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Fwd: AW: [governance] Digital Agenda: Commission welcomes improvements in new IANA contract
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Nov. 14, 2011

Nov. 14, 2011

Forwarded from the IGC Governance List. -------- Message original -------- Sujet: AW: [governance] Digital Agenda: Commission welcomes improvements in new IANA contract Date : Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:47:33 +0100 De : "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" <wolfgang.kleinwaechter(a)medienkomm.uni-halle.de> Répondre à : governance(a)lists.cpsr.org, "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" <wolfgang.kleinwaechter(a)medienkomm.uni-halle.de> Pour : governance(a)lists.cpsr.org, John Curran <jcurran(a)istaff.org>, governance(a)lists.cpsr.org This is from Nelly Kroes website: "In case you missed it, late last week came significant news for Internet governance, as the US government launched tender documents <https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c564af28581edb2a7b9441…> for the next Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA <http://www.iana.org/> ) contract. You'd be forgiven if you don't know what that means! But in reality, this contract is central to how the Internet works <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/internet-infrastructure.h…> and how it is run <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Assigned_Numbers_Authority> . The contractor is ultimately responsible, together with others like the regional Internet registries, for managing key resources which underpin the Internet, so that when you type a domain name into your browser it connects to the right IP address and ultimately the right website. The IANA contract is currently held by an organisation called ICANN <http://www.icann.org/> (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), and is due to expire in March. It's no secret that I've disagreed with some of the decisions ICANN have made in the past, and with the way that the legitimate concerns of public authorities are insufficiently taken into account. Nonetheless the "multi-stakeholder" philosophy which it operates is a good one: decisions should be made after consulting a range of people with an interest, from business to civil society, and self-regulation should be encouraged as far as practicable. The details of the new contract show some promising developments which should help resolve some of the issues with current arrangements. First, there are much better provisions to ensure that the IANA contractor avoids conflicts of interest. These provisions will both avoid damage to credibility and, on substance, ensure decisions are impartial. Second, there are better rules about the how the public interest must be taken into account when agreeing new top-level domain names. These are both positive steps which I support <http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/1345&format=H…> . The contract is still not perfect; for example, it's still restricted to US companies, which is a shame given that the Internet is a resource for the whole world. And there are some improvements that could have been made about determining which law should apply, for example when there are interactions with EU data protection laws. But, nonetheless, this is a big step forward in ensuring a fairer, global, transparently-governed Internet." It is also a big step forward, that Nelly Kroes calles the "multistakeholder philosophy" a "good one". BTW, is there a difference between "philosophy" and "policy"? Hope no! Just a question. Wolfgang ________________________________ Von: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org im Auftrag von John Curran Gesendet: Mo 14.11.2011 17:04 An: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org Betreff: [governance] Digital Agenda: Commission welcomes improvements in new IANA contract <http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/1345&format=H… <http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/1345&format=H…> > "The Commission welcomes the publication by the US Government of tender documents for the contract to manage the naming and numbering systems that keep the global Internet running smoothly. The new tender will be subject to a competitive bidding process and its specifications will strengthen the transparency, independence and accountability of the next IANA contractor within the Internet's multi-stakeholder governance ecosystem. ... The Commission believes greater respect should be given by the IANA contractor to respecting applicable law (such as EU personal data protection laws). The Commission will continue to take the initiative for such provisions in future IANA contracts as part of its efforts to ensure sustainable multi-stakeholder governance of the Internet, in the service of public interest, as a matter of both principle and efficient practice. In that context, it noted with regret that non-US companies are not allowed to compete for the forthcoming IANA contract." FYI, /John p.s. Referencing NTIA IANA Contract solicitation announcement here: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/OS/OAM-OSBS/SA1301-12-RP-IANA/listing.html ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org To be removed from the list, visit: http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing For all other list information and functions, see: http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see: http://www.igcaucus.org/ Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Nov. 11, 2011

Nov. 11, 2011

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DAKAR
by Vanda UOL Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

Thank you for the DNS women attendees. It was great! And for all the organization we found during the meeting - It was amazing how many beautiful women ( and men) were there! The breakfast was absolutely great, the food also! I love the TB restaurant ! Enfin, ce fut une rencontre parfaite, bravo!!! Kisses Vanda Scartezini Polo Consultores Associados IT Trend Alameda Santos 1470 1407,8 01418-903 São Paulo,SP, Brasil Tel + 5511 3266.6253 Mob + 55118181.1464 -----Mensagem original----- De: at-large-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] Em nome de Fatimata Seye Sylla Enviada em: domingo, 23 de outubro de 2011 08:30 Para: At-Large Worldwide; africann(a)afrinic.net; africa(a)wsis-cs.org Assunto: [At-Large] INVITATION A PARTICIPER AU SHOWCASE D'AFRALO +COCKTAIL YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO ATTEND THE AFRALO SHOWCASE ON "INTERNET DEVELOPEMENT AND AFRICAN PARTICIPATION" TODAY OCTOBER 23 AT 1800 SHARP MERIDIEN PRESIDENT HOTEL, ROOM B12 CHAIRED BY THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES OF SENEGAL AND THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ICANN. AFRICAN KEY ACTORS WILL BE SPEAKING AND THERE WILL BE CULTURAL ANIMATION TOO. END OF CEREMONIE 1900 THANK YOU * Francais* ___________________________________________________________________________ VOUS ETES TOUS INVITES A VENIR PARTICIPER AU SHOWCASE D'AFRALO SUR LA PARTICIPATION AFRICAINE AU DEVELOPPEMENT D'INTERNET. AUJOURD'HUI 23 OCTOBRE A 18H00 PRECISES HOTEL MERIDIEN PRESIDENT SALLE B12 SOUS LA PRESIDENCE DU MINISTRE DE LA COMMUNICATION, DES TELECOMMUNICATIONS ET DES TECHNOLOGIES DU SENEGAL ET DU PRESIDENT DIRECTEUR GENERAL D'ICANN. DES ACTEURS AFRICAINS PRENDRONT LA PAROLE ET IL Y AURA DE L'ANIMATION AUSSI !!! FIN DE LA CEREMONIE 19H00 MERCI -- Fatimata Seye Sylla _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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Webcast: INET Bucharest – Nov 9 0800 UTC
by Joly MacFie Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

This event is now underway and we have a good looking webcast. Neelie Kroes, EU Commissioner for Digital Agenda is speaking right now. joly ---------- Forwarded message ---------- The Internet Society (ISOC) along with its Romanian Chapter<http://isoc.ro/> will present an INET Regional Conference on November 9 2011 at the Intercontinental Bucharest, Romania. The theme is *Access, Trust, & Freedom: Coordinates for the Future Internet. <http://bit.ly/inetbucharest>*.As well as keynote presentations, there will be three panel discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing Romanian Policymakers, business and citizens. INET Bucharest will consider: - Internet access in Romania (from a national and international perspective) - Trust and Privacy - Freedom of speech - The future of the Internet *What:* INET Bucharest *When:* Wed. November 9, 2011: 1000-1745 EEST | 0800-1545 UTC | 0300-1045 EST *Where:* Intercontinental Bucharest, Romania *Agenda:* http://bit.ly/inetbucharestagenda *Hashtags:* #inet <http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23inet> | isocro<https://twitter.com/#!/search/isocro> *Webcast*: http://bit.ly/inetwebcast *Homepage*: http://bit.ly/inetbucharest -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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India proposes Government controlled Internet
by Sivasubramanian M Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

Hello, http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/10/27/india-proposes-government-control-intern… This is from Kieren MacCarthy's article: > > "In a statement<http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/10/27/un-ga-india-cirp-proposal> sent > yesterday, India argued for the creation of a new body to be called the > United Nations Committee for Internet-Related Policies (CIRP) which would > develop Internet policies, oversee all Internet standards bodies and policy > organizations, negotiate Internet-related treaties, and act as an arbitrator > in Internet-related disputes. > The CIRP would exist under the United Nations, comprise of 50 Member > States, be funded by the United Nations, run by staff from the UN’s > Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) arm, and report directly to the > UN General Assembly." # And the Government spokesperson argued that this “should not be viewed as an attempt by governments to ‘take over’ or ‘regulate and circumscribe’ the Internet.” !! # The IBSA proposal was badly criticized by the Civil Society in the lists and at the Nairobi Internet Governance Forum, it appeared that India wasn't the prime contributor to that imaginative proposal, but those of us who believed that India couldn't have proposed or fully endorsed the first IBSA proposal --- we were wrong. Sivasubramanian M ISOC India Chennai http://isocindiachennai.org

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

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