Thanks Hong Jacqueline From: Hong Xue [mailto:hongxueipr@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:20 AM To: At-Large writ small Cc: Jacqueline A. Morris; Nick Ashton-Hart Subject: IDN Liaison Report IDN Liaison Report for the Conference Call on June 5 General Briefing: 1) On May 2, 2007, ICANN published IDN Glossary, which is to ensure that discussions regarding IDNs take place in a consistent manner. The glossary terms can be used freely and is expected to be expanded over time. 2) On 11 May 2007, ICANN published the Draft IDN Guidelines (v.2.2) for Public Comments. This is the first version of the IDN Guidelines to make specific reference to IDN in top-level labels. It is anticipated to be amended and supplemented in subsequent drafts in preparation for the release of internationalized top-level labels in the production environment. 3) The Draft IDN Guidelines (v.2.2) was published in six languages. The Liaison, in coordination with the CDNC, translated the draft into Chinese. ALAC IDN Policy Consideration: 4) Language communities' participation in the ICANN PDPs 5) Selection of IDN strings in top-level labels 6) Selection of IDN registries ALAC IDN Policy Development Process: 7) Formation of the working group 8) Workshop on IDN policy in San Juan 9) Policy briefing at RALO meetings in San Juan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.3/824 - Release Date: 5/29/2007 1:01 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.4/825 - Release Date: 5/30/2007 3:03 PM