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At-Large Priority Activities - 2022

Date: Wednesday, 02 October 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

How can I participate in this meeting?

Comment participer a cette teleconference?

- we will be using Remote Integrated Interpretation for this meeting 

Conference ID: FR & EN 1638 (we will have Adigo on stand by if someone needs a dial out, who is not using Zoom audio) 

Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91203391473?pwd=XNoCiibjinOsnN2CK7qyl3PeubhCvN.1  Password: AFRA02OCT*

Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=dd6b4887-123b-4add-8741-985d71dd635e 

Action Items: EN 

Transcript: EN, FR

Recording: EN, FR

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: EN

Participants: 

EN & FR: Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Adetokunbo Abiola, Adebunmi Akinbo, Alan Barrett, Allan Magezi, Asutic Senegal, Brighton Masumba, Busayo Balogun, Christelle Assirou, Dave Kissoondoyal, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Foldestine Paye, Frank Anati, Gabriel Bombambo Boseko, Gloria Amofah-Adjkum, Godsway Kubi, Hadia El Miniawi, Houda Chihi, Jabhera Matogoro, Levy Syanseke, Malick Alassane, Maria Vilardo, Maureen Owusu-Addae, Michael Tchonang, Muriel Alapini, Nkoro, Omar Shuran, Otunte Otueneh, Pastor Peters, Patrick Kiiza, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Raymond Mamattah, Samwel Kariuki, Setondji Hounzandji, Shadrach Ankrah, Shephard Mubanga, Stephen Sam, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Vernatius Ezeama

Apologies: Seun Ojedeji, Bukola Oronti, Yaovi Atohoun

Staff: Silvia Vivanco, Heidi Ullrich, Gisela Gruber, Bob Ochieng, Brenda Brewer, Mike Brennen, Yazid Akanho

Observer: Adigo Operator

FR Interpreters: Dominique & Isabelle

Call Management: Brenda Brewer

Agenda: 

  1. Roll call (Staff) - 2 min 

  2. Review of Action items  from previous meeting (Staff ) – 2 min

  3. Welcome remarks (Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

  4. Presentation - Next gTLD round- Bob Ochieng, Senior Director, New gTLD subsequent Procedures- total 30 mins ( 20 mins and 10 mins Q&A)

  5. Open ICANN Public Comments ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 7 min

    1. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

       b. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)

Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

Internal Deadlines

Public Comment Close

Status

Assigned Working Group

Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

At-Large Workspace: Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook

  • This is the second in a series of Public Comment proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Specifically, ICANN org is looking for input from the community on whether the proposed language is consistent with the relevant outputs from the Final Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process. It should be noted that the proposed language has been developed in collaboration with the Subsequent Procedures Implementation Review Team.

    • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?

Draft Statement:  

Final Statement:  

ALAC vote: to  

 PENDING DECISIONCPWG

At-Large Workspace: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates

  • Three new Reference LGRs for Balinese script, Thaana script, and Inuktitut language, as well as two updated Reference LGRs for Myanmar script (Full Variant Set) and Spanish language are being released for Public Comment. ICANN org seeks feedback from the broader community on these new and updated Reference LGRs.
    • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?

Draft Statement:  

Final Statement:  

ALAC Vote: to  

 PENDING DECISIONCPWG

Reviewers:

Phyo Thiri Lwin Harold Arcos 

At-Large Workspace: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM

  • Public Comment the proposed renewal of the .COM Registry Agreement (.COM RA). The current .COM RA between ICANN and Verisign, Inc. (Verisign), the registry operator for the .COM top-level domain (TLD), was established in 2012 and is set to expire on 30 November 2024. The renewal proposal is the result of bilateral discussions between ICANN and Verisign. The proposed renewal agreement for the .COM RA is based on the current .COM RA, as amended by Amendment 1 (2016), Amendment 2 (2019), and Amendment 3 (2020) and incorporates important concepts from the Base RA, including both recent amendments to the Base gTLD Registry Agreement (Base RA), bringing these enhanced obligations to the largest TLD.

    • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?


 PENDING DECISIONCPWG


c. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

    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.

    Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft OFB-WG

    Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.

    Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles OFB-WG

    This document represents the first major step in the ASO AC’s work of revising ICP-2. It sets forth the core principles that ASO AC believes should be captured in the next version of ICP-2. 

    Continuous Improvement Program Framework OFB-WG

    The Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3) Recommendation 3.6 calls for Organizational Reviews to be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). The Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) seeks input on the developed Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Framework before adoption and the first CIP assessment.

    Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Draft Report CPWG

    The second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) will seek community input on its draft findings and recommendations. In accordance with the scope specified in the ICANN Bylaws, the IFR2 focuses on PTI's performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements in the IANA Naming Function Contract and the IANA Naming Function Statement of Work.

    Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan OFB-WG

    The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

    Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget OFB-WG

    The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year. PTI is an affiliate of ICANN and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, is responsible for the operations of the IANA functions. PTI has its own Bylaws that require the organization to develop its own annual PTI Operating Plan & Budget (OP&B). The PTI OP&B includes all costs directly related to the delivery of the IANA services: performing day-to-day operations, developing, and evolving tools and systems, reporting on performance and customer satisfaction, and maintaining the security and integrity of key elements of Internet infrastructure.

    Draft ICANN FY26 Operating Plan and Budget & Draft IANA FY26 Operating Plan and Budget OFB-WG

    The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of a Five-Year Operating and Financial Plan and Annual OP&B for ICANN and IANA prior to the start of each fiscal year. 


      5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (43 min)

    a. Préparation of  ICANN 81 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 3 min

    b. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  ( Pierre Dandijnou     Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 4 min

    c.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho) - 4 min

    d. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 4 min

     e. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 07 min

     f. NOMCOM update   (Seun Ojedeji  ) - 4 min

     g. Presentation of  -AFRALO FY25 Outreach and Engagement -   (Bram Fudzulani  Hadia Elminiawi Yaovi Atohoun  ) -3 min  

     h. An update of Draft the  AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  and penholder  Jabhera Matogoro )-  2 min    

     i. CIP - CCG Update - AFRALO CIP document - AFRALO representatives-  Bram Fudzulani  , Chokri Ben Romdhane   - 3 mins

     j. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 3 min

     k. Update AFRALO Newsletter  (Remmy and Team ) - 4 mins

    l.  UA Day 2025  2025 -  Hadia Elminiawi -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 26 Individuals members and 3 observers 

    https://atlarge.icann.org/als-application-tracking

    Action

    ALS

    Update

    Newly Certified (0)

    N/A


    Pending ALAC Vote (0)

    N/A


    Decertification (0)N/A
    Awaiting RALO Feedback (3)

    #361 Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers

    #356: DIGITALES SOLIDAIRES

    #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

    		Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too
    Processing Due Diligence (2)

    #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF)

    #365 AFRICAN INITIATIVE FOR SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,CHAD




    Application Received (0) 

    N/A


    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)

    https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/afralo

    Action

    Individual & Oberver Members

    Update

    Newly Joined (1)
    • Stephen Samuel Kwame

    Processing Application (0)

    Application Received (0)

    6. AOB – (Hadia, all) 1 min

     FRENCH VERSION 

    Ordre du Jour (Français)

     


    1. Appel - Liste de Présence (Personnel) – 2 min

    2. Revue des actions à entreprendre de la réunion précédente (Personnel) – 2 min

    3. Remarques de bienvenue (Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

    4. Commentaires Publics Ouverts de l'ICANN  ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 7 min

    5. Welcome remarks (Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

    6. Presentation - Next gTLD round- Bob Ochieng, Senior Director, New gTLD subsequent Procedures- total 30 mins ( 20 mins and 10 mins Q&A)

    7. Open ICANN Public Comments ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 7 min

    a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

    b. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)

    Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

    Internal Deadlines

    Public Comment Close

    Status

    		Assigned Working Group

    Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

    At-Large Workspace: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars

    • ICANN org seeks community input on draft Data Processing Specifications (DPS) applicable to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement. Pursuant to the Phase 1 Recommendations 19 and 20 of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data, ICANN org and a team convened by the Contracted Party House negotiated the terms of the DPS for which we now seek public comment. ICANN org is preparing to implement the DPS so contracted parties can begin utilizing it during the Registration Data Policy transition period (21 August 2024 - 20 August 2025). 
      • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?


    		 NO STATEMENTCPWG


    At-Large Workspace: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available

    • Currently there are 26 script-based Ref. LGRs published and ICANN org is able to review IDN Tables in hundreds of languages written in these scripts. However, there are 161 scripts encoded in Unicode standard and many scripts do not have Ref. LGRs available. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Process to Review gTLD IDN Tables Without Reference Label Generation Rules.

      • The CPWG and At-Large community has agreed to review this public comment proceeding.

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC vote:  to  

    		 CPWG

    Hadia Elminiawi Satish Babu Abdulkarim Ayopo Oloyede Harold Arcos 

    At-Large Workspace: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures

    • 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.
      • The OFB-WG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 


    		 

    DRAFT

    Open for ALAC comment (2-6 Sept)

    		OFB-WG

    Pari Esfandiari Bukola Oronti Claire Craig Gregory Shatan 

    At-Large Workspace: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program

    • The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking input on a proposed amendment to Article 4, Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the ICANN Bylaws. The proposed Bylaws amendment is designed to specifically exclude the use of the ICANN’s Reconsideration and Independent Review Processes (collectively, “Accountability Mechanisms”) to challenge decisions on individual applications in the ICANN Grant Program. This proposal replaces the earlier proposed amendments to Article 4, Section 4.1 to set out a general process for how the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN’s Accountability Mechanisms.

      • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.


    		 VotingOFB-WG

    Judith Hellerstein 

    At-Large Workspace: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30

    • As the ICANN Board finalizes the draft Strategic Plan for FY26–30, your insights are crucial to ensuring its success and alignment with community needs. The Board and org need your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed goals and strategies designed to achieve them. Additionally, we seek your input on the proposed progress indicators and identified strategic risks. Furthermore, your input on the key activities identified in the five-year Operating Plan Framework to achieve each draft strategy is also appreciated. Your comments will help the Board and org to refine and enhance the plan to better serve our community through our strategic objectives. 
      • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.


    		 Final Review. ALAC ratification scheduled for 10-13 September.OFB-WG

    Claire Craig Cheryl Langdon-Orr Judith Hellerstein Bukola Oronti Hadia Elminiawi Vanda Scartezini 

    At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report 

    • Initial Draft Statement
      • Should the proposed text for Rec.#33 be altered OR can we accept the text as proposed? My preference is a more "stronger" wording making it possible for a Registrant to initiate a transfer dispute in the revised transfer policy.
    • Revised Recommendation #33 Text
    • The Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) documents the Working Group’s efforts and preliminary recommendations for how to evolve and improve ICANN’s Transfer Policy. The PDP Working Group requests your input on this Initial Report, which covers a wide range of generic top-level domain (gTLD) transfer-related topics and proposes a variety of changes to the current Transfer Policy.
      • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC vote:  to  

    		 DRAFTCPWG

    Steinar Grøtterød 

    c. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings


    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 PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan OFB-WG

    The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

    Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (September)CPWG

    This Public Comment proceeding is the second in a series of proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round.


    5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (43 min)

    a. Préparation  de l'ICANN 81 - Déclaration  conjointe AFRALO-AFRICANNt   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 3 min

    b. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  ( Pierre Dandijnou     Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 4 min

    c.  Mises à jour de l'engagement technique(@Yazid Akanho) - 4 min

    d. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC   ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 4 min

    e. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 07 min

    f. NOMCOM update   (Seun Ojedeji  ) - 04 min

    g.  Presentation du Plan Final approuvé par le GSE  AFRALO de Sensibilisation et Engagement pour l'exercice 2025-  (Bram Fudzulani  ,Staff) -3min  

    h.Mise à jour AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  and penholder  Jabhera Matogoro )-  2 min    

    i. 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  et AFRALO Chair (Hadia Elminiawi ) étape suivante  - 3 mins

    j. Mise à jour AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 3 min

    k. Mise à jour du  bulletin d'information d'AFRALO   (Remmy and Team ) - 4mins

       voir l'archive Newsletter Archive     

    l. UA Day 2025 - PPT  Hadia Elminiawi - 5 mins 

    l.  UA Day 2025  2025 -  Hadia Elminiawi -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 


    https://atlarge.icann.org/als-application-tracking


    Action

    ALS

    Update

    Newly Certified (0)

    N/A


    Pending ALAC Vote (0)

    N/A


    Decertification (0)N/A
    Awaiting RALO Feedback (3)

    #361 Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers

    #356: DIGITALES SOLIDAIRES

    #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

    		Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too
    Processing Due Diligence (2)

    #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF)

    #365 AFRICAN INITIATIVE FOR SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,CHAD




    Application Received (0) N/A
    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)

    https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/afralo

    Action

    Individual & Oberver Members

    Update

    Nouveaux membres individuels  (1)Stephen Samuel Kwame
    Processing Application (0)

    Application Received (0)


    6. AOB – (Hadia Elminiawi , tous) 1 min

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