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UPDATE: NCSG comment on the CWG-Stewardship Draft Proposal for the IANA Transition Process
by Sam Lanfranco May 20, 2015

May 20, 2015

This npoc-discuss posting is an update on constituency input into the IANA Transition Process: The NCSG ( NPOC and NCUC members) have completed drafting an NCSG comment on the CWG-Stewardship 2nd Draft Proposal for the IANA Transition Process. The NCSG comment can be viewed at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NRSgwIy2T_i8coErf5z3JC0LHoFhjes3K7fWhOx… and will be submitted to the GWG Stewardship working group at today’s deadline. The full set of comments and recommendations can be read at the above link. The key recommendation from NCSG on the transition of the IANA functions from the U.S. Government is as follows: /The NCSG supports the creation of a separate legal entity to house the names-related IANA functions. We believe that structural separation of the IANA functions into a legal affiliate has several beneficial features, which we summarize below. We do not believe that the CCWG Accountability enhancements alone can ensure the future independence and performance of the IANA functions nor guarantee the imperative of separation between policy-development and the IANA functions into the future. Legal and structural separation are key. Still, many details about this proposal have yet to be filled in. Given the need for quick action, we urge the CWG and the broader community to accept a legally separate affiliate Post Transition IANA (PTI) model as the basis for the ongoing development of the IANA stewardship transition. /See the above link for further details./ / Sam Lanfranco, Chair NPOC Policy Committee //

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] CWG-Stewardship Chairs' Foreword - Preambule du président du groupe cwg-supervision
by Olévié Kouami May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015

Please, FYI and Reminder. Cheers ! -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: 2015-05-18 16:14 GMT+00:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] CWG-Stewardship Chairs' Foreword - Preambule du président du groupe cwg-supervision To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> ENGLISH Please see attached the ‘executive summary’ of the 2nd draft which is open for public comment until 20 May 2015. Translated versions will be posted shortly on the Public Comment page: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-2015-0…. A template for public comments is avaialable at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cwg-stewardship-input-template-… FRENCH Priere trouver joint le Preambule du president du groupe CWG-Supervision relatif à la seconde proposition soumise à commentaire public. Nous rappelons que la période de commentaire prend fin le 20 mai 2015. La page de commentaire public se trouve à https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-2015-0…. On peut utiliser le format suivant https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cwg-stewardship-input-template-… pour les commentaires. Thanks/Merci - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 *Interested in the IANA Stewardship Transition? * LEARN MORE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability>. STAY UPDATED <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#status>. FOLLOW <https://twitter.com/icann>. ENGAGE <https://www.icann.org/stewardship-accountability#involved>. _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI Responsable du Projet CERGI Education Directeur-Adjoint de KT Technologies Informatiques sarl SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC ( http://www.estetic.tg) ICANN-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.icann.org/ et http://www.npoc.org/) Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net) et Membre de de Internet Society ( www.isoc.org) BP : 851 - Tél.: (228) 90 98 86 50 / (228) 98 43 27 72 Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo

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Fwd: Reminder n°2 : NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
by Olévié Kouami May 13, 2015

May 13, 2015

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Olévié Kouami <olivierkouami(a)gmail.com> Date: 2015-05-07 18:25 GMT+00:00 Subject: Reminder : NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS To: NPOC Discuss <npoc-discuss(a)icann.org> Notice of Election and Request for Nominations Dear NPOCers Following the announcementsof the NPOC election 2015 process (please, see npoc.org) the Executive Committee (EC) is now sending this official Notice of Election and Request for Nominations to the members.. Since April 24, 2015, NPOC is conducting elections for the following positions : - NPOC Chair - NPOC Vice Chair - Secretariat - Membership Committee Chair - Policy Committee Chair - Communications Committee Chair 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 at : http://npoc.org/media/files/NPOC_Charter_Approved_06-24-2011.pdf Voting will occur via email ballot from 28 May till 27 June, the vote shall be open for 30 calendar days. Please, see the Elections 2015 Timeline at : npoc.org. ICANN will manage the electronic voting system. Voting members: Only active members are eligible for voting.. If you have any questions about this posting or the elections, please contact the NPOC Executive Committee at excom(a)npoc.org. For NPOC Executive Committee, Olévié KOUAMI NPOC Communications Committee Chair -- Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI Responsable du Projet CERGI Education Directeur-Adjoint de KT Technologies Informatiques sarl SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC ( http://www.estetic.tg) ICANN-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.icann.org/ et http://www.npoc.org/) Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net) et Membre de de Internet Society ( www.isoc.org) BP : 851 - Tél.: (228) 90 98 86 50 / (228) 98 43 27 72 Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo -- Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI Responsable du Projet CERGI Education Directeur-Adjoint de KT Technologies Informatiques sarl SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC ( http://www.estetic.tg) ICANN-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.icann.org/ et http://www.npoc.org/) Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net) et Membre de de Internet Society ( www.isoc.org) BP : 851 - Tél.: (228) 90 98 86 50 / (228) 98 43 27 72 Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo

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NPOC Election Procedure
by Joan Kerr May 13, 2015

May 13, 2015

Dear NPOC Members, In line with the Election Notification email sent from the Communications Chair, Olévié, please find the election procedure below: - 30 day period for Nominations for Position – Opened 25 Apr 15, *closing 25 May 15*. - All positions are available for nomination – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretariat, Member Committee Chair, Communications Chair, Policy Committee Chair. - To nominate someone or self nominate, please *post to the list*. We encourage all members to send a name to the NPOC Discuss list within the 30 day window which has already began. It would be great to see more than one name in each position. We look forward to your nominations. Many thanks, Joan Kerr, Membership Chair

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NPOC ICANN Financial Year 16 Special Community Requests
by Klaus Stoll May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

*Dear NPOC members* The NPOC Executive had some month ago applied to ICANN for Financial Year 16 Special Community Requests. We are very happy to be able to inform you that all 5 requests have been granted, (see excerpts from ICANN document below) ICANN Staffwill beworkingto scheduleindividual meetings with theimpacted requestingcommunities to discuss implementation ofanygrantedrequests. Please read through the activities explanations and rationales below and let us know in which activities you are interested and want to participate as an implementation partner. Please make sure that you are specific with regard to which capacities you will be able to contribute. Please be also aware that the requests granted do not translate into cash grants and that those who are participating in one or more activity can only expect to be remunerated for their expenses and time. Let us know your suggestions and input. Your NPOC Executive Committee Please send your suggestions to Rudi Vansnick, rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org, and Klaus Stoll, kdrstoll(a)gmail.com * R**e**so**l**u**t**i**o**n **o**f **F**Y****1**6 Spec**i**a**l****C**o**m**m**u**n**i**ty **R**eque**s**t**s****– **E**x**pl**a**n**a**t**i**o**n**s**/**R**a**ti**o**n**a**les* April 2015 * F**Y16**-**13****– **N**P**O**C**; **C**apa**c**i**t**y **a**n**d****Aw**a**re**n**ess b**u**i**l**d**in**g broc**hu**re: **"S**t**r**at**eg**i**c **u**se of **th**e **D**NS**i**n****C**i**v**i**l **S**o**c**i**e**t**y"***(YES)(seeline54) Creation ofinformational communitypublications is a capabilitythat the Communications Team has developedoverthepast fewyears. TheCommunications Team is beingallocatedFY16resources to support communitycontent production requests - seeFY16- 54below.Forthis particularrequest,theCommunications Team will collaboratewith theNPOCon developingtheappropriatematerials to achievethegoals outlinedin theproposal. *F**Y16**-**14****– **N**P**O**C**; **D**NS****f**or **Ci**v**i**l **S**oc**i**e**t**y **O**n**l**i**n**e Reso**u**rce **C**e**n**t**er **a**n**d****K**n**owle**d**ge* *Ex**c**h**a**n**ge *(YES)(seeline54)Proposal acceptedas anFY16pilot effort underexistingOnlineLearningPlatform (OLP) managedbyICANN Development andPublic ResponsibilityDepartment (DPRD).DPRD Staffwillcollaborate with NPOCLeadershipon contentand implementation strategies.Allocatedresources to beavailablefordesign and content production as identifiedbyDPRD staff.Creation ofinformational communitycontent is a capabilitythat theCommunications Team has developed overthepast fewyears. Continuingthetrendofsuccessful collaboration,the Communications Team will beallocatedFY16resources to support community content production requests - seeFY16- 54below.Forthis particularrequest,the Communications Team will consult with theNPOCLeadershipon developingthe appropriate materials to achievethegoals outlinedin theirproposal.Important to note that Communications Team methodologyincludes understandingtheendgoal ofeach communityproposal at thefront end,which maynot endupto betheexact typeofcontent ormedia requestedyet will achievethesamegoal. Staffmembers of theDPRD will also beinvolvedto helpstrategizean effectiveimplementation methodology. SeeFY16-54below. *F**Y16**-**15****– **N**P**O**C**; **Out**r**e**a**ch**a**n**d****A**w**a**re**n**ess B**u**i**l**d**in**g **Vi**d**eo****C**l**i**p**s *(YES)(seeline54below) Creation ofinformational communitycontent is a capabilitythat the Communications Team has developedoverthepast fewyears. TheCommunications Team is beingallocatedFY16resources to support communitycontent production requests - seeFY16- 54below.Forthis particularrequest,theCommunications Team will collaboratewith theNPOCon developingtheappropriatematerials to achievethegoals outlinedin theproposal. *F**Y16**-**16****– **N**P**O**C**; **Pi**lot****Reg**i**o**n**a**l **Ci**v**i**l **S**oc**i**e**t**y****Op**er**at**i**o**n**a**l **C**o**n**cer**n**s Le**a**r**nin**g* *S**ol**ut**i**o**n**s **E**ve**n**t**s *(YES)(seelineFY16-57below) AnumberofFY16communityrequests discussedthevalueofindependent communityoutreach events.In FY15,a pilot effort was resourcedto theBCalong theselines andtheexperiencehas highlightedthevalueofadditional pilot efforts by thecommunity.TheFY16requests,likethis one,variedbyregion,numberofevents andlocations andthemost efficient waythat resources can beallocatedin FY16is to providea standardpackageto bemadeavailableto thedifferent requesting communities.With thatunderstanding,forFY16this request will beimplemented underthefollowingframework. Asingleoutreach event will besupportedon a pilot basis.Thecommunityorganizers will coordinate/collaborate with theappropriate Regional GSETeam to determinethemost effectiveimplementation plan (e.g., coordination with regional strategies andconsideration ofcolocation options where appropriate) to maximizeattendanceoftarget audienceparticipants. Implementation will also adhereto CROPP&ICANN travel guidelines. Ifthis outreach option is selected,CROPPallocation cannot beused.Thereisa targeted budget amount of10,000pereligiblecommunityforFY16.SeelineFY16-57below. *F**Y**-**1**6**-**17****– N**P**O**C**; Re**g**i**o**n**a**l **D**NS**C**apa**c**i**t**y **a**n**d****Aw**a**re**n**ess B**u**i**l**d**in**g****Web**in**a**rs* (YES)(with availableITandGSEstaffsupport only) Basedon advancenoticeandICANNITstaffcapability,approval grantedfor5 webinarevents (1perregion) in FY16.Unfortunately,thereis no travel support availableforthis activityin FY16,so no specialrequest funds availableforthis effort.Coordinate withITandregional GSETeams as appropriate.

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NPOC events at ICANN 53 Buenos Aires
by Klaus Stoll May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

Dear Friends I am pleased to be able to announce three NPOC events that has been organized during the upcoming ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires Argentina. You will find the details on the events listed below. You can find detailed ICANN 53 Conference Information at: Spanish: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/es English: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/ Portuguese: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/pt The events have been organized as a partnership between NPOC, the Pathfinder Initiative(for further information see the attached Pathfinder brochure), and ICANN. Please join us if you can in Buenos Aires or online or by following the web casts Yours Klaus Stoll Chair NPOC Program Committee *Event1: LAC NGO Assembly on Internet Governance* *Date:* Saturday 20th June, 10.30 am -13.10 pm *Place:* Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, San Martin 1225, Buenos Aires 1104 Argentina. *Language of event: *Spanish with English and Portuguese translation *RSVP:*To register for this event please send an email to: rsvp(a)gkpf.org Please also RSVP if you want to follow the event via a web cast. We will send you the information how to connect as soon as they become available. The LAC NGO Assembly on Internet Governance brings together NGOs, Civil Society and other Internet governance stakeholder groups in order to raise awareness and organizational capacity on the Internet related issues they face. The goal of the meeting is to engage in strategic Internet planning and to promote organizational voices in areas of Internet policy formation and implementation relevant to their work and their mission. The NGO Assembly engages with all sectors and does not limit itself to Civil Society as today’s Internet stakeholders have to rely for their growth and development on the co-operation and partnership with a multitude of other highly diverse organizations and sectors. The NGO Assembly is designed to produce win-win policies and practice outcomes. *Event 2: "Meet ICANN" **Your Chance to meet the ICANN stakeholders, see the ICANN community at work and participate in a ICANN meeting.* *Date:* Monday, 22nd of June, 13,00 *Place: *Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, San Martin 1225, Buenos Aires 1104 Argentina. Please meet at the Conference Registration desk 15 minutes before the event. To register for this event please send an email to: rsvp(a)gkpf.org ICANN as an organization, its role, function and work is a mystery to the waste majority of Internet users. Sometimes, one has the feeling that as more ICANN becomes important to our every day lives, the less people seem to know about it. This is a great opportunity for everybody who wants to know more about ICANN in particular and Internet Governance in general, to meet with a number of ICANN representatives and stakeholders and to experience a ICANN meeting. *Language of event: *Spanish, English and Portuguese. Introduction in Spanish with English translation. Different hosts will use their native language during the walkabout and groups can also be formed according to language preferences of visitors. *Event 3: NPOC Constituency day encounter with NGOs* *Date:* Tuesday, 23rd of June, 12.00pm-13.00pm *Place:* Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, San Martin 1225, Buenos Aires 1104 Argentina *Language of event: *Spanish with English and Portuguese translation *RSVP:*To register for this event please send an email to: rsvp(a)gkpf.org Please also RSVP if you want to follow the event via a web cast. We will send you the information how to connect as soon as they become available. Engage with, participate in and contribute to the IG multi stakeholder decision making process. The NGO Caucus held some days before was designed to produce win-win policies and practice outcomes. This follow up meeting is designed to develop and implement strategies how to contribute the NGO caucus outcomes to the wider ICANN policy and decision making process. A further aim is also to engage participants with their respective constituencies and stakeholder groups. *For your information:* NPOC, as the Not for Profit Users Concerns Constituency within ICANN’s Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG), is a body that represents Not For Profit Users operational concerns within the ICANN Internet Governance ecosystem. Its dual roles involve (a) contributing and participating in policy making, and (b) raising awareness and engagement on the part of its stakeholder constituency. The Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation’s (GKPF) Pathfinder initiative is focused on awareness and capacity building with civil society organizations and other stakeholders beyond not-for-profits and civil society. The Pathfinder initiative deals with all sources of Internet policy and practices that impact directly on the mission, vision and work agendas of various stakeholder constituencies. Collaboration between NPOC and the Pathfinder initiative has taken place, and will occur on occasion when Pathfinder’s role is useful to assist NPOC in constituency awareness and engagement in Internet policy. The GKPF and its Pathfinder initiative pursue their own agenda of events around awareness and capacity building beyond and quite independent of any collaboration with NPOC.

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UPDATED - Doodle Poll: NPOC Members Call
by Maryam Bakoshi May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

Dear All, In order to determine a time and date for a NPOC Members Call, please be so kind as to complete the Doodle below: http://doodle.com/tkuvput72ey3wnnp The Doodle will close on Monday 18th May 2015, at 00:00 UTC<x-apple-data-detectors://1>. Many thanks, Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support - NCSG, NCUC & NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) E: Maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> S: Maryam.bakoshi.icann T: +44 7737698036

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Doodle for NPOC Member Call
by Maryam Bakoshi May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

Dear All, In order to determine a time and date for a NPOC Member Call, please be so kind as to complete the Doodle below: http://doodle.com/tkuvput72ey3wnnp The Doodle will close on Monday 18th September 2015, at 00:00 UTC. Many thanks, -- Maryam Bakoshi Secretariat Support - NCSG, NCUC, NPOC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Email: maryam.bakoshi(a)icann.org<mailto:maryam.bakoshi@icann.org> Mobile: +44 7737 698036 Skype: maryam.bakoshi.icann

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ICANN travel support programs
by Rudi Vansnick May 8, 2015

May 8, 2015

Dear NPOC member, ICANN announced the Fellowship Program as well as the NextGen Program offering travel support for members between the ages of 18 and 30 living/studying in the region of the respective ICANN meeting. This information is available on the ICANN website at the following url : https://www.icann.org/news/blog/applications-are-now-available-for-nextgen-… <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/applications-are-now-available-for-nextgen-…> Application rounds for the 54th ICANN meeting in Dublin, Ireland, closes 15 May 2015 at 23:59 UTC for the Fellowship Program, and August 15, 2015 for the NextGen Program. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to send an email to excom(a)npoc.org <mailto:excom@npoc.org>. We will follow-up on your request asap. 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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Reminder : NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
by Olévié Kouami May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

Notice of Election and Request for Nominations Dear NPOCers Following the announcementsof the NPOC election 2015 process (please, see npoc.org) the Executive Committee (EC) is now sending this official Notice of Election and Request for Nominations to the members.. Since April 24, 2015, NPOC is conducting elections for the following positions : - NPOC Chair - NPOC Vice Chair - Secretariat - Membership Committee Chair - Policy Committee Chair - Communications Committee Chair 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 at : http://npoc.org/media/files/NPOC_Charter_Approved_06-24-2011.pdf Voting will occur via email ballot from 28 May till 27 June, the vote shall be open for 30 calendar days. Please, see the Elections 2015 Timeline at : npoc.org. ICANN will manage the electronic voting system. Voting members: Only active members are eligible for voting.. If you have any questions about this posting or the elections, please contact the NPOC Executive Committee at excom(a)npoc.org. For NPOC Executive Committee, Olévié KOUAMI NPOC Communications Committee Chair -- Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI Responsable du Projet CERGI Education Directeur-Adjoint de KT Technologies Informatiques sarl SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC ( http://www.estetic.tg) ICANN-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.icann.org/ et http://www.npoc.org/) Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net) et Membre de de Internet Society ( www.isoc.org) BP : 851 - Tél.: (228) 90 98 86 50 / (228) 98 43 27 72 Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo

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