September 2015 - Npoc-discuss

Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 2015 Nominating Committee Announces Selections
by Olévié Kouami Sept. 27, 2015

Sept. 27, 2015

Dear all, Please FYI; Sorry for the lack of NPOC banner. I'm nbot able to attach it to this email from where I am. Warm regards and Cheers ! -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-09-26 21:17 GMT+00:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 2015 Nominating Committee Announces Selections To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi all. Please see the full announcement at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-25-en Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Président/CEO de INTIC4DEV (http:www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org>) * *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http://www.oankit.com <http://www.oankit.com>)* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)*

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ICANN Releases Phase One Registrant Survey on the Domain Name Landscape
by Rudi Vansnick Sept. 26, 2015

Sept. 26, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. <https://www.icann.org/>News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-25-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-25-en> ICANN Releases Phase One Registrant Survey on the Domain Name Landscape 25 September 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today published the findings of its first Global Registrant Survey, which was conducted on its behalf by Nielsen. The study demonstrates, among other things, that domain name registrants are more familiar with new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) than general Internet users who have not registered a domain. Survey participants were questioned about their awareness of new gTLDs, as well as their perceived sense of choice, experience and trust related to the current gTLD landscape. The study completes phase one of a series of ICANN-commissioned surveys intended to inform a review of competition, consumer trust and consumer choice (CCT) <https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/aoc/cct> in the Domain Name System. A second phase, which will be launched in approximately one year, will serve as a comparison to these baseline findings. Nielsen surveyed 3,357 domain name registrants aged 18+ in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The survey was administered in 17 languages and participants were drawn from 24 countries. The research, conducted in two waves between February and August 2015, was designed to create a meaningful baseline of data on registrant attitudes regarding new generic top-level domains. "This survey provides us with a better understanding with how registrants view the domain name space and Internet and will help inform future reviews of the program," says Akram Atallah, president of ICANN's Global Domains Division. Along with the Global Consumer Survey <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-05-29-en>, whose results were published in May 2015, ICANN commissioned this survey in response to recommendations from the Implementation Advisory Group on Competition, Consumer Choice and Consumer Trust (IAG-CCT). Among the 66 metrics <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/iag-metrics-final-recs-26sep14-en.…> [PDF, 472 KB] recommended, a subset of 11 were identified as best being measured using a global survey of Internet users. ICANN conducted an open RFP <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-07-16-en> and signed a contract with Nielsen to conduct the study in November 2014. The findings will be a key input for the CCT Review Team to consider. Awareness of new gTLDs high among registrants, particularly in Asia Awareness of new gTLDs is higher among registrants than among general Internet users – 65 percent of registrants reported awareness of at least one new gTLD versus 46 percent of general Internet users. Interestingly, while 65 percent of general Internet users said they had visited a domain in a new gTLD, 64 percent of registrants reported the same. Asia stands out when it comes to awareness – 70 percent of those surveyed said they were aware of at least one new gTLD. Only South America comes close to that level of awareness, with 66 percent of respondents from the region indicating familiarity with at least one new gTLD. More registrants also said they're likely to consider a new gTLD for registering domain names in the future – 61 percent versus 52 percent of Internet users. As with Internet users, the top three choices for registering a new gTLD name were .EMAIL, .LINK and .CLUB, which were selected from a fixed list of new gTLDs. Registrants generally trust the domain name industry Registrants and general Internet users generally place the same levels of trust in new gTLDs and the domain name industry, with some slight differences. Registrants are slightly less trustful (70 percent of registrants versus 73 percent of general Internet users) that entities will take precautions regarding who gets a domain name, but are slightly more trustful (75 percent of registrants versus 71 percent of general Internet users) that those same entities will give general Internet users what they think they're getting. Unsurprisingly, registrants across the board favor no or few purchase restrictions on domain names in new gTLDs. Registrants aware and cautious of abusive behavior online Abusive Internet behavior, including spam, malware, phishing and cybersquatting are a concern for domain name registrants. Awareness among general Internet users and registrants is comparable, with registrants reporting slightly more familiarity with stolen credentials (71 percent for registrants versus 67 percent for general Internet users) and cyber squatting (54 percent for registrants versus 40 percent for general Internet users.) Across the board, registrants also report more personal experience with abusive behaviors included in the survey: phishing, spamming, cyber squatting, stolen credentials and malware. Perhaps because of greater familiarity with abusive behavior online, registrants as a group reported less fear of falling victim to abusive behaviors online. To combat their concerns, registrants are more likely than average Internet users to change their Internet habits, purchase an identity protection plan or simply stop making purchases online. The only strategy registrants are less likely to pursue than general Internet users is to purchase antivirus software for their computers to combat phishing or cyber squatting. Who's registering domain names? The registrants surveyed said they primarily register domain names for personal or small business use. The survey, which was only open to those who had registered at least one domain name, showed that registrants surveyed are mostly male (62 percent) compared to general Internet users surveyed, whose male audience made up 55 percent of the consumer survey sample. Registrants surveyed also skewed younger, with 70 percent under the age of 45, similar to the consumer survey, where 68 percent of the sample population was comprised of those under 45. .COM, .NET and .ORG were the most registered TLDs cited in the survey, gaining 72 percent, 31 percent, and 23 percent respectively of the names registrants reported holding. .COM was cited most in North America with 84 percent of the sample reporting registering a name in that TLD, while only 53 percent reported holding .COM names in Europe. While 80 percent of those surveyed said they had one to five domain names registered, only 40 percent indicated they registered duplicate domain names in different TLDs, with the highest number of duplicate domain registrations reported in North America (46 percent of the sample). Nearly half (49 percent) said a TLD's familiarity was the main factor in choosing which TLD to purchase. Additional study highlights include: Registrants say a well-known TLD is a key factor in determining which domain name to purchase – more important than a reasonable price. 61 percent of registrants find it very or somewhat easy to register a domain name. That figure rises to 76 percent in North America and 66 percent in Europe. About half of registrants would prefer a cheaper, quicker, less complicated experience when purchasing a domain name, as well as a notable desire to make the process of registering in multiple TLDs easier. About the Global Registrant Survey and Supporting Materials The Global Registrant Survey was conducted by Nielsen on behalf of ICANN. The data collection phase of the survey took place from February 19 to August 13 2015, and the final report was delivered in September 2015. A total of 3,357 domain name registrants aged 18+ representing Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America were selected based on ever registering a domain name and being a decision maker in domain name registration decisions meaning they were aware of the purpose of the domain name and in which TLDs the name had been registered. The survey was administered in 17 languages and drawn from registrants in 24 countries. In addition, significance testing was performed at a 95 percent confidence level throughout the report. More than 700 new gTLDs have been delegated since the launch of the program in October 2013. To gauge perceptions of the new gTLDs, the survey focused on the new gTLDs with the greatest number of registrations at the time the questions were developed in January 2015 – .EMAIL, .PHOTOGRAPHY, .LINK, .GURU, .REALTOR, .CLUB, .XYZ and a regionally relevant TLD, including internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supporting Materials Registrant Survey Global Registrant Survey Full Report <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/global-registrant-survey-25sep15-e…> [PDF, 2.53 MB] Registrant Survey Data Tables by Region <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/registrant-data-tables-region-25se…> [PDF, 3.83 MB] Registrant Survey Data Tables by Country <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/registrant-data-tables-country-25s…> [PDF, 3.54 MB] Frequently Asked Questions <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/registrant-survey-faqs-25sep15-en> Consumer Survey Global Consumer Survey Full Report <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/global-consumer-survey-29may15-en.…> [PDF, 2.48 MB] Consumer Survey Data Tables by Region <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/data-tables-region-29may15-en.pdf> [PDF, 5.03 MB] Consumer Survey Data Tables by Country <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/data-tables-country-29may15-en.pdf> [PDF, 4.78 MB] Guide to Data Tables <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/data-tables-guide-29may15-en.pdf> [PDF, 572 KB] Frequently Asked Questions <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct/consumer-survey-faqs-29may15-en> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Request for Proposal: Study About the DNS Marketplace in Latin America and the Caribbean
by Rudi Vansnick Sept. 26, 2015

Sept. 26, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. <https://www.icann.org/>News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2015-09-25-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2015-09-25-en> Request for Proposal: Study About the DNS Marketplace in Latin America and the Caribbean 25 September 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking a provider to conduct a study on the domain name industry in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. The goal of this study is to identify and define the strengths and weaknesses in the industry ecosystem within the region, and develop recommendations on how to advance the industry and bring it closer to the opportunities available. The ICANN's Latin America and the Caribbean Strategic Plan defined four key areas of interest as strategic focus for the region. Two of those, namely Capacity Building and Outreach; and Economic Issues contemplate aspects to further develop the domain name industry. The study at a minimum will investigate the current state of the Internet and the domain name industry in the region, define best practices that have made an impact in domain name market growth, look at the broader ecosystem of the Internet infrastructure and online services and describe the impact of such elements on the overall evolution of the domain name industry, describe the business potential in the domain name industry in this region, and provide suggestions on how to develop the industry and what business models can be adopted in the entire industry chain. The study will include data, analysis, and recommendations. The final report of the study is to be delivered no later than 18th April 2016. For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please click here <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rfp-lac-dns-study-25sep15-en.zip> [ZIP, 407 KB]. Proposals should be submitted to LAC-DNS-Study-rfp(a)icann.org <mailto:LAC-DNS-Study-rfp@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on 23 October 2015. Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Please register by October 02 for a Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar
by Olévié Kouami Sept. 25, 2015

Sept. 25, 2015

Hi, Please FYI and participation. Cheers ! -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-09-20 15:33 GMT+01:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Please register by October 02 for a Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all, The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC. Please read more detail at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-17-en Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 *Interested in the IANA Stewardship Transition? * LEARN MORE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability>. STAY UPDATED <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#status>. FOLLOW <https://twitter.com/icann>. ENGAGE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#involved>. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Président/CEO de INTIC4DEV (http:www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org>) * *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http://www.oankit.com <http://www.oankit.com>)* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)*

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] October 06 deadline for Public Comment for Arabic Script Root Zone LGR Proposal
by Olévié Kouami Sept. 25, 2015

Sept. 25, 2015

Hi all ! this concern the arabic IDN. Please, FYI and actions if necessary. Warm regards, -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-09-24 16:08 GMT+01:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] October 06 deadline for Public Comment for Arabic Script Root Zone LGR Proposal To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> *ENGLISH*: The Arabic script community has formed the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs(TF-AIDN <https://community.icann.org/display/MES/Task+Force+on+Arabic+Script+IDNs>), also acting as the Arabic script Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a *Proposal for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules* (Proposal <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-arabic-lgr-22aug15-en.…> [XML, 29 KB] andProposal Documentation <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/arabic-lgr-proposal-23aug15-en.…> [PDF, 2.35 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Arabic script GP to make their views known to the Generation Panel so it can finalize the proposal for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. *FRANCAIS*: La communauté partageant un script arabe a formé une équipe spéciale sur les IDN en script arabe (TF-AIDN <https://community.icann.org/display/MES/Task+Force+on+Arabic+Script+IDNs>) agissant également en tant que panel de génération de script arabe, qui en retour a développé une *proposition de règles de génération d'étiquettes pour la zone racine de script arabe* (Proposition <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-arabic-lgr-22aug15-en.…> [XML, 29 KB] et documents de proposition <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/arabic-lgr-proposal-23aug15-en.…> [PDF, 2.35 MB]). Conformément à la procédure LGR <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], cette proposition est postée pour commentaire public pour permettre à ceux qui n'ont pas participé au GP de script arabe de faire connaitre leurs opinions au panel de génération pour qu'il finalise la proposition pour qu'elle soit ensuite intégrée au sein des Règles de génération d'étiquettes pour la zone racine. Pour plus d'information nous vous prions de visiter https://www.icann.org/public-comments/arabic-lgr-proposal-2015-08-24-fr Thanks/Merci - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 *Interested in the IANA Stewardship Transition? * LEARN MORE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability>. STAY UPDATED <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#status>. FOLLOW <https://twitter.com/icann>. ENGAGE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#involved>. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Président/CEO de INTIC4DEV (http:www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org>) * *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http://www.oankit.com <http://www.oankit.com>)* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)*

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Reflections on the IANA Stewardship Transition Process
by Rudi Vansnick Sept. 24, 2015

Sept. 24, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. Reflections on the IANA Stewardship Transition Process September 23, 2015 by Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling With the closing of the public comment period, we at NTIA continue to be impressed by the dedication and hard work of the many stakeholders involved in planning the transition of NTIA’s stewardship of the Internet’s domain name system. We are pleased to see so many stakeholders participate in the crafting of the plan to transition NTIA’s role related to the DNS technical functions, known as the IANA functions. Everyone that benefits from the Internet has a stake in the success of the multistakeholder model and a voice in this process. http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/reflections-iana-stewardship-transition-p… <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/reflections-iana-stewardship-transition-p…> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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IANA Stewardship Transition: Full Steam Ahead - ICANN
by Rudi Vansnick Sept. 23, 2015

Sept. 23, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. https://www.icann.org/news/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-full-steam-ahead <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-full-steam-ahead> Last week the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) met in Los Angeles to review and discuss public comments concerning the Proposal to Transition the Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…> [PDF, 2.07 MB]. Upon review of the comments received, the ICGdecided to continue advancing the proposal as planned, aiming to make as much progress as possible <http://t.co/rTV6179hO0>by the time of ICANN 54, scheduled for October 19-22. <x-apple-data-detectors://2> During its public comment period <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…> that concluded on September 8, the ICGreceived more than 150 comments from a wide variety of stakeholders all over the world. The majority of the comments expressed support for the proposal. In some cases that support was qualified by suggestions, questions, and criticism that the ICG is working hard to synthesize and address as appropriate. ICG members worked diligently before and during the Los Angeles meeting to assess the comments. The ICG divided the comments into categories (for example, those related to the Post-Transition IANA, the Root ZoneMaintainer, etc.) and for each category the ICG is examining whether the comments have already been addressed in the proposal development process, whether clarifications are needed from the ICG, or whether the ICG will pose questions or request clarifications from the operational communities. That work is ongoing and is expected to be finalized this week. ICG communications to the communities will request responses by mid-October to allow the ICG to prepare in advance of ICANN54. The ICG's decision to adhere to its planned timeline as much as possible without sacrificing quality for speed is notable in light of indications that the work in Work Stream 1 of the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN's Accountability (CCWG) is likely to be delayed. The ICGis closely following the work of the CCWG and expects to have more clarity about the trajectory of the CCWG's work after that group meets at the end of this week. The ICG's aggressive work schedule will be carried out via phone conferences and meetings <https://www.ianacg.org/calendar/icg-events/> which, as always, will be open to silent observers. The next ICGconference call is scheduled for 23 September at 11:00 UTC <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-announces-upcoming-conference-calls-2/>. Finally, we chairs want to recognize in these busy days the hard work not only done by the communities, but our ICGmembers, our secretariat and ICANNstaff helping to ensure that we can move forward as effectively as we are. For more information, see ianacg.org <https://www.ianacg.org/>. Alissa Cooper, Patrik Fältström, Mohamed El Bashir ICG chair and vice-chairs Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar
by Rudi Vansnick Sept. 23, 2015

Sept. 23, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-17-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-17-en> Pre-ICANN 54 Policy Update Webinar 17 September 2015 Please RSVP via this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHUBa1JuAvqy_gerUKG2MqILBxSldQ3j1D6BxrQT3i…> by 2 October 2015. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 5 October 2015. The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and the ongoing Transition of Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions and the ICANN Accountability efforts. Updates will also be provided on topics from ICANN's Support Organizations and Advisory Committees: Address Supporting Organization (ASO) and Regional Internet Registries (RIR) Activities Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): New generic Top Level Domain subsequent procedures Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Data & Metrics for GNSO policy making Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Review of Rights Protection Mechanisms in all generic Top Level Domains Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Next Generation generic Top Level Domain Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Activity Update At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and Regional At-Large Organizations (RALO) Activities At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC): The work of the At-Large Structure (ALS) Criteria and Expectations Taskforce Government Advisory Committee's (GAC) High-Level Meeting (HLM) at ICANN 55 in Marrakech Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): The Protection of IGO Names and Acronyms Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Activity Update Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Activity Update The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session runs for 90 minutes and will be conducted in English. The webinar will be conducted in Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Recordings of the webinars will be made available here <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/presentations-2012-08-27-en>. The Policy Development Support Team is always available to answer any questions via email at policyinfo(a)icann.org <mailto:policyinfo@icann.org>. Please RSVP via this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZHUBa1JuAvqy_gerUKG2MqILBxSldQ3j1D6BxrQT3i…> by 2 October 2015. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 5 October 2015. Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Fwd: [liaison6c] Proposed agenda for the GNSO Council teleconference on 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC
by Olévié Kouami Sept. 16, 2015

Sept. 16, 2015

Hi again ! Please, fyi and participation. Cheers ! -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-09-16 9:51 GMT+01:00 Subject: [liaison6c] Proposed agenda for the GNSO Council teleconference on 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC To: liaison6c <liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org> Dear Councillors, Please find the proposed agenda for the GNSO Council teleconference on 24 September 2015 at 18:00 UTC. The agenda is also posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Agenda+24+September… As is the motion at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+24+Septembe… and on the website at: http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-24sep15-en.htm This agenda was established according to the GNSO Council Operating Procedures, <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/op-procedures-24jun15-en.pdf> approved and updated on 24 June 2015. For convenience: · An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in *Appendix 1* at the end of this agenda. · An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in *Appendix 2* at the end of this agenda. Coordinated Universal Time: 18:00 UTC *http://tinyurl.com/nujcmrc <http://tinyurl.com/nujcmrc>* 11:00 Los Angeles; 14:00 Washington; 19:00 London; 21:00 Istanbul; 02:00 Perth *GNSO Council Meeting Audio Cast* To join the event click on the link: http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if a dial out call is needed. ___________________________________________ *Item 1: Administrative matters (5 minutes)* 1.1 – Roll call 1.2 – Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 – Review/amend agenda 1.4 – Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meeting per the GNSO Operating Procedures: *Minutes of the GNSO Council meeting of 3 September 2015 will be posted as approved on 26 September 2015.* *Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 minutes)* 2.1 – Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List <http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf> and Action List <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> *Item 3: Consent agenda (10 minutes)* 3.1 – Approve addition to the GNSO Operating Procedures of a proposed process for the selection of Board seat #13 by the Contracted Parties House (per current rules in the Operating Procedures concerning the selection of Board seats by each House) 3.2 – Approve transmission of Recommendations Report <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/53779599/Final%20Report%20…> to ICANN Board following public comments <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/transliteration-contact-recommendatio…> on the Council’s recommendation that the Board adopt the Final Report <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/translation-transliteration-contact-f…> from the Translation & Transliteration of gTLD Data Working Group *Item 4: MOTION – Public Comment Period for New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures Preliminary Issue Report (15 minutes)* At its July 2015 meeting, the GNSO Council approved the staff request <http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg17350.html> for an extension of the deadline for publication of the Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures. At its 3 September 2015 meeting, the Council discussed the possibility of an extended public comment period and here the Council will vote on a motion to make a formal council request to extend the public comment period. 4.1 – Present the motion <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+24+Septembe…> (David Cake) 4.2 – Council discussion 4.3 – Vote *Item 5: UPDATE & DISCUSSION – **Progress on the Development and Implementation of a Global Public Interest Framework bounded by ICANN’s Mission** (15 minutes)* In line with the recommendations from the Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework, one of ICANN’s five core strategic objectives for Financial Years 2016-2020 is to develop a public interest framework for promoting the global public interest in the coordination of the Internet’s unique identifier systems, within the remit of ICANN’s mission. The framework is intended to clarify ICANN’s roles, objectives and milestones in promoting the public interest through capacity building and increasing the base of internationally diverse, knowledgeable, and engaged ICANN stakeholders. Here Nora Abusitta, Vice President of ICANN’s Development and Public Responsibility Department, will discuss with the Council the Department’s progress in developing the planned framework. This session is particularly timely given the Council’s discussion at its last meeting of the relevance of public interest considerations in its work for subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program on the issue of exclusive registry access for generic strings. 5.1 – Update (Nora Abusitta) 5.2 – Discussion/Q&A 5.3 – Next steps *Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION – Discussion Paper on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (20 minutes)* On 8 September 2015 ICANN published <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-…> for public comment, a Discussion Paper on the proceeds from ICANN-conducted auctions for contested new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) strings. The Paper calls for broad, open and inclusive public comment and encourages participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of engagement with the ICANN community. Several Councilors have raised questions about the scope and timing of the Paper on the Council mailing list. Here the Council will receive an overview of the contents of the Paper as well as expected next steps, and discuss any possible Council or GNSO action in response, including the possibility of requesting an extension to the public comment period (currently scheduled to close on 18 October 2015). 6.1 – Presentation (Marika Konings) 6.2 – Council discussion 6.3 – Next steps *Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – Final Report of the Independent Examiner on GNSO Review (20 minutes) * As part of ICANN’s Bylaws-mandated periodic review of its structures, the ICANN Board’s Structural Improvements Committee appointed Westlake Governance as the independent examiner to conduct the current review of the performance and operations of the GNSO. A GNSO Working Party, chaired by former Councillor Jennifer Wolfe and comprising representatives of all the GNSO’s Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies, was formed to consult with Westlake over the design and conduct of the review. Westlake’s Draft Report was published <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en> for public comment on 1 June 2015 (closing on 31 July). Following feedback received, including from the GNSO Working Party, Westlake is expected to publish its Final Report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gnso-review-final-15sep15-en.pdf> in mid-September. Here the Council will receive an overview of the main recommendations made by Westlake in its Final Report, and discuss the possible implementation of some or all of these recommendations. 7.1 – Presentation (Jennifer Wolfe) 7.2 – Council discussion 7.3 – Next steps *Item 8: UPDATE & DISCUSSION – Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (20 minutes)* In the course of discussions over the IANA stewardship transition, the community had raised concerns about ICANN's accountability, given ICANN’s historical contractual relationship with the United States government. The community discussions indicated that existing ICANN accountability mechanisms do not yet meet some stakeholders’ expectations. Considering that the US Government (through the NTIA) has stressed that it expects community consensus on the transition, this gap between the current situation and stakeholder expectations needed to be addressed. This resulted in the creation <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/enhancing-accountability-charter-03nov14-en…> of a Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability ( CCWG-Accountability <https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg>) of which the GNSO is a chartering organization. On 3 August, the CCWG-Accountability published <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> its Second Draft Proposal for public comment. This second proposal included significant changes made by the CCWG to its initial proposal, focusing on outstanding issues, further details on Work Stream 1 and revisions arising from feedback received in the first public comment consultation period. The public comment period closed on 12 September. Here the Council will receive an update on the work of the CCWG, in view of the public comments received, and discuss any specific issues that need to be addressed in view of the timeline of the CCWG and the connection between its work and the IANA stewardship transition. 8.1 – Update (Thomas Rickert) 8.2 – Council discussion 8.3 – Next steps *Item 9: COUNCIL DISCUSSION – New ICANN Meeting Strategy (10 minutes)* On 14 July 2015 the GNSO Chair had sent a letter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/robinson-to-crocker-14jul15-en.pdf> to the ICANN Board, informing them of the GNSO’s progress in developing and adapting community plans to conform to the new ICANN meeting strategy, particularly in relation to the new format for Meeting B. The GNSO’s current draft plan <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/gnso-council-proposal-new-meeting-strategy-…> has also been shared with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, each of which have also begun planning for the new meeting strategy within their communities. Here the Council will discuss any additional actions it may wish to take to ensure that its planning is coordinated with that of the Board’s as well as the other SOs and ACs. 9.1 – Update (Volker Greimann / Marika Konings) 9.2 – Council discussion 9.3 – Next steps *Item 10: Any Other Business (5 minutes)* ___________________________________________ *Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article X, Section 3)* 9. Except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws, Annex A hereto, or the GNSO Operating Procedures, the default threshold to pass a GNSO Council motion or other voting action requires a simple majority vote of each House. The voting thresholds described below shall apply to the following GNSO actions: a. Create an Issues Report: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-fourth (1/4) vote of each House or majority of one House. b. Initiate a Policy Development Process ("PDP") Within Scope (as described in Annex A <http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA>): requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. c. Initiate a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of GNSO Supermajority. d. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. e. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. f. Changes to an Approved PDP Team Charter: For any PDP Team Charter approved under d. or e. above, the GNSO Council may approve an amendment to the Charter through a simple majority vote of each House. g. Terminate a PDP: Once initiated, and prior to the publication of a Final Report, the GNSO Council may terminate a PDP only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a GNSO Supermajority Vote in favor of termination. h. Approve a PDP Recommendation Without a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a majority of each House and further requires that one GNSO Council member representative of at least 3 of the 4 Stakeholder Groups supports the Recommendation. i. Approve a PDP Recommendation With a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority, j. Approve a PDP Recommendation Imposing New Obligations on Certain Contracting Parties: where an ICANN contract provision specifies that "a two-thirds vote of the council" demonstrates the presence of a consensus, the GNSO Supermajority vote threshold will have to be met or exceeded. k. Modification of Approved PDP Recommendation: Prior to Final Approval by the ICANN Board, an Approved PDP Recommendation may be modified or amended by the GNSO Council with a GNSO Supermajority vote. l. A "GNSO Supermajority" shall mean: (a) two-thirds (2/3) of the Council members of each House, or (b) three-fourths (3/4) of one House and a majority of the other House." *Appendix 2: Absentee Voting Procedures (**GNSO Operating Procedures 4.4* <http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-22sep11-en.pdf> *) *4.4.1 Applicability Absentee voting is permitted for the following limited number of Council motions or measures. a. Initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP); b. Approve a PDP recommendation; c. Recommend amendments to the GNSO Operating Procedures (GOP) or ICANN Bylaws; d. Fill a Council position open for election. 4.4.2 Absentee ballots, when permitted, must be submitted within the announced time limit, which shall be 72 hours from the meeting's adjournment. In exceptional circumstances, announced at the time of the vote, the Chair may reduce this time to 24 hours or extend the time to 7 calendar days, provided such amendment is verbally confirmed by all Vice-Chairs present. 4.4.3 The GNSO Secretariat will administer, record, and tabulate absentee votes according to these procedures and will provide reasonable means for transmitting and authenticating absentee ballots, which could include voting by telephone, e- mail, web-based interface, or other technologies as may become available. 4.4.4 Absentee balloting does not affect quorum requirements. (There must be a quorum for the meeting in which the vote is initiated.) 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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN and UASG Announce Results of Universal Acceptance Study for New gTLDs
by Olévié Kouami Sept. 16, 2015

Sept. 16, 2015

Hi all, Please, fyi. Cheers! -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-09-16 7:16 GMT+01:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN and UASG Announce Results of Universal Acceptance Study for New gTLDs To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all, Please read more on the subject at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-14-en Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 *Interested in the IANA Stewardship Transition? * LEARN MORE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability>. STAY UPDATED <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#status>. FOLLOW <https://twitter.com/icann>. ENGAGE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#involved>. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Président/CEO de INTIC4DEV (http:www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org>) * *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (Syscoa/Ohada))* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)* *Membre du Conseil d'Administration du RIK-Togo*

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