[AfrICANN-discuss] updates -

Fri Nov 2 01:26:16 SAST 2007

   for .africa we need more information and why not roadmap

Thanks Rafik.  We do have information and a roadmap that we can share.  Nii
has spoken to me while in Kigali last week.  We have agreed to work on a
consolidated plan and see if we can bridge the gap amongst the various
proposals we have.

However, it may be a case where the proposals present a very different
platform and we may be forced to bid for two or even three  proposals.  In
this case, I see nothing wrong with competition.

I look forward to working with everyone in the interim.

Regards,
Sophia

On 31/10/2007, rafik dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> of course we should all rally behind one africa country bid.
> it will be better if Kenyan committee present his program and goals.
> for .africa we need more information and why not roadmap
>
> On 10/31/07, Eric M.K Osiakwan <emko at internetresearch.com.gh> wrote:
> >
> >  Yes, i concur.
> >
> >
> > Senegal should make known their bid so we can all rally behind it.
> >
> >
> > We should also all rally behind one bid for .Africa
> >
> >
> > Eric here
> >
> >
> >
> >  On 30 Oct 2007, at 23:13, rafik dammak wrote:
> >
> > It is good news Pierre. All africa should support Kenya bid and so the
> > meeting organization.
> >
> > On 10/30/07, Pierre Ouedraogo < pierre.ouedraogo at gmail.com > wrote:
> > >
> > > an error, Senegal is supporting Kenyan bid and running for 2009
> > > PO
> > >
> > > 2007/10/30, Pierre Ouedraogo <pierre.ouedraogo at gmail.com >:
> > > >
> > > > Dear Rachel
> > > >
> > > > We miss you here.
> > > > The Air France strike has delayed the arrival of many of us in LA.
> > > > We will attend the farewel gala to honor Vint's good job.
> > > >
> > > > Let's say that we have strong delegatiosn from Kenya and Senegal, as
> > > > they are lobbying for their hosting bids.
> > > >
> > > > This morning, I attended a presentation of IDN update by Tina to the
> > > > ICANN fellowship program, and I want to bring to you attention the tests
> > > > of internationalized e-mail that have started:
> > > > http://idn.icann.org/E-mail_test
> > > >
> > > > best regards
> > > > PO
> > > >
> > > > 2007/10/30, Anne-Rachel Inné < annerachel at gmail.com>:
> > > > >
> > > > > Dear All,
> > > > >
> > > > > I hope all is going well for those that are in LA - I am not
> > > > > arriving finally until tomorrow afternoon LA time, because my flights from
> > > > > Kigali were canceled.
> > > > >
> > > > > I would like to remind those who are not there what is happening
> > > > > in LA and there is a statement at the end of this email from ICANN.
> > > > >
> > > > > ** Vint Cerf is leaving ICANN so for those who are going to the
> > > > > GALA dinner tonight, enjoy it and enjoy Vint's company one more time :-).
> > > > >
> > > > > **At GNSO level - the new gTLDs and IDNs are the main subject - At
> > > > > the end of the LA meeting, Africa will have no more representatives at GNSO
> > > > > level. I am counting on all of you to participate in all
> > > > > constituencies to get your voices heard, remotely or physically when you go
> > > > > to meetings. I will try to regularly update you with Glen.
> > > > >
> > > > > ** At ccNSO level - Sweden, Serbia, New Zealand have signed the
> > > > > 30th, 31st, 32nds frameworks with ICANN - you can view all the other
> > > > > frameworks here and if you are interested, let me know off list:
> > > > > accountability frameworks -
> > > > > http://www.icann.org/cctlds/agreements.html and models at:
> > > > > http://www.icann.org/cctlds/model-mou.html
> > > > >
> > > > > The schedule page for teh ICANN meeting is here: http://losangeles2007.icann.org/schedule-today
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to encourage those who can, given the difference in time,
> > > > > to follow the webcast events.
> > > > > Transcripts and archives of the meetings are available after
> > > > > meetings and presentations are posted as we go for workshops. If you need me
> > > > > to download some transcripts or presentations and send in attached emails,
> > > > > please send me an email directly off list
> > > > >
> > > > > I would like to remind all of you that the 31st round of
> > > > > fellowship applications process is opened!!! Please see at the following
> > > > > address and encourage people from the region to apply early:
> > > > > http://www.icann.org/fellowships/
> > > > >
> > > > > Enjoy your meetings for those in LA and if I can help anyone with
> > > > > anything, let me know.
> > > > > ar
> > > > >
> > > > >  *****************************************************************
> > > > >
> > > > > ICANN Opens Historic 30th International Public Meeting in L.A.
> > > > >
> > > > > Meeting marks end of Vint Cerf's term, offers updates on major
> > > > > changes to Internet
> > > > >
> > > > > 29 October 2007
> > > > >
> > > > > *LOS ANGELES*: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
> > > > > Numbers has opened its 30th International Public Meeting in Los Angeles.
> > > > >
> > > > > "It's fitting to host such an historic meeting in California.
> > > > > ICANN will be looking at issues impacting the future of the Internet in the
> > > > > place where, in many ways, the Internet was born and grew up," said Dr Paul
> > > > > Twomey, ICANN's President and CEO.
> > > > >
> > > > > "The ICANN model is working and these meetings are pivotal. As a
> > > > > bottom up, consensus-driven organization, help us get the community together
> > > > > to discuss the direction we need to head, and how we will get there."
> > > > >
> > > > > Attendees and on-line participants can be part of more than 30
> > > > > sessions and workshops, and will help ICANN continue improving the global
> > > > > coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers.
> > > > >
> > > > > Some of the highlights of the Los Angeles meeting include:
> > > > >
> > > > >    - ICANN's ongoing technical test of Internationalized Domain
> > > > >    Names,
> > > > >    - Developing policies on how IDNs will be implemented so
> > > > >    global internet users can get their names in their languages,
> > > > >    - A major workshop on Increasing consumer choice through the
> > > > >    development of the application and approval process for new generic
> > > > >    top-level domains (gTLDs, which are the part of web addresses after the dot
> > > > >    — like .com or .info),
> > > > >    - Enhancing protection for domain name registrants through
> > > > >    amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement.
> > > > >
> > > > > "I can't over emphasize the importance of IDNs and new gTLDs —
> > > > > when ICANN reaches the implementation point on these projects we will see an
> > > > > incredible change in the way people interact with the Internet and each
> > > > > other," Dr Twomey added. "ICANN stands for a single, globally interoperable
> > > > > Internet — and the work on IDNs and new gTLDs is part of enhancing that."
> > > > >
> > > > > Dr Twomey also welcomed the announcement from the U.S. Department
> > > > > of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration
> > > > > that the NTIA will consult with interested stakeholders regarding the
> > > > > mid-term review of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between the Department
> > > > > and ICANN.
> > > > >
> > > > > "ICANN and the Department agreed to a mid term review in 2006,"
> > > > > Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information John Kneuer said at
> > > > > the ICANN meeting this morning.
> > > > >
> > > > > "It is important that all interested stakeholders have an
> > > > > opportunity to directly share their views on ICANN during the JPA mid-term
> > > > > review," Kneuer added. "We feel strongly that our review must be informed by
> > > > > your experiences with ICANN and perspectives regarding its evolution."
> > > > >
> > > > > The NTIA release is available at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/press/2007/PR_ICANNJPA_10292007.html
> > > > > .
> > > > >
> > > > > "We welcome this public consultation. ICANN stands for one, global
> > > > > interoperable Internet. If you believe in that, this is your opportunity to
> > > > > tell the NTIA that the ICANN model is our best one to ensure co-ordination
> > > > > not control," Dr Twomey added.
> > > > >
> > > > > "It's also an historic meeting because it is Vint Cerf's last
> > > > > official function as board chair," Dr Twomey added. "His contributions to
> > > > > ICANN, and the Internet, have been immeasurable. We are going to celebrate
> > > > > his achievements at a special tribute during the meeting."
> > > > >
> > > > > The complete schedule for ICANN's Los Angeles meeting, as well as
> > > > > links to webcast sessions and our public participation website, can be found
> > > > > at: http://losangeles2007.icann.org/.
> > > > > .
> > > > >
> > > > >
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