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Happy Holidays!
by Maryam Bakoshi Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

[cid:E3C306DF-E153-46ED-99E3-0322264B6A98] 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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CCWG Accountability recommendations - NPOC’s response and comments
by Rudi Vansnick Dec. 18, 2015

Dec. 18, 2015

Dear NPOC member, You most probably are aware of the heavy workload during the past weeks and months related to the IANA transition. Recently we received the 12 recommendations of the CCWG Accountability work stream 1. During the past days NPOC officers have worked through a document (attached in PDF format) containing NPOC’s response and comments on the recommendations. We would like you to have a closer look to the attached document and, if required, please comment or correct where appropriate and/or needed. We will post the response on Sunday December 20th as the deadline is the 21st. We appreciate your participation in this work. As NPOC chair I would like to thank Klaus Stoll and Sam Lanfranco for their extensive work in this case. Summary of Response and Comments Recommendations Supported without Comment: • Recommendation #1 • Recommendation #2 • Recommendation #3 • Recommendation #4 • Recommendation #8 • Recommendation #10 • Recommendation #11 • Recommendation #12 Recommendations Supported with Comment: NPOC supports Recommendation #5 and the efforts for proposed Bylaw revisions. NPOC requests that the community be explicitly NPOC supports Recommendation #6 and the proposed implementation processes. NPOC supports Recommendation #7 and requests more detail with regard to giving the Empowered Community the right to have standing with the Independent Review Process NPOC supports Recommendation #9, and seeks clarification with regard to how actions around the WHOIS and competition, consumer trust and consumer choice would be handled within the context of ICANN’s Bylaws. Kind regards, 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] Translations for CCWG Proposal
by Olévié Kouami Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

GOOD MORNING FROM LOMÉ - TOGO WEST AFRICA FYI, PLEASE. WARM REGARDS -OLÉVIÉ- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-12-11 10:07 GMT+01:00 Subject: [liaison6c] Translations for CCWG Proposal To: liaison6c <liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org> Please find attached the translated Core Proposal in the 5 UN languages + Portuguese for your use. We will be putting out an announcement tomorrow that includes information that these translations are available, so please do share them with your communities. In addition the translations are located on the wiki ( https://community.icann.org/x/eLRYAw) and all translations will be updated to the public comment page by end of day PST (UTC–8) ( https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-ccwg-accountability-proposal-20… ). Thank you! Hillary -- *Hillary Jett* Communications Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) -- *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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Fwd: [Members] IGF TOGO 2015 - Remonte participation
by Olévié Kouami Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

Good morning from Lomé - Togo. Please PYI; -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Norbert Komlan GLAKPE <norbertglakpe(a)gmail.com> Date: 2015-12-10 23:35 GMT+01:00 Subject: [Members] IGF TOGO 2015 - Remonte participation To: gdg-lome(a)googlegroups.com, FOSSFA Members List <members(a)mail.fossfa.net> > Forum sur la Gouvernance de l'Internet au Togo > Friday, December 11, 2015 > 8:00 am | Europe Time (Berlin, GMT+01:00) | 10 hrs > > Join WebEx meeting > Meeting number: > 927 079 787 > Meeting password: > Togo_IGF > > Join by phone > 1-877-668-4493 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada) > 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) > Access code: 927 079 787 > Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions > > Add this meeting to your calendar. > > Can't join the meeting? Contact support. > > IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this WebEx service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session. _______________________________________________ Members mailing list Members(a)mail.fossfa.net http://mail.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/members -- *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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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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