AT-LARGE GATEWAY
At-Large Regional Policy Engagement Program (ARPEP)
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RALO | Funds Used | Available Funds | |
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| AFRALO | $0 | $4,000 | |
| APRALO | $0 | $4,000 | |
| EURALO | $0 | $4,000 | |
| LACRALO | $0 | $4,000 | |
| NARALO | $0 | $4,000 | $0 |
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FY23 RALO Requests
RALO | Date Submitted | Date of Event | Submitted within three weeks of Event? | Submitter | Purpose | Proposal | Amount | Status | Report |
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| NARALO | 15 January 2023 | 9-10 June 2023 | Yes | Eduardo Diaz on behalf of Internet Society of Puerto Rico | NASIG 2023 catering for 50 people over two days. | The 2023 North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG) is a capacity-building event that aims to teach the principles, norms, rules, policies, and organizations that shape the internet. Internet governance refers to the development and application of shared principles that guide the evolution and use of the internet, as well as the decision-making processes and organizations involved in shaping it. NASIG also seeks to empower the next generation of internet leaders. This year, NASIG will be held at the American University in Washington, DC, a prestigious institution known for its commitment to excellence and diversity. Founded in 1893, American University is a private research university located in the heart of the nation's capital. It is home to a diverse student body and faculty, focusing on global engagement and social responsibility. The theme for NASIG 2023 is inclusion and accessibility, an important and timely topic in internet governance. Inclusion and accessibility ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities to participate and benefit from the internet regardless of their background or circumstances. This includes universal access, digital literacy, and the inclusion of marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the internet has played a critical role in keeping the world connected. However, the pandemic has revealed that only some have equal access to the internet, and various communities may need help accessing the web due to inadequate individual elements, features, or the overall web experience. Inclusion and accessibility are, therefore, essential areas of study in the context of internet governance, as they address the "digital divide" and work towards increasing high-speed internet adoption for all. NASIG 2023 aligns with the ICANN mission to promote the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Through this event, the North America GSE will have an opportunity to make in-road into the academic sector and outreach to community members, as American University is a major partner for this event. This aligns with ICANN's strategic plan to engage and educate various stakeholders, including academia, on the importance and workings of the unique identifier systems. Furthermore, the proposed activity demonstrably relates to ongoing policy, advisory, or technical work, as it extends the outreach and engagement efforts of the ICANN fellowship and NextGen program. The main audience of the event consists of participants of the ICANN Fellowship Program and the ICANN NextGen Program. As seen in the NASIG 2022 event, the organization was able to outreach and engage 43 new ISOC Puerto Rico members and two new NARALO individual members and is engaging two At-Large Structures. This highlights the potential impact of the NASIG event in building engagement with ICANN's key stakeholders. In terms of specific outcomes, the organization expects attendees to leave the event with a deeper understanding of the concepts of accessibility and inclusion as they relate to internet governance. Additionally, the organization aims to outreach and engage a minimum of two participants to become members of NARALO as individual members or as an At-Large Structure. The event also aims to provide networking and learning opportunities for attendees, and by the event's prestige, it is expected that attendees will have increased influence and participation in other related fora. The school will be held on June 9-10, 2023. | $4,000 | ||
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