[AfrICANN-discuss] Summary: Africa Sessions #ICANN52

[Gabriel Ramokotjo]

Much appreciated Bob,

Regards

Gabriel Ramokotjo
President
Internet Society Gauteng Chapter
083 742 2005
www.isoc-gauteng.org.za

On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Arsene Tungali <arsenebaguma at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Bob,
> Congratulations on successful sessions.
>
> Rgds,
>
> A
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> ------------------
> Arsene Tungali,
> Executive Director, Rudi International
> www.rudiinternational.org
>
> Founder & Director, Mabingwa Forum
> www.mabingwa-forum.com
> Phone:+243993810967
>
> ICANN Fellow | ISOC Member | Child Online Protection | Activist & Youth
> Leader | Internet Governance.
> Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
>
> Sent from my iPhone (excuse typos)
>
> On 11 févr. 2015, at 09:56, Bob Omondi <omondibob at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
>
>
>
> *Summary: Africa Sessions #ICANN52*
>
>
>
> Earlier today we held the 2nd and last session of the Africa Sessions
> here #ICANN52 and we are glad to report that the attendance and level of
> participation witnessed was very impressive. Indeed, yesterday we had a
> full house (Fig 1) and still managed to attract over 35 participants during
> today’s Session on “The Road to Marrakesh”
>
>
>
> Figure 1: Full house at Africa strategy Session: Feb 10 in Morrison Room
>
>
>
> During session 1 (Yesterday), we were privileged to be joined by 2 board
> members, Mike Silber and George Sadowsky while Tarek attended in part,
> Sally who also attended in part addressed the participants and appreciated
> the efforts made so far and assured the team of ICANNs commitment to Africa.
>
>
>
> *Day1, Key Outcomes / Questions: Africa Strategy Review Session  - Feb 10*
>
>
>
> ·      Support programme to get more ICANN accredited Registrars  in
> Africa;
>
> ·      Appreciation of the ongoing programmes especially the DNS Business
> Internship Programme;
>
> ·      *Policies* and *Pricing* are the key challenges facing the DNS
> industry in Africa – especially ccTLDs, capacity building in this are is
> key;
>
> ·      Lack of E-payments / automation for ccTLD is inhibiting their
> growth
>
> ·      .*Africa* status  / delay concerns;
>
> ·      Session audio Recording is ready and can be accessed here
> <http://singapore52.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-africa-strategy/ac-africa-strategy-11feb15-en>
>
> The New Africa Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020 will now be adopted from FY16
>
>
>
> *Day2, Key Outcomes / Questions: On the road to Marrakech  - Feb 11*
>
>
>
> ·      The session was to update the community and seek their further
> input on the proposed projects that have been suggested to help build
> momentum for Africa’s participation in ICANN 55 in Marrakesh.
>
> ·      The projects include, High-level governmental meeting, Meeting of
> African regulators and NextGen programme all during ICANN 55. It also
> recommends ICANN’s Active participation in key African Continental meetings
> in 2015
>
> ·      The projects received support from the participants but with
> suggestion to open up the high level meetings to other stakeholders like
> Civil Society and private sector.
>
> ·      Tarek  (Session Chair) advised that the ICANN community in Africa
> must be clear on what the High Level meetings are expected to achieve.
>
> ·      For details and presentations for the session please click here
> <http://singapore52.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-africa-engagement>.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Bob.
>
>
>
>
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