of course we should all rally behind one africa country bid.<br>it will be better if Kenyan committee present his program and goals.<br>for .africa we need more information and why not roadmap<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">
On 10/31/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Eric M.K Osiakwan</b> <<a href="mailto:emko@internetresearch.com.gh">emko@internetresearch.com.gh</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div style=""><div>Yes, i concur.</div><div><br></div><div>Senegal should make known their bid so we can all rally behind it.</div><div><br></div><div>We should also all rally behind one bid for .Africa </div><div><br></div>
<div>Eric here</div><div><span class="e" id="q_115f56b9bc424247_1"><div><br></div><br><div><div>On 30 Oct 2007, at 23:13, rafik dammak wrote:</div><br><blockquote type="cite">It is good news Pierre. All africa should support Kenya bid and so the meeting organization.
<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 10/30/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Pierre Ouedraogo</b> <<a href="mailto:pierre.ouedraogo@gmail.com" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"> pierre.ouedraogo@gmail.com
</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">an error, Senegal is supporting Kenyan bid and running for 2009 <br>PO
<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">2007/10/30, Pierre Ouedraogo <<a href="mailto:pierre.ouedraogo@gmail.com" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">pierre.ouedraogo@gmail.com</a> >:
</span> <div><span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Dear Rachel<br><br>We miss you here.<br>The Air France strike has delayed the arrival of many of us in LA.
<br>We will attend the farewel gala to honor Vint's good job.<br><br>Let's say that we have strong delegatiosn from Kenya and Senegal, as they are lobbying for their hosting bids. <br><br>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
<br>of internationalized e-mail that have started:<br><a href="http://idn.icann.org/E-mail_test" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"> http://idn.icann.org/E-mail_test</a><br><br>best regards
<br>PO<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">2007/10/30, Anne-Rachel Inné <<a href="mailto:annerachel@gmail.com" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"> annerachel@gmail.com</a>>:</span>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"><div><span> Dear All,<br><br>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.
<br><br>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. <br><br>** 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 :-).
<br><br>**At GNSO level - the new gTLDs and IDNs are the main subject - <span style="font-weight: bold;">At the end of the LA meeting, Africa will have no more representatives at GNSO level. </span>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.
<br><br>** 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 -
<a href="http://www.icann.org/cctlds/agreements.html" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.icann.org/cctlds/agreements.html</a> and models at: <a href="http://www.icann.org/cctlds/model-mou.html" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
http://www.icann.org/cctlds/model-mou.html</a> <br><br>The schedule page for teh ICANN meeting is here: <a href="http://losangeles2007.icann.org/schedule-today" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
http://losangeles2007.icann.org/schedule-today </a><br>I want to encourage those who can, given the difference in time, to follow the webcast events. <br>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
<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">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:
<a href="http://www.icann.org/fellowships/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.icann.org/fellowships/</a><br></span><br>Enjoy your meetings for those in LA and if I can help anyone with anything, let me know.
<br>ar<br><br><div><p>*****************************************************************</p><p>ICANN Opens Historic 30th International Public Meeting in L.A.</p><p>Meeting marks end of Vint Cerf's term, offers updates on major changes to Internet
</p><p>29 October 2007</p> </div><p><strong>LOS ANGELES</strong>: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has opened its 30th International Public Meeting in Los Angeles. </p><p>"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.
</p><p>"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."
</p><p>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. </p><p>Some of the highlights of the Los Angeles meeting include:
</p> <ul><li> ICANN's ongoing technical test of Internationalized Domain Names, </li><li> Developing policies on how IDNs will be implemented so global internet users can get their names in their languages, </li><li>
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),
</li><li> Enhancing protection for domain name registrants through amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement. </li></ul><p>"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."
</p><p>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.
</p><p>"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. </p><p>"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."
</p><p>The NTIA release is available at <a href="http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/press/2007/PR_ICANNJPA_10292007.html" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/press/2007/PR_ICANNJPA_10292007.html
</a>. </p><p>"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.
</p><p>"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."
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