May 2011 - EURO-Discuss - lists.icann.org

WG: Online courses in Internet governance and ICT policy
by Wolf Ludwig May 14, 2011

May 14, 2011

FYI -- with regards, Wolf _____ >A message to all members of Diplo Internet Governance Community > >Dear Diplo Internet Governance friends, > >Diplo has just announced a new call for applications for the following courses: > > > >Cyber-Security >Online Privacy and Data Protection >Intellectual Property Rights >Infrastructure and Critical Internet Resources >ICT Policy and Strategic Planning > > >The courses offer in-depth understanding of a wide range of topics. They take place on Diplo’s e-learning platform, supported by Web 2.0 interactive tools, allowing participants to learn and participate in a flexible, convenient way. > > >The rich blend of lecture texts, certified tutors, and collaboration among class participants working and studying in diverse, related fields, offers the best platform to acquire in-depth knowledge and training on current and high-priority issues in ICT policy and Internet governance. > > >The courses will take place from 13 June to 12 August 2011 and will be conducted online. For detailed information on topics, course structure, methodology, fees and scholarships, and to apply, visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/links/2011_call_Advanced . > >The deadline for applications is 24 May 2011, midnight GMT. > >Queries? E-mail us at ig(a)diplomacy.edu (mailto:%20ig@diplomacy.edu) > >p.s. A number of scholarships will be available. Let us know about your interest! Do not reply to this email. Instead, please write to ig(a)diplomacy.edu (mailto:%20ig@diplomacy.edu) > > >Visit Diplo Internet Governance Community at: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network > >-------------------- > >To control which emails you receive on Diplo Internet Governance Community, or to opt-out, go to: >http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/profile/emailSettings?xg_so… comunica-ch phone +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig Digitale Allmend http://blog.allmend.ch - EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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REMINDER: EURALO Teleconference Tuesday, 17 May 2011 at 16:00 UTC
by Marilyn Vernon May 11, 2011

May 11, 2011

Dear All, The next EURALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 May 2011 at 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST). The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/ZYHg If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Gisella Gruber-White, Seth Greene, Marilyn Vernon ICANN At-Large Staff

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WG: RE: EURALO GA planning in Belgrade - logistical questions
by Wolf Ludwig May 10, 2011

May 10, 2011

Dear all, we are progressing with our planning for the next Belgrade GA end of May. And the precise meeting time was confirmed by Vlada (the local organizer) now: On Sunday 18:00-20:00, EURALO General Assembly (GA), at the Sava conference Center. The options for remote participation has still to be sorted out with the persons in charge -- and we will confirm this at a later stage. Some of the EURALOers coming to Belgrade for the EuroDIG and our GA have suggested to group our members in the same hotel. According to the advice of Vlada, I have checked suitable / modest accommodation options and would like to suggest the cheapest one in the Center of Belgrade which is the * Palace Hotel for 59.-- Euros the night/single room -- see: http://www.palacehotel.rs/home_e.php Your Online reservation can be made via the following link: http://www.eurodig.rs/en/accommodation To make sure that we can stay all at the same place, please care for your reservation ASAP. Thanks and kind regards, Wolf Vladimir Radunovic wrote Sun, 8 May 2011 20:48: >Wolf, > >Sunday 18-20h for EuRALO meeting sounds good. At that time we should already >have the VIP room available with roundtable for some 20pax, so that should >work. At that time we will certainly be at the venue to work on tech and >other things. > >Re. remote, I am not currently sure on this. If you will need only the >internet connection and you would manage everything else, this should be >possible. If you would need a more complex thing, such as webex, I would >suggest you liaise with Bernard on that; then we might see to set up this >firstly for you on Sunday and then move to other rooms. > >Re. accommodation, best is if you all agree to book the same hotel. >Continental is next to the venue, is not as expensive as Hyatt but there are >cheaper hotels in the city centre, such as Prag, Palace or Excelsior. All of >them are decent, so you might decide based on price. All are listed on >www.eurodig.rs and you may book online. > >Let me know what else you might need. > >Best! > > Vlada > > Wolf Ludwig wrote 6. maj 2011 15:20 >> Dear Vlada, >> >> here is a copy of my updates and questions regarding the EURALO GA in >> Belgrade. >> >> Thanks and kind regards, >> Wolf >> >> >> Wolf Ludwig wrote Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:25: >> >Dear Vlada, >> > >> >as discussed before, EURALO progressed in the planning for its next >> General Assembly (GA) in line with the EuroDIG in Belgrade. I discussed >> with our members about suitable time slots to convene our GA without >> conflicting with the official program. The two options I was asking for >> were either on Sunday late afternoon / at the eve of EuroDIG or >> immediately afterwards on Tuesday afternoon. The majority of potential >> participants preferred option A on Sunday 29 May. We now need to fix a >> suitable time slot for it. >> > >> >I guess, that you and some people from the local organizing team will be >> at the conference venue (Sava Center) on Sunday afternoon or early evening >> already for some last technical preparations. Do you think that a timing >> for our GA from 18:00 to 20:00 PM would be feasible or would you prefer an >> earlier option from 17:00 to 19:00 PM? >> > >> >From the member feedback we got so far we know that we can approximately >> count on around 10 members who will come to the EuroDIG and joining our >> GA. Therefore we can manage with a smaller meeting room. >> > >> >Another important question is remote participation - as many members >> won't have the means to come to Belgrade. As remote participation will be >> provided for most of the EuroDIG sessions, I guess there will be technical >> installations in place on Sunday PM already? Can we use such facilities >> for our GA as well? Otherwise, we need to organize other solutions with >> ICANN's At-Large Staff what would be more difficult and limited for remote >> participants. >> > >> >For reasons of socialising, some members asked already for hotel >> capacities or if it would be possible to "group" EURALO members in the >> same hotel? Do you think this might be feasible as well? I guess that the >> Hyatt Regency and the Hotel Continental in the immediate vicinity oft he >> Sava Center will be probably too expensive for smaller volunteer budgets? >> > >> >Thanks for any considerations and suggestions from your side and any >> support you and the local organizing team can provide for the conduct of >> our GA. See you soon and >> > >> >kind regards, >> >Wolf >> > comunica-ch phone +41 79 204 83 87 Skype: Wolf-Ludwig Digitale Allmend http://blog.allmend.ch - EURALO - ICANN's Regional At-Large Organisation http://euralo.org Profile on LinkedIn http://ch.linkedin.com/in/wolfludwig

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Removal of Cross-Ownership restrictions
by Christopher Wilkinson May 10, 2011

May 10, 2011

Good morning: Regarding the following public comment question, I would like to know what EURALO and ALAC's final position was? Public Comment: Proposed ICANN Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions for Existing gTLDs Existing registry operators assert that they need their current restrictions on cross-ownership to be removed in order to be able to compete on a level-playing field with registrars that are planning to apply to operate new gTLDs. Commencing a public comment period on the process at this time is intended to solicit community input so the Board may consider the process on 20 June 2011 along with the new gTLD Applicant Guidebook. 2 May 2011 I do not agree with the removal of cross-ownership restrictions as proposed, for the reasons which I set out in some detail in my comments last August: http://forum.icann.org/lists/vi-pdp-initial-report/pdfFZQIl7H2Er.pdf Before making further public comments, I would be grateful for some feedback from At Large and the Staff as to how we got from there to here. Regards, CW

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ALAC Statement to the ICANN Board on the RAA Negotiations - Call for Comments
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2011

May 4, 2011

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crépin-Leblond, ALAC Chairman, please find a draft ALAC Statement to the ICANN Board on the RAA Negotiations drafted by Olivier: URL: https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/ALAC+Statement++to+the+ICA NN+Board+on+the+RAA+Negotiations+-+April+2011?focusedCommentId=13862676#comm ent-13862676 Short URL: https://community.icann.org/x/zYbT The statement will be discussed during the ALAC Meeting of Tuesday, 26 April. However, comments and suggestions are welcome through 23:59 UTC on Friday, 29 April. Please add your comments directly to the wiki page above or send At-Large staff an e-mail at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. An ALAC vote will begin shortly thereafter. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, ICANN At-Large Staff

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