75+NX9Ie936+2z8E31pW/NoyR7g== > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org/>http://www.apralo.org > > > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org>http://www.apralo.org > > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >Content-Disposition: inline >X-Microsoft-Exchange-Diagnostics: > >1;YQXPR0101MB1589;27:uMj0BLUhE27piBfr4+JaKSWpv5Bw2d7gnrp38ADwQMfiQoGM3Vv1OZEXKQIQbKXrj5DM9dSbpoujGHo1XYItD2TtRkRtDJSo8ym90yTHeP79mDB2qr3dSlUAsF1i3qN5 >X-Microsoft-Antispam-Message-Info: > >/RWePDCGUj8JIP3hmEqExEuluNPxAxeY3ZtkzdWDh9MeEJXhgRpOflq2RpmMNmn2vEgJm55tKcmg9S65oEshASaSOH9DTFbAzXwQqzYRqHFCxR5BFCX3lm2hYEpJJHutUbUJjU7yzlqAT5Ij/W8Szg== > >_______________________________________________ >APAC-Discuss mailing list ><mailto:APAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > >Homepage for the region: <http://www.apralo.org/>http://www.apralo.org >

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] Additional Feedback on APRALO Applications
by Evin Erdogdu Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

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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FY19 Additional Budget Requests - Timeline and Criteria
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

Dear All, This note is to announce that the FY19 Additional Budget Request process has started. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. FY19 Additional Budget Requests cover the period 1 July 2018 through 30 June 2019. The relevant information is available on the At-Large FY19 Additional Budget Request Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY19+Additional+Budget…>, including the key deadlines, details of the process, principles and the request template. The ALAC Subcommittee on Finance and Budget<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Finance+an…> (FBSC) plays a key role in reviewing all At-Large FY19 Additional Budget Requests for submission to ICANN. IMPORTANT: In 2016, the members of the FBSC agreed to the following criteria for At-Large proposals: * Outreach should not be a major focus. Activities to improve engagement with existing members is encouraged. * If any request is made on outreach, it should probably go through the CROPP program and not this special request process. * Proposals should include ways in which will make the ALAC and/or the At-Large community more effective and develop the At-Large community. * RALO requests must go through a bottom up process within their RALO prior to being submitted for consideration by the FBSC. * They must be explicitly supported by the RALO representative on the FBSC. * Staff is currently expecting that basic resources for community communications/printing will be supported through the core ICANN budget, but that community proposals for printing , etc. will be accepted as a back-up in case expectations change. Specific proposals for communications resources beyond simple printing and editing functions should be prepared and submitted. IMPORTANT: Between now and 12 January 2018 the RALOs are asked to review any ALS request or complete a template on behalf of the RALO and send requests to At-Large Staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind 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<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> [unknown.png]

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Would you like to Participate in the SIDS Preparatory Session at the IGF 2017 [ Panelists and Volunteers needed]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

Dear All, 1. Whilst on the MAG, I noticed the dismal participation of SIDS in the IGF aside from Tracy's Workshop annually and so I am looking to *increase* participation of SIDS in this year's IGF as well as the coming year. 2. I managed to reserve a slot for the Preparatory Pre-IGF for two hours for SIDS Preparation for the IGF 2017. i thought that it would be useful to prepare SIDS participants and those with an interest in SIDS to actively participate. This is scheduled for Sunday December 17, 2017 09:00 - 11:00 Salle 5 <https://igf2017.sched.com/venue/Salle+5> *Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG).* 3. This will require moderators, I was thinking Tracy Hackshaw could give some opening remarks as a Government representative of Trinidad and Tobago and SIDS involvement within the IGF space. Noting that Tracy will be heavily involved in the ISOC Stream, I was hoping that Peng Hwa (civil society) and Bevil Wooding (technical community) could be moderators for the SIDS Event. 4. As you know, the SIDS includes the AIMS, Caribbean and the Pacific, see <https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics/sids/list>. 5. I was also just advised 30 minutes ago that someone had cancelled their Booth Booking so it has been given to us as SIDS, which means, we can invite any SIDS member to showcase their countries and other material etc. 6. Objective would be to create an Alliance and Mailing List for those from SIDS communities where there can share information, challenges and resources, networking opportunities and also to provide an active base with which to comfortably apply for many workshops in 2018. 7. I will be present to provide support but would like Peng Hwa, Tracy and Bevil to take the lead role in moderating. I am looking for someone from Mauritius too, so any ideas would be great. 8. For those who would like to contribute or play an active role in the Preparatory Session, flick an email to sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu 9. If you would like to bring material from your organization to the IGF and showcase it in the SIDS Booth, your are welcome to bring your pamphlets, brochures and posters and bring your own pins and tape for placing on the wall or blutac etc. This is your chance to showcase the Region and your community and developments in your country or community. 10. It would be great to have representatives from the Private Sector and Government feature in the Panels for the Preparatory Session, so if you want to volunteer yourself, please let us know. 11. If you would also like to contribute to the Agenda, let us know by emailing sala(a)pasifikanexus.nu 12. *Thoughts on Tentative Agenda* - Setting the Context Introduction to Internet Governance. WGIG 2005 Report, Mandate of the IGF and Renewal of the IGF, and the IGF in Transition. [10 minutes] - Increasing Quality of SIDS participation in the IGF [10 min] - Regional Internet Registries (NRO), Overview of Internet Use in SIDS Countries [AFRINIC. APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC, LACNIC, RIPE NCC] [15 min] - Private Sector (Business Community from SIDS Region) [Theme to be developed] [15 min] - Civil Society [Digital Rights, Electronic Frontier etc] [15 min] - Overview of Sessions at the IGF 2017 [Cyber Security, Human Rights, Trade etc] - Discussion on SIDS Network and appointing Secretariat - Identifying Terms of Reference and Scope for Network - Appointing Coordinators and creation of Mailing List and Looking for volunteers to host the listserv etc - Developing future pathways as a global community. -- *Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala T* *P. O. Box 17862* *Suva* *Republic of Fiji* *Cell: +679 7656770; * *Home: +679 3362003* *Twitter: @SalanietaT* *"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honour." Aristotle*

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[Urgent] COP: Call for applicants from APRALO
by Satish Babu Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

Dear all, You may be aware of the Community Onboard Programme (COP) that ALAC is implementing currently. Based on intimation received from the ALAC Chair, APRALO would like to invite applications from interested members of the APRALO Community to the COP. Candidates selected by ALAC will be invited to ICANN61 at Puerto Rico. Applicants should be active participants and preferably contributors in policy and organizational discussions at APRALO, ALAC and ICANN, and should commit to continuing their contributions for a reasonable period of time. Applicants are requested to submit their Expression of Interest by filling up the following form before *23:59 UTC on 11 Dec 2017*, stating briefly their background, motivation, their ability & willingness to contribute to policy processes, and their ability to travel to Puerto Rico: https://goo.gl/LxAwnV Based on their Expression of Interest, APRALO will forward two applicants to ALAC for further steps in the selection. Selected candidates will be intimated directly by ALAC. Please note that the selection process is highly competitive and that there is no guarantee that applicants from APRALO will be selected. With kind regards, satish

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IMPORTANT Webinar Invitation: At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar on Thursday, 14 December 2017 at 18:00 UTC for 90mins
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to invite you to join the At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar. Speakers are Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. The webinar is scheduled on Thursday, 14 December 2017 from 18:00-19:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yc5w6wgw The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/1hZyB French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/atlarge-briefing-session/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D37016.282A2B40] From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:40 PM To: "apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: REMINDER / IMPORTANT DOODLE: At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards Dear All, At the request of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards is being organized. Speakers include Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. Please complete this Doodle poll to find a suitable date and time, week commencing 11 December 2017. Doodle Link: https://doodle.com/poll/yzgstiftt3y9bfg7 French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff 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<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image002.png@01D37016.282A2B40]

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REMINDER - Available Travel Slots for ICANN61
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2017

Dec. 5, 2017

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> [nature_1249133487]

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REMINDER / IMPORTANT DOODLE: At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2017

Dec. 5, 2017

Dear All, At the request of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards is being organized. Speakers include Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. Please complete this Doodle poll to find a suitable date and time, week commencing 11 December 2017. Doodle Link: https://doodle.com/poll/yzgstiftt3y9bfg7 French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff 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<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D36E00.E0029F80]

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2017

Dec. 5, 2017

*** Due to the travel of key participants to IGF 2017, December APRALO Monthly Call will be held one week earlier on Wednesday, instead of our regular day, Thursday. *** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9jsgj93 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/OBVyB Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/apralo/ Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 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 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D36DFE.0A5AA5F0]

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