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Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN57
by Rudi Vansnick April 23, 2016

April 23, 2016

Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN57 <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-22-en#> lCANN launches the application round for those interested in participating at the ICANN57 Meeting through the Fellowship Program. The Meeting will be held 29 October - 4 November 2016. This round remains open until 27 May 2016 and successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 27 July 2016. The Fellowship Program The ICANN Fellowship <https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> program seeks out those who are interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of Internet Governance (specifically ICANN's work in Policy Building, the Operation of the Domain Name System and the Security and Stability of the Global Internet. The goal of the Program is to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents to engage in the ICANN Multistakeholder process and become the new voice of experience in their regions and on the global stage. Priority is given to those who are from developing nations, and those who may not be able to self-fund to attend an ICANN Meeting without ICANN Fellowship. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of individuals who are actively participating in all of the ICANN communities as well as various Internet Governance entities within the Internet Ecosystem. Their engagement ranges from writing articles and blogs, providing online or in-person public comment in regard to bottom up policy building, engaging in Internet conferences and panel discussions, lifting a pen in working groups, mentoring newcomers, assisting our regional leaders and becoming leaders themselves. Click here for more information » <https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org

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Fwd: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign
by Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

Dear Rudi, please take note of these 3 e-mails from colleagues in the NCSG, as a sample of the members that consider these accumulation of initiatives, as important each one may be, a distraction from policy work the GNSO council is supported to do. I strongly believe that these initiatives would go to the CWG on IG, or even better to ALAC, and we all at NPOC should concentrate back to the narrow remit of the GNSO Council. Best regards Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) Forwarded message: > From: Mueller, Milton L <milton(a)GATECH.EDU> > To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:14:21 +0000 > > Grace > As far as I know we have not endorsed anything as NCUC - but if we > have, I was against it at the time. ? > My concern is that this seemingly innocuous issue sets a precedent and > before you know it we get 20 requests per year to endorse campaigns > and causes that are not related to our actual scope of policy making > authority. Some of those issues might divide us, leading to long > debates that detract from our ability to do the things we are supposed > to do. > > I see potential for a huge time waste. It's not like we have too > little to do > > So: publicity among and endorsements by NCUC members, Yes. Formal > endorsement by NCUC, No. > > Milton L Mueller > Professor, School of Public Policy > Georgia Institute of Technology > > On Apr 20, 2016, at 13:57, Grace Githaiga > <ggithaiga(a)HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com>> wrote: > > Deserves support. Highly recommended. Has NCUC not previously > supported non domain issues that are internet related? > > Rgds > Grace > > ________________________________ > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:48:21 -0400 > From: douglaskarel(a)GMAIL.COM<mailto:douglaskarel@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > To: > NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@listserv.syr.edu> > > Yes , +1 and Definitely! > > This is a good initiative worthy of our support! > > regards > > Karel > > On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Robin Gross > <robin(a)ipjustice.org<mailto:robin@ipjustice.org>> wrote: > Agreed. > > Thanks, > Robin > >> On Apr 20, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Carlos Ra?l Guti?rrez G. >> <crg(a)isoc-cr.org<mailto:crg@isoc-cr.org>> wrote: >> >> @Milton +1 >> >> >> Carlos Ra?l Guti?rrez >> +506 8837 7176 >> Skype: carlos.raulg >> Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) >> On 20 Apr 2016, at 10:42, Mueller, Milton L wrote: >> >>> I agree, NCUC/NCSG are appropriate vehicles for publicizing these >>> initiatives among civil society organizations/individuals, and many >>> of its members may be interested in joining in, but #Internet4All >>> does not seem to be a domain name policy issue and I think we had >>> better stick to our basic mission. >>> >>> --MM >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: NCSG-Discuss >>>> [mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>] >>>> On Behalf Of >>>> James Gannon >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:26 PM >>>> To: >>>> NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> >>>> Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign >>>> >>>> Just on this point I hope that as this seems to be an >>>> infrastructure related >>>> campaign. >>>> >>>> Still reading about it at the moment but my gut reaction is that >>>> this may be >>>> more appropriate for individual NCUC members and organisations to >>>> endorse? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 20/04/2016, 17:12, "NCSG-Discuss on behalf of Carlos Ra?l >>>> Guti?rrez G." >>>> <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> >>>> on behalf of crg(a)ISOC-CR.ORG<mailto:crg@ISOC-CR.ORG>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Is ICANN (regional) staff participating in this activity? Could >>>>> also be >>>>> part of the information we may need for a qualified opinion. >>>>> >> > Forwarded message: > From: Paul Rosenzweig <paul.rosenzweig(a)REDBRANCHCONSULTING.COM> > To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:12:59 -0400 > > I think Milton is exactly right. We have more than enough on our > plate in this group respecting issues that are tied to IANA policy > that affects us all. We don’t need to become a broader policy forum > for things that are beyond our remit. Indeed, we just spent a huge > amount of political capital making sure that these things were outside > the scope of what ICANN is going to do … for good reason > > > > Paul > > > > Paul Rosenzweig > > <mailto:paul.rosenzweigesq@redbranchconsulting.com> > paul.rosenzweig(a)redbranchconsulting.com > > O: +1 (202) 547-0660 > > M: +1 (202) 329-9650 > > VOIP: +1 (202) 738-1739 > > Skype: paul.rosenzweig1066 > > <http://www.redbranchconsulting.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=articl…> > Link to my PGP Key > > > > > > From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of > Mueller, Milton L > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 6:14 PM > To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > > > > Grace > > As far as I know we have not endorsed anything as NCUC - but if we > have, I was against it at the time. 😉 > > My concern is that this seemingly innocuous issue sets a precedent and > before you know it we get 20 requests per year to endorse campaigns > and causes that are not related to our actual scope of policy making > authority. Some of those issues might divide us, leading to long > debates that detract from our ability to do the things we are supposed > to do. > > > > I see potential for a huge time waste. It's not like we have too > little to do > > > > So: publicity among and endorsements by NCUC members, Yes. Formal > endorsement by NCUC, No. > > > Milton L Mueller > > Professor, School of Public Policy > > Georgia Institute of Technology > > > On Apr 20, 2016, at 13:57, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)HOTMAIL.COM > <mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com> > wrote: > > Deserves support. Highly recommended. Has NCUC not previously > supported non domain issues that are internet related? > > > > Rgds > > Grace > > _____ > > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:48:21 -0400 > From: douglaskarel(a)GMAIL.COM <mailto:douglaskarel@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@listserv.syr.edu> > > Yes , +1 and Definitely! > > > > This is a good initiative worthy of our support! > > > > regards > > > > Karel > > > > On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Robin Gross <robin(a)ipjustice.org > <mailto:robin@ipjustice.org> > wrote: > > Agreed. > > Thanks, > Robin > > >> On Apr 20, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. >> <crg(a)isoc-cr.org <mailto:crg@isoc-cr.org> > wrote: >> >> @Milton +1 >> >> >> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez >> +506 8837 7176 >> Skype: carlos.raulg >> Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) >> On 20 Apr 2016, at 10:42, Mueller, Milton L wrote: >> >>> I agree, NCUC/NCSG are appropriate vehicles for publicizing these >>> initiatives among civil society organizations/individuals, and many >>> of its members may be interested in joining in, but #Internet4All >>> does not seem to be a domain name policy issue and I think we had >>> better stick to our basic mission. >>> >>> --MM >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> ] On Behalf Of >>>> James Gannon >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:26 PM >>>> To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> >>>> Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign >>>> >>>> Just on this point I hope that as this seems to be an >>>> infrastructure related >>>> campaign. >>>> >>>> Still reading about it at the moment but my gut reaction is that >>>> this may be >>>> more appropriate for individual NCUC members and organisations to >>>> endorse? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 20/04/2016, 17:12, "NCSG-Discuss on behalf of Carlos Raúl >>>> Gutiérrez G." >>>> <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on behalf of >>>> crg(a)ISOC-CR.ORG <mailto:crg@ISOC-CR.ORG> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> Is ICANN (regional) staff participating in this activity? Could >>>>> also be >>>>> part of the information we may need for a qualified opinion. >>>>> >> > > > Forwarded message: > From: Stephanie Perrin <stephanie.perrin(a)MAIL.UTORONTO.CA> > To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:32:43 -0400 > > +1 Lots of pdp work going on. Need help. Useful to know about this, > distracting from main mission to spend time on formal endorsement in > my view. > Stephanie Perrin > > On 2016-04-21 18:14, Mueller, Milton L wrote: >> Grace >> As far as I know we have not endorsed anything as NCUC - but if we >> have, I was against it at the time. �� >> My concern is that this seemingly innocuous issue sets a precedent >> and before you know it we get 20 requests per year to endorse >> campaigns and causes that are not related to our actual scope of >> policy making authority. Some of those issues might divide us, >> leading to long debates that detract from our ability to do the >> things we are supposed to do. >> >> I see potential for a huge time waste. It's not like we have too >> little to do >> >> So: publicity among and endorsements by NCUC members, Yes. Formal >> endorsement by NCUC, No. >> >> Milton L Mueller >> Professor, School of Public Policy >> Georgia Institute of Technology >> >> On Apr 20, 2016, at 13:57, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga(a)HOTMAIL.COM >> <mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com>> wrote: >> >>> Deserves support. Highly recommended. Has NCUC not previously >>> supported non domain issues that are internet related? >>> >>> Rgds >>> Grace >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:48:21 -0400 >>> From: douglaskarel(a)GMAIL.COM <mailto:douglaskarel@gmail.com> >>> Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign >>> To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@listserv.syr.edu> >>> >>> Yes , +1 and Definitely! >>> >>> This is a good initiative worthy of our support! >>> >>> regards >>> >>> Karel >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Robin Gross <robin(a)ipjustice.org >>> <mailto:robin@ipjustice.org>> wrote: >>> >>> Agreed. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Robin >>> >>> > On Apr 20, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. >>> <crg(a)isoc-cr.org <mailto:crg@isoc-cr.org>> wrote: >>> > >>> > @Milton +1 >>> > >>> > >>> > Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez >>> > +506 8837 7176 >>> > Skype: carlos.raulg >>> > Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) >>> > On 20 Apr 2016, at 10:42, Mueller, Milton L wrote: >>> > >>> >> I agree, NCUC/NCSG are appropriate vehicles for publicizing >>> these initiatives among civil society organizations/individuals, >>> and many of its members may be interested in joining in, but >>> #Internet4All does not seem to be a domain name policy issue and >>> I think we had better stick to our basic mission. >>> >> >>> >> --MM >>> >> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>> From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>] On Behalf Of >>> >>> James Gannon >>> >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:26 PM >>> >>> To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> >>> >>> Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign >>> >>> >>> >>> Just on this point I hope that as this seems to be an >>> infrastructure related >>> >>> campaign. >>> >>> >>> >>> Still reading about it at the moment but my gut reaction is >>> that this may be >>> >>> more appropriate for individual NCUC members and >>> organisations to >>> >>> endorse? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 20/04/2016, 17:12, "NCSG-Discuss on behalf of Carlos >>> Raúl >>> Gutiérrez G." >>> >>> <NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >>> <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on behalf of >>> crg(a)ISOC-CR.ORG <mailto:crg@ISOC-CR.ORG>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Is ICANN (regional) staff participating in this activity? >>> Could also be >>> >>>> part of the information we may need for a qualified >>> opinion. >>> >>>> >>> > >>> >>> >

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Fwd: Draft New ICANN Bylaws Posted for Public Comment
by Olévié Kouami April 21, 2016

April 21, 2016

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Hillary Jett" <hillary.jett(a)icann.org> Date: 21 Apr 2016 18:29 Subject: [CCWG-ACCT] Draft New ICANN Bylaws Posted for Public Comment To: "CCWG-Accountability" <accountability-cross-community(a)icann.org> Cc: Original link: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-21-en Draft New ICANN Bylaws Posted for 30-day Public Comment Now that the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) and Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) proposals have been transmitted to NTIA, one of the key implementation planning items is to amend the ICANN Bylaws to reflect the recommendations in those Proposals. The proposed draft of the New ICANN Bylaws was developed collaboratively by the ICANN legal team and the independent counsel hired to advise the CCWG-Accountability and the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship). In developing the Draft New ICANN Bylaws, the attorneys consulted a Bylaws Coordination Group populated with both community and Board members, as well as with the CWG-Stewardship and the CCWG-Accountability. Both the independent counsel to the community groups and ICANN's General Counsel have confirmed that the Draft New ICANN Bylaws are consistent with the community proposals relating to the IANA Stewardship Transition. These proposed draft Bylaws, are out for a 30-day public comment from 21 April – 21 May to allow any interested party to review and provide feedback. This timeline allows for comments to be analyzed and incorporated in time for a tentative 27 May adoption of the Bylaws by the ICANN Board. NTIA has stated that it needs to see that changes to the Bylaws have been adopted sufficient to implement the Transition Proposals before NTIA can complete its review of the Transition Proposals. This public comment period is designed to meet that deadline. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-new-bylaws-2016-04-21-en -- Hillary Jett Communications Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (202) 674-3403 Email: hillary.jett(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ Accountability-Cross-Community mailing list Accountability-Cross-Community(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/accountability-cross-community -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl **Editeur de logiciels de gestion (PGI/ERP) S.I.G.E. (http://www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *Eminent National Expert for the World Summit Award (http://www.wsis-award.org <http://www.wsis-award.org>) * *Secrétaire Général de l'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/>)**ICANN - Fellow & Alumni (http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>) - Membre de Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo) *(http://www.globalshea.com) *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign
by Farell FOLLY April 20, 2016

April 20, 2016

Dear All, Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in Kigali on the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the countrys traditional culture: Umuganda (coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome), the Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are inviting you to join them in the #Internet4all campaign. This campaign aims at gathering key stakeholders in the ICT field in order to defend the idea of an Internet as a basic right for all and facilitate all actions towards an affordable Internet access. Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable development through the digital economy, we are requesting the authorization to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better position of influence) on the list of signatories besides other distinguished persons such as: * Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World Economic Forum on Africa 2016 * Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité * Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader * Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International * Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network * Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre, Young Global Leader The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside with the complete invitation letter written above. --ff-- Best regards ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Farell FOLLY Africa2.0 Benin Chapter Head - Technology Champion t: <tel:%2B22997%20248100> +22997 248100 s : <tel:%2B22997%20248100> Skype: farellf m: <mailto:farell@benin2point0.org> farell(a)benin2point0.org <http://www.africa2point0.org/> www.africa2point0.org <http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf> www.linkedin.com/in/farellf <http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__> www.twitter.com/__f_f__

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ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY16 Q3 call on 27 April 1500 UTC
by Rudi Vansnick April 20, 2016

April 20, 2016

News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-18-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-18-en> ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY16 Q3 call on 27 April 1500 UTC 18 April 2016 ICANN has announced its FY16 Q3 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 27 April at 1500 UTC. The call will cover how ICANN has progressed against its strategic and operating plans for the Quarter ending 31 March 2016. Please click here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z6J7tc7lYOtwhNo-Q4U1E3JLcng05_iVteJX5dSBBU…> to register for the call and to receive joining instructions. If you are unable to access the form, please email us <mailto:icann.communications@icann.org> to register with your full name and an email address we can send joining instructions to. The call is open for all to attend, including press, and there will be ample time for Questions & Answers (Q&A). A recording of the call will also be available online on the ICANN website <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/quarterly-reports-2014-11-13-en>. These calls were set up to enhance ICANN’s accountability and transparency efforts, by making it easy to follow ICANN’s progress toward fulfilling its mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. More information Please visit the Reporting page <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/quarterly-reports-2014-11-13-en> on the ICANN website from 24 hours before the call to pre-read the presentation. You can also find other resources and background information on this page, as well as archived transcripts and recordings of all previous Quarterly Stakeholder Calls. 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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Re: [Npoc-discuss] [NCUC-DISCUSS] Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign
by KASWESHA April 19, 2016

April 19, 2016

Add my siginature. James Njoroge Gitau Chairman KASWESHA Community Resource Centre An ICT Hub for the youth. *Cell-Phone +254 722 212171 or +254 721 274273* Before printing this mail make sure it is completely necessary. THE ENVIRONMENT IS EVERY ONE'S BUSINESS. On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Baudouin SCHOMBE <b.schombe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Farell, > CAFEC join the campaign > > > *SCHOMBE BAUDOUIN* > > *SECRETAIRE EXECUTIF FGI-IGF RDC* > > > *COORDINATION NATIONALE CAFECICANN/AFRALO Member* > *ISOC Member* > Téléphone mobile:+243998983491/+243813684512 > email : b.schombe(a)gmail.com > skype : b.schombe > blog : http://akimambo.unblog.fr > > > > > 2016-04-18 9:11 GMT+01:00 Farell FOLLY <farell(a)benin2point0.org>: > >> Dear All, >> >> >> >> Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in Kigali >> on the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the country’s traditional culture: >> “Umuganda” (coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome), the >> Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are inviting you to join them in the >> *#Internet4all* campaign. This campaign aims at gathering key >> stakeholders in the ICT field in order to defend the idea of an Internet as >> a basic right for all and facilitate all actions towards an affordable >> Internet access. >> >> >> >> Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable >> development through the digital economy, we are requesting the >> authorization to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better >> position of influence) on the list of signatories besides other >> distinguished persons such as: >> >> >> >> - Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of *The Graça Machel Trust, **Co-Chair >> World Economic Forum on Africa 2016 * >> - Bineta Diop, Founder and President of* Femmes Africa Solidarité* >> - Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder* of Africa 2.0, **Young Global >> Leader* >> - Netsanet Belay, On behalf of* Amnesty International* >> - Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the *African Leadership Network* >> - Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, *African Civil Society Centre*, >> Young Global Leader >> >> >> >> The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside >> with the complete invitation letter written above. >> >> >> >> >> >> --ff-- >> Best regards >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> [image: logo_2] >> >> Farell FOLLY >> >> *Africa2.0 Benin * >> >> *Chapter Head - Technology Champion* >> >> t: +22997 248100 >> s : Skype: farellf <%2B22997%20248100> >> m: farell(a)benin2point0.org >> >> www.africa2point0.org >> www.linkedin.com/in/farellf >> www.twitter.com/__f_f__ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ncuc-discuss mailing list >> Ncuc-discuss(a)lists.ncuc.org >> http://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-discuss >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Ncuc-discuss mailing list > Ncuc-discuss(a)lists.ncuc.org > http://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-discuss > >

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GNSO Working Group Communication Tools Classroom | April 26 2016 | 19:00 UTC
by Rudi Vansnick April 19, 2016

April 19, 2016

GNSO Working Group Communication Tools Classroom | April 26 2016 | 19:00 UTC Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> by 25 April 2016. Are you a new GNSO Working Group Member? Do you have questions you never asked about Adobe Connect or other participation tools that are used to facilitate Working Group deliberations? The upcoming Communication Tools Classroom is the place to look for answers to these and any other questions you may have in relation to Working Group tools. Please join the SO/AC Support team on April 26, 2016 at 19:00 UTC for the Communication Tools Classroom. In an informal setting, new Working Group members will be familiarized with the communication tools they will be using when taking part in GNSO Working Groups. Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Introduction to the SO/AC Support team & Policy Support Staff 3. Where to find relevant information: a. GNSO Master Calendar b. Individual Working Group Wiki pages. 4. Working Group Mailing lists: a. Difference between statuses (Observer/ Member) 5. Working Group Members a. Statements of Interests b. Email invitations c. Calendar invitations 6. Adobe Connect room 7. Questions This session will be recorded and the recordings will be made available on the GNSO Calendar <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar>. We look forward to your participation! Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> by 25 April 2016. 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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ICANN Holds Calls with Community on Public Comments Submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget
by Rudi Vansnick (NPOC) April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016

ICANN Holds Calls with Community on Public Comments Submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-12-en> ICANN will be holding community calls during which the comments submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget will be presented by the submitters to ICANN staff. This is intended to enhance the understanding of the comments and so improve the quality of the response. This process was implemented to improve the public comment process, consistently with ATRT2 recommendations (#12.1 and #12.5). All calls will be public, focused on the organization that submitted comments, and attended by at least one Board Finance Committee member. Additional board members may attend based on… Read more <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-12-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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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN and Verisign Announce Start of 90-day Root Zone Management System "Parallel Testing" Period
by Olévié Kouami April 12, 2016

April 12, 2016

Deaest all, Please, FYI. Warm regards -Olévié- Date: 2016-04-09 5:24 GMT+01:00 Subject: ICANN and Verisign Announce Start of 90-day Root Zone Management System "Parallel Testing" Period Hi all, As scheduled and previously communicated <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p7u7s2fnyne/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=7b45a99c2e6a13b…>, on 6 April 2016, ICANN and Verisign began a 90-day “parallel testing” period to verify the continued integrity of the data contained in the root zone file produced via the Root Zone Management System (RZMS) following the successful completion of the IANA Stewardship Transition. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-08-en Thanks. -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl **Editeur de logiciels de gestion (PGI/ERP) S.I.G.E. (http://www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *Eminent National Expert for the World Summit Award (http://www.wsis-award.org <http://www.wsis-award.org>) * *Secrétaire Général de l'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/>)**ICANN - Fellow & Alumni (http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>) - Membre de Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo) *(http://www.globalshea.com) *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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Attention NPOC Member and Citizen of the Internet: Engage with the Pathfinder Initiative
by Klaus Stoll April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016

*Attention NPOC Member and Citizen of the Internet: * *Your NPOC membership in ICANN gives you a window on global Internet policy, and a door to participate in that policy development. Your ability to engage in policy development aligned with the mission of your organization depends on both your knowledge and awareness, and on the health of your organization’s relationship to the Internet Ecosystem itself. * *Here is an opportunity to strengthen the health of that Internet Ecosystem relationship. * *(See information below on the June 27, 2016 Helsinki event, to coincide with ICANN56)* * *Does your organization depend on the Internet to do its work and get its message across?* * *Does your organization depend on the Internet to communicate with its members?* * *Did someone cyber squat on your organization’s domain and demand a ransom for its release?* * *Has your organization’s good name and logo been used for fraudulent fund raising?* * *Do you ask yourself how to ensure your organization’s right to open and free expression?* * *Are you sure how many domain names do you need and how to keep them from expiring?* * *Do you wonder how to use and protect your organization’s good name in social media?* *If you answered any of the questions above with “Yes!” you should get involved in Pathfinder* *About Pathfinder* Civil Society and NGOs are the Internet's largest stakeholder group, and they are increasingly dependent on how the Internet operates in order to carry out their work. It is essential for civil society organizations to be aware of the opportunities the Internet affords and to acquire the capacities needed to make the best possible use of the Internet. For this reason the Pathfinder Initiative was created in 2014. The goals of the Pathfinder Initiative are to raise awareness and capacity to engage in strategic Internet planning, to promote organizational voices in areas of Internet policy formation and implementation, and to increase the role of civil society organizations as “Citizens of the Internet”. *Pathfinder Activities* *Webinars + Dialogues: *We host presentations by thought leaders, promote dialogue, and provide you with the knowledge, technologies and tools to succeed. *Research: *We share quantitative and qualitative analysis on nonprofit, NGO and civil society use of the Internet in order to guide strategies & policy. *Events: *We present live events to connect and engage organizations with the partners they need, so as to enhance your impact in your work and the pursuit of your mission. *Capacity building: *This is where your input counts. Shared resources are available and a global community exists to support you, but only you fully understand the context in which you work. *(**NEW**) **Pathfinder Direct**: *Over the last years the Pathfinder Initiative has successfully implemented capacity building seminars, webinars, dialogues, and research projects globally. We will continue and increase these activities. In addition we will add a new type of activity: /*Pathfinder Direct*/. It is the goal of Pathfinder to reach as many people as possible with its capacity and awareness building programs. We will bring Pathfinder to more people through holding Pathfinder events in conjunction with the existing meetings, conferences and events of /*Pathfinder Partner Organizations*/. Events will be tailored to the interests and needs of the host organizations and their specific event participants. *Become a Pathfinder Partner Organization* Internet Awareness and Capacity Building offer opportunities for Civil Society organizations such as yours to: * Access resources and services that enable you to make better use of the Internet. * Offer additional solutions and services to your members and supporters. * Develop and implement digital strategies, such as effective online communication, community engagement, and fund raising. * Increase your security and stay on top of Internet security best practices. *Gain a voice for your organization in how the Internet is run and governed!* *Get involved: Please contact Klaus Stoll, klaus.stoll(a)gkpfoundation.org* *Upcoming Helsinki Pathfinder Initiative Event: (June 27, 2016)* ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers <_icann.org <http://icann.org/>_>) is the nonprofit multistakeholder organization responsible for global internet policy making. ICANN will hold its 56^th meeting (ICANN56) in Helsinki from June 27^th to 30^th . ICANN governs through multistakeholder consensus policy making. Civil Society and NGOs are the Internet's largest stakeholder group, and are increasingly dependent on how the Internet operates in order to carry out their work. It is essential for civil society organizations to be aware of their opportunities for influencing Internet policy, be aware of the opportunities and challenges the Internet presents to their mission and work, and acquire the capacities needed to make the best possible uses of the Internet in pursuit of their mission and work. Dedicated to these ends, The Pathfinder Initiative <_www.pathfindershub.org <http://www.pathfindershub.org/>_> and its global partners are planning an awareness and capacity building event for Finnish Civil Society organizations in Helsinki during the ICANN meetings. Please find details on the planned event and the Pathfinder Initiative below. We are seeking to engage with regional Civil Society organizations in the planning and execution of the event as much as possible. Therefor we would like to ask you and your organization to consider * Joining the planning for the event as an implementation partner * Participating as a presenting organization within the Finish context * Promoting participation the event to your membership and through your networks Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this important event. We will be holding local planning and implementation meetings in May and June in Helsinki. The live event will be free, will be web cast, and will be available for download. Draft Program: (to revised with local partners) ***Civil Society and Internet Domain Name Use and Policy: * */W ith an Internet presence, and with responsibilities as a “citizen of the Internet”, what are the opportunities, challenges, and obligations my organization faces as it pursues its mission and its work./* Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 10.00am -13.00pm Venue: Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13e Helsinki, Finland, (to be confirmed) ** *Program:* *1. Introduction, *(Lori Schulman, INTA, IPC, Moderator, 5 minutes) *2. Thematic Presentations*: (15 minutes each) 2.1: Using my organization’s website for Impact and Sustainability. (Klaus Stoll, GKPF/NPOC) 2.3: Domain based organizational websites vs Social media*. *(Sam Lanfranco, NPOC) *3. Coffee Break* 2.4 Website uses to be safe and secure on the Internet, (James Galvin, Afilias, tbc) 2.5 Having a voice in how the Internet is governed. (NCSG, NPOC, ICANN) *4. Showcases:* 4.1. local NGO Best Practises, (tbc) 4.2 .ngo/.ong**(PIR, tbc) *5. Networking lunch:*Thematic tables 5.1 Impact and Sustainability 5.2 Safety and Security 5.3 Having a Voice 5.4 Showcases /The event is free, will be web cast, and will be available for download./

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