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WEBCAST: Central Asian Internet Symposium, Bishkek 2014
by Joly MacFie Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 11, 2014

This is historical - the first ever Internet Society meeting in Kyrgyzstan! It has just started. joly posted: "Today Wednesday December 10 2014 the Internet Society will present the Central Asian Internet Symposium, Bishkek 2014 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The Central Asia region serves as a strategic link between Asia and Europe for terrestrial Internet connecti" [image: CAIS Kyrgyz] <https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/Bishkek2014>Today* Wednesday December 10 2014* the *Internet Society <http://internetsociety.org>* will present the *Central Asian Internet Symposium, Bishkek 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/central-asian-internet-symposium-bish…>* in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The Central Asia region serves as a strategic link between Asia and Europe for terrestrial Internet connectivity. Many international and regional organizations are recognizing the economic and social impact of an improved regional connectivity infrastructure. ISOC has engaged with several high-level stakeholders in the Kyrgyz Republic, including National Institute for Strategic Studies of Kyrgyzstan (NISS), to collaborate on developing the Internet infrastructure in the region leading to this Symposium which has the theme "*Perspectives for Internet Development in the Kyrgyz Republic*". Speakers include *Frédéric Donck*, Director of European Regional Bureau, Internet Society, and *Olaf Kolkman*, Chief Internet Technology Officer, Internet Society, and *Talant Sultanov*, Director of NISS. Also there will be a video message from *Vint Cerf*. The event will be webcast live via *Internet Society Livestream Channel <https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/Bishkek2014>*. Bishkek is UTC+6 - 11 hours ahead of NYC. *What: Central Asian Internet Symposium, Bishkek 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/central-asian-internet-symposium-bish…> Where: Golden Tulip Hotel Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic When: Wednesday December 10 2014 09.00-17:30 KGT | 03:00-11:30 UTC | 22:00-06:30 EST Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/central-asian-internet-symposium-bish… <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/central-asian-internet-symposium-bish…> Webcast: https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/Bishkek2014 <https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/Bishkek2014> Twitter: #AISKolkata <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23AISKolkata&src=typd>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7297#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7297#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7297 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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ICANN IANA Transition Outreach meeting in Berlin
by sandra hoferichter Dec. 10, 2014

Dec. 10, 2014

Dear all, I would just like to inform you that Jimmy Schulz and I did attend an outreach meeting yesterday (9.12.) discussing the IANA transition with the German community. (see here the agenda in German: https://numbers.eco.de/2014/allgemein/eco-zukunftsdialog-ii-neuausrichtung-d er-internetverwaltung.html ) The event was very well attended and the discussion lively. If not already the case I would encourage to organise such events in other regions as well and also recommend At-Large members to participate. From ICANN Jean Jacques (VP Europe) participated. Unfortunately the announcement was not spread on any At-Large lists in advance, I could imagine there would have been a greater interest from the At-Large Community. I found out about this event on a short notice only. We should better cooperate here. Best Sandra

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Fwd: [UN] CSTD Report/Survey on the places Internet Policy is being worked
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 8, 2014

Dec. 8, 2014

I would urge all of you to read the mapping document and keep the database for easy reference. Very useful document, shared by our former colleague Nick Ashton Hart. -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Ashton-Hart <nashton(a)internet-ecosystem.org> Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 6:54 AM Subject: [discuss] CSTD report/survey on the hundreds of places Internet policy is being worked on To: "discuss(a)1net.org List" <discuss(a)1net.org> Dear all, I know we all get overloaded with reports to read, but I thought I’d highlight one that is really worth the time. The CSTD WGEC started the effort to map the many institutions, organisations and processes were policy with an Internet dimension is being addressed; the CSTD Secretariat has taken that effort and built upon it, releasing a report that will get discussed at the CSTD this Thursday. The report - "The mapping of international Internet public policy issues [Advanced Version]” is here: http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/CSTD_2014_Mapping_Internet… The database is here: http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/CSTD_2014_Mapping_Internet… This makes clear that there really are no ‘orphan issues’ but there is clearly a coordination problem; I know there are quite a few on this list who have seen this for a long time and as a Geneva-based policy person I’ve been a victim of it myself for the last 8 years ;) Regards, Nick _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss(a)1net.org http://1net-mail.1net.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Dec. 5, 2014

Dec. 5, 2014

Total of 11 messages in the last 7 days. script run at: Fri Dec 5 00:53:03 EST 2014 Messages | Bytes | Who --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 36.36% | 4 | 36.18% | 40020 | joly at punkcast.com 18.18% | 2 | 19.41% | 21476 | carlton.samuels at gmail.com 18.18% | 2 | 13.44% | 14867 | narten at us.ibm.com 9.09% | 1 | 15.71% | 17382 | ocl at gih.com 9.09% | 1 | 9.66% | 10686 | salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com 9.09% | 1 | 5.59% | 6189 | toml at communisphere.com --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 100.00% | 11 |100.00% | 110620 | Total

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Fwd: ICANN Welcomes the EU Council’s Conclusions on Internet Governance
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 3, 2014

Dec. 3, 2014

FYI. Seems to be some movement here since at one time, the regime relegated those of us at the edge of empire to the irrelevant column in these matters. Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2014-12-02-en ------------------------------ ICANN Welcomes the EU Council’s Conclusions on Internet Governance 2 December 2014 *December 2, 2014* – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today welcome the EU Council on Telecommunication (TTE) for its Conclusions on Internet Governance adopted on 27 November 2014. The Conclusions underline "*that the governance of Internet is expected to include all stakeholders*" and "*the importance of strengthening the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)*", while endorsing the principles adopted by the global multi-stakeholder community at *NETmundial*. "In this period of transition for Internet Governance, and for ICANN in particular, Europe has a substantial role to play. We welcome Europe's public commitment to contribute proactively and constructively to the process of IANA stewardship transition and ICANN's accountability and review process," said Fadi Chehade, ICANN's President and CEO. The Conclusions by the Council of European Union governments mark an important step in supporting the continued development of the multistakeholder model of Governance of the Internet, based on inclusivity and underpinned by individual rights and democratic values. "We recognize this is the first time that EU Council Conclusions focus in such detail on Internet Governance and on ICANN specifically, and I would like to thank the Italian Presidency and in particular Under Secretary Antonello Giacomelli for setting the agenda and their vision," said Chehade. "They have worked hard to foster a single coherent approach among 28 Member States, based on the NETMundial principles." They also reaffirm that the Internet should remain a single, open, neutral, interoperable and un-fragmented network accessible to everyone, everywhere. The ICANN community is proud to have contributed to this goal and "the robust operation of the Internet" through ICANN's role in the coordination of the domain name system over the past 16 years, and we will strive to fulfill this mission going forwards, as the organization evolves. Building on the Council Conclusion, the Internet community and ICANN welcome Europe's decision and fully support the forging ahead with the implementation of national and regional multistakeholder models of Internet governance. About ICANN: *ICANN's mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer – a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: www.icann.org <https://www.icann.org/>.*

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Many Webinars on IANA Stewardship Transition? Why? Which ones to attend?
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Dec. 3, 2014

Dec. 3, 2014

(apologies for cross posting) Dear all, you will have seen the announcements for various Webinars this week and next week on the IANA Stewardship Transition. There are many of them. Here is a short note to make sense of all of these Webinars: *Webinars of the CWG on Naming Related Functions Public Consultation on Draft Transition Proposal*: - 3 December from 7:00 – 8:30 UTC - 4 December from 12:30 – 14:00 UTC - 4 December from 16:00 – 17:30 UTC These Webinars are repeats of each other and are organised and Chaired by the Community Working Group (CWG) which is presenting a first draft of the Naming Communities input to the IANA Stewardship Transition process. This Webinar will be used to explain the contents of the First Draft of the Proposal. This will really help in understanding the draft which is currently under Public Comment from 1 to 22 December 2014. I highly recommend you attend at least one of them. Details on how to join are given in the message at the bottom of this email. ------ *Capacity Building Program Webinar #1:** **- Wednesday 3 December 2014 13:00 - 14:00 UTC** **IANA Functions (standards, Numbering and Naming) - Patrik Fältström* Are you interested in this topic but do not know where to start? This Webinar is for you! Indeed, this Webinar is a great introduction about all of the IANA Functions, introduced by the Chairman of the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee. He is an expert! If you are interested in what is probably one of the key topics for the year and want to learn about it, then do not miss this Webinar! Tell people in your ALS! Tell anyone who is interested! Watch, listen, learn and ask questions - that's what this Webinar is about. The draft Agenda and call details are on: https://community.icann.org/x/2zrxAg *------ Capacity Building Program Webinar #2:** **- Wednesday 10 December 2014 21:00 - 22:30 UTC** **IANA Naming Issues by IANA Issues WG* This Webinar will have the members of the At-Large IANA Naming Issues working group explain the proposed ALAC response to the Public Comment period that has opened on 1 December and will close on 22 December 2014. This is your chance ask any questions about the proposed response and to comment on it too! However, we highly recommend that you attend the above capacity building Webinar before to better understand the issues and at least one of the three CWG Webinars above to learn about the CWG's First Draft. Call details for this Webinar will be sent out in due course. Reserve the time slot now! Kind regards, Olivier On 02/12/2014 08:05, ICANN At-Large Staff wrote: > > To view the original post, please > see: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-12-01-en > > > WEBINAR: Cross Community Working Group (CWG) On Naming Related > Functions Public Consultation on Draft Transition Proposal > > Following the request of the National Telecommunications and > Information Administration (NTIA) forICANN to "convene a > multistakeholder process to develop a plan to transition the U.S. > government stewardship role" with regard to the IANA Functions and > related root zone management, a Cross Community Working Group (CWG) > was tasked with developing a consolidated transition proposal for the > elements of the IANA Functions relating to the Domain Name System > (DNS). The CWG has now published its draft transition proposal > for public comment > <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cwg-naming-transition-2014-12-01-en>. > Comments can be submitted until 22 December at 23:59 UTC. > > In order to brief the community on the contents on this draft > transition proposal and encourage community feedback, the CWG will be > organizing three identical webinars at different times to facilitate > participation across time zones. The webinars will take place on: > > * *3 December from 7:00 – 8:30 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > * *4 December from 12:30 – 14:00 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > * *4 December from 16:00 – 17:30 UTC *(time zone converter here > <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /Webinar Details & How to Attend/ > > The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room > <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/cwgiana/>. If you are interested in > attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, > please send an email to grace.abuhamad(a)icann.org > <mailto:grace.abuhamad@icann.org> and indicate which day / time you > would like to attend the webinar. Please note that the webinar will be > conducted in English and will be recorded and transcribed. > Subsequently the transcripts will be translated in the 5 UN languages > and posted on the CWG Wiki here <https://community.icann.org/x/SIEHAw>. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /The Draft Transition Proposal/ > > The CWG structured its draft transition proposal based on > the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) Request for > Proposals. These are: > > 1 Description of Community's Use of IANA Functions > 2A Existing, Pre-Transition Arrangements – Policy Sources > 2B Existing, Pre-Transition Arrangements – Oversight and > Accountability > 3 Proposed Post-Transition Oversight and Accountability Arrangements > 4 Transition Implications > 5 NTIA Requirements > 6 Community Process > > Sections 1, 2A and 2B describe the current situation. > > Section 3, which is the heart of the transition proposal, is still a > work in progress as not all details have been ironed out as of the > publication of this consultation. Although lacking some details, the > information provided in this section should be sufficiently detailed > to allow the communities to comment on all key components. In summary, > section 3 proposes the creation of 4 new entities to replace the > current NTIAarrangements. These are: > > 1. *Contract Co.* – This primary function of this entity (likely a > non-profit corporation) is to be signatory to the contract with > the IANA Functions Operator. This entity should be lightweight and > have little or no staff. > 2. *Multistakeholder Review Team (MRT)* – The MRT would be a > multi-stakeholder body with formally selected representatives from > all of the relevant communities (exact composition TBD). The > operation of the MRT would be based on the concept of maximum > public transparency. The responsibilities of the MRT will include: > * Developing the detailed contract terms for the agreement > between Contract Co. and theIANA Functions Operator, based on > the key contract terms proposed as part of this proposal and > set forth as Annex 3 > * Making key decisions for Contract Co. (e.g., whether or not to > enter into a rebidding (RFP) process for the operation of > the IANA Naming Functions) > * Conducting the IANA Functions Operator Budget Review > * Addressing any escalation issues raised by the Customer > Standing Committee (CSC) including the possibility of engaging > in enforcement > * Performing certain elements of administration (including > periodic performance reviews) currently set forth in > the IANA Functions Contract and currently being carried out by > theNTIA > * Managing a re-contracting or rebidding (RFP) process for the > operation of the IANAFunctions, both as an enforcement option > and as part of a regular rebidding procedure > The CWG is in the process of discussing whether there is an > additional enforcement role for the MRT related to policy > implementation by the IANA Functions Operator; specifically, > whether the MRT should be able to commence a proceeding before the > Independent Appeals Panel. > 3. *Customer Standing Committee (CSC)* – While the exact composition > is still to be determined, the CSC would primarily be made up of a > number of representatives of registry operators, > including ccTLD and gTLD registries. Input from the CSC would feed > into and inform the work of the MRT. It is possible that the CSC > would also include additional individuals with relevant expertise > and/or liaisons (or representatives) from other SO/ACs. The CSC > would: > * Work with the MRT to establish Service Levels and Performance > Indicators for the performance of the IANA Naming Functions > * Receive reports from the IANA Functions Operator including > regular performance reports. > * Review these reports against established service levels and > escalate any significant issues to the MRT > 4. *Independent Appeals Panel (IAP)* – The CWG recommends that > all IANA actions which affect the Root Zone or Root > Zone WHOIS database be subject to an independent and binding > appeals panel. The Appeals Mechanism should also cover any policy > implementation actions that affect the execution of changes to > the Root Zone File or Root Zone WHOIS and how relevant policies > are applied. This need not be a permanent body, but rather could > be handled the same way as commercial disputes are often resolved, > through the use of a binding arbitration process using an > independent arbitration organization (e.g., ICDR, ICC, AAA) or a > standing list of qualified people under rules promulgated by such > an organization. > > Sections 4, 5 and 6 are currently in development and are directly > dependent on the final choices that will be made for section 3. > > For further details, you are encouraged the review the draft > transition proposal in its entirety, availablehere > <https://community.icann.org/x/SoEHAw>. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > /Further information/ > > For further information about the CWG's work, please > see https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg. > > For further information about the ICG and the IANA Stewardship > Transition, please seehttps://www.icann.org/stewardship. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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WEBCAST TODAY: Asia Internet Symposium Chennai 2014
by Joly MacFie Dec. 2, 2014

Dec. 2, 2014

This is underway. We had audio issues early but it's now running fine. Very good discussion. joly posted: "Today Tuesday December 2 2014 the Internet Society will present Asia Internet Symposium Chennai 2014 in Chennai, India. The symposium will have the theme 'India in the Open and Global Internet'. The Internet Society's Asia Internet Symposium Chennai will" [image: AIS Chennai] <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AIS_chennai_300p.png>Today* Tuesday December 2 2014* the *Internet Society <http://internetsociety.org>* will present *Asia Internet Symposium Chennai 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-chennai-2014>* in Chennai, India. The symposium will have the theme '*India in the Open and Global Internet*'. The Internet Society's Asia Internet Symposium Chennai will bring together chapter Members and local community Leaders from Business, Civil Society and Government to learn about current issues and discuss India's role in Internet Governance and gather inputs on ways by which India could broadly contribute to the further evolution of the free and open Global Internet.The event will be organized in two sections. In the first session, the following key points will be presented on: * What are the key fears to an open and free Internet? What are the key Internet governance issues surfacing in India? How to further leverage the potential of an open Internet for strengthening social and economic development in India? What are the opportunities to educate public and to improve their participation in the Internet Governance debates?* The second session will host a round table discussion to generate broad thinking on positive ways by which India could broadly contribute to further the evolution of the Free and Open Internet. The round table is to bring a very broad discussion that would go beyond India's concerns as a Nation, and would bring up higher thoughts on ways of strengthening Internet Governance in a manner that is fair of the whole world. It would be a meaningful discussion on positive ways by which India could contribute to the Internet in a manner that it would further the progress of the Internet as a Free and Open eco-system causing worldwide prosperity and well being, as also point to solutions to increase global trust and strengthen the Internet Governance framework. The event will be webcast live via the* Internet Society Chapters Livestream Channel <http://bit.ly/isoctv>* Chennai is 10.5 hours ahead of NYC. *What: Asia Internet Symposium Chennai 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-chennai-2014> Where: Sheraton Park Hotel Chennai When: Tuesday, 02 December 2014 16.30 - 19.45 IST | 11:00-04:15 UTC | 06:00-03:15 EST Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-chennai-2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-chennai-2014> Webcast: http://bit.ly/isoctv <http://bit.ly/isoctv> Twitter: #AISChennai <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23AISChennai&src=typd>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7265#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7265#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7265 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Cross Community Working Group (CWG) draft proposal on IANA DNS transition
by Joly MacFie Dec. 2, 2014

Dec. 2, 2014

Administering the DNS root (and a couple of other TLDs) is only one of the four IANA functions, the others are IP address delegation, protocol parameters, and the time zone database. But it is the one that is controversial and has critical accountability concerns. There are sure to be plenty of comments over the next 3 weeks including - one hopes - yours! joly posted: "The Cross Community Working Group (CWG) tasked with developing to produce a consolidated transition proposal for the elements of the IANA Functions relating to the Domain Name System (DNS) has now published its draft transition proposal for public commen" [image: iana]The *Cross Community Working Group <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Cross+Community+Working+G…>* (CWG) tasked with developing to produce a consolidated transition proposal for the elements of the *IANA Functions relating to the Domain Name System (DNS) <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Assigned_Numbers_Authority#Domain_na…>* has now published its *draft transition proposal <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cwg-naming-transition-2014-12-01-en>* for public comment. While emphasizing that the proposal is "interrelated and interdependent " on results of the *Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability>* ("CCWG-Accountability"), the group proposes the following elements for the transition: - The current operational performance of the IANA Naming Functions is generally satisfactory to its direct customers, and the community generally believes that the current NTIA oversight arrangement has been successful in ensuring the accountability of the IANA Functions Operator in that role. As such, the objective of the CWG is largely to replicate the roles played by the NTIA in the execution and oversight of the IANA Naming Functions as faithfully as possible, while acknowledging that certain changes will be required to contractual terms and arrangements that are particular to contracts entered into with the U.S. government. - The CWG does not believe that there is a reason to transition the IANA Naming Functions outside of ICANN concurrent with the IANA Stewardship Transition. Maintaining this part of the status quo implies that the new arrangements post-transition should provide the possibility of replacing ICANN as the IANA Functions Operator at a later date, including by means of a Request for Proposal (RFP) or other tender process. - The proposed replacement solution should not seek to create another ICANN-like structure with associated costs and complexities. - The proposal should not seek to replace the role of the ICANN multi-stakeholder community with respect to policy development for the Names Community, nor to affect existing TLD policies or how they are currently applied by the IANA Functions Operator. - The existing separation between ICANN as a policy body and ICANN as the IANA Functions Operator needs to be reinforced and strengthened. The group outlines a 4 part structure: 1. *Contract Co.* – This primary function of this entity (likely a non-profit corporation) is to be signatory to the contract with the IANA Functions Operator. This entity should be lightweight and have little or no staff. 2. *Multistakeholder Review Team (MRT)* – The MRT would be a multi-stakeholder body with formally selected representatives from all of the relevant communities (exact composition TBD). The operation of the MRT would be based on the concept of maximum public transparency. The responsibilities of the MRT will include: - Developing the detailed contract terms for the agreement between Contract Co. and the IANA Functions Operator, based on the key contract terms proposed as part of this proposal and set forth as Annex 3 - Making key decisions for Contract Co. (e.g., whether or not to enter into a rebidding (RFP) process for the operation of the IANA Naming Functions) - Conducting the IANA Functions Operator Budget Review - Addressing any escalation issues raised by the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) including the possibility of engaging in enforcement - Performing certain elements of administration (including periodic performance reviews) currently set forth in the IANA Functions Contract and currently being carried out by the NTIA - Managing a re-contracting or rebidding (RFP) process for the operation of the IANA Functions, both as an enforcement option and as part of a regular rebidding procedure The CWG is in the process of discussing whether there is an additional enforcement role for the MRT related to policy implementation by the IANA Functions Operator; specifically, whether the MRT should be able to commence a proceeding before the Independent Appeals Panel. 3. *Customer Standing Committee (CSC)* – While the exact composition is still to be determined, the CSC would primarily be made up of a number of representatives of registry operators, including ccTLD and gTLD registries. Input from the CSC would feed into and inform the work of the MRT. It is possible that the CSC would also include additional individuals with relevant expertise and/or liaisons (or representatives) from otherSO/ACs. The CSC would: - Work with the MRT to establish Service Levels and Performance Indicators for the performance of the IANA Naming Functions - Receive reports from the IANA Functions Operator including regular performance reports. - Review these reports against established service levels and escalate any significant issues to the MRT 4. *Independent Appeals Panel (IAP)* – The CWG recommends that all IANA actions which affect the Root Zone or Root Zone WHOIS database be subject to an independent and binding appeals panel. The Appeals Mechanism should also cover any policy implementation actions that affect the execution of changes to the Root Zone File or Root Zone WHOIS and how relevant policies are applied. This need not be a permanent body, but rather could be handled the same way as commercial disputes are often resolved, through the use of a binding arbitration process using an independent arbitration organization (e.g., ICDR, ICC, AAA) or a standing list of qualified people under rules promulgated by such an organization. The CWG requests public comments <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-cwg-naming-transition-01dec14/> on on some specific aspects of future root management process, including NTIA involvement, as well as an "alternative" proposal for ICANN itself to take over the IANA functions. *Deadline for comments is December 22 2014* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7266#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7266#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7266 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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WEBCAST TODAY: Asia Internet Symposium Kolkata 2014
by Joly MacFie Dec. 1, 2014

Dec. 1, 2014

This should start streaming at approximately midnight NYC time. There will also be an AIS in Chennai <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-chennai-2014> tomorrow, with a different theme. joly posted: "Today Monday December 1 2014 the Internet Society will present Asia Internet Symposium Kolkata 2014 will be in Kolkata, India. The synposium will have the theme 'Internet and Human Rights; Empowering the Users'. With a rapid evolvement in its digital lan" Today* Monday December 1 2014* the *Internet Society <http://internetsociety.org>* will present *Asia Internet Symposium Kolkata 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-kolkata-2014>* in Kolkata, India. The symposium will have the theme '*Internet and Human Rights; Empowering the Users*'. With a rapid evolvement in its digital landscape, India now hosts world’s second largest Internet user base. The Internet Society's Asia Internet Symposium Kolkata will provide an opportunity for focused discussions on Internet as a tool to advance human rights and how it is linked with user empowerment in India. The following key points will be debated: *How the Internet has shaped the application of human rights and how these rights are shaping the Internet in India? How to leverage the potential of the Internet for strengthening the human rights standards and implementation?What is required to be done for empowering the Internet users and exercise their rights? * The event will be webcast live via *YouTube <http://bit.ly/AISKolkata>*. *What: Asia Internet Symposium Kolkata 2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-kolkata-2014> Where: Hotel Novotel Kolkata When: Monday, 01 December 2014 10.30-13.45 IST | 05:00-08:15 UTC | 00:00-03:15 EST Program: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-kolkata-2014 <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-internet-symposium-kolkata-2014> Webcast: http://bit.ly/AISKolkata <http://bit.ly/AISKolkata> Twitter: #AISKolkata <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23AISKolkata&src=typd>* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAH5bpNnFY?rel=0&showinfo=0&w=560&h=315> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7258#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7258#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/7258 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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