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NPOC Marrakesh NGO outreach prep meeting | 27 Jan 2016 |1600
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 19, 2016

Jan. 19, 2016

Dear All, Please find below participation details for NPOC Marrakesh NGO outreach prep meeting on Wednesday 27th January 2016 at 16:00 UTC Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/npoc/ Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/gvolczr Agenda: TBC Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcode: NPOC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support - NCSG, NCUC, NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> Mobile: +44 7737 698036 Skype: maryam.bakoshi.icann

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22 months after the big announcement by NTIA, the transition is within reach
by Rudi Vansnick (NPOC) Jan. 16, 2016

Jan. 16, 2016

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. Volume 12: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions 22 months after the big announcement by NTIA, the transition is within reach It has been a full 22 months since NTIA first announced <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transitio…> its intention to transition its stewardship of theIANA functions. In that time, the three operational communities (names, numbers, and protocol parameters) have spent thousands of hours meeting, writing and reviewing documents, and reading emails. The combined IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal is ready to be submitted to the ICANNBoard and NTIA, pending the completion of the final report on the Work Stream 1 Recommendations of the CCWG-Accountability. Note: The last status update on this series of IANA Stewardship Transition updates was published 2 November 2015 <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-11-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-dis…>. This update, therefore, includes major events since that last update. IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal On 30 November 2015, the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG <http://www.ianacg.org/>) published itsSummary Report on Comments Received during the Public Comment Period on the Combined Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/Public-Comment-Summary-final.pdf>. The public comment period <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per…>for the Proposal to Transition the Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions from the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to the Global Multistakeholder Community <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop…>ended on 8 September 2015. The ICG is now awaiting confirmation from the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANAStewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocwgdtstwrdshp/CWG+to+Develop+an+IAN…>) that the Work Stream proposal by the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A…>) meets their needs. IANA Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) The CWG-Stewardship is working to finalize its position on IANA IPR. The goal is to find a mutually acceptable way forward on the IPR issue for all three IANA operational communities to allow the IANAStewardship Transition to take place on schedule, in September 2016. In December 2015, the CWG-Stewardship’s Design Team on IPR (DT-IPR <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocwgdtstwrdshp/DT-IPR++IANA+Intellec…>) published its latest version of draft principles and requirements <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56145364/DT-IPR%20Draft%20…> to which the two operational communities provided feedback in early January. Following the CWG-Stewardship's confirmation on a position, representatives from each operational community will work together to refine an outcome. Implementation work ICANN is facilitating monthly community discussions and providing implementation preparation updates on Transition Facilitation Calls <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transition-facilitation-2015-09-23-en> held between ICANN staff and the leadership teams of the CCWG-Accountability, CWG-Stewardship, CRISP Team, IANAPLAN WG, GNSO, ccNSO, IETF, IAB, and the RIRs. The latest call was held on 13 January 2016. To keep up to date with implementation activities, see ICANN’s IANA Stewardship Implementation page <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-implementation>. CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Recommendations The CCWG-Accountability is currently in the process of finalizing its recommendations for Work Stream 1, following the 8 January 2016 release of the staff report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-acco…> and summary <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-acc…> on the public comments received on the 3rd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre…>. Between 12 and 21 January, the CCWG-Accountability is conducting a series of readings <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Final+Report> via teleconference of its revised 12 recommendations. The upcoming teleconferences that will complete the series of readings are: • 19 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56990858>, 12:00-15:00 UTC • 21 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56990860>, 12:00-15:00 UTC Details of the group’s working methods and time plan for this phase of the proposal finalization are available in this Work Plan <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56989168/CCWG%20January%20…>. The two recommendations that generated the most feedback in the public comment period, and therefore have required the most significant amounts of discussion amongst the CCWG-Accountability to finalize are: • Recommendation #5: Changing aspects of ICANN's Mission, Commitments and Core Values • Recommendation #11: Board obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18) Consideration of the recommendations By Chartering Organizations The CCWG-Accountability has requested that all Chartering Organizations of the CCWG-Accountability indicate whether they support the recommendations in the proposal by 21 January 2015 at the latest. The Chartering Organizations are the GNSO, ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, ASO, and SSAC. The GNSO, ccNSOand GAC are currently working on responses to the CCWG-Accountability. Timeline for finalization of proposal and submission to the ICANN Board The CCWG-Accountability had, at the time of the publication of the 3rd Draft Proposal, planned to complete its final report and send it to the ICANN Board by the end of January 2016. This timeline is likely to be adjusted following feedback from all Chartering Organizations. When feedback is received from all six Chartering Organizations, the CCWG-Accountability will be in a better position to judge how much additional work may be needed to finalize the report and will adjust its timeline for the Work Stream 1 Final Proposal. Feedback From the CCWG-Accountability’s legal counsel Following a teleconference on 8 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56989655>between the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs and the group’s legal counsel, it was agreed that legal counsel would provide its input on the 12 recommendations in two steps: • After the first reading, legal counsel will share high level feedback and/or concerns that could then be discussed as part of the second reading on the recommendation. • After the second reading, legal counsel will provide detailed edits where appropriate. If the input would result in a substantial change to a recommendation, there will be a discussion on the CCWG-Accountability mailing list to consider how to proceed with the input. If there is no substantial change involved, the recommendation will be amended to incorporate the legal counsel’s input. Drafting of ICANN Bylaws On the teleconference on 8 January 2016 <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56989655> between the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs and the group’s legal counsel, counsel noted that final drafting of the Bylaws, based on the recommendations in the CCWG-Accountability’s final report, would need to be primarily the responsibility of legal counsel. This would then include representatives of the CCWG-Accountability providing an oversight role to ensure the Bylaws meet their requirements, rather than have all members of the CCWG-Accountability participating in line edits of the drafted Bylaws. The CWG-Stewardship is currently reviewing a draft of the ICANN Bylaws <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/cwg-client/attachments/20151107/f66cef8b/2103…> that are to change as a result of the CWG-Stewardship’s requirements. The draft was submitted <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/cwg-client/2015-November/000348.html> by the group’s legal counsel on 7 November 2015. ICANN 55 The CCWG-Accountability will meet in Marrakech during ICANN55 <https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55>, but at this point, the main focus of the CCWG’s work in Marrakech is planning Work Stream 2 activities. Work Stream 2 focuses on accountability topics that extend beyond the IANA Stewardship Transition. Key documents Jan 2016 CCWG-Accountability Final Report <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/Final+Report> (Work in progress) 14 Dec 2015 CWG-Stewardship IANA Intellectual Property Rights - Draft Principles and Requirements <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/56145364/DT-IPR%20Draft%20…> 30 Nov 2015 ICG - Summary Report on Comments Recieved During the Public Comment Period on the Combined Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/Public-Comment-Summary-final.pdf> You can play a role in IANA’s future… Anyone can participate in discussions about the future of IANA's stewardship and ICANN accountability. For information on joining CCWG-Accountability, contact accountability-staff(a)icann.org <http://accountability-staff@icann.org/>. Compiled on behalf of ICANN by Samantha Dickinson 15 January 2015 Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) - www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/>

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY16 Q2 call on 28 January 1500 UTC
by Olévié Kouami Jan. 13, 2016

Jan. 13, 2016

Dearest NPOCers, Please, FYI and participation.. Warm regards -Ayaovi Olévié Kouami- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2016-01-13 14:15 GMT+00:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY16 Q2 call on 28 January 1500 UTC To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all, ICANN has announced its FY16 Q2 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 28 January at 1500 UTC. The call will cover how ICANN has progressed against its strategic and operating plans for the Quarter ending 31 December 2015. Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-12-en for registration. Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ 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 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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Special event for NGOs during ICANN Marrakech meeting
by Thomas Mackenzie Jan. 12, 2016

Jan. 12, 2016

Hello all, Do you think it could be envisaged to organise some kind of event for NGOs in the Morocco / North Africa region (and beyond) during the next ICANN meeting in Marrakech? This could be an opportunity to discuss various DNS issues and and the roll out of certain new gTLDs including the .NGO / .ONG. I note that the next COP Climate Summit is taking place in Marrakech in November 2016 - a big year for NGOs in the country and broader region. Tom ---- Tel: +33 6 7428 6392 Skype/Twitter: mackenziet

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REMINDER: Doodle for Special Event for NGOs during ICANN Marrakech Meeting
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 11, 2016

Jan. 11, 2016

Dear All, In order to determine a time and date for the "Special Event for NGOs during ICANN Marrakech Meeting" call, please be so kind as to complete the Doodle below: http://doodle.com/poll/5qtirmg5d5zdizgh The Doodle will close on Tuesday 12th January 2014, at 00:00 UTC. 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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Important Event: Pathfinder 2 - Internet Capacity Building for Social Good
by Klaus Stoll Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

Dear Friends Please find below the information on the second Pathfinder DC event. Please disseminate widely. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know Yours Klaus Show up and make a difference! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&id=bbc1c82af6…>. 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: Internet Capacity Building for Social Good Eventbrite Registration Required - click here <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/internet-capacity-building-for-social-good-tick…> Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 12 noon - 1:30 PM Hashtag: #Pathfinder2 *Presenters* *Marc Noël, Mike Raftery* – 501cTECH <http://www.501ctech.org/> @501cTECHDC 501cTech is a nonprofit organization helping to build the capacity of nonprofits serving the common good by providing innovative and sustainable technology solutions. 501cTECH provides services such as Managed IT Support, cloud migrations and IT consulting, and is an organizer and thought leader in the nonprofit IT community. *Jennie Armstrong* - TechChange <https://www.techchange.org/> @jennie_armsy TechChange provides online professional development in technology and social change. Around the world, implementers in public health, emergency response, monitoring and evaluation, all struggle to solve pressing issues with limited resources. TechChange connects them with relevant content, experts, and certification using our facilitated learning platform. *Ruarai McKenna* - Care2.com <http://www.care2.com/> @Care2 Care2.com was founded in 1998 with a simple mission: to help make the world a better place. Today, Care2 is a highly-engaged social network of over 34 million citizen activists standing together for good and making extraordinary impact - locally, nationally and internationally - largely by working in solidarity on petitions and pledge campaigns. *About the Pathfinder Initiative* 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. <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1999+K+Street+Northwest%2C+%2C+Washington%2C+…> Mayer Brown LLP 1999 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 Attend Event <http://www.eventbrite.com/event/20362614127/mcivte> Events powered by EventBrite <http://www.eventbrite.com/> /Copyright © 2016 The Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society, All rights reserved./ You are receiving this email because you have signed up for the ISOC-DC email list, or you are a member of the DC Chapter. *Our mailing address is:* The Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Avenue Reston, VA 20190-5108 Add us to your address book <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&id=fb9…> unsubscribe from this list <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2…> | update subscription preferences <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&id=f…>

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Call for Volunteers: New GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group to Establish a Policy Framework for a Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Service to Replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS)
by Rudi Vansnick (NPOC) Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/announcements <https://www.icann.org/news/announcements> Call for Volunteers: New GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group to Establish a Policy Framework for a Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Service to Replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS) How to Join If you are interested in joining the WG as an individual participant or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form <http://goo.gl/forms/bb65iIznLv> or send the Word document <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gnso-pdp-next-gen-rds-wg-sign-up-04jan16-en…> [DOCX, 72 KB] filled in to the GNSO Secretariat <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a PDP Working Group to establish a policy framework for a next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS). The GNSO Council approved the WG's charter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#201511> on 19 November 2015, tasking this PDP to address concerns with WHOIS by creating a new policy framework capable of balancing diverse interests to meet today's needs for gTLD registration data. What This Team Will Do The PDP WG will use a 3-phase process defined in the approved charter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf> to (1) establish gTLD registration data requirements to determine if and why a next-generation RDS is needed, (2) design policies that detail functions that must be provided by a next-generation RDS to support those requirements, and (3) provide guidance for how a next-generation RDS should implement those policies, coexisting with and eventually replacing WHOIS. This PDP WG will provide the GNSO Council with policy recommendations regarding the issues identified in the Final Issue Report <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-g…> [PDF, 1.4 MB] and as defined in the charter approved by the GNSO Council <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf> [PDF, 628 KB]. Specifically, this PDP WG is tasked with analyzing the purpose of collecting, maintaining and providing access to gTLD registration data and considering safeguards for protecting that data, determining if and why a next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS, and creating policies and coexistence and implementation guidance to meet those needs. During the first phase of this PDP, the PDP WG will, at a minimum, attempt to reach consensus recommendations regarding the questions detailed in the PDP WG’s charter. The PDP WG’s output will then be submitted to the GNSO Council for approval of its recommendations regarding IF and WHY a next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS before moving to the next phase. If the WG concludes a new policy framework is needed, this output should include requirements to be addressed by that new framework and any next-generation RDS. However, if the WG concludes the existing WHOIS system can adequately address requirements, the WG’s output should confirm this and identify any necessary changes to the WHOIS policy framework. After Phase 1, if the GNSO Council confirms that a new policy framework and next-generation RDS are required, the PDP WG will then proceed to Phases 2 and 3, recommending a new consensus policy framework to satisfy requirements for a next-generation RDS established in Phase 1, along with any necessary coexistence and implementation guidance. Further detail regarding this 3-phase process and questions to be considered can be found in the PDP WG’s charter. How This Team Will Work ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this PDP WG will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The mailing list for the PDP WG will be archived publicly. The group will collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registrati…>. The PDP WG is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf> [PDF, 350 KB] as well as the GNSO PDP Manual. How to participate There are two ways to volunteer: Individual Members – anyone interested can volunteer to join the PDP WG as a WG member, regardless of whether they are members of the ICANN community. Members are expected to actively contribute to mailing list conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated that the PDP WG will at a minimum meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Members are expected to provide essential input to the process. Members will be required to provide a Statement of Interest (SOI <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/New+SOIs>). Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in monitoring the WG’s conversations, there is the possibility to sign up as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the WG and will not have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, a mailing list observer can join the WG as a member simply by informing the GNSO Secretariat. In addition, there will be opportunities to provide input through public consultations and public comment processes that the PDP WG is expected to organize. How to Join If you are interested in joining the WG as an individual participant or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form <http://goo.gl/forms/bb65iIznLv> or send the Word document <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gnso-pdp-next-gen-rds-wg-sign-up-04jan16-en…> [DOCX, 72 KB] filled in to the GNSO Secretariat <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. Next steps In its motion, the GNSO Council directed that this call for volunteers be circulated as widely as possible in order to ensure broad representation and participation in the WG. This call will remain open until the WG convenes for the first time. At this juncture, it is anticipated that the PDP WG may convene online in late January 2015. Following that, regular online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the PDP WG’s work plan, which it is expected to develop as one of its first tasks. Further information and preparation For those interested in volunteering for this effort, you are strongly encouraged to review the following materials prior to the first meeting of the PDP WG: The Final Issue Report <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-g…> The approved charter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf> Materials available at the PDP WG's wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registrati…> such as the EWG Final Report and other relevant information. Background Created in the 1980s, WHOIS began as a service to identify and contact entities responsible for the operation of a network resource on the Internet. Over the years, ICANN's requirements for gTLD domain name registration data collection, access and accuracy have undergone some important changes. Yet, after nearly 15 years of task forces, review teams, and studies, comprehensive WHOIS policy reform remains the source of long-running discussion and debate. In 2012, the ICANN Board launched the Expert Working Group on gTLD Registration Directory Services (EWG) to help redefine the purpose of gTLD registration data and consider how to safeguard the data, and to propose a model for gTLD registration directory services (RDS) to address accuracy, privacy, and access issues. Upon publication of the EWG's Final Report in June, 2014, an informal group of GNSO Councilors and ICANN Board Members collaborated to propose a Process Framework for structuring a GNSO PDP to successfully address these challenging issues. This Process Framework was adopted by the Board in 2015, along with a reaffirmation of its 2012 request for a PDP to be convened to define the purpose of collecting, maintaining and providing access to gTLD registration data. The Board also asked that the PDP consider safeguards for protecting data, using the recommendations in the EWG's Final Report as an input to, and, if appropriate, as the foundation for a new gTLD policy. In preparation for this PDP, a new Preliminary Issue Report <http://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/rds-prelim-issue-13jul15-e…> [PDF, 1.4 MB] was published for public comment <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rds-prelim-issue-2015-07-13-en> on 13 July 2015. A Final Issue Report <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-g…> [PDF, 1.2 MB] was subsequently published on 7 October 2015, including links to all public comments received, along with a draft charter for the PDP WG. This draft charter was approved by the GNSO Council on 19 November 2015 <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+19+November…>, enabling the formation of a GNSO working group of community volunteers to progress this PDP. More information can be found on the GNSO PDP on Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) page <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/rds> and the WG's wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registrati…>, including the WG's charter, inputs already provided by all SG/Cs during the public comment period, and an extensive library of foundational materials to inform the WG's deliberations. In addition, the WG will reach out to all SG/Cs for feedback on any items that they believe should be considered that may not have been specifically called out in the approved charter. As this will be a complex multi-phase PDP, all those interested in helping to shape the policy framework for a next-generation gTLD RDS are encouraged to volunteer for this WG. Only with the help of the entire community can this WG achieve its goal of formally defining an appropriate purpose of gTLD registration data and establishing a new policy framework to enable permissible access to that data with improved privacy and accuracy. Details ICANN Announcements 04 Jan 2016 · Civil Society DNS Marketplace Technology WHOIS Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> - rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org

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Fwd: [Waigf-team] Fwd: [IGFmaglist] Call for Nominations - 2016 MAG
by Olévié Kouami Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

Hi all the NPOCers and Happy New Year 2016 to all of us. Please, see below for your information! Warm Regards, *'Chance Favors the prepared mind'* - Louis Pasteur -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chengetai Masango <cmasango(a)unog.ch> Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 9:32 PM Subject: [IGFmaglist] Call for Nominations - 2016 MAG To: MAG-public <Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org> Dear All, Happy New Year and I hope you had a good holiday period. The call for nominations for the IGF 2016 MAG has been posted on the IGF website: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout/mag-renewal-announcement The deadline for submission nominations through the nomination form <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2016/index.php/MAG/nomination> is *1 February 2016. * I would be grateful if you could spread the information through your respect stakeholder groups. Best regards, Chengetai _______________________________________________ Igfmaglist mailing list Igfmaglist(a)intgovforum.org http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfmaglist_intgovforum.org _______________________________________________ Waigf-team mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/waigf-team To unsubscribe, email waigf-team-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.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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Doodle for Special Event for NGOs during ICANN Marrakech Meeting
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

Dear All, In order to determine a time and date for the "Special Event for NGOs during ICANN Marrakech Meeting" call, please be so kind as to complete the Doodle below: http://doodle.com/poll/5qtirmg5d5zdizgh The Doodle will close on Tuesday 12th January 2014, at 00:00 UTC. 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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Workshop: Clearing Housefor DNS related Legal Services for NGO's
by Klaus Stoll Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

Dear Friends GKPF's Pathfinder Initiative, in partnership with NPOC and other organizations is holding a workshop on DNS related services for NGO's in New York. (for further information, see below). If your organization has or had DNS related legal problems we would like you to consider to become one of the NGO presenters at this event. For those who can not be present in person in New York, we will make remote speaking and participation facilities available. Please let me know if you are interested Yours Klaus Clearing House for DNS related Legal Services for NGO's *Workshop:* *"Implementing an Clearing House for DNS related Legal Services for NGO's "* *Thursday 18th of February, 12.00pm-15.00pm * at the offices of: *Mayer Brown LLP* *1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020-1001* Civil Society plays a key role in the development, government and economic development of the domain name system based Internet. Civil Society organizations require Internet related legal advices and services as much as private sector organizations do, but typically, they are often not aware that legal protection is available, and if they are, they cannot afford these services, nor do they know the appropriate places to go for experienced advice. The aim of the workshop is it to establish the real legal needs and challenges of Civil Society organizations with regard to the DNS, to showcase available solutions and services and to implement lessons learned. *Program:* Hour one, 12.00 pm: DNS related legal challenges of Not4Profit Organizations Hour two, 13.00 pm: Support and Services, law firms and trade organizations offer. Hour three, 14.00 pm: Round table discussion: lessons learned, possible solutions and next steps. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the event

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