[AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN Newsletter

[Anne-Rachel Inné]

ICANN Weekly Newsletter

News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

*http://www.icann.org* *Week ending 2 October 2009 *


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 Announcements This Week

*Public Comment: Draft Report on Domain Names Registered Using a Privacy or
Proxy Service*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-01oct09-en.htm>
ICANN, assisted by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC), recently
completed a draft of its study of the percentage of domain names registered
using a privacy or proxy service.
1 October 2009

*Publication of TNO Report Describing Root Scaling
Model*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-01oct09-en.htm>
ICANN has published a report prepared by TNO entitled "Root Scaling Study:
Description of the DNS Root Scaling Model". This report is an additional
product of the root scaling study and complements the "Scaling the Root"
report published on 18 September 2009.
1 October 2009

*Expedited Registry Security Request Process
Posted*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-01oct09-en.htm>
The Expedited Registry Security Request (ERSR) is the result of a
collaborative effort between ICANN and gTLD registries to develop a process
for quick action in cases where gTLD registries: inform ICANN of a present
or imminent security incident to their TLD and/or the DNS; and request a
contractual waiver for actions they might take or have taken to mitigate or
eliminate the incident.
1 October 2009

*Proposed Final Implementation Plan: IDN ccTLD Fast Track
Process*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-30sep09-en.htm>
ICANN is pleased to announce the public posting of the Proposed Final
Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The IDN ccTLD Fast
Track Process is an important step at making the Internet equally accessible
for everyone.
30 September 2009

*The Affirmation of Commitments – What it
Means*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-30sep09-en.htm>
The Affirmation of Commitments places beyond doubt that the ICANN model is
best equipped to coordinate this vital resource and places reviews of
ICANN's performance in the hands of the community.
30 September 2009

*Application Round Opens for Nairobi Meeting
Fellowships*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-29sep09-en.htm>
ICANN has launched the ninth round of fellowship program applications for
its 37th International Public Meeting to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 7-12
March 2010.
29 September 2009

*Ask a Question Direct to the Board in
Seoul*<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-29sep09-en.htm>
An online question box where community members can ask questions directly to
the ICANN Board and staff has opened.
29 September 2009

*Proposals Sought to Provide Costs and Feasibility to Conduct WHOIS Misuse
Studies* <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-28sep09-en.htm>
ICANN is seeking to engage independent research organizations to undertake
one or more proposed WHOIS Misuse studies.
28 September 2009


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 Upcoming Events

*[image: 25 - 30 October: 36th International Public ICANN Meeting - Seoul,
South Korea] <http://sel.icann.org/>25 - 30 October 2009: 36th International
Public ICANN Meeting - Seoul, South Korea <http://sel.icann.org/>*

*7 - 12 March 2010: 37th International Public ICANN Meeting - Nairobi, Kenya
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 About ICANN

*ICANN Bylaws <http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm>*

Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security,
stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and
transparent. Learn more at *www.ICANN.org* <http://www.icann.org/>.

*Strategic Plan, July 2007 - June 2010 <http://www.icann.org/en/planning/>*

*Adopted FY10 Operating Plan and
Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>
* [PDF, 1,470K]
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