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WEBINAR TODAY: The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum
by Joly MacFie Feb. 16, 2014

Feb. 16, 2014

Two days ago the European Commission announced it's policy (video<http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I086325>) calling for "globalization" of Internet Governance. One aspect, in keeping with the Montevideo Statement<http://www.internetsociety.org/news/montevideo-statement-future-internet-co…>, is the suggestion that the IANA contract<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/page/iana-functions-purchase-order> be removed from US control. Larry Strickling of the NTIA responded immediately<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/statement-assistant-secretary-st…> to the EU statement, supporting it in principle, but notably making no reference to the IANA functions. There was further discussion at the UK IGF yesterday in which Internet Minister Ed Vaizey also spoke in support (video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo8OOvxvO3s>). Vaizey emphazed the value of maintaining the IGF as a talk shop rather than a deliberative assembly, in order that it function openly and creatively. joly posted: "Today, Friday 14 February 2014, at 8:30 am EST, the Internet Society invites members to attend a webinar - The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The Internet Society's public policy staff will share insights and discuss the IGF, how it wor" [image: ISOC]Today, Friday 14 February 2014, at 8:30 am EST, the Internet Society invites members to attend a webinar - The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum<http://www.internetsociety.org/invite-come-discuss-evolution-internet-gover…>(IGF). The Internet Society's public policy staff will share insights and discuss the IGF, how it works today, the experiences that it has helped us acquire and how it can evolve. 2014 will be a pivotal year for the future of the Internet. The open question is whether there will be an international consensus on the multistakeholder Internet governance model or a shift towards a more intergovernmental model - Markus Kummer, Vice President, Public Policy *What*: The Evolution of the Internet Governance Forum<http://www.internetsociety.org/invite-come-discuss-evolution-internet-gover…> *When*: Friday 14 February 2014, 8.30 am EST | 1330 UTC *Webex*: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mf181a66ad82076a2306b31600d14a765 *Phone bridge*: 1-650-479-3208 USA | elsewhere - http://bit.ly/MQHjMw *Meeting code/number*: 926 451 896 | *Meeting Password*: 2014Ge *Twitter*: igf2014 <https://twitter.com/search?q=igf2014&f=realtime> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6303#respond> See all comments<http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6303#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6303 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

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EUROPE's Position on Internet Governance
by Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 12, 2014

Feb. 12, 2014

This was a message sent by Andreas Glorioso to another list that I am on: Dear all, I would like to let you know that today (12 February 2013) the European Commission has adopted its formal policy position on Internet governance, via a Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: "Internet Policy and Governance - Europe's role in shaping the future of Internet governance" (COM(2014) 72/4). The press release of the adoption is available athttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-142_en.htm . The text of the Communication is available athttp://ec.europa.eu/information_society/newsroom/cf/dae/document.cfm?doc_id=4453 . The statement by Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, is available athttp://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I086325 . I hope you find this information useful and the content of the Communication interesting. Best, Andrea -- I speak only for myself. Sometimes I do not even agree with myself. Keep it in mind. Twitter: @andreaglorioso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.glorioso LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=1749288&trk=tab_pro Sent from my iPad

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Re: [At-Large] Call for Rough Consensus on Draft Statement on Review on Trusted Community Representation #Root #Zone #DNSSEC [Call for Comments]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 11, 2014

Feb. 11, 2014

Dear All, Kindly visit: https://community.icann.org/x/nge6Ag I have made adjustments to the draft as it was. The call for comments on the draft was closed on the 7th February, 2014 but has been opened briefly to allow for adjustment. This is an invitation and *call for rough consensus on the current draft. *Please note that this is still in the comment space until Staff moves this to the Final Draft space. To see the most current draft - please scroll down the comment space. Comments that were made on this thread were also copied into the Wiki to maintain a record of all input received so far. Kind Regards, Sala

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FRIENDLY REMINDER: Review on Trusted Community Representation #Root #Zone #DNSSEC [Call for Comments]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 11, 2014

Feb. 11, 2014

Dear All, The call for comments from At Large closes on 7th February, 2014. There is currently some difference in views on whether the Trusted Community Representatives (TCRs) should have indefinite terms of whether this should rotated. Should TCRs continue to remain self funded or should they be funded? There are also a few other important aspects of this that we would like to consult the wider community on before amending the draft. For those of you who have already commented, thank you. I am mindful that we still have not heard from others. Feel free to comment directly on the wiki via the link below or by responding to this thread. https://community.icann.org/x/nge6Ag Your input into this process will help us finalize the Draft. May we have your views please? Kind Regards, Sala On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 7:45 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > This is just a friendly reminder in case you missed it that there is an > ongoing Review on Trusted Community Representation in Root Zone DNSSEC Key > Signing Ceremonies. Grateful if the RALO Chairs could also ask their > members for their views. > > For the benefit of the general community at large and those who have just > entered the community, you would have been advised at some point that > anyone in At Large can have their say on aspects of Policies either > individually as you comment directly on the site to the staff concerned or > as we in the At Large community do it through the At Large channels by way > of the "Wiki" or through email discussions. > > If you would like to comment on the Draft Statement currently being > developed by the At Large on this matter, visit: > > > https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Review+of+Truste… > > If you are finding that you have difficulties posting your comment on the > wiki, feel free to respond to this thread and post your thoughts. On the > wiki you will see that the Review Team had laid several questions for the > public and wider community. This can help guide your comments and to have a > fair idea of the areas that they want and value your feedback on. The At > Large will close the call for comments on the 7th of February, 2014 so get > your thoughts in if you want them factored in. > > In case you do not have a profile to enable you to post on the Wiki (ICANN > Confluence) - please contact At Large staff offline. > > Kind Regards, > Sala >

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Fwd: Obituary Alain Berranger
by Evan Leibovitch Feb. 10, 2014

Feb. 10, 2014

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: marie-laure Lemineur <mllemineur(a)gmail.com> Date: 6 February 2014 23:14 Subject: Obituary Alain Berranger To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)listserv.syr.edu Alain Berranger sadly passed away shortly before Christmas 2013 after a long illness. Within the GNSO he was better known as being the first elected Chair of ICANN's Not-For-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) from 2011 when the Constituency was first formed, after ICANN 41 in Singapore, until July 2013. He was originally appointed as the Acting Vice-Chair in 2011, and later won the Constituency's first elections. He rose to the challenge successfully. Today, NPOC is what it is because of Alain’s continuous effort to strengthen the Constituency. He truly believed in the key role Not-for-Profits should and could play in the GNSO and the ICANN ecosystem as a whole. He strove to strengthen its Executive Committee by recruiting new members and constantly encouraged them to contribute to the policy issues at hand. His commitment to the NPOC mission was reflected through the numerous Working Groups he joined and actively participated in while he was Chair. His professional achievements outside the GNSO are numerous. After completing his Bachelors degree, he joined Noranda Inc. and then worked for Touche Ross Daihatsu, Tecsult, as well as for Dominion Bridge. Alain served as Vice Chair of the Executive Committee at the Global Knowledge Partnership foundation from 2009 to 2011, moving on to become a member of the Board. He was an Executive-in-residence at Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto. Alain also filled the position of Vice Chair of the Canadian Foundation for the Americas for two years and from 1996 to 2006 he acted as Director of Partnerships and Business Development for the International Development Research Center of the Canadian Government. Much of his career was focused on international development. To that intent, he worked with aid agencies, management and engineering consulting firms, as well as with the private sector. He travelled extensively, undertaking assignments for Expedia in Mexico, Microsoft, the Omar Dengo Foundation and the CRUSA Foundation both in Costa Rica, UNDP in Egypt and Vietnam, the Chasquinet Foundation in Ecuador. He conducted training in strategic partnering and resource mobilization for civil society, foundations, government and development agencies. Whilst we deeply mourn his passing, we should remember that Alain gave us numerous reasons to be grateful and to celebrate his life. Alain was unique. He was at home on a Golf course, spending a lot of time spinning the balls and spinning the wheels of business, but he was equally at home everywhere in the world where those passed by economic developments needed support to get economic development going. As a pioneer, he bridged worlds, bravely he often performed tight rope acts to unite what seemingly did not belong together. To us he was always a reliable colleague whose friendship has made us better people and the world we inhabit a better place to be. Alain loved life and he loved to enjoy everything on offer but what made him so important was that he was equally prepared to put in the hard work that after completion makes achievements even sweeter. Alain has left his mark with everything he did. It remains for us to honor his life by continuing his legacy by taking what his life has taught us and to move forward with his spirit on our side. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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MENOG 14 in Dubai
by Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 10, 2014

Feb. 10, 2014

Dear All, As you can imagine the Middle East is a hive of activities with the Middle East DNS Forum last week in Dubai followed by the ICANN Middle East Working Group Strategy developing exercise. The purpose of this email is to advise the community especially those within the Middle East or those with special interests in the Middle East of the upcoming Middle East Network Operators Group Meeting (MENOG). MENOG14 will be held in Dubai. Details are below. Kind Regards, Sala Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Philip Smith <pfsinoz(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 10, 2014 at 7:52:06 PM GMT+12 > To: <apops(a)apops.net> > Subject: [apops] MENOG 14 in Dubai > > Hi everyone, > > I keep hoping that the APOPS mailing list will be more than just a place > to announce other NOGs around the region, but it seems like I'm just > going to contribute to the trend with this email. ;-) > > So yes, MENOG 14 is in Dubai, several of us involved with the Asia > Pacific Internet also participate in the Middle East operations community. > > If you are interested in presenting at the conference or participating > in the Peering Forum, or are planning to pass through Dubai enroute to > other events, please consider submitting a presentation proposal: > > http://papers.menog.org/user/login.php?event=7 > > The programme committee is looking forward to your contributions > submission deadline is just 2 weeks away now. > > MENOG 14 is being held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina - > the conference takes place on the 30th March, the MENOG Peering Forum on > the 31st March, and tutorials are on 1st April. Workshops take place > from 23rd to 27th March. > > Thanks and hopefully see you in Dubai! > > philip > -- > _

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Fwd: Resolutions from the Meeting of the New gTLD Program Committee held in Los Angeles on 5 Feb 2014
by Carlton Samuels Feb. 9, 2014

Feb. 9, 2014

FYI ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-05feb14… > > > Approved Resolutions | Meeting of the New gTLD Program Committee > > > 5 February 2014 > > > 1. Main Agenda > > a. Remaining Items from Beijing, Durban and Buenos Aires GAC Advice: Updates and Actions Rationale for Resolution 2014.02.05.NG01 > > b. Discussion of Report on String Confusion Expert Determinations Rationale for Resolution 2014.02.05.NG02 > > c. Staff Update on Reassignment of Registry Agreements > > d. Staff Update on Name Collision Framework > > > > 1. Main Agenda: > > a. Remaining Items from Beijing, Durban and Buenos Aires GAC Advice: Updates and Actions > > Whereas, the GAC met during the ICANN 46 meeting in Beijing and issued a Communiqué on 11 April 2013 ("Beijing Communiqué"). > > Whereas, the GAC met during the ICANN 47 meeting in Durban and issued a Communiqué on 18 July 2013 ("Durban Communiqué"). > > Whereas, the GAC met during the ICANN 48 meeting in Buenos Aires and issued a Communiqué on 20 November 2013 ("Buenos Aires Communiqué"). > > Whereas, the NGPC adopted scorecards to respond to certain items of the GAC's advice in the Beijing Communiqué and the Durban Communiqué, which were adopted on 4 June 2013, 10 September 2013, and 28 September 2013. > > Whereas, the NGPC has developed another iteration of the scorecard to respond to certain remaining items of GAC advice in the Beijing Communiqué and the Durban Communiqué, and new advice in the Buenos Aires Communiqué. > > Whereas, the NGPC is undertaking this action pursuant to the authority granted to it by the Board on 10 April 2012, to exercise the ICANN Board's authority for any and all issues that may arise relating to the New gTLD Program. > > Resolved (2014.02.05.NG01), the NGPC adopts the "GAC Advice (Beijing, Durban, Buenos Aires): Actions and Updates" (5 February 2014), attached as Annex 1 ( http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-annex-1…) to this Resolution, in response to open items of Beijing, Durban and Buenos Aires GAC advice as presented in the scorecard. > > > > b. Discussion of Report on String Confusion Expert Determinations > > Whereas, on 10 October 2013 the Board Governance Committee (BGC) requested staff to draft a report for the NGPC on String Confusion Objections "setting out options for dealing with the situation raised within this Request, namely the differing outcomes of the String Confusion Objection Dispute Resolution process in similar disputes involving Amazon 's Applied-for String and TLDH's Applied-for String." > > Whereas, the NGPC is considering potential paths forward to address the perceived inconsistent Expert Determinations from the New gTLD Program String Confusion Objections process, including implementing a review mechanism. The review will be limited to the String Confusion Objection Expert Determinations for .CAR/.CARS and .CAM/.COM. > > Whereas, the proposed review mechanism, if implemented, would constitute a change to the current String Confusion Objection process in the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook. > > Whereas, the NGPC is undertaking this action pursuant to the authority granted to it by the Board on 10 April 2012, to exercise the ICANN Board's authority for any and all issues that may arise relating to the New gTLD Program. > > Resolved (2014.02.05.NG02), the NGPC directs the President and CEO, or his designee, to publish for public comment the proposed review mechanism for addressing perceived inconsistent Expert Determinations from the New gTLD Program String Confusion Objections process. > > > > c. Staff Update on Reassignment of Registry Agreements > > Item not considered. > > > d. Staff Update on Name Collision Framework > > Item not considered. > > > Published on 7 February 2014

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Request for Information on Contact Data Validation and Verification Systems (Available Until 7 March 2014)
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 7, 2014

Feb. 7, 2014

Dear All, Apologies if you have received this already. Relevant announcement below: Regards, Sala ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 10:02 AM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Request for Information on Contact Data Validation and Verification Systems (Available Until 7 March 2014) [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-07feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Request for Information on Contact Data Validation and Verification Systems (Available Until 7 March 2014) 7 February 2014 ICANN is publishing a Request for Information (RFI)< http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/contact-data-validation-rfi-07feb14-en.pdf> [PDF, 395 KB] to identify any commercially-available services and software that might be capable of validating or verifying domain name registration contact data (such as WHOIS). This RFI is intended to inform two distinct ICANN projects that require address validation and verification. The first project relates to a near-term need for postal address cross-field validation services arising out of requirements applicable to those registrars who have signed the new 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA Project). In addition, ICANN is seeking similar information for a separate longer term project in connection with Expert Working Group on Next Generation gTLD Directory Services ("EWG") recommendations to identify a replacement to the current WHOIS system. The EWG is now developing recommendations for a new system that could better meet global Internet community needs for domain name registration data while offering greater privacy, accuracy, and accountability (EWG Project). Purpose of RFI The purpose of this RFI is purely informational - that is, to inform the development of policies and procedures that may follow both of these initiatives. As a result, potential Respondents responding to any future RFP for either the RAA Project or the EWG Project will not be bound by the estimates, prices, or other information provided in response to this RFI. RFI Attributes * RFI Availability Date: 7 February 2014 * The Requirements and Instructions are more fully described in the RFI< http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/contact-data-validation-rfi-07feb14-en.pdf> [PDF, 395 KB] * RFI Close Date: 7 March 2014, 23:59 UTC * RFI Language: English only * Responses should be submitted via email to rfi-response(a)icann.org <mailto:rfi-response@icann.org> ICANN greatly appreciates any insights on this topic from those commercial providers interested in sharing information about their services. Background on the RAA Project Registrars who are accredited under the 2013 RAA are currently required to perform limited validation of registration contact data. The agreement envisions< http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/approved-with-specs-27jun1…> that registrars will also perform cross-field validation of address data (e.g., the house number exists on the street, which exists in the city and province, and the postal code is correct). This cross-field validation requirement becomes effective 6 months after ICANN and a working group of registrar volunteers have agreed that cross-field validation is technically and commercially feasible. ICANN has convened the registrar working group that is exploring address validation service options. The RFI published today intended to help inform that working group's work. Background on the EWG Project In December 2012, ICANN announced the creation of an Expert Working Group (EWG) on next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Services, as a first step in fulfilling the ICANN Board's directive to help redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data. The EWG's findings are expected to serve as a foundation to help the GNSO create a new global policy for the provision of gTLD registration data. A significant milestone was reached on 24 June 2013< http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> with the publication < http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services< http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services> (EWG)'s Initial Report and FAQs, opening a consultation period with the ICANN community. The Initial Report< http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report…> [PDF, 1.70 MB] enumerated the users, purposes, data elements, recommended principles and features, and proposed model to guide the development of a next generation Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace WHOIS. Prior to the ICANN Meeting in Buenos Aires, the EWG published its Status Update Report< http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/status-update-…> [PDF, 2.26 MB] to highlight the EWG's thinking on these and many other key issues. It also provides a great deal more detail on the analysis that lay behind the Initial Report< http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report…> [PDF, 1.70 MB]. The EWG is currently in its research and information gathering phase. This RFI is one of several research efforts that the EWG is currently undertaking to ensure that its final recommendations are supported by facts and informed by current practices. The EWG expects to complete its recommendations in 2014, informed by Community feedback and in-depth analysis of selected areas, including the responses to this RFI. The EWG plans to reconvene in March 2014 to derive fact-based recommendations after carefully examining the results of its research, and expects to deliver its final report to the ICANN Board by June 2014. Questions If questions arise about the RFI regarding the EWG Project, please contact Margie Milam, or Mike Zupke regarding the RAA Project. Any such inquiries should be sent to PP-EWG-Survey(a)icann.org<mailto:PP-EWG-Survey@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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