[AfrICANN-discuss] Notes from the webinar on ICANN registrar accreditation process

[Yaovi Atohoun]

Dear listers,

(FRANCAIS:  Vous pouvez ecouter l'enregistrement du webinaire a l'adresse
http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_FR.zip )

> This was informed by the continued feedback  received from the community on
> the need to understand the process better. The webinar attracted a total of 53
> participants. This further underscores the importance of this topic. The
> participants were privileged to have David Olive  (Vice President, Policy
> Development Support; General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters ­Istanbul)
> give introductory remarks during the session and truly appreciate the support
> of our the invited speakers who made the session quite a success.
>  
> The substance of the session was Danielle¹s presentation, which gave an
> overview of registrar accreditation process from benefits, considerations,
> application overview as well as fees required. Aysegul gave a summary of the
> RA Requirements of Registry Operators Pertaining to Registrars.
>  
> As expected, the session generated pertinent questions that both current ICANN
> registrars as well as potential applicants in Africa have always asked, the
> question of the USD 500K CGL insurance requirement.
> Danielle clarified that while the insurance requirement has not changed as of
> now, it was the basis of the recently closed Public Comment Sought
> <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/raa-insurance-2015-01-15-en>  on
> Potential Change to Registrar Accreditation Insurance Requirement for
> underserved regions.
> Other concerns were on the fluctuating dollar rates on fees especially in
> local currency. Overall, this webinar was critical in helping clarify
> questions and concerns from registrars directly by the GDD team.  The
> community also got direct contacts of the relevant staff for further questions
> in future. It was recommended that we consider holding monthly webinars on
> such technical issues affecting registrars.
> The webinar recordings and presentation slides can be accessed here:
> http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_EN.zip
> http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_FR.zip
> 
> The webinar agenda:
> 1. Opening - Pierre Dandjinou
> 2. Welcome introduction - David Olive
> 3. ICANN Registrar accreditation - Danielle Andela
> 4. Registry-Registrar relation  - Aysegul Tekce
> 5. Q/A
> 6. Conclusion
> 
> -
> 
> Many thanks.
-
Yaovi Atohoun
Stakeholder Engagement and Operations  Manager ­ Africa
ICANN ­  www.icann.org
Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228




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