Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here)
Meeting Number: AL.AF/CC.14 BDB 0520/1
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Conference ID: FR & EN 1638
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Transcript: EN, FR
Zoom Recording: EN
Zoom Chat: EN
Participants:
FR: Hervé Hounzandji, Michel Tchonang, Gabdibé Gab-Hingonne, Raïhanath Gbadamassi, Aziz Hilali, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong
EN: Remmy Nweke, Pastor Peters Omoragbon, Hadia ElMiniawi, Abdou Mfopa - Cameroon, Bram Fudzulani, Chokri Ben Romdhane, Dave Kissoondoyal, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Foldestine Paye, Frank Anati, Gabriel Bombambo, Joel Okomoli, Nkem Nweke, Levy Syanseke, Omar Shuran, Barrack Ottieno, Patrick Kiiza, Peterking Quaye, Seun Ojedeji, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Dr Jabhera Matogoro, Houdia Chihi (part of the call)
Apologies: Raymond Mamattah, Bukola Oronti, Isaac Maposa
Staff: Silvia Vivanco, Yaovi Atohoun, Gisella Gruber, Brenda Brewer, Simon Mayoye
Observer: None
FR Interpreters: Isabelle and Jacques
Call Management: Gisella Gruber & Brenda Brewer
Agenda:
Roll call (Staff) - 2 min
Review of Action items from previous meeting (Staff ) – 2 min
Welcome remarks (Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min
Open ICANN Public Comments ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 5 min
a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process
- Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations CPWG
This public comment proceeding seeks input from the ICANN community on the draft Policy Status Report (PSR) on the Policy & Implementation Recommendations adopted by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council and ICANN Board in 2015, to support the GNSO Council in its assessment of their effectiveness in supporting and improving the GNSO Policy Development and Implementation processes.
b. Open Public Comments - Summary
- Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains
- In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org worked with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Script Generation Panels (CJK GPs) to seek their guidance on string similarity concerns for single character IDN gTLD applications in the Han script. The CJK GPs agreed that the work already done in the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) sufficiently addresses the technical and linguistic concerns around string similarity for single character IDN TLDs. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Considerations for the Application of Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs.
- Does the CPWG wish to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding?
- In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org worked with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Script Generation Panels (CJK GPs) to seek their guidance on string similarity concerns for single character IDN gTLD applications in the Han script. The CJK GPs agreed that the work already done in the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) sufficiently addresses the technical and linguistic concerns around string similarity for single character IDN TLDs. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Considerations for the Application of Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs.
c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)
Statement/Advice Name | Internal Deadlines | Public Comment Close | Status | Assigned Working Group | Penholder(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At-Large Workspace: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains | TO BE CONSIDERED | CPWG |
d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings
Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments OFB-WG
The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on proposed amendments of the RySG charter to inform ICANN Board consideration
Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG
The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan for FY26-30 OFB-WG
The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of ICANN's Mission. The Strategic Plan enables ICANN to continue to fulfill its Mission and meet new and continuously evolving challenges and opportunities. The Five-Year Operating Plan outlines the strategies to achieve the objectives set in the Strategic Plan. These two draft plans will be published for public comment in the summer of 2024.
Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script DiacriticsCPWG
This Preliminary Issue Report is being published for public comment to allow staff to collect and review comments received, in order to make any necessary amendments to the Final Issue Report, which will be forwarded to the GNSO Council for its consideration and determination of next steps.
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures OFB-WG
The Independent Review Process (IRP) provides for third-party review of Board or Staff actions (or inactions) alleged to be inconsistent with ICANN's Articles or Bylaws. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) seeks input on its proposed updates to IRP Supplementary Procedures.
Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report CPWG
The Transfer Policy Review Working Group will seek input on the preliminary recommendations contained in its Initial Report as well as several outstanding questions on which the working group has not yet reached agreement.
5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion (75 min)
a. Update on AFRALO ICANN 80 activities (Hadia Elminiawi Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 7 min
b. Statuts of ICANN 80 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 4 min
c. Préparation of ICANN 81 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 2 min
d. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates ( Pierre Dandijnou Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 5 min
e. Technical engagement Update (Yazid Akanho, Simon Mayoye) - 4 min
f. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 5 min
g. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS activities and Updates from Individual Members (All) - 8 min
h. NOMCOM update (Seun Ojedeji ) - 4 min
i.AFRALO UA Day session 2 ( Hadia Elminiawi )- 4min
j.UA Day strategy (@Hadia ,All)- 10 min
k. AFRALO FY25 Outreach and Engagement - draft (Bram Fudzulani ,Staff) -12 min
l.An update of the AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs: Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and penholder Jabhera Matogoro )- 4 min
m. CIP - CCG Update - AFRALO representatives- Bram Fudzulani , Chokri Ben Romdhane - 06 mins
n. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update - (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 2 min
o. Update AFRALO Newsletter (Remmy and Team ) - 3 mins
6. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong & All ) - 3 min
The African region has 75 ALSes located in 33 countries and territories
and 21 Individuals members and 3 observers
Action | ALS | Update | Individual & Obervers Members | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly Certified (0) | N/A | |||
| Pending ALAC Vote (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Decertification (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Awaiting RALO Feedback (5) | #361 Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers #356: DIGITALES SOLIDAIRES #349:MaliNOG # 347 Aide à l'enfant du desert et du sahel (AEDS) #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications | Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too | N/A | |
| Processing Due Diligence (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Application Received (1) | #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF) | Kiiza Patrick | Awaiting feedback from AFRALO Leadership | |
| On Hold (1) | #282 Association pour le Développement des Sociétés de l'Information au Tchad (ADESIT) - AFRALO (awaiting applicant feedback - may formally be put on hold) | N/A |
6. AOB – (Hadia, all) 1 min
FRENCH VERSION
Ordre du Jour (Français)
Appel - Liste de Présence (Personnel) – 2 min
Revue des actions à entreprendre de la réunion précédente (Personnel) – 2 min
Remarques de bienvenue (Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min
Commentaires Publics Ouverts de l'ICANN ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 5 min
Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process
- Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations CPWG
This public comment proceeding seeks input from the ICANN community on the draft Policy Status Report (PSR) on the Policy & Implementation Recommendations adopted by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council and ICANN Board in 2015, to support the GNSO Council in its assessment of their effectiveness in supporting and improving the GNSO Policy Development and Implementation processes.
b. Open Public Comments - Summary
- Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains
- In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org worked with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Script Generation Panels (CJK GPs) to seek their guidance on string similarity concerns for single character IDN gTLD applications in the Han script. The CJK GPs agreed that the work already done in the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) sufficiently addresses the technical and linguistic concerns around string similarity for single character IDN TLDs. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Considerations for the Application of Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs.
- Does the CPWG wish to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding?
- In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org worked with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Script Generation Panels (CJK GPs) to seek their guidance on string similarity concerns for single character IDN gTLD applications in the Han script. The CJK GPs agreed that the work already done in the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) sufficiently addresses the technical and linguistic concerns around string similarity for single character IDN TLDs. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Considerations for the Application of Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs.
c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)
Statement/Advice Name | Internal Deadlines | Public Comment Close | Status | Assigned Working Group | Penholder(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At-Large Workspace: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains | TO BE CONSIDERED | CPWG |
d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings
Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments OFB-WG
The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on proposed amendments of the RySG charter to inform ICANN Board consideration
Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG
The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan for FY26-30 OFB-WG
The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of ICANN's Mission. The Strategic Plan enables ICANN to continue to fulfill its Mission and meet new and continuously evolving challenges and opportunities. The Five-Year Operating Plan outlines the strategies to achieve the objectives set in the Strategic Plan. These two draft plans will be published for public comment in the summer of 2024.
Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process for Latin Script DiacriticsCPWG
This Preliminary Issue Report is being published for public comment to allow staff to collect and review comments received, in order to make any necessary amendments to the Final Issue Report, which will be forwarded to the GNSO Council for its consideration and determination of next steps.
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures OFB-WG
The Independent Review Process (IRP) provides for third-party review of Board or Staff actions (or inactions) alleged to be inconsistent with ICANN's Articles or Bylaws. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) seeks input on its proposed updates to IRP Supplementary Procedures.
Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report CPWG
The Transfer Policy Review Working Group will seek input on the preliminary recommendations contained in its Initial Report as well as several outstanding questions on which the working group has not yet reached agreement.
5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion (75 min)
a. Mise à jour sur les activités AFRALO ICANN 80 (Hadia Elminiawi Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 10 min
b. Statuts de l'ICANN 80 - Déclaration conjointe AFRALO-AFRICANNt - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 4 min
c.Préparation de la déclaration conjointe ICANN 80 AFRALO-AFRICANN - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) - 2 min
d. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique ( Pierre Dandijnou Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 5 min
e. Mises à jour de l'engagement technique(Yazid Akanho, Simon Mayoye) - 4 min
f. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 5 min
g. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS activities and Updates from Individual Members (All) - 8 min
h. NOMCOM update (Seun Ojedeji ) - 4 min
i. Mise à jour sur la session 2 de la Journee de l'Acceptance Universelle d'AFRALO UA Day ( Hadia Elminiawi )- 4min
j. Stratégie de la Journée de l'Acceptance Universelle d'AFRALO (@Hadia ,All)- 15 min
k. Plan AFRALO de Sensibilisation et Engagement pour l'exercice 2025- brouillon (Bram Fudzulani ,Staff) -8 min
l.Mise à jour AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs: Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and penholder Jabhera Matogoro )- 4 min
m. Mise à jour du groupe de la communauté chargé de la coordination du programme d’amélioration continue- les Representants d'AFRALO Bram Fudzulani , Chokri Ben Romdhane - 10 mins
n. Mise à jour AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update - (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 2 min
o. Mise à jour du bulletin d'information d'AFRALO (Remmy and Team ) - 3 mins
voir l'archive Newsletter Archive
6. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong & All ) - 3 min
The African region has 75 ALSes located in 33 countries and territories
and 21 Individuals members and 3 observers
Action | ALS | Update | Individual & Obervers Members | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly Certified (0) | new individual Application from Kiiza Patrick from Uganda | |||
| Pending ALAC Vote (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Decertification (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Awaiting RALO Feedback (5) | #361 Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers #356: DIGITALES SOLIDAIRES #349:MaliNOG # 347 Aide à l'enfant du desert et du sahel (AEDS) #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications | Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too | N/A | |
| Processing Due Diligence (0) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Application Received (1) | #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF) | Kiiza Patrick | Awaiting feedback from AFRALO Leadership | |
| On Hold (1) | #282 Association pour le Développement des Sociétés de l'Information au Tchad (ADESIT) - AFRALO (awaiting applicant feedback - may formally be put on hold) | N/A |
6. AOB – (Hadia Elminiawi , tous) 1 min
