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Nominations for NPOC ExCom Positions - now open
by Maryam Bakoshi April 29, 2017

April 29, 2017

Dear all, The nomination process for the NPOC ExCom positions are now open from today 25 April 2017 – 26 May 2017, 2359 UTC. The process is below: April 25 Nominations process opens * You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. * Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the following: * Name: * Affiliation: * Position applied for: * Why you are running for the position?: * Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: * How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: May 26; 23:59 UTC The full Election timeline and details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw As a reminder, the following positions are currently up for election: · Chair · Vice Chair · Secretariat · Policy Committee Chair · Membership Committee Chair · Communications Committee Chair If you haven’t already done so, please send an email to Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> to receive a ballot to enable you to cast your vote. The validation process has been extended till Friday 28th April at 2359 UTC. Let your voice be heard, your vote counts! Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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REMINDER: Reply to enable you cast your vote in the NPOC ExCom Elections
by Maryam Bakoshi April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

Dear all, As a reminder, please send an email with the below to (Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org)<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org)> to receive a ballot for voting. Name: Organization: Email: Closing date for this is today, Friday 28 April 2017, 2359 UTC. For all information on the NPOC ExCom Elections 2017, please refer to: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw Nomination period is still open till 26th of May 2017. Please nominate someone or self-nominate to the various positions, which can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw Current List of Nominees are below: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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Election Information now on the Wiki
by Maryam Bakoshi April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017

Dear all, For all information on the NPOC ExCom Elections 2017, please refer to: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw Please check/bookmark this link for the timeline, nominations etc. As a reminder, please send me an email with the below to (Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org)<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org)> to enable you to cast your vote. Name: Organization: Email: Closing date for this is Friday 28 April 2017, 2359 UTC. Nomination period is open. Please nominate someone or self-nominate to the various positions, which can be found here: https://community.icann.org/x/1dvRAw Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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UN World Summit on the Information Society Prizes 2017 - Please Cast Your VOTE for Six Nominated Community Radio Initiative from Bangladesh by 30 April 2017
by AHM Bazlur Rahman April 25, 2017

April 25, 2017

*UN World Summit on the Information Society Prizes* * 2017* *Please Cast Your VOTE for Six Nominated* *Community Radio Initiative from Bangladesh by 30 April 2017* **Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is the apex body of the community media sector to promote community media to the Government, Industry, Regulatory Bodies, Media and Development Partners in Bangladesh. We have the pleasure to inform you that Six Community Radio related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been nominated in the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2017. Nominated Projects are: *Page: * *CATEGORY 4:* *Engage Community Radio for Elimination of Gender Based Violence in Rural Bangladesh* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/* <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/> *English Language through Community Radio in Rural Bangladesh* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/ <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/>* *Page * *CATEGORY 10* *Bini Suter Mala ( Necklace without cotton thread ) under Project of " Saving women from unwanted pregnancy and unsafe Menstrual Regulation* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/ <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/>* *Page **CATEGORY 16* *Online community broadcasting library (OCBL) for Access to information and knowledge in Bangladesh* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/* <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/> *Campaign through Community Radio on Improvement of the Real Situation of Overcrowding in Prisons in Bangladesh (IRSOP)* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/* <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/> *Building Capacity to produce interactive, audience-led governance program through community radio* *http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/ <http://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/>* We are proud to mention that Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has won the WSIS Award in 2016 for its project: Fellowship for youth women in Media and Journalism. The project has been awarded for its contribution in WSIS Action line-C9 Media. BNNRC has been chosen for this award on account of its high standard of program, strong leadership and management, exceptional innovation of community media sector contributing towards voices of the voiceless people in Bangladesh. This year six BNNRC projects have been nominated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2017. *Please cast your vote for six BNNRC projects by 30 April, 2017 : **Vote for BNNRC Projects Now:* *1. Go to https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/ <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/> and click vote.2. Scroll down the page and register for a new account. 3. Confirm registration on your email by clicking the link sent by* *wsis-stocktaking.* *4. Log in your account at https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/ <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/prizes/2017/> and * *vote for the **BNNRC projects in Category 4, 10 and 16* NOTE: You have to vote for the 18 categories before your vote for the six BNNRC projects gets counted. We solicit your special cooperation. With best Wishes, *Bazlu* ________________________ AHM. Bazlur Rahman-S21BR *| *Chief Executive Officer *|* Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) *[Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations]* House: 9/4 Road: 2, Shaymoli, Dhaka-1207*|* Bangladesh*|* Phone: +88-02-9130750 <02-9130750>| 9101479 | Cell: +88 01711881647 <01711-881647> Fax: 88-02-9138501 <02-9138501> *|* E-mail: ceo(a)bnnrc.net* |* bnnr <bnnrc(a)bd.drik.net>cbd(a)gmail.com *|* www.bnnrc.net

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IMPORTANT: Nominations process opens - tomorrow 25 April 2017
by Maryam Bakoshi April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

Dear all, Based on the election timeline below, the Nomination period opens tomorrow, April 25, 2017. The following positions are currently open for election: · Chair · Vice Chair · Secretariat · Policy Committee Chair · Membership Committee Chair · Communications Committee Chair Roles & Responsibilities can be found here<https://community.icann.org/display/NPOCC/Charter>, starting at 3.0. Sections 3.0 – 4.0, can also be found in the attached for ease of reference. NPOC is at a turning point and building momentum; everyone is encouraged to participate. Please nominate yourself or someone else for these positions. The more competition there is, the better positioned we are in getting a strong team. If you haven’t already done so, please send an email to Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> to receive a ballot to enable you cast your vote. This validation process closes today at 2359 UTC. Let your voice be heard, your vote counts! Please see the timeline below. UPDATED NPOC Election Timeline Date Process Deadline April 10 -24 To be eligible to receive a ballot to vote, please send an email to maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org>, confirming Name: Organisation: Email Address: April 24, 2017; 23:59 UTC April 25 Nominations process opens * You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. * Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the following: * Name: * Affiliation: * Position applied for: * Why you are running for the position?: * Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: * How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: May 26; 23:59 UTC April 26 NPOC Excom accepts nominations May 29 May 30 Voting begins June 29 June 30 Election results announced Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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IMPORTANT: Nominations process opens - tomorrow 25 April 2017
by Maryam Bakoshi April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

Dear all, Based on the election timeline below, the Nomination period opens tomorrow, April 25, 2017. The following positions are currently open for election: · Chair · Vice Chair · Secretariat · Policy Committee Chair · Membership Committee Chair · Communications Committee Chair Roles & Responsibilities can be found here<https://community.icann.org/display/NPOCC/Charter>, starting at 3.0. Sections 3.0 – 4.0, can also be found in the attached for ease of reference. NPOC is at a turning point and building momentum; everyone is encouraged to participate. Please nominate yourself or someone else for these positions. The more competition there is, the better positioned we are in getting a strong team. If you haven’t already done so, please send an email to Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> to receive a ballot to enable you cast your vote. This validation process closes today at 2359 UTC. Let your voice be heard, your vote counts! Please see the timeline below. UPDATED NPOC Election Timeline Date Process Deadline April 10 -24 To be eligible to receive a ballot to vote, please send an email to maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org>, confirming Name: Organisation: Email Address: April 24, 2017; 23:59 UTC April 25 Nominations process opens * You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. * Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the following: * Name: * Affiliation: * Position applied for: * Why you are running for the position?: * Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: * How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: May 26; 23:59 UTC April 26 NPOC Excom accepts nominations May 29 May 30 Voting begins June 29 June 30 Election results announced Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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URGENT: NPOC Elections - Validation
by Maryam Bakoshi April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

Dear all, Thank you to everyone who has confirmed details to receive ballots for the NPOC Executive Committee Elections. If you haven’t already done so, please could you send me an email TODAY, 24 APRIL 2017, 2359 UTC with the below: Name: Organization: Email address: As a reminder, please find below NPOC Election Timeline: UPDATED NPOC Election Timeline Date Process Deadline April 10 -24 To be eligible to receive a ballot to vote, please send an email to maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org>, confirming Name: Organisation: Email Address: April 24, 2017; 23:59 UTC April 25 Nominations process opens * You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. * Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the following: * Name: * Affiliation: * Position applied for: * Why you are running for the position?: * Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: * How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: * Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state: May 26; 23:59 UTC April 26 NPOC Excom accepts nominations May 29 May 30 Voting begins June 29 June 30 Election results announced Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) S: maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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Rv: [IDN-WG] White Paper on Universal Acceptance
by Juan Manuel Rojas April 22, 2017

April 22, 2017

For anyone this could be in your scope. Best Regards, El Martes, 18 de abril, 2017 21:44:11, Satish Babu <sb(a)inapp.com> escribió: Dear all The study commissioned by UASG on the "Social, Cultural and Economic benefits of Universal Acceptance" is now available as a White Paper. Among other things, the White Paper points out that Universal Acceptance of Internet domain names is a USD 9.8 billion per annum financial opportunity, and further that there are also non-financial benefits that accrue from it. The White Paper and related content is available here: https://uasg.tech/whitepaper/ With kind regards, satish

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NOTICE OF ELECTION
by Juan Manuel Rojas April 21, 2017

April 21, 2017

NOTICE OF ELECTION Dear all, Time for elections is around the corner so fulfilling our charter requirements and in Pursuant to Section 8.2.1 of the NPOC Charter, NPOC is posting this Notice of Election. NPOC will be conducting elections for the following positions on or after April 24, 2017: • NPOC Chair . Currently held by: Klaus Stoll• NPOC Vice Chair : Raoul Plommer (interim)• Secretariat : Olivie Kouami• Membership Committee Chair : Joan Kerr• Policy Committee Chair : Poncelet Ileleji• Communications Committee Chair: Juan Manuel Rojas Please refer to Section 3.3 of the charter for a description of each Executive Committee Officer position. A copy of the charter is accessible here. Voting will occur via email ballot from 30 May till 29 June since provision 8.2.1 of our Charter requires us to post the notice for elections and nominations for a minimum of 60 calendar days prior to the start of any election and as per provision 9.5.3, the vote shall be open for 30 calendar days. ICANN will manage the electronic voting system. 2/ Voting members: As per the Charter, the membership committee is in charge of updating the list of active members since only active members are eligible for voting. Therefore, Joan Kerr, our Membership Chair, we will soon initiate the process to register who are our active members. If you have any questions about this posting or the elections, please contact the NPOC Executive Committee at excom(a)npoc.org. To be eligible to receive a ballot to vote, please send an email to maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org, confirmingName:Organisation:Email Address: | Elections Time line | Days | Start | End | | Inform membership 2016 elections time line | 1 | 24 Apr 2017 | 25 Apr 2017 | | Nominations for positions | 30 | 26 Apr 2017 | 26 May 2017 | | Formal acceptance of candidates completed | 3 | 26 May 2017 | 29 May 2017 | | Open elections – voting process | 30 | 30 May 2017 | 29 Jun 2017 | | Elections results announced | 1 | 29 Jun 2017 | 29 Jun 2016 |

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Validation
by Joan Kerr April 20, 2017

April 20, 2017

Hi Maryam, The Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities(FBSC) is a member of NPOC. Please include on the validation list to receive a ballot for the upcoming election. Joan Kerr Name: Joan Kerr Organisation: FBSC Email Address:fbscster@gmail.com, joanker(a)fbsc.org

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