September 2019 - APAC-Discuss

IMPORTANT: ATRT3 Survey for Individuals
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder to please complete the ATRT3 individual survey by 13 September at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community 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> From: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 at 7:23 PM To: "apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [APAC-Discuss] IMPORTANT: ATRT3 Survey for Individuals Dear All, On behalf of the ATRT3 Co-Chairs, please find below information on an ATRT3 survey for individuals (including ALS members and individuals). Please note that the survey will close on 13 September 2019 at 23:59 UTC. ** Dear All, The third Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT3) has published a survey for individual input which can be found here: http://input.icann.org/app/survey/response.jsp [input.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__input.icann.org_app_sur…>. The aim of this survey is to collect input from ICANN Community members on ICANN’s accountability and transparency and help the ATRT3 Review Team to identify areas which require improvement and could benefit from recommendations. The ATRT Review is one of the few mechanisms which can directly impact ICANN’s accountability and transparency. We need your input to ensure our recommendations can address your issues in these areas. The survey tool will save incomplete forms which you can return to later IF you allow COOKIES and only when you click NEXT on the form. You will note that not all questions are numbered - questions without numbers are dependent on the answer to the previous questions. The survey contains approximately 50 basic questions of which about 30 include the possibility of additional text input. The survey will close on 13 September 2019 at 23:59 UTC. The ATRT3 Review Team will evaluate responses as input to its draft final report. ATRT3 Co-Chairs Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Pat Kane Background The Accountability and Transparency Review is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws (Article 4, Section 4.6 icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__icann.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=Fm…>) to review "ICANN's execution of its commitment to maintain and improve robust mechanisms for public input, accountability, and transparency so as to ensure that the outcomes of its decision-making reflect the public interest and are accountable to the Internet community." Learn more about the ATRT3 Review here icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__icann.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=Fm…> ** Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>

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NEW ALS - 307 Internet Society Rural Development Special Interest Group
by Pavan Budhrani Sept. 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019

Dear APRALO, Please find the DD for a new ALS - 307 Internet Society Rural Development Special Interest Group. Do have your comments ready by the 15th of September since I have to return the regional advice to Staff by the 16th September for ALAC vote. Thanks! Pavan Budhrani

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Fwd: Call for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: CTO Communications <communications(a)cto.int> Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 3:12 AM Subject: Call for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships To: <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> *About us <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28436960&msgid=161671&act=XY9N&c…>* Events <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28436960&msgid=161671&act=XY9N&c…> Contact us <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28436960&msgid=161671&act=XY9N&c…> To ensure you continue to receive regular updates about the CTO's activities, please add communications(a)cto.int to your address book or safe senders list. *Call for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships* Dear Reader, We wish to inform you of a great opportunity for your ministry or organisation – the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships scheme. Should any of your staff be interested in applying for next year’s intake the application process is now open. The information on the scheme and the online application form is available here <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28436960&msgid=161671&act=XY9N&c…>. Applications for Fellows will close on Friday 20 September at *4pm (BST)*. The deadline for references is Monday 30th September 2019 at *4pm BST*. We also wish to emphasize that all candidates follow the instructions provided in the online application to the letter as this greatly impacts the selection process. For any queries regarding the fellowships, please contact their office directly at the following link <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28436960&msgid=161671&act=XY9N&c…> . Regards, *Osman Siddiqui* Senior Communications Officer For more information about applying you can also contact us directly at hr(a)cto.int or call *+44 (0) 208 3600 3800.* *About the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation* Established in 1901, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. With a diverse membership spanning developed and developing countries, small island developing states, and more recently also non-Commonwealth countries, the private sector and civil society, the CTO aims to become a trusted partner for sustainable development for all, including beyond the Commonwealth, through ICTs. This message was sent to maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com from: CTO Communications | communications(a)cto.int | Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation | 64 - 66 Glenthorne Road | London, England W6 0LR, United Kingdom Unsubscribe <https://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.php?r=28436960&l=2907&s=XY9N&m=…>

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APAC-Discuss- Shady domain business/auctions by ICANN & ISOC affiliated members in India
by Director-ISPAI Sept. 2, 2019

Sept. 2, 2019

Hello, We understand and acknowledge your concern however, we at ISOC Delhi Chapter do not promote or encourage any business model or marketing of any particular company/ business. As everyone is aware that Office bearers of ISOC Delhi are all volunteers who have been elected by the community and each of them are employed and/or associated elsewhere. ISOC Delhi is involved in building capacity, outreach and engagement among the community based on the mission of ISOC. However, we do not promote or market any individual's business or careers. The said auctioning has been organized by the person at his individual capacity and ISOC Delhi has nothing to do with it but as we see the matter is of high concern and reputation we have sought an explanation from the Individual for the below mentioned incident. Thanks Natasha Finance (Office Bearer) ISOC India Delhi Chapter From: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> On Behalf Of Neeraj Kumar Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 5:25 PM To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: goran.marby(a)icann.org Subject: [APAC-Discuss] Shady domain business/auctions by ICANN & ISOC affiliated members in India Not very pleasant developments happening in India in recent months. Just got to know that a multiple-times ICANN Fellow & current ISOC Delhi officebearer has been involved in shady domain businesses and recently organised a Domain Auction which was nothing but a joke with auctioneer indulging in shill bidding to manipulate prices / grab domains, not paying to seller whose domains were sold at the auction and a buyer who had won many domains and paid but didn't get the domains. The following forum posts have detailed info about what happened at the auction https://www.namepros.com/threads/domainx-2019-live-auction-very-bad-experien ce-unhonest-auction.1148744/ https://www.namepros.com/threads/first-live-auction-domainx-2019-conference- new-delhi.1145779/page-4 The last 12 minutes show the auctioner bidding on the domain himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=u_yXP1faeaw> &v=u_yXP1faeaw I am surprised how such people have been getting nominated to positions that require high levels of ethics, integrity???

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Shady domain business/auctions by ICANN & ISOC affiliated members in India
by Natasha Sept. 2, 2019

Sept. 2, 2019

Hello, We understand and acknowledge your concern however, we at ISOC Delhi Chapter do not promote or encourage any business model or marketing of any particular company/ business. As everyone is aware that Office bearers of ISOC Delhi are all volunteers who have been elected by the community and each of them are employed and/or associated elsewhere. ISOC Delhi is involved in building capacity, outreach and engagement among the community based on the mission of ISOC. However, we do not promote or market any individual’s business or careers. The said auctioning has been organised by the person at his individual capacity and ISOC Delhi has nothing to do with it but as we see the matter is of high concern and reputation we have sought an explanation from the Individual for the below mentioned incident. Thanks Natasha Finance (Office Bearer) ISOC India Delhi Chapter -- *Natasha*

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Shady domain business/auctions by ICANN & ISOC affiliated members in India
by Natasha Sept. 2, 2019

Sept. 2, 2019

Hello, We understand and acknowledge your concern however, we at ISOC Delhi Chapter do not promote or encourage any business model or marketing of any particular company/ business. As everyone is aware that Office bearers of ISOC Delhi are all volunteers who have been elected by the community and each of them are employed and/or associated elsewhere. ISOC Delhi is involved in building capacity, outreach and engagement among the community based on the mission of ISOC. However, we do not promote or market any individual’s business or careers. The said auctioning has been organised by the person at his individual capacity and ISOC Delhi has nothing to do with it but as we see the matter is of high concern and reputation we have sought an explanation from the Individual for the below mentioned incident. Thanks Natasha Finance (Office Bearer) ISOC India Delhi Chapter -- *Natasha*

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Shady domain business/auctions by ICANN & ISOC affiliated members in India
by Neeraj Kumar Sept. 1, 2019

Sept. 1, 2019

Not very pleasant developments happening in India in recent months. Just got to know that a multiple-times ICANN Fellow & current ISOC Delhi officebearer has been involved in shady domain businesses and recently organised a Domain Auction which was nothing but a joke with auctioneer indulging in shill bidding to manipulate prices / grab domains, not paying to seller whose domains were sold at the auction and a buyer who had won many domains and paid but didn’t get the domains. The following forum posts have detailed info about what happened at the auction https://www.namepros.com/threads/domainx-2019-live-auction-very-bad-experie… https://www.namepros.com/threads/first-live-auction-domainx-2019-conference… The last 12 minutes show the auctioner bidding on the domain himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=u_yXP1faeaw I am surprised how such people have been getting nominated to positions that require high levels of ethics, integrity???

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