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Re: [At-Large] [governance] Middle East DNS Forum [Live Now]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 3, 2014

Feb. 3, 2014

You are welcome Imran. They are on lunch break for an hour and will resume at 2pm their time. On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Imran Ahmed Shah <ias_pk(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Thank you Sala for sharing the information. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < > salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro(a)gmail.com> > *To:* apralo <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>; " > governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org" <governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org>; At-Large > Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > *Sent:* Monday, 3 February 2014, 13:03 > *Subject:* [governance] Middle East DNS Forum [Live Now] > > Dear All, > > Speaker is currently speaking about Internet Proliferation in Arab and the > advantages of having Arabic script and how it has revolutionised > access.....Apologies for the cross posting. > > For those interested in streaming into the Middle East DNS Forum in Dubai > Feb 3-4, 2014. Those who will not be able to attend the forum in person > can do > so using remote participation tools. Remote participation links can be > found at the following URLs: > > Arabic Streaming è http://stream.icann.org:8000/dns-ar.m3u<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstream.icann.org%3A8000%2Fdns-…> > > English Streaming è http://stream.icann.org:8000/dns-en.m3u > > Both links will be active during the proceedings of the forum only starting > on Feb 3 at 9.00 AM Dubai Time (5.00 AM UTC/GMT). > > Kind Regards > > ____________________________________________________________ > You received this message as a subscriber on the list: > governance(a)lists.igcaucus.org > To be removed from the list, visit: > http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing > > For all other list information and functions, see: > http://lists.igcaucus.org/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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Middle East DNS Forum [Live Now]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 3, 2014

Feb. 3, 2014

Dear All, Speaker is currently speaking about Internet Proliferation in Arab and the advantages of having Arabic script and how it has revolutionised access.....Apologies for the cross posting. For those interested in streaming into the Middle East DNS Forum in Dubai Feb 3-4, 2014. Those who will not be able to attend the forum in person can do so using remote participation tools. Remote participation links can be found at the following URLs: Arabic Streaming è http://stream.icann.org:8000/dns-ar.m3u<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstream.icann.org%3A8000%2Fdns-…> English Streaming è http://stream.icann.org:8000/dns-en.m3u Both links will be active during the proceedings of the forum only starting on Feb 3 at 9.00 AM Dubai Time (5.00 AM UTC/GMT). Kind Regards

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Review on Trusted Community Representation #Root #Zone #DNSSEC [Call for Comments]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 2, 2014

Feb. 2, 2014

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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France IGF / FGI France 2014
by Sébastien Bachollet Feb. 2, 2014

Feb. 2, 2014

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to make sure everyone on this list knew about the French IGF (the first regional IGF in France), in Paris on March 10. Attendance is free of course, but registration is compulsory: http://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-forum-de-la-gouvernance-internet-fgi-fran ce-10329039435?aff=estw The event is supported by local civil society and business, the French government and the French registry AFNIC. As member of the organizing committee I will be happy to answer any questions anyone may have, and hope to see many of you there! All the best, http://fgi2014.fr https://www.facebook.com/FGIFrance?fref=ts https://twitter.com/FGIFrance Sébastien Bachollet +33 6 07 66 89 33 Blog: http://sebastien.bachollet.fr/ Mail: Sébastien Bachollet <sebastien(a)bachollet.com>

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Announcement: At-Large Board Director Candidates and Remaining Applicants Public Information on EOIs Available for Viewing
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 1, 2014

Feb. 1, 2014

Dear All, Please note that the Public Information on the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) of the BCEC selected candidates and the remaining applicants for Seat #15 of the ICANN Board has now been posted on the At-Large Board Member 2014 Selection Workspace at: https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+2014+Selecti…. These wiki pages are open to the public and do not require a Confluence log-in to view. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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>> From: ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:56 PM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; At-Large Worldwide (at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org) afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: Roberto Gaetano (roberto_gaetano(a)hotmail.com) Tijani BEN JEMAA (tijani.benjemaa(a)planet.tn) ICANN At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org) Subject: Announcement: At-Large Board Director Slate of Candidates Selected by the BCEC and Next Steps Dear All, On behalf of the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), and in accordance with the agreed schedule for the At-Large Board Member Selection Timeline, we are pleased to announce the names of the slate of candidates to fill Seat #15 of the ICANN Board. These candidates have passed the initial BCEC evaluation and were approved on their call of Tuesday, 21 January 2014. Their names were announced to the ALAC by Olivier Crépin-Leblond on 28 January 2014. The candidates, listed in alphabetical order of their family name are: * Rinalia Abdul Rahim * Sebastien Bachollet * Alan Greenberg * Evan Leibovitch * Jean-Jacques Subrenat The other applicants who submitted Expressions of Interest (EOIs), listed in alphabetical order of their family name are: · David Allnutt · Bobbie Lloyd · Varol Senel One applicant withdrew their EOI during the BCEC evaluation period. The RALOs are now asked to consider whether any of the applicants who submitted EOIs but were not selected by the BCEC should be added to the final slate of candidates. In order to be added to the final slate, an applicant must be supported by three RALOs. The deadline for support from other RALOs for additional candidates is Friday, 21 February 2014. Please see the relevant text of the ALAC ROPs below: 19.9Final Candidate List 19.9.1 -Following the publication of the BCEC slate of candidates, RALOs have an opportunity to suggest adding candidates to that list. The timetable should allow for consultations and outreach both within and among RALO's. 19.9.2 - RALOs can only suggest candidates who had previously submitted an EoI to the BCEC during the current selection process. 19.9.3 - Candidates will be added only if they receive support through a formal vote of at least three of the five RALOs, each RALO voting according to its respective rules. The final slate will be announced on Sunday, 23 February 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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>>

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Re: [At-Large] Traditional Cultural Expressions #ICANN #WIPO
by Hong Xue Jan. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

In the cases of AMAZON and PATAGONIA, it was primarily the relevant governments' power over Geographic Names that prevails. It has triggered forceful debates about whether GNs are really subject to governmental power or sovereignty. Remember the research report presented by the AU professors at Durban Public Forum? In addition, the government did not really interfere these 2 GN applications, largely through GAC, until the late stage, while the local user community had had filed many protests and oppositions at the ICANN. So I assume it would be a good idea, as Sala suggested, for ALAC/at-large to research the "community right" over the traditional cultural expressions in the NEXT round (if any) of new gTLD expansion program. It seems clear that the so-called community objection procedure barely woks. FYI, WIPO has been working on this issue for a decade and hopefully there would be a breakthrough 2014 in the negotiation of the "draft provisions/articles on protection of TCE and TK". I'm pretty sure that protection of TCE in DNS has not yet been contemplated in the international lawmaking. So the research could be timely and useful. What do you think to proceed to do the research? Forming a working group or it can be done through new gTLD WG? Hong Professor Dr. Hong Xue Director of Beijing Normal University Institute for Internet Policy & Law (IIPL) Co-Director of UNCITRAL-BNU Joint Certificate Program on International E-Commerce Law http://www.iipl.org.cn/ 19 Xin Jie Kou Wai Street Beijing 100875 China On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM, Seth M Reiss <seth.reiss(a)lex-ip.com>wrote: > Yes. And how does AMAZON and PATAGONIA fit in here? > > Seth > > -----Original Message----- > From: at-large-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Satish Babu > Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:38 PM > To: At-Large Worldwide > Subject: Re: [At-Large] Traditional Cultural Expressions #ICANN #WIPO > > Dear Sala, Wolf and all > I too agree on the need to ensure that cultural heritage remains in the > public domain. It would be interesting to study this problem in greater > depth and suggest to our communities how we could support them. > > > > > > satish > > > > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:08 AM, Wolf Ludwig > <wolf.ludwig(a)comunica-ch.net>wrote: > > > this is just to confirm that I entirely agree with your elaborations > > and thoughts below on "how to protect traditional knowledge and > > indigenous communities" from any usurpation by the right-holders > > industry. Some of us may recall stories about traditionals like "In > > the jungle ..." and related rights disputes -- see: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_Sleeps_Tonight > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14 > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Traditional Cultural Expressions #ICANN #WIPO
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 30, 2014

Jan. 30, 2014

Dear All, Some of you may remember the *ALAC statement on Community Priority Evaluation Guidelines* that was unanimously passed. There are certain developments within on moves to protect Traditional Cultural Expressions through WIPO etc. To see the developments in WIPO and the Draft Articles in this area, in English, Spanish, French and Russian, visit: http://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/doc_details.jsp?doc_id=245543 As you can imagine, the At Large community has many people who have an interest in this space either from community based concerns in the protection of such expressions etc. A little known fact is that Vanda Scartazeni used to head and manage Brazil's equivalent of the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO). There are others in the At Large community who have been involved in various Intellectual Property linked matters such as Hong and Seth etc. Instead of always being reactionary to public policy debates and dialogue, it is critical that issues such as Traditional Cultural Expressions and protections in the wake of lack of appropriate mechanisms be protected as captured within the spirit of the Statement of the ALAC. Strategies should be deployed within At Large on how to best protect them. Care should be taken to protect "traditional knowledge" and "indigenous communities" that may not have the technological savvy to navigate the systems effectively. For example, should Louis Vuitton decide to apply for .maasai and where a Maasai Elder is in the process of protecting their traditional name. Ron Layton of Light Years IP argues that the Maasai brand is worth $10million. See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22617001 Intellectual Property and Traditional cultural expressions have been the subject of global discussions as early as 1967 when there was an amendment to the *Berne Convention for the Protection of Artistic and Literary Works*for the protection of unpublished and anonymous works. Best Regards, Sala

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Re: [At-Large] Traditional Cultural Expressions #ICANN #WIPO
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 30, 2014

Jan. 30, 2014

Dear Wolf, Satish, Seth and All, Now that we agree - the next question is in how we deal with the matter. Certainly there should be a study done in this area that is in depth to allow us to have an informed view and develop a strategy to protect TCEs. On the question on "Amazon" and Pantagonia", if there was a study commissioned care should be taken to frame the scope of the study. This also depends on how we perceive Geographical names and there are two possible views: View 1: They fall under TCEs or under Geographical names that may have a link to culture View 2: They do not fall under TCEs This then leads to the more questions: 1) what is the scope of TCEs 2)how should we define them in the context of what is relevant for ICANN? 3) Is the Draft Article in WIPO in keeping with At Large's view of TCEs? Kind Regards, Sala On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Seth M Reiss <seth.reiss(a)lex-ip.com> wrote: > Yes. And how does AMAZON and PATAGONIA fit in here? > > Seth > > -----Original Message----- > From: at-large-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Satish Babu > Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:38 PM > To: At-Large Worldwide > Subject: Re: [At-Large] Traditional Cultural Expressions #ICANN #WIPO > > Dear Sala, Wolf and all > I too agree on the need to ensure that cultural heritage remains in the > public domain. It would be interesting to study this problem in greater > depth and suggest to our communities how we could support them. > > > > > > satish > > > > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:08 AM, Wolf Ludwig > <wolf.ludwig(a)comunica-ch.net>wrote: > > > this is just to confirm that I entirely agree with your elaborations > > and thoughts below on "how to protect traditional knowledge and > > indigenous communities" from any usurpation by the right-holders > > industry. Some of us may recall stories about traditionals like "In > > the jungle ..." and related rights disputes -- see: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_Sleeps_Tonight > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7043 - Release Date: 01/29/14 > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Message for AFRINIC, AFRALO and spotlight on Tunisia
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 29, 2014

Jan. 29, 2014

Dear AFRALO and its Executives (Aziz Hilali, Mohammed El Bashiri, and Phillip Johnson), and AFRINIC - Adiel, *SAFNOG* South Africa has just formed a new Network Operators Group called SAFNOG and they will be holding their first operational and technical meeting on 22-23 April, 2014 at the Sandton Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg in South Africa. See: www.safnog.org *Brief Encouragement* Secondly, I just want you to know that as a fellow global citizen and colleague that Africa and its diversity and struggles is not forgotten. As I hear and read reports of massive displacement, vulnerable communities, religious wars, food crisis in some parts, civil war in Central Africa, South Sudan, it makes me appreciate the various support structures such as AFRINIC and all the ALSes in Africa all the more. No one country is more important than the other in Africa and all are equally important. Thank you for the work that you do! I continue to be impressed with the level of commitment and contribution by your communities in global public processes despite the challenges in your immediate environments. *Tunisia and remembering the Fruit Vendor and Acknowledging our People* I am also very pleased to hear the good news of what is happening in Tunisia and it is for this reason that I would like to shine the spotlight on Tunisia to commend them and you AFRALO by extension for the amazing work you continue to do in Africa. I would like to take this time congratulate Tunisia for its ratification of a new democratic institution and the installation of an independent government to lead the country towards new elections. This month also happens to be the third year anniversary when a fruit vendor sparked a revolution that set the country on a path to democracy. The installation of a new, independent government under the leadership of Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa is an important step to ensure that the country has competent and non-partisan leadership during the period leading to the next election. As you transition to democracy, it will no doubt set the tone for the environment in which internet governance and access issues for the people of Tunisia. In the middle of extreme circumstances and environment to see people like Tijani Ben Jemaa and Dhouha Bayassarou and many others from Tunisia who continue to contribute to global public processes by sacrificing their time, energy. Tunisia and Egypt were among the first countries in this decade to witness the Arab Spring and a massive revolution. If it were not for the seedbed of that frustrated fruit vendor, the masses in Tunisia would have still accepted the oppression. As Tunisia celebrates its democratic transition let us not forget the fruit vendor and people like Tijani who continue to strive to bring development to Africa. Tijani is a fierce advocate for "access" for the people of Africa; he continues to fight for meaningful participation and access. Special congratulations to the Tunisian Association of Internet and Multimedia and Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations. This ALS like its counterparts, daily contributes to their national development by facilitating trainings, creating awareness. The Tunisian Association of Internet and Multimedia has been active in various forums such as WSIS, IGF, ICANN, ITU etc. I would like to congratulate you on your many achievements but more importantly on the great step to transitioning to democracy so that the death of that one fruit vendor three years ago is not in vain. Wishing Tunisia and the whole of Africa well! With every best wish, Sala *(Fiji)*

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Announcement: At-Large Board Director Slate of Candidates Selected by the BCEC and Next Steps
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 28, 2014

Jan. 28, 2014

Dear All, On behalf of the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), and in accordance with the agreed schedule for the At-Large Board Member Selection Timeline, we are pleased to announce the names of the slate of candidates to fill Seat #15 of the ICANN Board. These candidates have passed the initial BCEC evaluation and were approved on their call of Tuesday, 21 January 2014. Their names were announced to the ALAC by Olivier Crépin-Leblond on 28 January 2014. The candidates, listed in alphabetical order of their family name are: * Rinalia Abdul Rahim * Sebastien Bachollet * Alan Greenberg * Evan Leibovitch * Jean-Jacques Subrenat The other applicants who submitted Expressions of Interest (EOIs), listed in alphabetical order of their family name are: · David Allnutt · Bobbie Lloyd · Varol Senel One applicant withdrew their EOI during the BCEC evaluation period. The RALOs are now asked to consider whether any of the applicants who submitted EOIs but were not selected by the BCEC should be added to the final slate of candidates. In order to be added to the final slate, an applicant must be supported by three RALOs. The deadline for support from other RALOs for additional candidates is Friday, 21 February 2014. Please see the relevant text of the ALAC ROPs below: 19.9 Final Candidate List 19.9.1 -Following the publication of the BCEC slate of candidates, RALOs have an opportunity to suggest adding candidates to that list. The timetable should allow for consultations and outreach both within and among RALO's. 19.9.2 - RALOs can only suggest candidates who had previously submitted an EoI to the BCEC during the current selection process. 19.9.3 - Candidates will be added only if they receive support through a formal vote of at least three of the five RALOs, each RALO voting according to its respective rules. The final slate will be announced on Sunday, 23 February 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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>>

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