All,

Is there any update on plans for the outreach in Johannesburg? What is the
status with regards the date and time of the event.

LOR.

On Thu, April 13, 2017 9:03 am, amack wrote:
> All,
>
>
> Thanks for some great comments.  A couple of quick reactions:
>
>
> 1.  Great idea for a small subset of us to do a call with Chris M.  I
> think that will help to plan longer term.
>
> 2.  In terms of ICANN resources for the Joburg BC meet, I checked in
> yesterday and we’re still waiting to find out if we can get the space the
> day before.  Chantelle said no decision has been made as yet.  We will
> push hard to get the day earlier as discussed.
>
> 3.  In terms of a BC mentoring program, I think this can be helpful.  I
> have no objection to starting small, but think it might be wise for all
> of us on the Outreach team to agree to take on a couple of mentees/new
> members each.  Let’s structure this in such a way as to get as much
> learning as we can out of it.  Perhaps Marilyn, you can suggest some
> targets/structure for the mentoring approach given your efforts to date?
>
> 4.  In terms of having non-biz speakers, I am not against but not
> completely sure of the value.  I think we need to be clear in how that is
> good news for them/clear value.
>
> 5.  In terms of AfICTA or any other partner org, I hear you Lawrence but
> agree with Marilyn — let’s be open to working with all appropriate local
> private sector groups.  Given Jimson’s role, AfICTA seems like a perfect
> fit (and we’ve been working with them for years) but nothing limits us
> from working with others and we should strive to identify more
> appropriate partners where we can — especially in areas where we aren’t
> strong.  I think we can get the mix right where both the partnering org
> and the BC come out ahead in any given program.
>
> 6.  In terms of NexGen and Fellowship, 100% agree — lets continue to
> build on this and emphasize to ICANN the importance of work to make
> global south businesses especially a part of these programs.  We can help
> them and vice versa to make the ICANN investment pay longer term
> dividends.
>
> I look forward to getting the report on the Afghanistan program.
>
>
> Cheers to all,
> Andrew
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> On 4/9/17, 10:43 AM, "Marilyn Cade"
> <marilynscade@hotmail.com<mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
>
> Dear Jimson and other colleagues from the BC Outreach.
>
>
>
> I have added Omar as he is interested in joining the Outreach WG and
> brings in a great opportunity for the BC
>
> in the CASA states. I have suggested that we not try to address India in
> these states, as
>
> many of the ISPs from India are engaged in the ISPCP via one or two key
> associations and we
>
> should focus instead on the businesses from the other CASA countries,
> building from Afghanistan
>
> outward.
>
>
> I have made some edits on the great proposal that you presented, Jimson.
>
>
>
> I did speak with Chris Mondini recently, regarding the NRI linkage that I
> bring and I suggested that
>
> Andy and Jimson and I have a working call with Chris and Riccardo not
> only about ICANN59, but perhaps more
>
> strategic collaboration in the next 4-5 meetings. but let's start with
> J'berg.
>
>
>
> This great proposal does count on some ICANN resources, so that needs to
> be nailed down this next week.
>
> room for the meeting, remote participation and then collaboration during
> the broader lunch event if Chris Mondini
>
> is organizing that.
>
>
> I did propose that Omar and Lawrence, who are my mentees and myself as
> mentor in the pilot mentoring program
>
> could play a small mentoring role with all identified business leaders. I
> think I can speak for all of us, as the mentor that
>
> we would also provide a couple of collateral documents.  I'll engage with
> Lawrence and Omar on those.
>
>
>
> I have made some suggested edits and I hope that we all agree that this
> is a unique opportunity. Getting a few NON Business
>
> speakers will make this richer and more useful to the business attendees.
> I can reach out to Patrick and Dave or to the SSAC
>
>
> regarding a possible speaker, once you give me the go ahead, Jimson.
>
>
> I did see your criticism, Lawrence and I do not in any way support that
> statement.  Building on established an identified contacts across
> multiple countries is how we have gained engagement from Sri Lanka,
> ASOCIO, and Afghanistan.
>
>
>
> I did spend many years on trying to engage with South African business,
> in my earlier life, and we need the colleagues from ITA and their
> engagement with AfiCTA to gain attendance from South Africa and across
> the region.
>
> So, I really appreciate this approach and endorse it.
>
>
>
> I count on you to join in and support this proposal and you and Omar and
> I will discuss how the on boarding project can contribute. We have a lot
> of work to do to make on boarding realistic and this can be a pilot for
> us. I'll send you and Omar some suggestions on documents we can
> contribute as part of the on boarding pilot.
>
>
>
> I want to mention that at IGF58, that I had over 100 participants at the
> informal NRI event that I
>
> organized [and special thanks to Lawrence and Jimson and Omar for their
> engagement there!] and perhaps we look ahead, we might think about more
> strategic alignment with not only the ICANN Fellowship
>
> and Next Gen [we have not done anything yet to try to really use that
> program for the benefit of the BC Outreach], but also how we advance the
> work of the NRIs, who always have at least one and often more sessions
> about ICANN.
>
>
> I am very excited but this much broader event that we have done as
> Outreach and thank you, Jimson, for designing a great program.
>
>
>
> Please count on my support in any way, even if that means "moving the
> chairs". [?]
>
> M
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