January 2024 - APAC-Discuss

REMINDER / ACTION ALL / Call for Membership: APRALO Policy Forum Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2024

Jan. 12, 2024

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 Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

[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. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. Volume 6, Issue 3 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Next Issue: Monday, 15 January 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>

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Opportunity to Apply for Funding – Deadline 16 January 2024
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

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 Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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 Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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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