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(164) European Media Center, NGO
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 8, 2012

Feb. 8, 2012

Dear all, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from Media Education Center, NGO. It is based in Yerevan, Armenia and would be a member of APRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. The regional liaison for APRALO has been informed and will provide us with due diligence for this application in due course. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Survey
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 7, 2012

Feb. 7, 2012

Dear All, I am looking into gathering some information in relation to the Asian Australasian and Pacific Region. Grateful if you could take the time to fill in this brief survey and send to me (salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro) but not replying to the list. * * * * *SURVEY* *1. **What is the name of your country?* *2. **Does your country have a National Broadband Policy? ** If yes, please provide online link.* *3. **Does your country have a National ICT Policy? If yes, please provide online link.* *4. **Does your country have a Regulator to regulate Telecommunciations or ICT if so what is it called? Please provide the link. Does it also administer your country's ccTLD?* *5. **Does your country have a Regulator to regulate competition in the Telecommunications market in your country? If yes, what is it called? **Please provide online link.* *6. **Is the Regulator the Government Ministry or is it an independent statutory body?* *7. Are** the Regulators financially independent?* *8. Does your country have a GAC representative into the GAC within ICANN?* -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala Tweeter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Cell: +679 998 2851

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Pre-Costa Rica ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 7, 2012

Feb. 7, 2012

Dear All, Please RSVP if you are interested in the Pre-Costa Rica ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation. Note 2 sessions are being offered. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org *********************************************** http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb12-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb12-en.htm> Pre-Costa Rica ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation 3 February 2012 In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> ) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Costa Rica remotely or in person, you're invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 1 March at 13.00 UTC and Thursday 1 March at 20.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: * Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy * RAA Improvements * Consumer Choice, Competition and Innovation * Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories * Framework of Interpretation Working Group for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs * Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group * Participation and Engagement activities in Costa Rica The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org> . In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> ) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 13.00 UTC or Thursday at 20.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html> ). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation: APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 31 January 2012 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Dear All, The next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 31st January 2012 at 05:00 UTC. The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/KpLbAQ Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo 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. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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DODLE / Whois briefing call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Dear All, As requested by APRALO, an At-Large community briefing call on Whois is being planned. This briefing call will include a brief background on Whois as well as a review of the recommendations in the WHOIS Policy Review Team Draft Report, especially on consumer trust, security, privacy and anonymity. Guest speakers will be: * Liz Gasster (Senior Policy Counselor, ICANN Policy Support) Introduction to Whois. * Seth Reiss (At-Large representative to the Whois RT) Review of the Whois RT report. * Jim Galvin (VC of the SSAC) The concerns of the SSAC on Whois. This briefing call will provide information related to the public comment on the WHOIS Policy Review Team Draft Report <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/whois-rt-draft-final-report-05dec11- en.htm> that is open through 18 March 2012. Please complete the Doodle poll hereafter to find a suitable time over the next couple of weeks. http://www.doodle.com/3ecw2t56kvxtr8ux This Doodle poll will close on Thursday 26 January at 1400 UTC the date and time will be announced shortly thereafter. Asia - Happy Chinese New Year celebrations. Thank you and have a lovely weekend. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Teleconference - Tuesday, 31 January 2012 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Dear All, The next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 31st January 2012 at 05:00 UTC. The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/KpLbAQ Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo 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. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie Peregrine, ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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FW: Meeting Invitation / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment: Monday 30 January 2012 @ 1600 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment is scheduled on Monday 30 January 2012 at 1600 UTC. For other times: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=FY13+Budget+Framewo rk+Public+Comment+&iso=20120130T16&ah=1 The draft agenda (to be updated) and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/_ZLbAQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/fy13_budget/ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> . This call will be held in English only due to insufficient demand for interpretation. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: Gisella Gruber-White <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:23:46 -0800 To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: "Maya S. Reynolds" <maya.reynolds(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber-White <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: DOODLE / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. Dear All, Please complete the attached Doodle poll to schedule a call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. http://www.doodle.com/v5n82frzwaduf4s6 For more information about the FY13 Framework, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/op-budget-fy2013-17jan12-en.htm The comment period closes on 23 February 2012. If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: ³name² + (ES) or (FR). Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 1500 UTC. The date and time will be announced shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Report of ALAC Meeting 24th January 2012 [by APRALO Rep to ALAC]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

Dear Colleagues within APRALO, Happy Lunar New Year! We have just concluded our first ALAC meeting of 2012. Cheryl, Rinalia and I were present at the meeting. The link for the Agenda which also has a link to the Summary Minutes and Transcripts (I am not sure whether transcripts will be provided though) is accessible via https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+24.01.12+-+Monthly+Telecon… There were many things discussed as you can see from the Agenda but matters that are relevant in my view that were raised that would be of interest to APRALO are as follows: 1. *Review of Current ALS Applications* - We were asked about the Application from the Internet Society of the Armenian Chapter. I advised the ALAC via chat that the matter was still subject to due diligence and that the Application was received by APRALO on January 19, 2012. I also advised ALAC that the APRALO call would follow the ALAC call. EURALO through Oksana has also expressed their support of this application. [APRALO Chair has advised that Save is conducting the due diligence which will be then sent to us. 2. *Policy Forums and Developments*- Status of the development of the Policies are available on the wiki and you can access each from the links provided for in the Agenda item and bookmark it. [Please feel free to interact on the wiki and paste your comments and questions on the wikis. If you feel that you would like something translated, clarified or explained we can work towards getting people who have expertise on the matter to clarify. I know Holly has organised a Whois briefing for APRALO which I strongly urge APRALO members to attend.If you would like to get involved in any of the Working Groups and are currently not actively engaged in any WGs please let us know how we can facilitate introductions in the area of interest to you.] Aside from these there are Statements which have been drafted that are also up on the Wiki and open for comments etc. 3. *Budget Requests*- Hurrah! Fingers crossed we may get to convene APRALO General Assembly subject to approval by ICANN Finance. This will be no doubt an important first step. Gratitude goes to Charles for putting together our Budget Proposal for this and to the Finance/Budgetary Team who were on the call and advocated and pushed this through. We were informed that the budgetary requests would be categorised into either "High, Medium or Low" Priority and that the General Assembly Proposals were on the "High Priority". There were substantial discussions on resource and financial constraints and challenges with getting requests granted. there was also discussions on the General Assembly cycle etc. I expressed support for the General Assembly as we had actively submitted to the Budget Sub Committee. The issue of Road maps and strategies were brought up which is up on the wiki. I siezed the opportunity to remind the ALAC that we should also consider parallel sustainable options for outreach etc. 4. *At Large Outreach Working Group* - The support to establish this Group was unanimous and enthusiastically received by the ALAC. I raised the issue of the Web based learning and remote learning platforms and highlighted the enormous transportation costs that are barriers and the need to maximise the use of the internet to increase outreach to compliment current Face to Face enagements such as ICANN Meetings, NOG and IGF meetings. I emphasised the RALO penetration rate in terms of the number of accredited ALS structures within the RALO and that penetration rate was below 30%. I had made submissions in the wiki as well, see: https://community.icann.org/display/Improve/Recommendation+4 5. * ICANN Academy* - We have had good meetings to discuss this and for now it is limited to 20 hours face to face learnings. This is important Face to Face Training and the WG has been heavily involved pre-Christmas in discussions involving the training and this includes curriculum development which has been taking place on the etherpad. The Budget proposal has been submitted and factors in real costs. Cheryl advised that the ccNSO may have resource material which can be used in the development of the curriculum. I also requested ALAC Chair Olivier to clarify which specific forum within At Large would look after the web based learning and remote learning so that as a RALO we could make submissions. This is yet to be determined whether it is the At Large Outreach Working Group or ICANN Academy. Olivier has advised to initiate discussions via the mailing list to gather feedback and interactions on the matter. [I also note from the last APRALO call that there were requests made by Hong to have the curriculum placed on the wiki. We are due to have an ICANN Academy call soon and either Hong or I will raise this as Hong has joined the Group] If there are any matters within the Agenda that you would like clarification on, please do not hesitate to ask. Those that were present in the call will be able to give feedback and respond. Prior to any ALAC meeting, I will in the future try to post the Agenda on the list and ask for contributions and comments and Charles can coordinate based on the general consensus from APRALO and any of us can raise matters of interest or concern to APRALO. Kind Regards -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala Asian Pacific Regional At Large Organization Representative to the At Large Advisory Committee Tweeter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Cell: +679 998 2851

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] Meeting Invitation / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment: Monday 30 January 2012 @ 1600 UTC
by Charles Mok Jan. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 10:13 PM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] Meeting Invitation / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment: Monday 30 January 2012 @ 1600 UTC To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment is scheduled on Monday 30 January 2012 at 1600 UTC. For other times: The draft agenda (to be updated) and participation details are available under: https://community.icann.org/x/_ZLbAQ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/fy13_budget/ Please let us know if you require a dial-out by emailing staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> . This call will be held in English only due to insufficient demand for interpretation. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: Gisella Gruber-White <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:23:46 -0800 To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: "Maya S. Reynolds" <maya.reynolds(a)icann.org>, Gisella Gruber-White <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: DOODLE / Discussion on the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. Dear All, Please complete the attached Doodle poll to schedule a call with Xavier Calvez, ICANN CFO and his team to discuss the FY13 Budget Framework Public Comment. http://www.doodle.com/v5n82frzwaduf4s6 For more information about the FY13 Framework, please see: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/op-budget-fy2013-17jan12-en.htm The comment period closes on 23 February 2012. If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: ³name² + (ES) or (FR). Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 1500 UTC. The date and time will be announced shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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Webinar - 'Europe and Asia: a divergent path' - Join us on Thursday at 14:00 GMT
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

Dear APRALO members, Kindly find this invitation to attend an e briefings webinar: ** ** ** **** **** *Webinars***** *www.diplomacy.edu***** **** Dear colleagues,**** We are pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming Brussels e-briefings webinar:**** *Europe and Asia: a divergent path ***** Despite several calls from the Eurozone to Asian emerging powers and to Japan, nations in the Far East are not paying much attention to the crisis faced by the European Union. In fact, the Asian assumption in Asia is that Europe’s decline is there to stay and will shape the new decade. Rather, Asian countries are looking more to the United States to provide security leadership and proper containment of China.**** Back from South East Asia, our EU fellow and correspondent Richard Werly will brief us on the most recent events in the region, and explain why Asia and Europe are set for a diverging path in 2012, marked by a growing European push for more protectionism.**** Join us on Thursday, 26th January, at 14:00 GMT, as we discuss pressing issues.**** Attendance is free, but registration is required. For more info, and to register, visit www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/webinar-europe-and-asia-divergent-path**** *Diplo's Webinar Team** www.diplomacy.edu***** [image: spacer]**** **** *DiploTeam***** © [image: Diplo Logo] DiploFoundation <http://www.diplomacy.edu/>**** **** ** ** ** ** -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala Tweeter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Cell: +679 998 2851

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