January 2024 - APAC-Discuss

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Dear Ashirwad and Binod, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (331) Educating Nepal, 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 we¹ll 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 latest APRALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/rogi>. You may also like to refer to the APRALO wiki workspace <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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Request inputs by 1 Feb2024: APRALO's continuous improvement efforts
by Amrita Choudhury 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Dear All, In the first Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) call, APRALO was asked to share back what we are doing as a part of our continuous improvement efforts before 7 Feb. APRALO is represented by me as primary and Justine as secondary. ALAC representative is Cheryl. *Please refer to this llink where APRALO submission has been updated for refernce internally to At Large: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Continuous+Improvement… <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Continuous+Improvement…>* *In case you feel something else need to be added kindly share by 1 Feb 2024 EOD post that we will update the CIP-CCG worksheet* In terms of what happened at the meeting, - A brief background related to the ATRT 3 recommendation 3.6 (to evolve the organisational review of ICANN into a continuous improvement process) and existing resources were shared. - A presentation of ICANN orgs research overview of the principle based approach to the CIP program. - Overview of The timelines and terms of reference and work plan for the group Reference document: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=273454168 Regards Amrita

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** REMINDER ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.5CACF840] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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** REMINDER ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.5CACF840] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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Fwd: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant
by Amrita Choudhury 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Sharing for those who would be interested Regards, Amrita ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eleonora Mazzucchi <eleonora.mazzucchi(a)un.org> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 at 19:24 Subject: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear Communications Ambassadors, *The IGF has a job vacancy open <https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/226164?language=en> for a consultant to support the 2024 Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-artificial-intelli…>, with a deadline of Monday 5 February 2024. *If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please do direct them to this job announcement. As always, we would be grateful if you would circulate the announcement widely through your professional and social networks. Your support is much appreciated! A flyer and draft tweet below are provided in case useful. Many warm thanks, Eleonora IGF Twitter https://twitter.com/intgovforum IGF Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IntGovForum IGF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intgovforum/?hl=en IGF LinkedIn https://ch.linkedin.com/in/intgovforum?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image ………………………… *DRAFT POST* Are you or someone you know interested in supporting IGF work on #ArtificialIntelligence? Now is the time to apply! The Secretariat have a vacancy for the IGF Policy Network on AI - PNAI - open until Monday 5 February 2024 Apply Here! https://bit.ly/3HHnlla #IGFPN #IGF2024

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Fwd: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant
by Amrita Choudhury 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Sharing for those who would be interested Regards, Amrita ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eleonora Mazzucchi <eleonora.mazzucchi(a)un.org> Date: Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 7:24 PM Subject: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear Communications Ambassadors, *The IGF has a job vacancy open <https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/226164?language=en> for a consultant to support the 2024 Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-artificial-intelli…>, with a deadline of Monday 5 February 2024. *If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please do direct them to this job announcement. As always, we would be grateful if you would circulate the announcement widely through your professional and social networks. Your support is much appreciated! A flyer and draft tweet below are provided in case useful. Many warm thanks, Eleonora IGF Twitter https://twitter.com/intgovforum IGF Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IntGovForum IGF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intgovforum/?hl=en IGF LinkedIn https://ch.linkedin.com/in/intgovforum?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image ………………………… *DRAFT POST* Are you or someone you know interested in supporting IGF work on #ArtificialIntelligence? Now is the time to apply! The Secretariat have a vacancy for the IGF Policy Network on AI - PNAI - open until Monday 5 February 2024 Apply Here! https://bit.ly/3HHnlla #IGFPN #IGF2024

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Meeting Invitation | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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STARTING in 10 mins / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/2aernvc2 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qIIvEQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 ADIGO toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 Password: APRA18JAN* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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> [signature_219008968]

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Dont Miss : APRALO Monthly Call Thursday 18 Jan 6UTC
by Amrita Choudhury 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Dear APRALO Members, Happy New Year! We Hope to see you at the APRALO Jan Monthly call tomorrow 18 Jan at 6 UTC. The Agenda for tomorrows call is as follows: 1. Roll call & General Housekeeping by Staff (3 mins) 2. Welcome and agenda sharing - Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair (3 mins) 3. Learn about the ICANN Grants Program - Giovanni Seppia, VP Implementation Operations ( 20 mins) 4. Brief update from the various working groups and what is being discussed and what is important for APRALO (25 mins) OFB WG 5mins Ali/ Shah CPWG - 5 mins - Satish Babu ROP WG 5mins - Cheryl Landon Orr APRALO Policy Forum 5 mins - Shah Rahman / Justine Chew NomCom - 2mins Maureen Hilyard CCIP-CCG -3mins Amrita 5. AOB 5 mins Joining Link: *https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09> Password: APRA18JAN** [image: APRALO Jan Call Invite.png]

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/2aernvc2 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qIIvEQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 ADIGO toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 Password: APRA18JAN* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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> [signature_219008968]

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REMINDER / ACTION ALL / Call for Membership: APRALO Policy Forum Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Dear All, On behalf of Justine Chew, Chair of the APRALO Policy Forum Working Group<https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC>, this is a call for new members and for current members to re-confirm their interest in remaining. The APRALO Policy Forum aims to: * Aim 1: Encourage engagement of APRALO members on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 2: Facilitate informed, inclusive regional position development on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 3: Support APRALO Leadership's participation as a regional partner to the ALAC Policy Platform / the At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group * Aim 4: Grow APRALO outreach opportunities within the AP region and with other RALOs and ICANN communities on ICANN policy issues * Aim 5: Provide suggestions on AP regional issues of interest which may fall within ICANN’s remit How do we achieve these aims? By: * Informing the APRALO Community on ICANN policy issues. * Engaging the APRALO Community in At-Large discussions on ICANN policy issues * Consulting the APRALO Community to formulate input on ICANN policy issues. * Building the capacity of the APRALO Community to effectively participate on ICANN policy deliberations * Participating in inter-RALO discourse on ICANN policy issues * Creating intra-regional discourse & cooperation opportunities to advocate for individual end user interests Could you please let the Chair and At-Large staff <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> know whether you are interested in joining the working group or, if you are an existing member, whether you do wish to continue your membership by Friday, 12 January 2024 , 23:59 UTC. Please note that non-response will be taken to mean a lack of interest to join or to remain in the working group. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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> [signature_1151168508]

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide
by ICANN At-Large Staff 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=74a04fd9-2e5b-4875-b116-5c6595c26386&a=112202…] Thursday, 11 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide · NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback · NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide This guide will provide prospective applicants with the information that they need on eligibility and application processes so they are well-prepared when the application window officially opens in late March of 2024. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Press Release. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group The ICANN community and leadership have appointed their representatives to the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG). The ICANN community has demonstrated great interest in contributing to the evolution of Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program, with 21 out of 22 of the groups across the ICANN community represented in the CIP-CCG. Learn more here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> The group is being convened to help evolve ICANN Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to implement Recommendation 3.6 of the Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3). The development of a Continuous Improvement Program is part of a larger effort to evolve the ICANN multistakeholder model, and is included in ICANN Interim President and CEO Goal 11 related to the management and refinement of Reviews. Please contact the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team for questions: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. 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Opportunity to Apply for Funding – Deadline 16 January 2024
by Amrita Choudhury 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Hi All, There is an opportunity to submit requests to At Large staff for funding requests by 16 January. Please do go through the trailing mail for more details. Regards, Amrita On Wed, 10 Jan 2024 at 01:20, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> wrote: > Dear APRALO leaders, > > > Kind reminder, see the email below. Note *The deadline to submit requests > to At-Large staff is** 16 January 2024.* > > > > Thank you very much ! > > > > > > At-Large Staff > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > Website: atlarge.icann.org > Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge > Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > > [image: signature_4251840999] > > > > > > *From: *At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > *Date: *Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM > *To: *Amrita Choudhury <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in>, Ali AlMeshal < > dralialmeshal(a)gmail.com>, Aris Ignacio <arisignacio(a)yahoo.com>, Pavan > Budhrani <pavan(a)dot.asia> > *Cc: *"Claire C. Craig" <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Ricardo Holmquist < > rihogris(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, > At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > *Subject: *New process for FY25 At-Large Resource Requests – Deadline 16 > January 2024 > > > > Dear APRALO leaders, > > > > Following the ICANN org announcement > <https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/streamlining-resource-requests-from-…> > to streamline community resource requests, all communities are > encouraged to use the Annual Operations, Planning and Budget process for > its resource requests. > > > > To adapt to the new process the At-Large Operations, Finance, and Budget > Working Group (OFB-WG) has developed a new streamlined process, including > criteria and timeline > <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/FY25+At-Large+Funding+Request+W…>, > for the development, review, and implementation of the FY25 At-Large > Funding Requests. The OFB-WG and ALAC will determine which At-Large Review > Funding requests are included in the ALAC response to the Annual > Operations, Planning and Budget public comment. > > > > *IMPORTANT NOTE*: All At-Large Funding Requests will need to be submitted > through completing the *Online Funding request form. > <https://forms.gle/uoK6NadquBsU7VwY6> The deadline to submit requests to > At-Large staff **is 16 January 2024*. At-Large Funding Requests should > include activities that will make the entire At-Large community more > effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations, and > engagement. > > > > Thank you very much. > > Kind regards, > > > > At-Large staff > > > > > > At-Large Staff > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > Website: atlarge.icann.org > Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge > Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > > [image: Image removed by sender. signature_1844294193] >

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Request to join APRALO Mailing List
by Harisa Shahid 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hello, This is Harisa Shahid, NetMission Dot Asia Organization Ambassador. I want to join the APRALO mailing list to get more involved in the community and see how can I contribute. In NetMission we have a dedicated working group for ICANN study to do more contributions in APRALO. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Harisa Shahid

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ACTION ALL / Call for Membership: APRALO Policy Forum Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Dear All, On behalf of Justine Chew, Chair of the APRALO Policy Forum Working Group<https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC>, this is a call for new members and for current members to re-confirm their interest in remaining. The APRALO Policy Forum aims to: * Aim 1: Encourage engagement of APRALO members on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 2: Facilitate informed, inclusive regional position development on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 3: Support APRALO Leadership's participation as a regional partner to the ALAC Policy Platform / the At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group * Aim 4: Grow APRALO outreach opportunities within the AP region and with other RALOs and ICANN communities on ICANN policy issues * Aim 5: Provide suggestions on AP regional issues of interest which may fall within ICANN’s remit How do we achieve these aims? By: * Informing the APRALO Community on ICANN policy issues. * Engaging the APRALO Community in At-Large discussions on ICANN policy issues * Consulting the APRALO Community to formulate input on ICANN policy issues. * Building the capacity of the APRALO Community to effectively participate on ICANN policy deliberations * Participating in inter-RALO discourse on ICANN policy issues * Creating intra-regional discourse & cooperation opportunities to advocate for individual end user interests Could you please let the Chair and At-Large staff <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> know whether you are interested in joining the working group or, if you are an existing member, whether you do wish to continue your membership by Friday, 12 January 2024 , 23:59 UTC. Please note that non-response will be taken to mean a lack of interest to join or to remain in the working group. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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> [signature_1347200300]

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