[AfrICANN-discuss] A brief update on the ASWG
Gideon
gideonrop at gmail.com
Mon Sep 10 09:12:27 SAST 2012
Dear Nii,
Its good that we have the responses, however i believe the meetings and
discussions have got nothing to do with the new gTLD's .
Thanks.
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> From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovito at yahoo.fr>
> Subject: Re: [AfrICANN-discuss] RE: [AFRI-Discuss] Theme of the
> Toronto AFRALO-AfrICANN joint meeting
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> Hi all,
>
> I am also in favor of the theme "ICANN Strategic Approach Towards Africa"
>
> Thanks
> Yaovi Atohoun
>
>
>
>
> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : afri-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:
> afri-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org] De la part de Mohamed El
> Bashir
> Envoyé : vendredi 7 septembre 2012 10:39
> À : Aziz Hilali
> Cc : afri-discuss at atlarge-lists.icann.org; africann at afrinic.net
> Objet : Re: [AFRI-Discuss] Theme of the Toronto AFRALO-AfrICANN joint
> meeting
>
> Dear Aziz, Colleagues
>
> ICANN new CEO/Leadership has started focusing a new ICANN role in the
> developing world with special focus on Africa. Choosing Dr.Tarik Kamil as
> an advisor and Dr.Nii is clear signals tof this new approach.
>
> I suggest the meeting to focus on "ICANN Strategic Approach Towards
> Africa", we can invite ICANN CEO "Chedi", Tarik Kamil, Nii and others
> involved to give their prospective on how Africa can utilize this
> opportunity.
>
> The meeting will be a good chance also for the community to discuss about
> our areas of focus and interest and how ICANN and the internet community
> could collaborate .
>
> Kind Regards,
> Mohamed El Bashir
>
> ( Sent by iPhone - apologies for any misspelling )
>
> On 7 Sep 2012, at 00:21, Aziz Hilali <hilaliaziz at yahoo.fr> wrote:
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> > French below:
> >
> > Dear all,
> > As we did during the previous ICANN
> > meetings, we will discuss an issue or subject of interest to our
> > region at the scheduled AFRALO / AfrICANN meeting in Toronto. As a
> > result of this meeting, we will come out, as usual, with a common
> statement on the above subject.
> >
> > The aim of this message is to ask you to please, suggest a theme that
> > you think would be the most pertinent in this regard. We would
> > appreciate your proposal being sent before September 14. The subject
> > will be chosen on the basis of the importance of its support on the
> > two lists AfrICANN and AFRALO.
> >
> > It should be noted that the interest of this tradition, which we
> > organize together since Brussels, is to express the point of view of
> > the African ICANN community on current issues and thus give more
> > visibility for our region.
> >
> > Best Regards
> >
> > ----------------------------------
> > Chers tous,
> >
> > Comme nous l'avons fait au cours des précédentes réunions de l'ICANN,
> > nous allons organiser à Toronto la réunion conjointe AFRALO/AfrICANN
> > pour débattre d’une question ou d’un sujet d'intérêt pour notre
> > région. À la suite de cette réunion, nous allons sortir comme
> > d'habitude, avec une déclaration commune sur le sujet choisi.
> >
> > Le but de ce message est de vous demander de bien vouloir proposer un
> > thème que vous pensez être le plus pertinent à cet égard. Nous
> > apprécierions que la proposition de thème soit envoyée avant 14
> > Septembre. Le sujet choisi devra avoir l’approbation des deux listes
> AfrICANN et Afralo.
> >
> > Il est à noter que l'intérêt de cette tradition que nous organisons
> > ensemble depuis Bruxelles, est d'exprimer le point de vue de la
> > communauté africaine de l'ICANN sur les questions d'actualité et de
> > donner ainsi plus de visibilité pour notre région.
> >
> >
> > ============================
> > Aziz Hilali
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> From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou at gmail.com>
> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Re: A brief update on the ASWG
> To: Pierre Lotis NANKEP <lnankep at yahoo.fr>, "africann at afrinic.net"
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> Seems to me the best way of contributing was to fill the questionnaires
> which were circulated on this list in both English and French versions!!!
>
> Pierre Dandjinou
>
>
> On Sunday, September 9, 2012, Pierre Lotis NANKEP <lnankep at yahoo.fr>
> wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I pity my Africa, When the end of amateurism?
> > When will be the end of the exploitation of our activists?
> > ICANN has used the same approach in other regions?
> > Really, Africa continue to serve as a test laboratory. And when it suits
> the interest of some selfish, they can only be silent.
> > Our Internet activists have become businessmen or politicians. One might
> even call them followshipers (fellowship experts).
> >
> > Fortunately there are still a few honest leaders. Thank God!
> >
> > "The Icann Africa strategy Working Group held its retreat in Mauritius
> > on 27-28 August. The meeting was facilitated by ICANN and AfriNIC."
> > It is absolutely necessary for AWG Experts to meet physically to produce
> this type of document?
> > Please shared with us the questionnaires (Zip format) you have received.
> So we can make our own compilation.
> >
> > ICANN really need this cinema? ICANN has really supported? What is the
> relationship between "ICANN Africa Strategy" and ICANN Strategy 2012-2015
> that you find here? :
>
> http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic/strategic-plan-2012-2015-18may12-en.pdf
> .
> >
> > Why this initiative has not been launched before the development of the
> strategy of ICANN?
> >
> > Anyway, found my comments below (in Bleu color)...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ICANN Africa Strategy Working Group (ASWG)
> > an ICANN innovation!!!?
> > Assessment of ASWG questionnaires
> > 05 September 2012
> > From 10 July to 20h August the Africa Strategy working Group, which was
> set up by ICANN at its 44th meeting in Prague (Yes and no! There was
> cheating. The meeting, which creates the famous AWG has not occurred, or at
> least it has not known the participation of all Africans who were
> present.), administered a set of two questionnaires on the AfrICANN list .
> The pursued objective was to engage with the community on the one hand, and
> collect community opinions and recommendations as to the Icann Africa
> strategy (Why the African Union is not involved, as it was the case with
> dotAfrica?) on the other hand.
> > The questionnaires had to (two) components, each of them with subsequent
> sub questions : the first component sought to assess the relevance of ICANN
> to Africa, and also the benefits ICANN could derive from further
> involvement in Africa. The second component puts to test the suggestion
> that an ICANN's physical presence in Africa should improve the
> Organisation's image and activities in Africa (Africa is part of the world.
> And ICANN does not need a survey to be deployed in Africa. This is an
> insult!).
> > A total of 18 respondents filled out the questionnaires and were from the
> following constituencies and countries :
> > At large/Civil society/registrants : 6
> > - How many for At-large?
> > - How many for Civil Society? and their Names?
> > - How many for Registrants (what is the impact)?
> > - And non-Registrant?
> >
> > Registry/registrars : 3
> > - How many Registry? and their Names?
> > - How many Registrar? and their Names?
> >
> > Governments : 3
> > - Governments Names?
> > - What is the boundary between Registry and Government (in the case of
> Africa)?
> >
> > Academia : 2
> > - Names?
> >
> > ND (non defined) : 4
> > - They are aliens or Martians?
> >
> >
> > Respondents' countries included : Burkina Faso; Kenya; Nigeria; Cameroon;
> DRC; Tunisia; Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania , Niger, Congo and Mali.
> > Provide for each country a snippet showing the category of the
> respondents (Civil Society, Governments, Academia, etc.)
> >
> > The following section of your document, to be used appropriately, it
> would be desirable to provide answers or clarifications to the above
> concerns. Especially shared with us the questionnaires (zip format). That's
> the openness we ask every time!
> >
> > Questionnaire No1: It has been argued that ICANN can be more relevant to
> Africa and ICANN can benefit from increased involvement with Africa. To
> assist explore these please respond to the questions below
> > To the question 'What has ICANN done right in the eyes of the African
> community?' , most respondents cited the holding of ICANN's meetings every
> two years on the continent , on a rotational basis and the establishment of
> the fellowship programme which has enabled participation of more Africans
> to ICANN's meetings globally.
> > Also, a few of respondents believe that some of the basic principles that
> ICANN promotes so that Africa develops and maintains its Internet resources
> through for example maintaining geographic names and strings reserved for
> the right owner is the right thing that ICANN does. The effort made in
> translation, namely into the french language is also perceived as a good
> point.
> > 'What has ICANN not done well in Africa in the eyes of the African
> community within ICANN?,
> >
> > Lack of or none communication of ICANN process to Africa.
> > Inclusion of Geographic names in the new gTLD programme;
> > Approving of sensitive strings against all protests from African ICANN.
> > There is lack of ICANN’s presence in Africa,
> > Poor communication and outreach on the new gTLD programme in Africa
> > Failure in working with African cctlds
> >
> > There is lack of understanding of the Continent’s economic and
> developmental environment by ICANN Board and staff.
> > The implication of high level government members in Icann activities;
> > The development of African ccTLD’s and their support;
> > The cooperation with African regional organizations
> >
> > What do you wish the most for ICANN to do in interest of Africa?
> >
> > Inclusion of Africa in the activities of ICANN.
> > Increase the participation of Africans in ICANN constituencies, meetings
> by stepping up outreach programs in the Continent thereby creating the much
> needed awareness among the technical and business people in Africa.
> > Appointment of a VP for Africa.
> > Support, train, communicate ICANN to the African Governments and create
> linkages with Academia.
> > Build capacity for African cctlds
> > develop a closer link with the AF*
> > ICANN should listen more Africans' needs
> > Conduct special research on the understanding of internet and ICT
> business in the Continent, especially the new gTLD.
> > Create focus group on Africa.
> > Set up an Africa bureau for ICANN
> > Develop special waivers to facilitate accreditation of more registrars in
> Africa;
> > Reorient the JAS programme so that it could benefit African registrars
> and help build a local domain name industry
> > Promote and support sensitization campaigns, communication and training
> activities as related to ICANN and its programmes, using media and
> targeting local languages
> >
> >
>
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