[AfrICANN-discuss] Re: [AfrICANN-KENYA!!!

Fri Nov 2 17:39:43 UTC 2007

Dear all,

They was a proposal to have an African meeting here in Los Angeles which I
believe we can hold this afternoon. I am happy to meet with those of you who
are here. The interest was to discuss African participation to senior
positions in ICANN.

If those of you who are here can find the time soon after this board meeting
send an email confirming attendance. I will find you outside the meeting
room where we are now, together we can find a place for the meeting or
perhaps Anne Rachel, is it possible to get a meeting room for this meeting
unless you have already arranged for this as we spoke...

Let me know,

Njeri,

On 11/2/07 2:44 PM, "Dr Yassin Mshana" <ymshana2003 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> I think Kenya did the right thing - and the only right thing to do is to
> support the proposal for ICANN(#) -Kenya!!!
> 
> This proposal has been on the drawing table a while - Why Not Kenya!!!
> 
> Please, this is not a political "issue". Kenya should be the 2nd country in
> the African Region to host the meetings - there will be good lessons to be
> learnt by others.
> 
> Kenya! Kenya!! Kenya!!!!!
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Yassin
> 
> On 02/11/2007, Sophia B <sophiabekele at gmail.com
> <mailto:sophiabekele at gmail.com> > wrote:
>>  
>>  
>>    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
>> <mailto: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
>>> <mailto: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
>>>>> <mailto: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
>>>>>>> <mailto: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
<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
<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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