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<i>For your documentation; below a weekly web review containing some
articles and informations relating to main subjects of this ending week :
IGF / MAG meeting, IANA transition, WSIS, Netmundial, Séoul Digital Forum, World education Forum....</i></div></div></div><u><b><br></b></u><br><u><b><u><b>IGF / MAG MEETING, 20 - 22 MAY, GENEVA<br><br></b></u></b><u>About the MAG<br><a href="http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout" target="_blank">http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout</a><br><br></u>IGF Second Open Consultations and MAG Meeting<br><u><a href="http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2015/05/20/268/-/igf-second-open-consultations-and-mag-meeting?Itemid=28&filter_reset=1" target="_blank">http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2015/05/20/268/-/igf-second-open-consultations-and-mag-meeting?Itemid=28&filter_reset=1</a><br><br></u>Get involved in IGF preparations, OC and MAG meeting, 20-22 May, Geneva<br><u><a href="http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/05/get-involved-igf-preparations-oc-and-mag-meeting-20-22-may-geneva" target="_blank">http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/05/get-involved-igf-preparations-oc-and-mag-meeting-20-22-may-geneva</a></u><b><u><b><br><br>WSIS</b></u><br><br></b><a href="http://www.openwsis2015.org/" title="Call For an Open WSIS+10 Preparatory Process" rel="home" target="_blank">Call For an Open WSIS+10 Preparatory Process</a><br><a href="http://www.openwsis2015.org/" target="_blank">http://www.openwsis2015.org/</a><br><br>The way forward for the WSIS+10 review process <br><a href="http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/way-forward-wsis10-review-process" target="_blank">http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/way-forward-wsis10-review-process</a><br><br>CSTD 18th Session: one step closer to deciding what WSIS will look like for the next 10 years<br><a href="https://centr.org/article/cstd-18th-session-one-step-closer-deciding-what-wsis-will-look-next-10-years" target="_blank">https://centr.org/article/cstd-18th-session-one-step-closer-deciding-what-wsis-will-look-next-10-years</a><br><br>Assessment
of the progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the
outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society<br><a href="http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/ecn162015_DraftRes_WSIS_en.pdf" target="_blank">http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/ecn162015_DraftRes_WSIS_en.pdf</a><br><br>ICC BASIS ensures business voice is amplified at key meeting on the road to the WSIS +10 review<br><a href="http://www.iccwbo.org/News/Articles/2015/ICC-BASIS-ensures-business-voice-is-amplified-at-key-meeting-on-the-road-to-the-WSIS-10-review/" target="_blank">http://www.iccwbo.org/News/Articles/2015/ICC-BASIS-ensures-business-voice-is-amplified-at-key-meeting-on-the-road-to-the-WSIS-10-review/</a><br><br>China attaches great importance to TASIM<br><a href="http://www.azernews.az/business/82264.html" target="_blank">http://www.azernews.az/business/82264.html</a><b><br><br></b></u><div class="ecxcopy-paste-block">IEEE Hosting ‘Cybersecurity and Privacy in
a World of Data Driven Innovation’ Workshop at World Summit on the
Information Society Forum 2015<span></span><br></div><a href="http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2015/05/19/ieee-hosting-%E2%80%98cybersecurity-and-privacy-world-data-driven-innovation%E2%80%99-workshop-world-summ#axzz3abDtFnnI" target="_blank">http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2015/05/19/ieee-hosting-%E2%80%98cybersecurity-and-privacy-world-data-driven-innovation%E2%80%99-workshop-world-summ#axzz3abDtFnnI</a><br><br><u><b>ITU</b></u><br><br>ITU celebrates 150th anniversary
<br><a href="http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/telecoms-and-nbn/68081-itu-celebrates-150th-anniversary" target="_blank">http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/telecoms-and-nbn/68081-itu-celebrates-150th-anniversary</a><br><br>As International Telecommunication Union turns 150, Ban hails ‘resilience’ of oldest UN agency<br><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50880#.VVyhf5PXvtU" target="_blank">http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50880#.VVyhf5PXvtU</a><br><br>ITU urges Asia to reduce digital divide<br><a href="http://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-needs-spectrum-efficiency-affordable-internet-reducing-digital-divide-itu" target="_blank">http://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-needs-spectrum-efficiency-affordable-internet-reducing-digital-divide-itu</a><br><br>ITU Targets 5G Wireline Standards<br><a href="http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?section_id=36&doc_id=1326646" target="_blank">http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?section_id=36&doc_id=1326646</a><br><br>Rwanda Calls On Itu to Establish Regional Cyber Security Centre in Kigali<br><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201505191615.html" target="_blank">http://allafrica.com/stories/201505191615.html</a><u><b><br><br><br>CONGRESSIONNAL HEARING ON IANA TRANSITION</b></u><br><br>GOP Wants Review of Internet Governance Handover<br><a href="http://www.rollcall.com/news/gop_wants_review_of_internet_governance_handover-241876-1.html" target="_blank">http://www.rollcall.com/news/gop_wants_review_of_internet_governance_handover-241876-1.html</a><br><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150513_in_congressional_hearing_stakeholders_highlight_icann_failures/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">In Congressionnal Hearing, Stakeholders Highlight ICANN's Failures and Need for Reform</a><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150513_in_congressional_hearing_stakeholders_highlight_icann_failures/" target="_blank">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150513_in_congressional_hearing_stakeholders_highlight_icann_failures/</a><br><br>Congress Expresses Greater Confidence in Multistakeholder Work on IANA Transition <br><a href="https://cdt.org/blog/congress-expresses-greater-confidence-in-multistakeholder-work-on-iana-transition/" target="_blank">https://cdt.org/blog/congress-expresses-greater-confidence-in-multistakeholder-work-on-iana-transition/</a><br><br>Critics cry foul to Congress about ICANN’s handling of domain names <br><a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/2922395/critics-cry-foul-to-congress-about-icann-s-handling-of-domain-names.html" target="_blank">http://www.pcworld.com/article/2922395/critics-cry-foul-to-congress-about-icann-s-handling-of-domain-names.html</a><br><br>The people who control the internet got together in a room yesterday — here's what they're worried about<br><a href="http://www.diefdu.com/internet-governance-and-cyber-security-conference-brings-together-people-who-control-the-internet-2015-5" target="_blank">http://www.diefdu.com/internet-governance-and-cyber-security-conference-brings-together-people-who-control-the-internet-2015-5</a><br><br>US House of Representatives Holds Hearing on the .SUCKS New gTLD and ICANN Accountability and Stakeholder Trust<br><a href="http://www.natlawreview.com/article/us-house-representatives-holds-hearing-sucks-new-gtld-and-icann-accountability-and-s" target="_blank">http://www.natlawreview.com/article/us-house-representatives-holds-hearing-sucks-new-gtld-and-icann-accountability-and-s</a><br><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150519_trust_and_collaboration_key_features_for_the_internets_future/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">Trust and Collaboration - Key Features for the Internet's Future</a><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150519_trust_and_collaboration_key_features_for_the_internets_future/" target="_blank">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150519_trust_and_collaboration_key_features_for_the_internets_future/</a><br><br><br><u><b>ICANN - IANA TRANSITION</b></u><br><br>Chehadé Announces Intention to End His Tenure as <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> President & CEO in March 2016<br><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-05-21-en" target="_blank">https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-05-21-en</a><br><br>ICANN Could Be Privatized by the end of the year<br><a href="http://www.thedomains.com/2015/05/17/icann-could-be-privatized-by-the-end-of-the-year/" target="_blank">http://www.thedomains.com/2015/05/17/icann-could-be-privatized-by-the-end-of-the-year/</a><br><br>An Update on <abbr title="Internet Assigned Numbers Authority">IANA</abbr> Stewardship Discussions, Special Edition on the <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> Accountability Enhancements Draft<br><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-5-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-special-edition-on-the-icann-accountability-enhancements-draft" target="_blank">https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-5-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-special-edition-on-the-icann-accountability-enhancements-draft</a><br><br>Why the Post-Transition IANA should be a nonprofit public benefit corporation<br><a href="http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/05/18/why-the-post-transition-iana-should-be-a-nonprofit-public-benefit-corporation/" target="_blank">http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/05/18/why-the-post-transition-iana-should-be-a-nonprofit-public-benefit-corporation/</a><br><br>ICANN revisits WHOIS accuracy language in 2013 RAA<br><a href="http://www.bna.com/icann-revisits-whois-b17179926565/" target="_blank">http://www.bna.com/icann-revisits-whois-b17179926565/</a><br><br><u><b>DOMAIN NAME</b></u><br><br>With ICANN in charge we are no longer masters of our domain names<br><a href="http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150517/OPINION04/150519347" target="_blank">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150517/OPINION04/150519347</a><br><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150518_what_new_gtld_applicants_want_for_round_2/" class="ecxblue" target="_blank">What New gTLD Applicants Want for Round 2</a><br><a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150518_what_new_gtld_applicants_want_for_round_2/" target="_blank">http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150518_what_new_gtld_applicants_want_for_round_2/</a><br><br>Google sells .car, walks away from generic domain names<br>Auto-bundle emerges and search giant focuses on brands<br><a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/18/google_sells_car_internet_space/" target="_blank">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/18/google_sells_car_internet_space/</a><br><br><u><b>NETMUNDIAL INITIATIVE</b></u><br><br>Inaugural coordination council meeting in Sao Paulo : expression of interest to attend as an observer<br><a href="https://www.netmundial.org/blog/secretariat/inaugural-coordination-council-meeting-s%C3%A3o-paulo-expressions-interest-attend-0" target="_blank">https://www.netmundial.org/blog/secretariat/inaugural-coordination-council-meeting-s%C3%A3o-paulo-expressions-interest-attend-0</a><br><br>Deliberative Poll on Internet Governance <br><a href="https://www.netmundial.org/node/145/submission/193" target="_blank">https://www.netmundial.org/node/145/submission/193</a><br><br><b><u>BRAZIL MARCO CIVIL DA INTERNET</u></b><br><br>Marco Civil hailed as step forward by rights activists<br><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/222ce16e-cc95-11e4-b5a5-00144feab7de.html#axzz3age68Pf5" target="_blank">http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/222ce16e-cc95-11e4-b5a5-00144feab7de.html#axzz3age68Pf5</a><br><br><u><b>SEOUL DIGITAL FORUM</b></u><br><br>In Seoul, Ban spotlights role of young people and technology in future development agenda<br><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50911#.VVy4ppPXvtU" target="_blank">http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50911#.VVy4ppPXvtU</a><br><br><u><b>WORLD EDUCATION FORUM</b></u><br><p class="ecxsite-title-1"><br></p><p class="ecxsite-title-1">World Education Forum 2015</p>
<p class="ecxsite-title-2">19-22 May 2015, Incheon, Republic of Korea</p><a href="http://en.unesco.org/world-education-forum-2015/" target="_blank">http://en.unesco.org/world-education-forum-2015/</a><br><br>At UN forum, Ban urges leaders aim to set global education roadmap until 2030<br><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50902#.VVy5q5PXvtU" target="_blank">http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=50902#.VVy5q5PXvtU</a><br><br>World Education Forum adopts Declaration on the Future of Education <br><a href="http://www.unicef.org/media/media_81995.html" target="_blank">http://www.unicef.org/media/media_81995.html</a><br><br><u><b>PRIVACY - DATA PROTECTION</b></u><br><br>Privacy and data protection? Just 1% of public would go to Information Commissioner’s Office<br><a href="http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/data/privacy-data-protection-just-1-of-public-know-of-information-commissioners-office-3612214/" target="_blank">http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/data/privacy-data-protection-just-1-of-public-know-of-information-commissioners-office-3612214/</a><br><br>Privacy Policy of Mobile Apps: No Standard for Transparency <br><a href="http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/privacy-policy-of-mobile-apps-no-52735/" target="_blank">http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/privacy-policy-of-mobile-apps-no-52735/</a><br><br><u><b>CYBERSECURITY</b></u><br><br>US Secretary of State lays out 5 principles for international cyber security<br><a href="http://www.csoonline.com/article/2923836/cyber-attacks-espionage/us-secretary-of-state-lays-out-five-principles-for-international-cyber-security.html" target="_blank">http://www.csoonline.com/article/2923836/cyber-attacks-espionage/us-secretary-of-state-lays-out-five-principles-for-international-cyber-security.html</a><br><br><u><b>AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS</b></u><br><br>South Africa: Facebook's 'Internet.org' Platform: a Dangerous Cul-De-Sac<br><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201505180799.html" target="_blank">http://allafrica.com/stories/201505180799.html</a><br><br>Tanzania: Increased Internet Penetration Means More Than Sending Emails to Many Tanzanians<br><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201505210206.html" target="_blank">http://allafrica.com/stories/201505210206.html</a><br><br>Mobile Technology: Bridging the African Digital Divide
<br><a href="http://nehandaradio.com/2015/05/18/mobile-technology-bridging-the-african-digital-divide/" target="_blank">http://nehandaradio.com/2015/05/18/mobile-technology-bridging-the-african-digital-divide/</a><br><br>Mobile banking revolution in full swing<br><a href="https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2015/05/21/mobile-banking-revolution-in-full-swing/" target="_blank">https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2015/05/21/mobile-banking-revolution-in-full-swing/</a><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><font color="black" face="Verdana" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font color="#000033"><div><font style="font-size:10pt;" color="black" face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">#Miss.Africa announces 2015 Seed Funding Tech Initiative for women in #Africa<br> <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/1121068647090.html" target="_blank">http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/1121068647090.html</a></font></div>
</font></span></font></span></span><br>Africa - Potential Market for Technology Companies<br><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201505190720.html" target="_blank">http://allafrica.com/stories/201505190720.html</a><br><br>2nd phase of Africa’s smartphone wave started<br><a href="http://cyceon.com/2015/05/21/2nd-phase-of-africa-smartphone-waves-on-track/" target="_blank">http://cyceon.com/2015/05/21/2nd-phase-of-africa-smartphone-waves-on-track/</a><br><br>$33 billion says Africa is still the mobile continent <br><a href="http://www.africanbusinessreview.co.za/technology/1947/33-billion-says-Africa-is-still-the-mobile-continent" target="_blank">http://www.africanbusinessreview.co.za/technology/1947/33-billion-says-Africa-is-still-the-mobile-continent</a><br><br><br><br></div>
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