Hello Juan, I trust you are well, I have highlighted your questions in red and provided answers to them. Thank you very much. 1. What is your vision for the Policy Committee over the next year, and how would you ensure that NPOC/NCSG policy positions are effectively represented in ICANN's policy development processes? My vision is to establish the Policy Committee as a proactive, inclusive, and well-coordinated body that not only reacts to policy developments but shapes them from the outset. Over the next year, I plan to introduce a structured calendar for tracking open and upcoming public comment periods, assign leads for draft responses, and develop templates to streamline our internal review process. To ensure our positions are effectively represented, I will strengthen coordination with NCSG policy leadership and ensure timely contributions from NPOC, especially on issues relevant to our stakeholders. I also want to empower more members to participate in policy drafting by creating accessible briefing materials and facilitating small-group workshops around key policy themes. I was part of the process because I had the chance to learn from more experienced members. I thought about creating the same space for newcomers as well. 2. Can you describe a time when you led or contributed to a policy position or working group? What was your approach to building consensus across diverse stakeholder perspectives? Yes, I have actively led and contributed to several public comment efforts within the NCSG and NPOC. Notably, I contributed to policy positions on the IRP-IOT Proposed Updates to the Supplementary Procedures, the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews, the IANA Functions Review 2 Draft Report, the Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget, the Draft PTI Strategic Plan (2025–2030), the Continuous Improvement Program Framework, and the How We Meet project. When I lead a public comment initiative, I always prioritize clarity and inclusiveness. I use the shared document to track contributions from members and co-penholders in real time. When a comment or position requires clarification or deeper input, I proactively reach out via direct email or private messages to the contributor, and when needed, I schedule a one-on-one discussion to fully understand their perspective. As a contributor, I carefully review draft comments, add specific insights, and where necessary, provide in-line suggestions or questions to prompt deeper group reflection. My goal is always to build consensus by identifying common ground, acknowledging concerns, and helping shape language that reflects our diverse viewpoints while preserving the integrity of our positions. This structured, respectful, and collaborative approach has helped ensure our contributions are not only timely but also balanced and representative. 3. What are the most pressing policy issues facing the non-commercial community today (e.g., DNS abuse, human rights, data protection, AI implications), and how would you prioritize them in the committee’s work? Three of the most pressing issues today are data protection and privacy, DNS abuse mitigation and its impact on rights, and the increasing influence of AI in domain-related operations.For the non-commercial community, the challenge is ensuring that solutions to abuse or emerging risks do not disproportionately restrict freedoms or operational capacity. I would prioritize efforts where policy proposals risk creating compliance burdens for nonprofits or where core human rights, like freedom of expression or privacy, may be undermined. I would also support proactive engagement on AI-related governance to ensure early-stage conversations include the perspectives of civil society. My goal is to align the committee’s priorities with global digital rights advocacy trends while staying responsive to the ICANN timeline. 4. How do you plan to engage and empower members who may not have prior experience in policy work to contribute meaningfully to the committee’s efforts? My approach is mentorship-based and driven by simplification. First, I plan to create beginner-friendly explainers and policy briefs to demystify ICANN’s issues and processes. Second, I would introduce a “shadow drafting” track where newer members can co-author comment drafts with experienced members. Third, I want to organize an interactive policy workshop where we unpack real policy documents together and build collective responses. It is a hands-on approach that will help members learn by doing and gives them confidence to contribute. I strongly believe in horizontal learning people learning from peers in practical ways and I will foster that through informal support channels and one-on-one guidance when needed. 5. ICANN policy work can be highly technical and time-consuming. How do you plan to balance efficiency with transparency and ensure that policy positions are developed in a participatory and well-documented manner? I will implement a clear workflow. for example, setting internal deadlines, tracking the drafting process and review in real-time. At the same time, I will ensure all drafts, meeting notes, and justifications for policy positions are archived and accessible to the membership. I want to use our open calls and periodic meetings to collect member input as well at each stage, especially on sensitive or high-impact issues. For efficiency I intend to design smart processes that invite input while respecting contributors’ time. Ultimately, a participatory and well-documented process will not only build trust, but also enhance the credibility of our contributions. ............................................................. Yao Amevi A. Sossou UX/UI| IT Support | Project manager| Human centered Entrepreneurship| SDG Advocate | Internet Governance | Youth IGF Email: soyames@gmail.com Twitter: *https://twitter.com/_amevY2 <https://twitter.com/_amevY2>* LinkedIn: Yao Amevi A. sossou | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameviy/> ............................................................. *We need your support for the West African Design Forum*: https://www.westafricandesignforum.africa/ *Donate today: *https://buy.stripe.com/dR6aIl0ZZg3SfFm8wH ............................................................. To promote respect for the environment, thank you to only print this email only when necessary On Mon, May 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM Juan Manuel Rojas via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:

Hi everybody, I would like to send a few questions to our PC candidates:

1. What is your vision for the Policy Committee over the next year, and how would you ensure that NPOC/NCSG policy positions are effectively represented in ICANN's policy development processes? 2. Can you describe a time when you led or contributed to a policy position or working group? What was your approach to building consensus across diverse stakeholder perspectives? 3. What are the most pressing policy issues facing the non-commercial community today (e.g., DNS abuse, human rights, data protection, AI implications), and how would you prioritize them in the committee’s work? 4. How do you plan to engage and empower members who may not have prior experience in policy work to contribute meaningfully to the committee’s efforts? 5. ICANN policy work can be highly technical and time-consuming. How do you plan to balance efficiency with transparency and ensure that policy positions are developed in a participatory and well-documented manner? Best Regards,

*JUAN MANUEL ROJAS, M.Sc.* Director - MINKA DIGITAL Colombia NPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO M.Sc. Information Technology

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*Cel. +57 301 743 56 00Instagram: jmanurojas*

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