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Security and Privacy: Internet Capacity for Non-Profits and NGOs
by Rudi Vansnick Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

Security and Privacy: Internet Capacity for Non-Profits and NGOs Monday, December 14, 2015 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eventbrite registration is required: https://pathfinder-security.eventbrite.com <https://pathfinder-security.eventbrite.com/> The Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) and The Internet Policy Forum of the Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC-DC) invite you to attend the first event in a 3 event series of the Pathfinder Initiative about Building Internet Capacity for Non-Profits and NGOs. This kick-off event will focus on Internet Security. Presenters Dr. Katherine Albrecht - Startmail StartMail is built by the people behind StartPage and Ixquick, the world’s most private search engines. Startmail's mission is to make email protection, security, and privacy available to everyone. Dr. Albrecht is a respected expert in the privacy arena, with a decade of experience as a researcher and activist. Courtney Radsch - The Committee to Protect Journalists Courtney C. Radsch, PhD, is a journalist, researcher, and free expression advocate. She previously worked for UNESCO's Section for Freedom of Expression and as senior program manager for the Global Freedom of Expression Campaign at Freedom House, where she led advocacy missions to more than a dozen countries. She has also worked for Al-Arabiya in Dubai, the Daily Star in Lebanon, and The New York Times. Follow her on Twitter @courtneyr. Christian Dawson - Internet Infrastructure Coalition Christian Dawson was a founder of the Save Hosting initiative, designed to galvanize web hosting providers in matters of public policy, and is currently Chairman and co-founder of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition. He is a staunch advocate for Internet freedom as a tool for social and economic growth by fostering the growth and expansion of the Internet infrastructure industry. About the Pathfinder Inititative The Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation, (GKPF), and its partners launched the Pathfinder Initiative to to help build effective Civil Society Internet use strategies. Civil Society Internet Awareness and Capacity Building offers an opportunity for your organization 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 fundraising. 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. Demonstrate to Civil Society organizations products and services that enable them to make better use of the digital technologies and the Internet. Gain exposure to and goodwill among Civil Society Organizations. Develop a deeper understanding of and access to an important yet underdeveloped market segment. Demonstrate corporate social responsibility. Mayer Brown LLP - 1999 K Street Northwest -Washington, DC 20006 <https://www.mayerbrown.com/> 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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Welcoming New NPOC members
by Joan Kerr Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

Hello Everyone, Please join me in welcoming the following new NPOC members: - International Youth Action against Terrorism - Society for Appraisal & Women Empowerment in Rural Areas (SAWERA) - OP3FT Joan Kerr, NPOCMembership Chair <https://www.avast.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-em…> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-em…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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NOW OPEN FOR COMMENTS: Revised version of the draft document on Civil Society and Non-Commercial Engagement in FY16
by Olévié Kouami Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

npoc_banner3_CC.png <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2CDGD_FfvneWS1vU3plZ01seXM/view?usp=drive…> Dear All, Following the initial set of comments received, a revised version of the draft document on *Civil Society and Non-Commercial Engagement in FY16 * (see:* Updated document) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC5pxWr4uzkU_Uoi3guGFEFrP9LHYk_KV11mRlB…>*is now open for additional comments through 11 December 2015. Please post your comments on this revised version on the *At-Large ICANN Civil Society Engagement in Fiscal Year 2016 Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+ICANN+Civil+Society+En…>.* A teleconference with interested members of the NCSG (NPOC/NCUC) and At-Large is being planned for Wednesday December 16 (tentative time 14:00 - 15:30 UTC). This teleconference will review comments and decide on next steps. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ==== - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________ -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http!//www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement)* *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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Request for Proposal: Study About the Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Business in Africa
by Rudi Vansnick Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-30-en> Request for Proposal: Study About the Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Business in Africa 30 November 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct a study on the domain name industry in Africa. 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 Africa Strategic Plan, reviewed in 2014, defined four key areas of interest as strategic focus for the region. Two of those, namely Capacity Building and Outreach and Economic Concerns consider the different areas and opportunities available to further develop the domain name industry in Africa. 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 Africa, 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 30th April 2016. An intermediary report should be provided in March 2015 For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please click here <https://community.icann.org/display/gseafrcawkspc/RFP+documents>. Proposals should be submitted to Yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org <mailto:Yaovi.atohoun@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on 05 December 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] FYI Public comments open for second-level IDN reference tables
by Olévié Kouami Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-11-23 23:13 GMT+00:00 Subject: [liaison6c] FYI Public comments open for second-level IDN reference tables To: liaison6c <liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org> Dear Council members, Please be so kind as to circulate the following information to your groups and communities. As there is a clear need to ensure consistency of the end user experience, it is important to develop either common language-based or script-based Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) tables. Based in large part on experience during the New gTLD Program implementation, ICANN is developing reference IDN tables in machine readable format, called Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level, for use in Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) and the Registry Service Evaluation Process (RSEP). The first step in this process is the release of the proposed Guidelines for Developing of Reference LGRs for the Second Level ( https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-guidelines-second-level-30o…) A public comment forum on these Guidelines is now open, closing on 15 December: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/comments-lgr-second-level-2015-11-05-… . ICANN staff involved in developing, reviewing and further updating these Guidelines based on community feedback will greatly welcome input from the GNSO community, especially affected parties and users. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarmad Hussain directly ( sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org) or I will also be happy to forward the questions on your or your group’s behalf. Thank you. Cheers Mary Mary Wong Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: +1 603 574 4889 Email: mary.wong(a)icann.org -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http!//www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement)* *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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Actions coming week in GNSO :
by Rudi Vansnick Nov. 29, 2015

Nov. 29, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. Actions coming week in GNSO : Tuesday 01 December 2015 12:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg <https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg> 14:30 UTC: GNSO PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg <https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 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 Policy update
by Rudi Vansnick Nov. 28, 2015

Nov. 28, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. ASO <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#ANSO> | ccNSO <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#ccNSO> | GNSO <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#GNSO> | ALAC <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#ALAC> | GAC <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#GAC> | RSSAC <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#RSSAC> | SSAC <applewebdata://705BBF22-B065-4D47-89D2-40A8CF66681E#SSAC> Community Recognizes Leaders as Work Continues <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Community-driven work is at the core of ICANN's mission. Our community members spend countless hours in working groups, on leadership teams, and in a variety of other activities across our Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This commitment of time, energy, and brainpower advances important policy development and advisory work. As one simple indicator of this level of activity commitment, community members participated in a total of 185 working sessions at ICANN54 alone. At ICANN54, 43 community leaders from the At-Large, RSSAC, ASO, ccNSO, and GNSO communities and the Nominating Committee were recognized for their contributions to ICANN's work. The full list and a link to the resolution by the Board of Directors are published in this month's issue. Of course, we cannot recognize community leaders without acknowledging the ongoing, extraordinary efforts of the IANA Stewardship Transition process and the Enhancing ICANN Accountability effort. Collectively, more than 300 community leaders have contributed substantially to proposals and working groups in the past 20 months. My colleagues and I are grateful for our community and the opportunities they give us to help support their work. ICANN's growth and evolution as a multistakeholder organization depends on the sustained engagement of you all. Best regards, David Olive Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, Istanbul Hub Office Policy Across ICANN Issues Currently Open for Public Comment <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> ICANN Recognizes 43 Community Leaders <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Supporting Organizations (SOs) ASO Nurani Nimpuno Elected to ASO Address Council <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> Open, Inclusive RIPE Policy Development Process Works for Governments and Non-ISP Enterprises <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> Regional Internet Registries Number Resource Policy Discussions <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> GNSO GNSO Council Adopts Data and Metrics for Policymaking Working Group Recommendations <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> ICANN Learn Course, "Introduction to the GNSO," Launches <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> GNSO Organizes 61 Sessions during ICANN54 <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Advisory Committees (ACs) ALAC ALAC/At-Large Achievements at ICANN54 <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> RALO Activities at ICANN54 <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> GAC GAC Public Safety Working Group Gains Traction <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> GAC Concludes Meeting at ICANN54 <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> SSAC SSAC Publishes Advisory on Registrant Protection: Best Practices for Preserving Security and Stability in the Credential Management Lifestyle <http://icann.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&i…> 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: Civil society and non-commercial engagement in ICANN - new draft approach
by Maryam Bakoshi Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

Dear All, Please find below. 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 Begin forwarded message: From: Adam Peake <adam.peake(a)icann.org<mailto:adam.peake@icann.org>> Date: November 12, 2015 at 4:08:23 PM GMT-3 To: Tapani Tarvainen <tapani.tarvainen(a)effi.org<mailto:tapani.tarvainen@effi.org>>, Klaus Stoll <kdrstoll(a)GMAIL.COM<mailto:kdrstoll@gmail.com>>, William Drake <william.drake(a)uzh.ch<mailto:william.drake@uzh.ch>>, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>> Cc: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak@gmail.com>>, Jean-Jacques Sahel <jean-jacques.sahel(a)icann.org<mailto:jean-jacques.sahel@icann.org>>, Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org<mailto:Heidi.Ullrich@icann.org>> Subject: Civil society and non-commercial engagement in ICANN - new draft approach Dear Tapani, Alan, Bill, Klaus: The civil society engagement strategy has been updated to reflect comments received up to and during the ICANN Dublin meeting. New version of the draft approach is online at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC5pxWr4uzkU_Uoi3guGFEFrP9LHYk_KV11mRlB…<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC5pxWr4uzkU_Uoi3guGFEFrP9LHYk_KV11mRlB…> I would be grateful if you would forward the message below and attachments to the NSCG, NPOC, NCUC and relevant At Large lists. The covering note below is long, but I hope useful. Many thanks, Adam Adam Peake Senior Manager, Civil Society Engagement ICANN Hi Everyone, Thank you for the comments on the civil society engagement strategy. We have just published as revised google doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC5pxWr4uzkU_Uoi3guGFEFrP9LHYk_KV11mRlB…<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC5pxWr4uzkU_Uoi3guGFEFrP9LHYk_KV11mRlB…> This doc reflects comments on the first version, comments made during the webinar, meetings with civil society organizations and individuals over the past few months and meetings at ICANN Dublin. We also considered how ICANN's business engagement team and regional engagement teams have developed contacts and content over the past few years. In the new document you will see some text in square brackets. We have used this when there is a word or phrase that has not received clear agreement, comment or support. We would welcome thoughts from the community on whether to include or remove in each case. If no comments are received in support we will remove the text in bracket by default. 3 files attached: the original document made available for comment as a google doc in July (clean original), a document tracking changes between the original and the version online now, and a copy of the google doc with comments (copy made at the end of the Dublin ICANN meeting.) The following provide an explanation of how changes were made. Notes: There was a suggestion to include "global" public interest, as the term isn't defined in ICANN, reverted to the more commonly used public interest, and also retaining global community as common ICANN usage. Editorial changes made to emphasize that ICANN will strengthen diversity. This emphasis is carried forward in a number of places in the document. A new second paragraph added to explain the goal of strategy, and reflecting various comments received. Addition of reference to representatives of noncommercial individual Internet users and academia with interest in Internet-related policy added. Intent is to give clarity to the definition of civil society within ICANN. "Representatives of" is in square brackets, in this context it refers to At Large Structures (ALS), suggested as a more precise way to refer to individual Internet users, and it should be those ALS that self-select as being civil society. Include or not? * We are be interested in comments on whether the strategy should also include individuals or remain focuses on organizations? The new sentence added to clarify that not-for-profit organizations serving the interests of commercial organizations, for example trade associations, would not be eligible for consideration as civil society under this definition. There was a comment about specific instances and organizations. We suggest that the NCSG's and At Large's respective membership processes judge whether or not an individual organization is/is not appropriately civil society. National situations lead to different organizational arrangements, charitable and not-for-profit status, etc. Within ICANN responsibility for academia is divided between two ICANN staff groups: The Development and Public Responsibility Department (DPRD) is responsible primarily for education activities, organizing courses and such like, the global stakeholder group is responsible for engagement. Editorial changes to remove the use of "our" and "we", etc. in the document. In the section long term goals, the bullet "To increase awareness…" moved to the first position and "DNS and Internet governance ecosystem" added. Clarification on mission relevance included, plus some minor editorial changes. We expect to develop graphics showing how civil society is organized in ICANN and how it contributes to the policy processes. Section1, structured approach: In addition to the broad civil society engagement plan, support will also be available from the staff team for NCSG and relevant At Large Structures to sustain their communications and outreach plans. Staff is aware of comments that better coordination is required between At-Large and the Global Stakeholder Engagement teams in their outreach efforts and participation in local events. Section 2, tailored content and communications: Emphasis added recognizing the importance of activities that focus on awareness raising for civil society organizations not yet engaged with ICANN. There should be a balance between information that serves existing ICANN civil society organizations and those that are outside the ICANN circle. Need to develop content that clearly distinguishes between the missions of the ICANN civil society groups, this should be finalized after ICANN55. The examples of content and communications listed were suggested mainly during discussions with civil society organizations, and also from members of the GSE team based on their experience of engagement with all stakeholders and regionally. Suggestions for other activities/communications types welcome. Please make suggestions about prioritization of these activities. Section 3 engagement activities: Acknowledging the comments received about the importance of ICANN Fellows and NextGen program participants, who should be encouraged to join and contribute to their relevant ICANN constituencies. In-reach will also be a focus of engagement strategy, this should include training and further support for ICANN volunteers. Propose that when ICANN staff participate in national/regional IGFs they present a consistent message civil society involvement. This should describe how civil society works in ICANN, civil society's focus areas, etc, and nor try to represent civil society opinions. Internal organization: A comment about coordination between the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions noted. It was suggested that a small group of people from NCSG (NCUC/NPOC), At Large, and Fellows/NextGen if they wish, might form a small working party to help develop the strategy approach, working through monthly calls. This contact group would bring information to the process from the broader community. Volunteers for this group would be welcomed. Annex: Roadmap of external activities for partnership in FY16 will be maintained as a separate document and online calendar. The calendar will be one of the functions available in a new constituency membership management system, expected to be available soon. Thanks to NARALO for a list of events, these will be included in the overall events listing. The community can share events relevant to civil society interested in ICANN and Internet policy, and suggestions for events where ICANN might organize a session or contribute in some way would be helpful. The new membership management system will provide better visibility of current members, and their areas of interest and expertise. There were comments about the need to translate some materials. Suggestions as to key documents for translation, and into which languages would be welcomed. Thank you, Adam

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Taking Stock As We Enter the Final Stretch
by Rudi Vansnick Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. Taking Stock As We Enter the Final Stretch <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/taking-stock-as-we-enter-the-final-stretch#> As many could have predicted, the IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability topics remained center stage for the ICANN54 meeting in Dublin. As we reach the latest stretch post-Dublin, both the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) and Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) have hosted almost 70 hours of meetings, including working sessions and engagement sessions, plus presentations on behalf of their groups to numerous SOs and ACs through the week. As a result, both groups reached significant milestones. Notably, the ICG finalized their IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal, dependent upon the outstanding dependencies between the naming community's CWG-Stewardship and the CCWG-Accountability. You can find the IANA Stewardship Transition final report and full announcement of progress here <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-29-en>. In addition, the CCWG-Accountability progressed on many of their outstanding recommendations, notably deciding upon a Sole Designator as the enforcement mechanism for their new community powers. For a full update on their progress, please read their co-Chairs report here <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/cross-community-working-group-on-enhancing-…>. As we acknowledge this significant progress, I think it's important to note and just a glimpse of the participation and engagement details that got us to this point: Calls and Meetings: The working groups have held over 360 group calls and 9 face-to-face meetings. The time spent in these calls and meetings totals more than 600 hours, and that does not include the countless hours of drafting, prep/debrief calls, document finalization, public comment assessment and information sharing. Mailing List Exchanges: The working groups have exchanged more than 26,000 emails through more than 35 publicly archived community mailing lists dedicated to discussions of the transition and accountability processes. In the CCWG-Accountability alone, almost 9,000 emails have been exchanged since December 2014, whether amongst the full group or within one of 14 sub-groups debating methods for enhancing ICANN's accountability. As noted, the mailing lists are open to join, and publically archived, making them available to anyone to engage and follow the discussions, whether they chose to post to the list or not. Global Discussions: At ICANN itself, we have calculated that staff and Board members have participated in an estimated 860+ events around the world where the IANA Stewardship Transition or Enhancing ICANN Accountability processes were discussed, debated, organized or planned between March 2014 and October 2015 — That is the equivalent of almost 45 events per month. Of these events, roughly 520 were joined through global webinars or calls, while an additional 345 were attended in-person spanning over 87 countries around the world. Of course, all operational organizations, and partners, have held and participated in discussions – the global discussions are extensive. While we are able to track more closely the number of events that ICANN staff and Board have participated in, there have been countless people around the world who have participated in both the numbering resources processes, coordinated by the Regional Internet Registries (RIR) and the protocol parameters processes coordinated by the IETF, via email and meetings and phone calls. These global discussions reflect the breadth of participation in the process. To view all of these statistics in one place, view our latest infographic here <http://www.slideshare.net/icannpresentations/supporting-global-discussion-i…>. <https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/iana-stewardship-enhancing…> In addition to this remarkable community involvement in the processes, it is important to note that engagement in the transition has proven to be much broader than just the ICANN community. Whether exhibited by submitting public comments, attending webinars, or asking for and receiving updates, it is apparent that there is no shortage of effort dedicated to this historic undertaking. We encourage the community to stay involved in this process as we enter the final stretch. Theresa 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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Proposed implementation of GNSO Policy Development Process Recommendations on Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D
by Rudi Vansnick Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. > News Alert > > https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-10-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-11-10-en> > Proposed implementation of GNSO Policy Development Process Recommendations on Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D > 10 November 2015 > > Forum Announcement: Public Comment Period opens on Date: 10 November 2015 > Categories/Tags: > Contracted Party Agreements > Policy Processes > Purpose (Brief): The public comment proceeding seeks to obtain community input on the proposed implementation of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Development Process (PDP) recommendations on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D. > Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-d-implementation-2015-11-10-en <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-d-implementation-2015-11-10-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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