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Invitation - IGF WS99 Digital inclusion policies for the forgotten billion
by Gunela Astbrink Sept. 4, 2014

Sept. 4, 2014

You are invited to participate in WS99 Digital inclusion policies for the forgotten billion in Workshop Room 01 (Rumeli Ground Floor / Room B1) at 4.30pm this afternoon. (Istanbul time) This workshop will discuss the role of disability in the multi-stakeholder model. Perspectives will be provided from representatives of international organisations such as ICANN, ISOC, W3C, ITU and also insights from Asia and Africa. In fact, ICANN will have quite a presence. Olivier Crepin Leblond will be local co-moderator and Gunela Astbrink will be remote co-moderator with Satish Babu on the panel. Further information is at: http://2014.intgovforum.org/event/130507d2f324b731b232bb8f878d8087#.VAf5A0h… Remote participation is at: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/remote-participation-2014 We welcome your participation to find ways to ensure that the disability voice is heard in internet governance. Regards, Gunela Astbrink Director, Internet Society of Australia

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Job Announcements for MEKONG Region
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Sept. 4, 2014

Sept. 4, 2014

Dear All, Apologies for the cross posting. Grateful if you could spread the word in the South East Asian region particularly through your para networks. The MEKONG is an Open Development initiative and they are recruiting, see: http://www.opendevelopmentmekong.net/jobs Best Wishes, Sala

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum
by Ali Almeshal Sept. 1, 2014

Sept. 1, 2014

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> > Date: September 1, 2014 at 3:52:26 PM GMT+3 > To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> > Subject: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum > > New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum and its Essential Role in Addressing Internet Governance Issues > > Internet Governance Forum Support Association opens on eve of ninth annual IGF > > [Istanbul, Turkey – 1 September 2014] – The Internet Governance Forum Support Association was officially launched today at its inaugural General Assembly meeting in Istanbul. The IGF Support Association will support the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which brings people together from all stakeholder groups, and provides valuable opportunities for discussions on issues relating to the Internet and its future. > > The launch of the IGF Support Association was held on the eve of the ninth annual IGF in Istanbul, where governments, civil society, the private sector and the technical community have convened to discuss best practice approaches to the global development of the Internet. The IGF offers an informal setting, free from binding negotiations, for productive work towards effective Internet policy solutions. The IGF Support Association will contribute to the United Nations IGF Trust Fund and support activities such as Internet governance-related capacity building in developing countries, national and regional IGF initiatives, and fellowships for participation in IGF meetings at national, regional and global levels. > > The establishment of the IGF Support Association is an initiative of the Internet Society, with the main objectives of promoting and supporting the global IGF, as well as the national and regional IGF initiatives. It was created to: > • provide funds to maintain and strengthen the IGF Secretariat and national and regional IGF initiatives; > • seek and promote exchange and collaboration with national and regional IGF initiatives; > • identify new sources of funding and facilitate funding of the IGF; > • make contributions to the IGF Trust Fund administered by the United Nations; and > • award fellowships for participation at IGF meetings, including preparatory meetings. > > “The collaboration that occurs at the IGF is extremely important to all of us who are committed to an open, thriving, and accessible Internet,” noted Markus Kummer, Internet Society Senior Vice President. “It is essential that we have a robust and sustainable income stream for the IGF to continue its growth and progress.” > > During the IGF Support Association General Assembly, the following individuals were elected to the Executive Committee: > • Raúl Echeberría, Internet Society > • Virat Bhatia, AT&T > • Subi Chaturvedi, Media For Change > • Marilyn Cade, mCADE > • Cheryl Miller, Verizon > • Avri Doria, Independent Researcher > • Edmon Chung, DotAsia > • Tarek Kamel, ICANN > • Alice Munyua, CATIA > • Chengetai Masango, IGF Secretariat (Non-voting member of Board) > > Raúl Echeberría, newly elected Chair of the IGF Support Association Executive Committee, commented, “The IGF has proven to be a remarkably successful forum, yet continues to face challenges of underfunding. The IGF Support Association will work to remedy this and will serve as a vital channel for funding from individuals, companies and foundations to help ensure the IGF remains the primary event for everyone interested in the Internet and its governance. We are very proud to launch this new Association.” > > The IGF Support Association is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is now accepting members and donations. For more information, visit http://www.igfsa.org. > > Link to press release: http://www.internetsociety.org/news/new-association-launched-support-intern… > > _______________________________________________ > As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed > to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society > Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org

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Watch UN SIDS Conference LIVE
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 31, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Dear All, The UN SIDS Conference can be accessed and watched remotely via UN TV, see: http://webtv.un.org/ Kind Regards, Sala

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CALL FOR CANDIDATES: ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 30, 2014

Aug. 30, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has requested a call for candidates in the At-Large community for the ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group ("Coordination Group"). On 14 August 2014, ICANN published Enhancing ICANN Accountability and Governance - Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/process-next-steps-2014-08-14-en>, a document that describes the process to examine how ICANN's accountability mechanisms should be strengthened to address the absence of its historical relationship with the US Government. The next steps in the process include the formation of a Coordination Group as proposed in the original proposal<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/enhancing-accountability-2014-05-06-en> on 6 May. The Coordination Group will have 21 participants, including 10 stakeholder members (1 per SO/AC, with the exception of GNSO). Stakeholder communities are invited to launch their internal selections to appoint their representatives to the Coordination Group. The upcoming Coordination Group gathering will take place during ICANN 51 in Los Angeles, October 2014. The At-Large Sub-Committee on the Selection of Member for the ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group ("Selection Committee") is responsible for selecting one (1) candidate from the At-Large community to participate in the Coordination Group. Interested members from the At-Large community should send their Expression of Interest (EOI) to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> by Sunday 07 September 2014 23:59 UTC. In their EOI, candidates should respond to the following: * A resume (maximum three pages) * A letter of motivation * A Declaration of Interests * Responses to 3 questions posed by the Selection Committee as follows: (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly defend end user interests on the ICANN Accountability & Governance Coordination Group? (b) Are you ready to act as a liaison from the ALAC to the Coordination Committee and act according to the directions set by the ALAC? (c) Please describe previous roles you have held liaising on behalf of a third party. The candidate EOI will be published in a secured section of the Selection Committee wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/QpDhAg>, which only Selection Committee members can access. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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IGF 2014 and UN SIDS Conference
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

Dear All, I trust that you are all excited as I am about this year's IGF. There are three pressing things requiring my attendance all within the span of the same time - the IGF and the South East Asia Computer Confederation Executive meeting in Sri Lanka. As it takes quite some time to travel from the South seas to the North, my current responsibilities demand my maximizing efficiency, although I know the IGF is going to be pretty awesome. I will be streaming in from the Pacific. I will say this though, we have got some developmental initiatives in the Pacific lined up that is going to be pretty dynamic in terms of advancing development and I am excited about the future of the Internet in the Pacific. Whilst I cannot be there at the IGF in person this time, I will be participating remotely. For those of you who have friends who will be attending the UN SIDS conference, kindly invite them to attend the ICT for Sustainable Development Side event. We (University of the South Pacific) are organising a Side Event at the this year's* United Nations Small Islands Developing States* Conference called: ICT for Sustainable Development Date: *4th September 2014* Time: *11:00am - 12:30pm* Venue: CR1 Faleata Sports Complex Apia, Samoa For more information, kindly contact USP's ICT Outreach Coordinator - Mr Sakaio Manoa on manoa_s(a)usp.ac.fj With every best wish, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro

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Meeting Invitation / APRALO September Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 25, 2014

Aug. 25, 2014

Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Tuesday, September 16 at 0500 UTC. It has been brought forward by one week due to the PacINET in Cook Islands, held week of the 23rd September. NOTE: There will be NO APRALO teleconference held in August For other times: http://tinyurl.com/n649jhs The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/jb3hAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/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@atlarge.icann.org. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge%3chttps:/www.facebook.com/icann.atlar…>> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> One World, One Internet

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At Large Web Site Enhancements
by Ali AlMeshal Aug. 21, 2014

Aug. 21, 2014

Good day to all, In the last APRALO Monthly call there was a suggestion to re-visit the At-Large web site and provide Ideas and suggestion to make the site more rich and attractive as well as a good repositery for all our activities (RALO and ALSs). From that end I have been assigned to initiate and coordinate this task. Attached my initial thinking of what I would like to add to the web site http://atlarge.icann.org , so please have a look in to the attached and do provide your feedback and input and also any other ideas. I am looking to present a full consolidated document in the next monthly call. So would highly appreciate your cooperation in getting back to me with your feedback and input the sooner the possible. Thanks Ali AlMeshal APRALO Vice Chair Bahrain Internet Society - BIS Board Member & Director of Strategic Alliances Professional Public speaker in ICT and e-Business Payment Industry Expert Advisor Mobile: +973 39440025 Skype: alialmeshal email: dralialmeshal(a)gmail.com ali.almeshal(a)bis.org.bh www.bis.org.bh Twitter :@internetBH

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IMPORTANT: Opportunity for ALSes to serve as Hubs at ICANN51
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 21, 2014

Aug. 21, 2014

**VERSION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE DE LA VERSION ANGLAISE ** **VERSION ESPAÑOL DESPUES DE LA VERSION FRANCESA** **下面中国版西班牙语版本** ** Dear All, We are pleased to announce that for the ICANN 51 Meeting scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, USA between 12-16 October 2014, At-Large Structures (ALS) will be able to apply to serve as Hubs for remote participants. Important points include: * Types of hubs - There will be two types of hubs, 1) Listen only hubs (no limit on numbers) and 2) Two-way hubs - There will be a limit of 10 two-way hubs * Multi-lingual technical assistance - Technical assistance will be available in English, French and Spanish to the approved hubs. * Date of Operation - Hubs will be in operation only on Thursday, 16 October. * Reimbursement - ICANN will offer reimbursement to selected ALSes serving as hubs. Additional details will be posted shortly. If your ALS is interested in applying to serve as a Hub, please follow the following steps: · Meet the technical requirements - Ensure your ALS will be able to meet the technical requirements (see: https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48350546/2014-08-15%20Remo…) English only at the moment. It is being translated into the 5 UN languages. · Complete the online survey by 12 September 2014 (see: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GPZ2SQ) Additional Information may be found on the At-Large Remote Hub for ICANN 51 Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Remote+Hub+for+ICANN+5…) Regards, ** Bonjour à tous, Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que, pour la réunion de l'ICANN 51 qui aura lieu à Los Angeles, Etats-Unis entre 12-16 Octobre 2014, At-Large Structures (SLA) seront en mesure d'appliquer pour servir de Hubs (plaques tournantes) pour les participants à distance. Les points importants sont les suivants: • Types de hubs - Il y aura deux types de plates-formes, 1) Hubs pour écouter seulement (pas de limite sur le nombre) et 2) Hubs à double sens (écouter et parler) - Il y aura une limite de 10 Hubs à double sens. • Support technique multilingue – le support technique sera disponible en anglais, français et espagnol dans les Hubs agréés. · Date de l'opération - Hubs sera en fonctionnement que le jeudi 16 Octobre. • Remboursement - ICANN va offrir le remboursement des couts pour les ALS sélectionnés servant de Hubs. Des détails supplémentaires seront disponibles sous peu. Si votre ALS est intéressé à postuler pour servir de Hub, veuillez suivre les étapes suivantes ci-dessous: • Satisfaire aux exigences techniques - Vérifiez que vos ALS seront en mesure de répondre aux exigences techniques (voir: https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48350546/2014-08-15%20Remo… ) Anglais seulement pour le moment. La traduction dans les 5 langues de l'ONU est en cours. • Remplissez le sondage en ligne avant le 12 Septembre 2014 (voir: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GPZ2SQ ) Des informations supplémentaires peuvent être trouvées sur l’espace de travail wiki pour At-Large hub a distance pour l'ICANN 51 (voir: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Remote+Hub+for+ICANN+5… ). Cordialement, ** Estimados todos, Estamos complacidos en anunciar que las estructuras de Alcance (ALS) podrán postular para servir como “Hubs” para facilitar la participación remota durante la reunión de ICANN 51 en Los Angeles, USA a llevarse a cabo entre el 12-16 de Octubre 2014. Los siguientes son detalles importantes: * Tipos de hubs – Habrán dos tipos de hubs, 1) Hubs para escuchar solamente (sin límites de números de Hubs ) y 2) Hubs de dos vías - Habrán un máximo de 10 hubs. * Asistencia Multilingüe - Asistencia técnica será disponible en Inglés, Francés y Español para los Hubs aprobados. · Fechas de operación – Los Hubs estarán en operación solo un día, el 16 de Octubre. * Reembolso - ICANN ofrecerá reembolso a ALSes seleccionadas que sirvan como Hubs. Detalles adicionales sobre este punto serán publicados en breve. Si vuestra ALS está interesada en postular para servir como Hub, por favor siga los siguientes pasos: • Cumplimiento con los requisitos técnicos – Asegúrese que su ALS podrá cumplir con los requisitos, (vea: https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48350546/2014-08-15%20Remo…) En Inglés solamente por el momento, está siendo traducida a 5 idiomas ONU. • Complete la encuesta online hasta el 12 de Setiembre del 2014 (vea: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GPZ2SQ) Puede encontrar información adicional sobre los Hub Remotos At Large de ICANN 51 en el siguiente WIKI (vea: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Remote+Hub+for+ICANN+5…) Saludos cordiales, ** 亲爱的朋友们, 我们高兴的宣布在美国洛杉矶举办的ICANN51届大会期间，网络普通用户组织（ALS）可以申请成为远程参与中心。要点如下： * 远程参与者中心有两种类型：1）收听中心（没有数量限制）和2）双向中心（仅有10个）。 * 获批准的远程参与中心将会得到英语、法语和西班牙语的技术支持。 * 远程参与中心仅在10月16日（大会最后一天）投入运营。 * ICANN将会为被选中作为远程参与者中心的普通用于组织（ALS）提供津贴。其他详情将于稍后公布。如果您的ALS有兴趣成为远程参与者中心，请按以下步骤申请： * 确保您的ALS能够达到技术要求<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48350546/2014-08-15%20Remo…> （请见：https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48350546/2014-08-15%20Remote%20Hub%20Technical%20Documentation.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1408401118000&api=v2）。此英文说明将被翻译成其他5种联合国官方语言。 * 在2014年9月12日以前提交申请表<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GPZ2SQ)>（请见：https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GPZ2SQ) 其他信息请见普通用户群体ICANN51<https://community.icann.org/x/UsXhAg>远程参与中心工作区<https://community.icann.org/x/UsXhAg>：https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Remote+Hub+for+ICANN+51+Workspace。此致敬礼！ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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2014 IGF and At-Large Participation and Activities
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 19, 2014

Aug. 19, 2014

Dear All, As the 2014 IGF<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-2014-istanbul> will be held 2-5 September in Istanbul, Turkey, At-Large staff have created an At-Large Activities at the IGF in Istanbul Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Activities+at+the+IGF+…) This Workspace is meant to assist in facilitating At-Large activities as well as ensure At-Large members are aware of ICANN activities being planned at the IGF. Attending the IGF in Istanbul? If you will be attending the IGF in Istanbul, please add your name and the dates you will be in Istanbul to this workspace by 22 August 2014. Alternatively, please send At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> this information, and we will add it to the workspace for you. Participating in IGF Activities? We have included the details of the activities we are aware of on the workspace. If you will be involved in any other IGF activities, please feel free to add them to this workspace or let At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> know. Available for At-Large Outreach Activities at the ICANN Information Booth? If you would be willing to volunteer for a few hours in the ICANN information booth for At-Large outreach activities, please add your name to the relevant table on the workspace or let At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> know by 22 August 2014. ICANN staff will be happy to work with the At-Large sign up and there will be other members of the community we hope will also spend time at the booth Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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