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

Fri Nov 2 21:47:05 UTC 2007

Dear all -

By this email, dot.africa (.africa) wished to express it's support for the
'Kenya' bid!.

Sophia Bekele
Coordinator
dot.Africa

On 02/11/2007, Jean Robert HOUNTOMEY-ISERVICES <hrobert at iservices.tg> wrote:
>
>  hi I would like to be at the meeting but I have to go to Airport.
>
> RH
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Njeri Rionge <njeri.rionge at wananchi.com>
> *To:* africann at afrinic.net
> *Sent:* Friday, November 02, 2007 5:39 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [AfrICANN-discuss] Re: [AfrICANN-KENYA!!!
>
>
> 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> <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> <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> <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> <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> <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><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><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/. <http://losangeles2007.icann.org/>
> .
>
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