Perhaps you could consider "participation" as an issue that is common to both ALAC and the ccNSO, and on which the ccNSO is conducting significant consultation using a working group whose charter is available online. Regards, Paulos ====================== Dr Paulos B Nyirenda .mw ccTLD http://www.registrar.mw On 28 May 2008 at 9:32, Jacqueline A. Morris wrote:
Dear All Below please find a suggested agenda for the ALAC/ccNSO meeting. We would appreciate your feedback on the items so we can finalise. You can remove topics or add any topics you'd like to discuss.. Jacqueline
ALAC/ccNSO Joint Meeting Agenda 1. Geographic Regions o Discussing joint points of agreement on way forward 2. IDN Fast Track o Expert Language Committee and Opportunity for Objections 3. New gTLDs o Their potential beneficial impact on ccTLDs and opportunities for establishing qualification criteria 4. Public Comment Period length o Near-impossibility of gaining global consensus in 30 days, especially in multiple languages 5. Improving communications between the AC and the SO o At the regional level o At the local level