Dear all, FYI, Kind regards, Bart From: ccNSO2-Review <ccnso2-review-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Jennifer Bryce <jennifer.bryce@icann.org> Date: Thursday 30 August 2018 at 01:25 To: "ccnso2-review@icann.org" <ccnso2-review@icann.org> Subject: [ccNSO2-Review] Selection of the IE Dear ccNSO Review Working Party, We are pleased to announce that Meridian Institute [merid.org] has been appointed to conduct the second ccNSO review. An announcement will be posted to ICANN.org on Friday. In the meantime, please find in this email some information about Meridian Institute and the team. Thanks for your patience throughout the procurement process. We are looking forward to the first call, which will take place the week of 10 September (Kim will confirm the date/time once the Doodle poll closes). The Meridian Institute team will join the call and introduce themselves. MSSI will also give an overview of the review process, and there will be a discussion regarding in-person interviews at ICANN63. We’re happy to answer any questions you have on any of the above via email to the list. Best, Jennifer About Meridian Institute Meridian Institute is a trusted third-party not-for-profit organization that has specialized in multistakeholder processes for more than 20 years. To ensure the integrity of both processes and results, Meridian Institute involves representatives from diverse sectors, communities, and stakeholder groups in its work. Team members bring objectivity as independent, process experts, strategic advisors, and a as trusted third party. Past projects have resulted in: Private sector and civil society partnerships; Multistakeholder consensus policy recommendations and implementation plans; and Incorporation of diverse stakeholder input in regulatory agencies and institutions. The Meridian Institute team is led by Kristy Buckley [merid.org], and includes Mallorie Bruns [merid.org], Annie Shapiro [merid.org] and Sara Suriani [merid.org]. -- Jennifer Bryce Senior Reviews Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: jennifer.bryce@icann.org Skype: jennifer.bryce.icann www.icann.org