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INET Kathmandu 2016 : "Learning Lessons from Nepal - Embracing Information and Communication Technologies for Disaster Management".
by Bikram Shrestha March 16, 2016

March 16, 2016

Dear all, It is my pleasure to let you all know that Internet Society Asia-Pacific Bureau together with Internet Society Nepal Chapter (host) and Federation of Computer Association Nepal (Co-host), Nepal Telecommunication Authority, ISP Association of Nepal (ISPAN) and National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) are pleased to announce the “INET Kathmandu” conference to be held on *18 March 2016 *at Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu, Nepal. This conference is being organized in collaboration with Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) and Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN). The theme of the INET Kathmandu is "Learning Lessons from Nepal - Embracing Information and Communication Technologies for Disaster Management". The conference aims to bring together International agencies and local stakeholders involved in emergency planning, emergency services, disaster management and related work, anticipating over 200 participants from the Government, Mobile Operators, Disaster management groups, International and regional organizations, Academic institutions, ICT entrepreneurs, commercial companies and general public. This event is being web streamed so you all can take participate in the event. The details about conference are as follows: *INET Kathmandu* Date: 18 March, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Venue: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu Detail Agenda: www.internetsociety.org/inet-kathmandu/, www.internetsociety.org.np/inet/ ISOC Nepal is member of NPOC. Sincerely, Thank you *Bikram Shrestha* Vice President Internet Society Nepal

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Plan to Transition Stewardship of Key Internet Functions Sent to the U.S. Government
by Rudi Vansnick March 13, 2016

March 13, 2016

Plan to Transition Stewardship of Key Internet Functions Sent to the U.S. Government Culmination of a Two-Year Effort by the Global Internet Community This page is available in: Português <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-pt> 中文 <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-zh> Pусский <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-ru> Français <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-fr> Español <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-es> العربية <http://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-ar> English <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-10-en#> Marrakech, Morocco… Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board Chair Dr. Stephen D. Crocker today submitted to the U.S. Government a plan developed by the international Internet community that, if approved, will lead to global stewardship of some key technical Internet functions. "This plan is a testament to the hard work of the global Internet community and the strength of the multistakeholder model," said Crocker, who transmitted the plan on behalf of the global community. "The plan has now been sent to the U.S. Government for its review, and assuming it meets the necessary criteria, we will have reached an historic moment in the history of the Internet." The plan provides a comprehensive package to transition the U.S. Government's stewardship of these technical functions, called the IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority), which are critical to the Internet's smooth operation. It also proposes ways to enhance ICANN's accountability as a fully independent organization. The transition is the final step in the long-anticipated privatization of the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), first outlined when ICANN was incorporated in 1998. The ICANN Board received the package from the community during its 55th public meeting in Morocco, and today transmitted it to the U.S. National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA). On 14 March 2014, NTIA announced its desire to transition its stewardship of the IANA functions to the global multistakeholder community. The package is the result of an inclusive, global discussion amongst representatives from government, large and small business, technical experts, civil society, researchers, academics and end users. "The Internet community has exhibited remarkable dedication to the IANA stewardship transition because we know just how important it is to complete," said Alissa Cooper, Chair of the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) that coordinated the development of the transition proposal. "Internet users the world over stand to benefit from its stability, security, and accountability enhancements to Internet governance once the proposal takes effect." The global Internet community has worked tirelessly to develop a plan that meets NTIA's criteria, logging more than 600 meetings and calls, more than 32,000 mailing list exchanges and more than 800 working hours. The package combines the technical requirements of a transition coordinated by the IANA Stewardship Transition Group (ICG) and enhancements to ICANN's accountability identified by the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability). The two groups were composed of volunteers representing a broad range of interests from the wider multistakeholder Internet community. "This plan enjoys the broadest possible support from this very diverse community and I'm confident it will meet NTIA's criteria," said Thomas Rickert, one of the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs. "The work of this group shows just how well the inclusive multistakeholder approach is working." The U.S. Government will now review the package to ensure that it meets NTIA's criteria. If approved, implementation of the plan is expected to be completed prior to the expiration of the contract between NTIA and ICANN in September 2016. ## To see further comments (quotes) on the transmission of the package go here: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/iana-stewardship-final-package-quotes <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/iana-stewardship-final-package-quotes> [PDF, 46 KB] To access the media contacts of Internet organizations involved, go here: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/iana-stewardship-final-package-press-… <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/iana-stewardship-final-package-press-…> [PDF, 284 KB] To read the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal, go here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/iana-stewardship-transition-pro… <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/iana-stewardship-transition-pro…> [PDF, 2.32 MB] To read the Enhancing ICANN Accountability Final Report, go here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-accountability-supp-propos… <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-accountability-supp-propos…> [PDF, 6.03 MB] 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: [Soac-infoalert] FW: Chartering Organizations Sign-Off on Proposal. Read About It In #ICANN55
by Olévié Kouami March 10, 2016

March 10, 2016

Dearest all, Please, FYI. Our SHAVKAT SABIROV - REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND SOMETIMES CENTRAL ASIA *President of the Internet Association of Kazakhstan (IAK) & Member of Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC), spoke inside this newsletter.* *Warm regards* *-Olevie-* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> Date: 2016-03-10 6:55 GMT+00:00 Subject: [Soac-infoalert] FW: Chartering Organizations Sign-Off on Proposal. Read About It In #ICANN55 To: "soac-infoalert(a)icann.org" <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1118638566701&ca=f1797236-…> Hello. You're receiving this email because you expressed an interest in ICANN. Don't forget to add icann.communications@.icann.org to your address book, so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! 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Yesterday, the CCWG-Accountability received consensus approval/non-objection of its Final Report on Work Stream 1 Recommendations from the remaining three Chartering Organizations -- GAC, GNSO and ccNSO. As a result, both the ICG and CCWG-Accountability will deliver their proposals to the ICANN Board during the start of the CCWG-Accountability working session this morning. Following acceptance of the proposals, the ICANN Board will undergo a short review period and intend to transmit the package to NTIA after their Public Board Meeting this afternoon. Today's ICANN55 High Interest Sessions *TIME* *SESSION* *ROOM LOCATION* 07:00 to 08:30 ALAC Leadership Team Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Oliveraie 09:00 to 12:00 CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 2 Working Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Oliveraie 09:00 to 12:30 GAC Thursday Sessions <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Cristal 09:00 to 10:15 Internet Governance Public Sesssion <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Atlas 13:30 to 16:00 Public Forum 2 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Atlas 16:30 to 18:00 ICANN Public Board Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Atlas 18:00 to 20:00 ICANN55 Wrap-Up Cocktail <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Cristal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> *Ask Your Questions At **ICANN55 Public Forum 2!* *When: Thu, 10 March 2016 - 13:30 to 16:00 WET* *Where: Atlas room* The Public Forums are the open microphone sessions that afford community members the opportunity to make comments and ask questions directly to the Board and in front of the of the rest of the community. Remote participants have the opportunity to raise questions and/or comments can occur via email. Those interested in asking a question may do so by addressing the question to engagement(a)icann.org. Remote participation links and agenda details: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/thu-public-forum <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> Read our Q & A with Nii Quaynor, "Father Of The Internet In Africa" *Describe how Africa's role in Internet governance and in ICANN has evolved over the past five years.* A more diverse group of African countries, including civil society and government, are participating in Internet governance forums. ICANN has a stronger presence in these groups. More Africans are engaging in ICANN processes, as illustrated by the IANA transition process. Additionally, ICANN's Africa Strategy is a mechanism for addressing issues and interests in the area. *How important is this ICANN55 Public meeting, in Marrakech, to Africa's Internet ecosystem?* The event deepens African involvement in ICANN. Meetings in Africa are very special to the African community - many who have been participating online can now attend in person. *ICANN55 is Fadi's last meeting as CEO and President of ICANN. How would you describe his contribution to Africa's growth in the Internet ecosystem?* He urged Africans to rally behind a common strategy and it worked. Fadi challenged the African community to focus on one consensus-based proposal dealing with two simple issues: Africans in ICANN and ICANN in Africa. All other ICANN regions followed suit with regional strategies and expanded ICANN's global reach! *What should stakeholders in Africa do to strengthen their role and contribution to the ICANN community?* They should participate in ICANN Public Meetings - whether remotely or in person. Those who are fortunate enough to attend in person should hold local meetings with colleagues when they return home. I encourage participants to recruit others to get involved with ICANN, and to organize local communities to work on Internet governance issues. 2016 Nominating Committee: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions. Deadline is 20 March 2016. ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or to recommend candidates for ICANN's key leadership positions. Applications are invited for the following positions: Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors, Two At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representatives (one each from the Europe and North America regions), One member of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO). Visit ICANN's YouTube Channel to watch our interview with 2016 NomCom Chair - Stephane Van Gelder, 2016 NomCom Chair-Elect - Hans Petter Holen and 2016 NomCom Associate Chair - Wolfgang Kleinwächter. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> *For more information on the application process, click here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…>* ccNSO Welcomes New Councillors Yesterday, the ccNSO Council announced changes to its makeup. Byron Holland (.ca) stepped down as chair of the ccNSO Council. Byron will remain on Council until the end of his term. At the end of Wednesday's afternoon session, his successor Katrina Sataki was announced. Also, two long-standing members of the community left the Council - Vice-Chair Keith Davidson (.nz), and former chair Lesley Cowley, OBE. Their seats were taken by Debbie Monahan (.nz) and Peter Vergote (.be). The ccNSO wholeheartedly thanks Lesley and Keith for their guidance, commitment and tireless work for the ccTLD and ICANN community. We wish the incoming councillors lots of energy and enthusiasm in their new roles! The ccNSO is one of the three Supporting Organizations within ICANN and is responsible for developing and recommending to the ICANN Board global policies relating to ccTLDs (the scope of which is limited by ICANN's Bylaws), and other activities authorized by its members. The ccNSO Council has 18 Councillors, 15 appointed by the ccNSO membership and 3 by the NomCom. To date, 157 ccTLD managers are member of the ccNSO. *For more information, click here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…>* Visit ICANN's YouTube channel <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> or click below to watch our interviews with: - Katrina Sataki, ccNSO Chair <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> - Byron Holland, ccNSO Vice-Chair <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> - Demi Getschko, ccNSO Vice-Chair <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> GNSO Supports CCWG-Accountability Proposal Unanimously Councillors from the GNSO's four stakeholder groups and five constituencies came together to support the CCWG Accountability Proposal unanimously. James Bladel, GNSO Council Chair, states that "the adoption of this historic moment shows that the multistakeholder bottom-up process works and this bodes well for ICANN's future." Councillors pointed out that more work will be necessary when implementing the 12 recommendations. James Bladel added 'today we demonstrated that the GNSO, in all its diversity, is committed in its vision for the future of ICANN." Read the GAC Communiqué here The GAC met in Marrakech on Wednesday, 9 March for the GAC Communiqué drafting session. Seventy-six GAC Members and twelve Observers attended the meeting. The Communiqué represents the formal negotiated outcome of the meeting, including the GAC's advice to the ICANN Board. Contents of the discussions have been published in the GAC Communiqué, which is now available for review. Click here to read the GAC Communiqué. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j8DxiA9KPeaX34t3rfgmZxh56APxEsfASim3tzDSR_o8…> SHAVKAT SABIROV - REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND SOMETIMES CENTRAL ASIA *President of the Internet Association of Kazakhstan (IAK) & Member of Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC)* The first meeting I attended was in 2011 - the 4th International Conference for ccTLD [country code top-level domain] registries and registrars of CIS [Commonwealth of Independent States], Central and Eastern Europe. There, I met ICANN representatives Michael Yakushev and Veni Markovski. After the conference, we organized a local community meeting and discussed creating a new association to work on Internet policy. Since 2011, the Internet community of Kazakhstan has been prepared to meet its commitments as participants in international organizations. In June 2014, IAK hosted the regional RIPE NCC [Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Center] meeting in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In November 2014, the UN Economic and Social Council granted IAK General Consultative Status. I have attended one ICANN Public Meeting so far - ICANN53 in Buenos Aires. *My call to action?* Together are building our digital world! Based on the principles of openness, respect and trust, we are creating an open, secure, safe and transparent Internet! ICANN IN THE NEWS Fadi Chehadé: Farewell Interview by LACTLD In this interview, ICANN's outgoing CEO of ICANN shares his thoughts on ICANN's "secret sauce", his experience leading ICANN for the past three years, the role of ccTLDs and the IANA Stewardship Transition. 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REMINDER: ICANN 55: Non For-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Day | Tuesday 08 March 2016 | 09:30 UTC (09:30 WET) | Ametyste
by Maryam Bakoshi March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

The purpose of the NPOC is to represent, specifically, the operational concerns related to service delivery of not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations who are domain registrants in the DNS. NPOC focuses on the impact of DNS policies and their effects on the operational readiness and implementation of non-commercial missions and objectives. NPOC members rely on the Internet and DNS policies to provide valuable services to their communities. - https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-npoc Dear All, Please find below participation details for ICANN 55: NPOC Constituency Day on Tuesday 08 March 2016 at 09:30 UTC (09:30 WET) Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/rak55-ametyste/ Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/zl63xlg Time in some other locations: Sydney: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 20:30 Tokyo: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 18:30 Beijing: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 17:30 Moscow: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 12:30 New Delhi: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 15:00 Paris: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 10:30 Buenos Aires: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 06:30 New York: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 04:30 Los Angeles: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 01:30 Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/aYZlAw Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcode: NPOC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support - NCSG, NCUC, NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> Mobile: +44 7737 698036 Skype: maryam.bakoshi.icann

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FW: Read the First Edition of the #ICANN55 Newsletter and Watch Fadi's Welcome Message!
by Olévié Kouami March 6, 2016

March 6, 2016

Dear NPOCers, Please FYI and follow up. Warm regards -Olévié- <engagement(a)icann.org> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Watch ICANN CEO & President Fadi Chehadé's ICANN55 Welcome Video Message to Participants <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Welcome to ICANN55 in the beautiful city of Marrakech. I know many of you have been to Morocco, but I want to start by thanking the people of Morocco and certainly our hosts, the National Authority for Telecommunications Regulations for welcoming all of us to this beautiful country. Almost four years ago, when I started at ICANN, I talked to you in Prague about building an ICANN that is an oasis, not a fortress. And today, in Marrakech, we are sitting on the largest oasis in North Africa. This beautiful oasis, in this beautiful country, is truly a fit for who we are. *Fadi Chehadé* *Click the photo above to watch Fadi's welcome message.* Today's ICANN55 High Interest Sessions *TIME* *SESSION* *ROOM LOCATION* 08:30 to 12:30 *GAC Sunday Morning Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…>* Cristal 08:30 to 17:00 *Universal Acceptance Steering Group Workshop (UASG) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…>* Palmeraie 09:00 to 16:00 *GNSO Working Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…>* Diamant 09:30 to 16:30 *Newcomer ICANN Overview Day <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…>* Toubkal 12:00 to 13:00 Thick WHOIS Policy Implementation - Meeting with the IRT <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Orangeraie 12:00 to 13:15 Welcome Lunch for Business Stakeholders <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Jardin Andalou 14:00 to 18:00 GAC Sunday Afternoon Sessions <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Cristal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> *Thomas Rickert , co-Chair, CCWG-Accountability* <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> *ICANN's Brad White with * *León Sanchez, co-Chair, CCWG Accountability* ICANN's Brad White sits down with Thomas Rickert and León Sanchez, two of the co-Chairs of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) to discuss their recent work and goals for ICANN55 in Marrakech. *Click the photos above to watch their interviews.* How It Works Sessions Are Back Learn more about the nature and activities of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), information transmission using Internet protocols, Domain Name System (DNS) registries protocols and root server operation through these sessions. Available on Sunday 6 March and Monday 7 March, these sessions are suitable for beginners and newcomers as they provide attendees with a basic overview of the discussion topic. Click the links below for detailed ICANN55 schedule information. Sunday 6 March Sessions - 08:30 to 10:00 | How It Works: Overview and Workings of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 10:30 to 12:00 | How It Works: Internet Networking <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 13:30 to 15:00 | How It Works: Domain Name Registry Protocols <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 15:15 to 16:45 | How It Works: Root Server Operation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Monday 7 March Sessions - 10:30 to 12:00 | How It Works: Overview and Workings of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 13:30 to 15:00 | How It Works: Internet Networking <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 15:15 to 16:45 | How It Works: Domain Name Registry Protocols <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> - 17:00 to 18:30 | How It Works: Root Server Operation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> This morning's AFRALO Program for African NGOs As part of AFRALO's continuing effort to raise awareness of ICANN and At-Large issues within Africa, AFRALO invited five representatives from African NGOs to take part in the AFRALO NGO Program at ICANN55. The AFRALO NGO Program will feature a series of capacity building sessions for beginners. These sessions will take place Sunday 6 March through Thursday 10 March. The sessions will include basic knowledge about ICANN and At-Large, including the policy development process and ICANN's unique bottom up multistakeholder model of decision-making. Members from the At-Large community and interested members of the African community are welcome to join the sessions. *For more information about the sessions, **c*lick here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> *Click the links below for detailed ICANN55 schedule information about these sessions.* *Sunday 6 March Session* - 08:00 to 09:30 | AFRALO Program for African NGOs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> *Tuesday 8 March Session* - 08:00 to 09:00 | AFRALO Program for African NGOs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> *Wednesday 9 March Session* - 07:30 to 09:00 | AFRALO Program for African NGOs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> Join us for the Sunday GNSO Weekend Session Today, the GNSO will meet from *09:00 to 16:00* in the *Diamant Room*. Part of the agenda are meetings with ICANN's Board, the new CEO, Göran Marby, as well as other senior executives. Discussions will focus mainly on recent developments in the GNSO, such as the launch of a New gTLD Subsequent Rounds PDP, as well as the Policy Development Process on the Next Generation Registration Data Services (formally known as WHOIS). Of course, the IANA Stewardship Transition will also feature prominently throughout the day, with discussion expected to focus on the outcome of the CCWG-Accountability. Agenda details and relevant documents can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> . *GNSO Working Session <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> | **Time: 09:00 to 16:00 | **Location: Diamant* Brush Up on the Basics of Universal Acceptance Planning to attend the "Universal Acceptance of All TLDs" session on Wednesday? The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) has published a fact sheet <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> that provides a high-level overview of Universal Acceptance, as well as a quick guide <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> for developers. These handy documents will keep you in the know before you go! Tijani Ben Jemaa - TUNISIA *Vice Chair of At-Large Community (ALAC) & Executive Director (Volunteer) of the Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI)* FMAI's first project was applying for .med generic top-level domain - to give an online identity to the Mediterranean community. In June 2008, I attended ICANN32 in Paris to learn more about the New gTLD Program. I was impressed by the bottom-up multistakeholder model, so I applied for a fellowship to attend the Cairo meeting in November 2008, and was accepted. The FMAI then applied for certification as an AFRALO ALS [African At-Large Organization At-Large Structure]. Soon after, I was elected Vice Chair of AFRALO, then ALAC member, and finally, ALAC Vice Chair. To date, I have attended 22 ICANN Public Meetings. *My call to action:* Openness and inclusivity are part of the ICANN core values; a better effort should be made to encourage more participation from the African community. Top Ten Things to Do in Marrakech The ancient city of Marrakech is known for its winding streets, riads (courtyards), chaotic markets and exotic architecture. Marrakech's 1700-acre Medina (old city) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Be sure to carve out time to explore this fascinating city! Click here to read the full list. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior Don't forget to read ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior at ICANN Public Meetings. Click here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001per4ZKkti-TBRlrtM6vlm7ENFo5M3HM7-Obgxaf2PTAa…> ICANN, 12025 Waterfront Dr., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094 SafeUnsubscribe™ alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001fV5zcrmnzCVnMiD3Cw8NvQ%3D%3…> Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=nj88a9rab&m=1118638566701&ea=…> | Update Profile <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001fV5zcrmnzCVnMiD3Cw8NvQ%3D%3…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by icann.communications(a)communications.icann.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *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)* *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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Re: [Npoc-discuss] [AfrICANN-discuss] Finally on .Africa
by Olévié Kouami March 5, 2016

March 5, 2016

Waow ! What a great news ! Congrats to ZACR ! Warm regards from Marrakesh. Cheers ! -Olévié- 2016-03-05 11:32 GMT+00:00 Dr Paulos Nyirenda <paulos(a)sdnp.org.mw>: > > Congrats, Board and all > > Lets get Africa and .africa moving, there is a lot to do ahead > > Regards, > > Paulos > ====================================== > Dr Paulos B Nyirenda > NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD > http://www.registrar.mw > President: AFTLD http://www.aftld.org > Chair: MISPA http://www.mispa.org.mw > > > On 4 Mar 2016 at 17:04, Seun Ojedeji <africann(a)afrinic.net> wrote: > > > "....Resolved (2016.03.03.01), the Board authorizes the President and > CEO, or his > > designee(s), to proceed with the delegation of .AFRICA to be operated by > ZACR pursuant > > to the Registry Agreement that ZACR has entered with ICANN." > > https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2016-03-03-en > > > > Congratulation to all involved. > > > > Cheers! > > > > Sent from my LG G4 > > Kindly excuse brevity and typos > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Malawi SDNP Webmail: http://www.sdnp.org.mw > Access your Malawi SDNP e-mail from anywhere in the world. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > _______________________________________________ > AfrICANN mailing list > AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann > -- *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)* *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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The IANA Stewardship Transition: The Last Few Inches - ICANN
by Rudi Vansnick March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-iana-stewardship-transition-the-last-fe… <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-iana-stewardship-transition-the-last-fe…> When ICANN was first formed in 1998, the intent was for the organization and the multistakeholder community to eventually become the stewards of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. Now, almost two years since the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intent to transition the role in the IANA functions to the multistakeholder community, the community has come together to do so much. We want to highlight a few noteworthy accomplishments. The community: Established two inclusive and open processes, one to outline how best to facilitate the succession of NTIA’s stewardship of the IANA functions, and a second to ensure that ICANN remains accountable to the global Internet community in the absence of its contractual relationship with the U.S. Government. Discussed, debated, organized or planned these processes at over 1,100 events around the world. Held a combined nine public comment periods to finalize the proposals, ensuring that all of the Internet’s diverse stakeholders would have a voice in the transition process. Developed two expertly crafted consensus proposals to submit to NTIA regarding the stewardship of the IANA functions, thereby proving the strength of the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Reaching a point of consensus was not easy, as anyone who was involved in this process can attest. As one of the leaders in this process stated, it’s often painful, lengthy and often takes detours. However, meeting this challenge defines the multistakeholder model, and is one of the reasons the Internet has become the global platform for economic and social growth it is today. With ICANN55 only days away, we find ourselves in a very exciting and promising moment. The IANAStewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) provisionally finalized its proposal back in October, outlining how to best facilitate the succession of NTIA’s stewardship of the IANA functions. Now, after receiving confirmation from the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship) that its accountability requirements have been addressed in the final Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANNAccountability (CCWG-Accountability) Work Stream 1 Recommendations, the ICG will hold a call to determine if the proposal can be submitted to the ICANN Board. In addition, the CCWG-Accountabilitydistributed <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/ccwg-accountability-delivers-report-to-char…> its Supplemental Final Report to its six Chartering Organizations for approval. The group is optimistic that they will be able to send the approved Report to the ICANN Board, for transmission toNTIA, in Marrakech. While many important accountability discussions will be taking place within the Chartering Organizations, several transition-related sessions are scheduled for ICANN55 in Marrakech: Date Time Description Location Friday, 4 March <x-apple-data-detectors://4> 08:00-17:00 <x-apple-data-detectors://5> CCWG-Accountability Face-to-Face Meeting <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/fri-ccwg-accountability> Cristal Monday, 7 March <x-apple-data-detectors://6> 10:30-11:45 <x-apple-data-detectors://7> IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/mon-iana-stewardship-imp…> Atlas Monday, 7 March <x-apple-data-detectors://8> 13:30-15:00 <x-apple-data-detectors://9> CCWG-Accountability Engagement Session <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/mon-ccwg-accountability> Atlas Thursday, 10 March <x-apple-data-detectors://10> 09:00-12:00 <x-apple-data-detectors://11> CCWG-Accountability Working Session on Developing a Framework for Work Stream 2 <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/thu-ccwg-accountability-…> Oliveraie Note: The ICG will not be hosting a formal session at ICANN55. As was discussed at a session in Dublin, ICANN has been involved in pre-planning and preparing ourselves for implementation of the elements of the ICG and CCWG-Accountability proposals. We encourage those who are interested in our progress to read previous blogs <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/iana-stewardship-transition-implementation-…> and to attend our Monday morning <x-apple-data-detectors://12> IANA Stewardship Transition Implementation <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/mon-iana-stewardship-imp…> session, taking place after the Opening Ceremony. ICANN's evolution is not over, but achieving this milestone is essential to the community and the success of global Internet. We’d like to thank everyone involved for their historic efforts throughout the community proposal development process. We look forward to the prospect of celebrating success at the end of ICANN55. Theresa & Akram

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NPOC Constituency Day
by Joan Kerr March 2, 2016

March 2, 2016

Hello Everyone, I am pleased to invite to join us for the NPOC Constituency Day, info below. Joan Kerr, NPOC Membership Chair Please find below participation details for *ICANN 55: NPOC Constituency Day* on *Tuesday 08 March 2016* at *09:30 UTC (09:30 WET)* Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/rak55-ametyste/ Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/zl63xlg This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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ICANN 55: Non For-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Day | Tuesday 08 March 2016 | 09:30 UTC (09:30 WET) | Ametyste
by Maryam Bakoshi March 1, 2016

March 1, 2016

The purpose of the NPOC is to represent, specifically, the operational concerns related to service delivery of not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations who are domain registrants in the DNS. NPOC focuses on the impact of DNS policies and their effects on the operational readiness and implementation of non-commercial missions and objectives. NPOC members rely on the Internet and DNS policies to provide valuable services to their communities. - https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-npoc Dear All, Please find below participation details for ICANN 55: NPOC Constituency Day on Tuesday 08 March 2016 at 09:30 UTC (09:30 WET) Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/rak55-ametyste/ Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/zl63xlg Time in some other locations: Sydney: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 20:30 Tokyo: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 18:30 Beijing: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 17:30 Moscow: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 12:30 New Delhi: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 15:00 Paris: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 10:30 Buenos Aires: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 06:30 New York: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 04:30 Los Angeles: Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 01:30 Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/aYZlAw Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcode: NPOC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support - NCSG, NCUC, NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> Mobile: +44 7737 698036 Skype: maryam.bakoshi.icann

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Transition another step closer as accountability proposal is sent to Chartering Organizations
by Rudi Vansnick Feb. 29, 2016

Feb. 29, 2016

Transition another step closer as accountability proposal is sent to Chartering Organizations The final CCWG-Accountability proposal for accountability enhancements that must be in place or committed to within the timeframe of the IANAStewardship Transition has been sent to its six Chartering Organizations for adoption. The CWG-Stewardship is finalizing a letter confirming that the CCWG-Accountability proposal meets all of their requirements. The ICG will finalize their proposal for transmission to the ICANN Board and NTIA upon receiving confirmation from the CWG-Stewardship. Read more at: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-13-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis… <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-13-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…> 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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