Yes, I think there is some value in considering the idea of sub regions. However, the SIDS (Small Island Developing States) group - when and if it is formed - will cover both Pacific and Carribean effectively spanning 2 RALO groups. Will On 25/01/11 8:24 PM, "Edmon" <edmon@isoc.hk> wrote: I haven't paid enough attention to the Geo wg... but I wonder if there is room for sub-regions. One of the implications of geo regions is of course the distribution of e.g. board members and other aspects in the policy development and decision making processes... sub-regions may allow us to further develop the framework... Edmon
-----Original Message----- From: apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:apac-discuss- bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Hong Xue Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 4:40 PM To: William Tibben Cc: apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] pacific propsoal for a spearate Small Island Grouping
Thank you, Will, for kindly posting this important think piece to the list, which is just timely for ICANN Geo. Region Review. Also thanks to Ms. Maureen Hilyard.
We do see your concerns:
"The Pacific islands are frequently grouped with Asia - within which it has no historical affiliation and where the needs are so different that the Pacific interests are often not considered when there is any representation required."
Hong
On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM, William Tibben <wjt@uow.edu.au> wrote:
As discussed in the APRALO teleconference, attached is the proposal by Maureen Hilyard for a Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ALS. SO I appreciate if it could be incorporated in the APRALO response to the Geographic Regions Review Working Group
Regards
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