Hi again, I’d like to share a thought on the suggested topics, if I may. First, for the sake of clarification, my proposal is on Internationalized Registration Data (IRD), not Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). This concerns data submitted by registrants upon registering a gTLD (or ccTLD) domain name. I didn’t include any of the substantive policy issues or recommendations in the body of my previous email, but those are all available in the links I shared, for anyone who is interested in reviewing them. I’d also be happy to answer any questions (to the best of my ability) on the issue, so feel free to share them here (probably best on a different thread). All three proposed topics (by Manal, Chokri and myself) are clearly relevant and important, but I’d like to explain why I personally prefer IRD as a topic of at least some focus by the MEAC ICANN community. The “Evolving ICANN Multi-Stakeholder Model” is clearly one that is of great importance, and seemingly one of high priority to ICANN Org. Similarly, the “Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews” topic is one that is of very high interest to the ICANN community as a whole. They are both very deserving of the MEAC’s attention and participation. Having said that, IRD is different in a couple of respects. IRD is a topic on which there is far less interest, even among stakeholders who are regularly engaged in gTLD policy development. It might be presumptuous of me to make that statement, but at a minimum, there has been little-to-no progress on this issue in years now. On the other hand, the main beneficiaries of resolution of policy development on this topic are those communities around the world whose languages/scripts are not based on the Latin alphabet, such as those who are from the MEAC region. Allowing registrants the option to submit registration data in local languages/scripts is something I personally believe should be afforded, provided that there is a practical way to get this done. This view seems to be shared by the IRD EWG, and is reflected in their recommendations. IMO, this topic also requires a champion(s); a part of the community that will keep an eye on this, and continue to remind the broader ICANN community that it merits serious attention and follow-up. Right now is probably not the best time for the GNSO, and other SOs and ACs to start this, but it is important that it doesn’t become a topic that is completely forgotten because of other events taking place that are understandably overwhelming the community’s bandwidth and resources. It seems to me that the MEAC ICANN community is one such group that should be all over this. If we don’t or are unable to emphasize the importance of policy issues that are of regional significance to us, then we shouldn’t really expect the rest of the community to take on this role on our behalf. Still…, this topic is not as time-sensitive as other high-interest ones, like the ones Manal and Chokri proposed. It’s one that can wait, and isn’t absolutely necessary to raise at ICANN66. If this is something the rest of this group would like to take a little more time becoming familiar with, that is also fine by me. For my part, my intention was really just to bring it to the attention of subscribers to this mailing list. Thanks again. Amr
On Aug 26, 2019, at 2:11 PM, Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
Thank you Hadia for sharing your insights on the 3 proposed topics by Amr, Manal and Chokri. I will note your support on the 3 topics. Nadira
On Mon, Aug 26, 2019, 14:26 Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia@tra.gov.eg> wrote:
I also support chokri's proposal. The public comments report was published July 30th and we could still have an effective input if we wish.
Best
Hadia
From: icann-meac-swg@googlegroups.com [mailto:icann-meac-swg@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nadira Alaraj Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 12:03 PM To: Chokri Ben Romdhane Cc: Tijani BENJEMAA; middle-east@icann.org; MEAC-SWG Subject: Re: [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy topics Re: ME Space @ ICANN 66
Thank you Chokri for your comments on “Evolving ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model” that I personally support.
If this topic got selected the ME input will be on the second stage or the points that you've raised.
As for your topic: "[Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews](https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/streamlining-org-reviews-proposa...)"
It is noted and I hope it will gain the community support.
Nadira
On Mon, Aug 26, 2019, 12:54 Chokri Ben Romdhane <chokribr@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Manal and all,
Personaly , I would like to support Manal proposal since the effectiveness of the ICANN MSM is crucial issue in which we should get involved ,
but from what I know the next stage of this work , as announced during ICANN65 by the independent team managing this job , is to assigne to every issue the corespondent constituencies or actors that will be responsible for its evolvement , I don't know if It will be useful for us to trigger a statement about this assignment?
if not I would like to propose another crucial topic: "[Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews](https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/streamlining-org-reviews-proposa...)" .
Friendly
Chokri
Le dim. 25 août 2019 à 23:50, Manal Ismail <manal@tra.gov.eg> a écrit :
Dear Nadira, Tijani and All ..
Apologies for my weak participation on this mailing list, due to work load .. I still follow the discussions though a bit delayed ..
Following your emails I would like to propose “Evolving ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model” as a topic for ICANN66 ME Space .. It’s not a policy topic but a topic that has to do with the existing model and current process and aligns with [ICANN Strategic Plan 2021-2025](https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/strategic-plan-2021-2025-24jun19...) – Strategic Objective #2 on Governance, aiming at improving the effectiveness of ICANN’s multistakeholder model of governance ..
Community discussions identified an [initial list of 21 issues](https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-evolving-multistakeholder-...) that are preventing ICANN’s multistakeholder model from functioning more effectively and efficiently .. The 21 issues were then merged and consolidated to a [final list of 11 issues](https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/evolving-multistakeholder-model-...), namely:
1. Prioritization of Work
2. Precision in scoping the work
3. Costs
4. Representativeness + Inclusiveness
5. Consensus
6. Terms
7. Recruitment + Demographics
8. Complexity
9. Efficient Use of Resources
10. Culture + Trust + Silos
11. Roles and Responsibilities + Holistic View of ICANN
Worth noting that, here will be a community discussion on this topic on the Thursday of the Montreal week, per the announced [Block Schedule](https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann66_block_schedule_v1.3_1...), and I believe it would be a good opportunity if the ME space compiles input on few issues of interest to our region and present it during the session (similar to the excellent intervention on Universal Acceptance in Marrakech, thanks to everyone who was involved) ..
You may find additional information on [this page](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance-plan-improve-multistakehold...) ..
@Baher @Fahd, should this be agreed, appreciate if you can check the exact version of the document that will be discussed in Montreal ..
Kind Regards
--Manal
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From: icann-meac-swg@googlegroups.com [mailto:icann-meac-swg@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nadira Alaraj Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:10 AM To: Tijani BENJEMAA Cc: middle-east@icann.org; MEAC-SWG Subject: [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy topics Re: ME Space @ ICANN 66
Dear All,
I would like to encourage the community members to propose ICANN Topics to bring attention to our collective voice.
You don't have to be travelling to ICANN 66 in order to propose a topic.
The ME statement for ICANN Kobe was a success in spite many of the drafting team were able to attend the meeting.
Looking forward hearing from you,
Best wishes,
Nadira AL-Araj
On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 10:16 Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn> wrote:
Dear all,
Preparing for the ME Space in Montreal, the leading team Tijani Ben Jemaa, and Nadira Al-Araj would like to propose to the MEAC community the following timeline:
Date
Days
Action
August 19 - 30
12
Call for topics
September 2
Announcement of the selected Topic
September 2 - 13
11
Call for volunteers for the drafting team
September 16
Announcement of the drafting team composition
September 16 - 30
14
Drafting of the statement (1st draft)
September 30
Publishing of the 1st draft for comments
Sept. 30 to October 10
10
Comment period for the 1st draft of the statement
October 11 - 18
8
Drafting of the final version
October 21
Final draft published
We therefore call on you to propose your preferred topic to be addressed at ICANN 66 in Montreal.
The chosen topics should be current and of high interest at ICANN.
Please provide your choice before Friday 30th August 2019 at 23:59 UTC. Best regards
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