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

April 19, 2016

GNSO Working Group Communication Tools Classroom | April 26 2016 | 19:00 UTC Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> by 25 April 2016. Are you a new GNSO Working Group Member? Do you have questions you never asked about Adobe Connect or other participation tools that are used to facilitate Working Group deliberations? The upcoming Communication Tools Classroom is the place to look for answers to these and any other questions you may have in relation to Working Group tools. Please join the SO/AC Support team on April 26, 2016 at 19:00 UTC for the Communication Tools Classroom. In an informal setting, new Working Group members will be familiarized with the communication tools they will be using when taking part in GNSO Working Groups. Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Introduction to the SO/AC Support team & Policy Support Staff 3. Where to find relevant information: a. GNSO Master Calendar b. Individual Working Group Wiki pages. 4. Working Group Mailing lists: a. Difference between statuses (Observer/ Member) 5. Working Group Members a. Statements of Interests b. Email invitations c. Calendar invitations 6. Adobe Connect room 7. Questions This session will be recorded and the recordings will be made available on the GNSO Calendar <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar>. We look forward to your participation! Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> by 25 April 2016. Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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ICANN Holds Calls with Community on Public Comments Submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget
by Rudi Vansnick (NPOC) April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016

ICANN Holds Calls with Community on Public Comments Submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-12-en> ICANN will be holding community calls during which the comments submitted on the Draft FY17 Operating Plan and Budget will be presented by the submitters to ICANN staff. This is intended to enhance the understanding of the comments and so improve the quality of the response. This process was implemented to improve the public comment process, consistently with ATRT2 recommendations (#12.1 and #12.5). All calls will be public, focused on the organization that submitted comments, and attended by at least one Board Finance Committee member. Additional board members may attend based on… Read more <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-12-en> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN and Verisign Announce Start of 90-day Root Zone Management System "Parallel Testing" Period
by Olévié Kouami April 12, 2016

April 12, 2016

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

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

April 8, 2016

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

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Report policy work : SCI
by Rudi Vansnick April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016

Dear NPOC member, Yesterday the SCI (Standing Committee on Improvement of Implementations), which I have the honor to chair this year, had it’s meeting focusing on to issues delegated to us by the GNSO council. The first one, having some lifetime in the SCI already, GNSO Operating Procedures Relating to Motions & Amendments to the GNSO council, got after a final discussion a call for consensus within the SCI. Once full consensus is reached the the changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures will go for a period of public comments. This is a quite important milestone as it will then be forwarded to the GNSO council for final approval. Another issue on the table : GNSO chair/vice-chair elections procedures needs further discussion before we can have a final proposal for consensus within the SCI. Next SCI meeting scheduled 21 April. Wikipage of the SCI : https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosci/Home <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosci/Home> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Chair SCI

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URGENT : NextGen@ICANN Application Round Open for ICANN56 -deadline 18 April
by Rudi Vansnick April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

NextGen@ICANN Application Round Open for ICANN56 15 March 2016 With the announcement of ICANN56 relocation to Helsinki, Finland the application round to participate in the NextGen@ICANN Program at Meeting B* in June 2016 is now open. This round remains open until 18 April 2016 and successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 2 May 2016. *Please note Meeting B <https://meetings.icann.org/en/future-meeting-strategy> is specifically focused on policy making and on-going work within ICANN Communities. The NextGen@ICANN Program The NextGen@ICANN program remains the same for Meeting A, B and C: it is an education and awareness based experience, designed for a smaller, younger and more region-specific group of participants. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, live in the region of the meeting and be engaged in some level of higher education, with focus on Internet related subject matter. Each selected member will deliver a 5-10 minute presentation on a topic relevant to the community. Recent presentation topics include Internet governance, DNS and the future of the Internet. Find out more about applying to the NextGen@ICANN Program » <https://www.icann.org/development-and-public-responsibility/nextgen> 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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ellowship Program Brings Experienced Alumni to ICANN56 Policy Forum
by Olévié Kouami April 6, 2016

April 6, 2016

For your information (FYI). Hi all, Twenty-five Alumni with previous Fellowship and ICANN Community experience have been selected to participate in ICANN's Policy Forum at the 56th Public Meeting in Helsinki, 27-30 June 2016. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-04-04-en Congratulations to Aida Mahmutovic / Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU) – Civil Society/NPOC. We are expecting for a good appreciation of the NPOC and a also a report for the NPOC Excom. Have nice tmle in Helsinki. wram regards and cheers ! - *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl Editeur de logiciels de gestion (PGI/ERP) S.I.G.E. (http://www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *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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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration for AIS'16 Open
by Olévié Kouami April 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

Dearest NPOcers, Please, FYI. Warm regards -Olévié- ---------- Message transféré ---------- De : AFRINIC Communication <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date : 1 avril 2016 à 13:40 Objet : [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration for AIS'16 Open À : announce(a)afrinic.net, africann(a)afrinic.net [Version Française] Dear Colleagues We are inviting you to register for the Africa Internet Summit 2016 (AIS’16), the forum for digital excellence in Africa. The Summit, with ''Beyond Connectivity: Internetworking for African Development'' as the theme, brings the ICT business and technical community in Africa together under one roof. The AIS’16 will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 29 May - 10 June 2016. How to Register ——————— 1.You can register online at: http://internetsummitafrica.org/en/attend/register 2. Upon successful log in, please fill in the requested information. Updates and News ----------------- You can stay informed on the latest news about AIS'16 via this email list and: - The meeting website: www.internetsummitafrica.org - AFRINIC's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/afrinic - Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFRINIC and https://twitter.com/AIS_Africa We are using the hashtag #aisbotswana. Visas and Travel ---------------- AFRINIC is unfortunately unable to offer assistance with visa processing for the AIS’16. However we strongly encourage you to contact your local Botswana embassy as soon as possible to ensure that your visa(s) are processed on time. If you are transiting through South Africa, please note that you may also require a transit visa. Please contact your local South African embassy to check the requirements. An invitation letter to support your visa(s) will be provided via email once you have registered for the meeting by 15 April 2016. For more information about travel and visas please see: We look forward to seeing you in Botswana! AIS’16 Team …………………………….. Chers Collègues Nous vous invitons à vous inscrire pour la prochaine réunion du Sommet Africain de l'internet 2016 (AIS 2016), le forum digitale par excellence en Afrique. Ce sommet annuel avec pour thème ''Au-delà de la connectivité : Internet pour le développement de l’Afrique'’ est une plateforme de rencontre pour les experts africains et internationaux du secteur des nouvelles technologies des informations et communications (NTIC) ainsi que les utilisateurs des services Internet. L’AIS 2016 se tiendra à Gaborone au Botswana du 29 mai au 10 juin 2016. Comment s’inscrire pour l'AIS 2016 ? 1. Vous pouvez vous inscrire sur le site web de l'AIS 2016 : http://internetsummitafrica.org/en/attend/register 2. Suivant l’inscription, merci de soumettre les informations requises. Actualités Vous pourrez connaitre les dernières nouvelles et actualités de l'AIS 2016 à travers cette liste de diffusion et - le site web de l'AIS 2015 - www.internetsummitafrica.org, - notre page Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/afrinic - le compte twitter d’AFRINIC - https://twitter.com/AFRINIC. - Nous utiliserons le hashtag #aisbotswana ------------------------ *Visas* Nous ne sommes malheureusement pas en mesure de faciliter l'obtention de votre visa pour l'AIS’16. Cependant nous vous recommandons de contacter l'ambassade du Botswana la plus proche au plus vite pour vous assurer de l'obtenir à temps. Si vous transitez par l'Afrique du Sud, veuillez noter que les personnes détentrices d'un passeport ne faisant pas l'objet d'une exemption pourront se voir réclamer un visa de transit. Merci de contacter l'ambassade d'Afrique du Sud la plus proche pour les prérequis. Une fois que vous vous serez enregistré pour le meeting, une lettre d'invitation vous sera fournie pour appuyer votre demande de visa à partir du 15 avril 2016. A bientôt au Botswana ! L’Equipe AIS’16 _______________________________________________ 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) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *Secrétaire Général de l'ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)**ICANN - Fellow & Alumni (http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>) - Membre de Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)* (http://www.globalshea.com) - *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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PLEASE READ: ICANN 56 Meeting - Helsinki - Visa Applications
by Rudi Vansnick March 31, 2016

March 31, 2016

Objet: PLEASE READ: ICANN 56 Meeting - Helsinki - Visa Applications Dear All, Our invitation letter for ICANN 56 Helsinki Meeting is now open. Individuals that will need a visa to enter Finland and/or any Schengen country to attend the meeting can go to our website: https://invitationletters.icann.org/ <https://invitationletters.icann.org/>, to apply for the letter. Our local host will be supplying the local host letter to those who apply on our invitation letter website. We highly urge individuals who do not have a valid Schengen visa to apply as early as possible as the visa process is time consuming. All participants who apply for a visa will have to book an appointment to have their fingerprints taken and etc. In some locations, Finland is represented by another government, in these cases our local host will have no way to influence the application process. Our local host confirmed that the deadline for visa application is May 31, 2016. Please feel free to share this with your constituents so that they can plan accordingly. Thank you! 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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Call for RSVPs | GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session | 5 April at 20:00 UTC
by Rudi Vansnick March 30, 2016

March 30, 2016

Dear NPOC member, Every month ICANN schedules a special session for newcomers to the GNSO community. If you want to know how to participate in the policy development inside ICANN, this is THE opportunity to learn about and ask questions to specialists (and colleagues). Call for RSVPs | GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session | 5 April at 20:00 UTC Please RSVP via <http://goo.gl/forms/DJIdwnIZEi>this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1koLwNkVxkljGK49wgmdGFekHBqavejhVdeOs1cHYAC…>. Remote participation details will be sent on the 4 April 2016. The GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session returns on 5 April 2016 and we are pleased to invite you to participate. These informal sessions provide an ideal opportunity for participants to ask questions about the GNSO Policy Development Process and the specifics of taking part in a Working Group. Of course, even though the open house sessions are intended for newcomers, anyone interested in brushing up their knowledge or looking for an opportunity to engage with others interested in GNSO policy development activities are welcome. In order to encourage interaction, we strongly recommend that you look through the list of Reading Materials at the bottom of this announcement. On the RSVP form, participants will be able to select items of interest chosen from three currently available categories: Policy Development A-Z Consensus Policy Working Group Guidelines Join us to learn more about the GNSO and about how you can effectively participate in ICANN! Reading Materials: Annex A of the ICANN Bylaws - http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA <http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws> PDP Manual - http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-16dec11-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-16dec11-en.pdf> PDP Overview - http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/pdp <http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/pdp> Consensus Policy: http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/about <http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/about> GNSO Working Group Guidelines Summary - http://gnso.icann.org/council/summary-gnso-wg-guidelines-06apr11-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/council/summary-gnso-wg-guidelines-06apr11-en.pdf> GNSO Working Group Guidelines - http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf> 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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