FY25 At-Large Funding Request Workspace

Journalist gathering for a briefing of the Internet ecosystem and ICANN

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

I observed that Journalists are the marginalized community in the ICANN Ecosystem. We need to educate journalist community about the Internet Ecosystem and ICANN Activities.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

ICANN Engagement and Outreach activities.

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

Journalists are one of the most important communities to educate about the ICANN Mission, Vision and activities. If they can understand ICANN and its activities, then they may be communicate with the general people based on their understanding. So, I think it is very much related to ICANN Policy work.

Category

Engagement

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Technology Journalist Community of Bangladesh

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

I think this will be the very beginning step to collaborate with the Journalist community of Bangladesh. May need to plan more after that and then we get a good response from journalist community regarding Internet Ecosystem.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Number of Participants and their feedback of the program.

Estimated funds requested.

USD $4,500

This activity is focused on outreach.

The person submitting should forward this proposal to their RALO leadership to review whether it should be forwarded to their regional GSE team.

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

This activity is aimed at training the participants in the 5th edition of the Ghana School on Internet Governance (2025 GhanaSIG) fellowship event on the missions of ICANN, policy issues and the various ways they can engage in ICANN activities.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

The participants are mostly selected from various stakeholder groups including End users, Civil Society, Security Service etc. and are provided with the necessary training. From this, they are also taught about the various ways they can actively participate in the ecosystem in order to make the Internet remain a one world and one Internet. We also train them on how they can engage in the various activities within the Internet governance ecosystem, especially ICANN.

During the online learning and training stage, the participants are made to take 9 courses from the ICANN Learn portal including the following courses:

1. 200.1: Visual Guide to the History of the Internet 2. 102.1: Introduction to ICANN 3. 602.1: DNS Fundamentals 4. 302.1: Registrant Basics: Essentials for Domain Name Holders 5. 502.1: Get to Know the GNSO 6. 201.1: Digital Trade and Global Internet Governance 7. 500.1: Policy Development Fundamentals 8. 605.1: Introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA) 9. 103.1: ICANN Public Meetings for Newcomers

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

This training is highly related to ICANN and ALAC policy works because it brings in a lot of people from various multistakeholder groups from Ghana and the sub-region into ICANN. Though the fellowship has a focus on Ghana we always have participants from the sub-region. For example, in the 4th edition held last year, we got a participant who joined us all the way from Zambia physically in Ghana after successfully taking all the online learning courses from the ICANN learn. We also in the past had participants from other countries such as Nigeria, Benin, Ivory Coast who took part in the GhanaSIG fellowship training.

Category

Training

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

The details of the audience in the GhanaSIG fellowship training are below:

1. Gender: male and females. However, we make conscious efforts to select females into the training in order to ensure gender inclusion. 2. Age: majority of our participants are the youth whose age is about 20 to 35. We also get participants from the other age groups. 3. Region: the participants are mostly from the African region, mainly from Ghana. However, with available funding we will welcome people from other regions. 4. Skills: the participants will get trained on necessary skills on ways to contribute to policy development issues and how to engage in other ICANN activities

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

The training will equip the participants with the necessary skills to participate in policy development issues. Furthermore, this will bring in people from all stakeholder groups that will effectively participate in ICANN activities.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

We will measure success by the number of selected trainees who complete all the required ICANN Learn courses. Furthermore, we will check how the trainees are participating and effectively engaging in ICANN activities.

Estimated funds requested.

USD $5,000

This activity is focused on outreach.

Review to focus on ICANN. 

Not approved.

For further review to submit to GSE Regional teams.

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

To build capacity of general citizens on open data knowledge and skills To foster a more inclusive and transparent ecosystem that allows more citizens to monitor and participate in policy making process

One day of training at the beginning with practice and group-based mission/ competition to apply learn knowledge in the end of the day

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

It is designed to respond to FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities - to enable broader availability of data for policy development purposes. This is a training cum practicum that support Open Data initiative. In the past, ISOC HK has collaborated with the local government on relevant Open Data projects

Category

Training

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Young professional/ youth, all stakeholder groups welcomed (civil society, academia, corporate, government, etc.) From different sectors including but not limited to Internet, data science, technology, cybersecurity, IT, etc.

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

It is expected that the participants are more knowledgeable and are willing to contribute to open data fields in the community.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Number of participants Level of knowledge enhancement Quality of case presentation and how they can improve real life challenges

Estimated funds requested.

USD $8000

This activity is focused on outreach.

The person submitting should forward this proposal to their RALO leadership to review whether it should be forwarded to their regional GSE team.

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

This activity aims to improve the participation and effectiveness of the At-Large community in Africa by establishing regional knowledge hubs and conducting capacity-building workshops. The knowledge hubs will serve as physical and virtual spaces for information sharing, networking, and collaboration among At-Large members in the region. The workshops will equip members with the necessary skills and knowledge to actively engage in ICANN policy development and contribute to the global internet governance ecosystem.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

Alignment: • ICANN Mission: The activity aligns with the ICANN mission by promoting a diverse and inclusive At-Large community engaged in global internet governance. • Strategic Plan: The activity supports the strategic priority of "Building a Stronger At-Large Community" by enhancing outreach, engagement, and capacity building. • At-Large Top 3 FY25 Priorities: The activity addresses all three priorities: (1) Enhancing At-Large Effectiveness in Policy Development, (2) Increasing At-Large Participation in ICANN Operational Processes, and (3) Strengthening At-Large Internal Communication and Collaboration. • FY25 At-Large Strategic Priorities: The activity aligns with the priorities of fostering regional collaboration, building capacity, and increasing participation in policy development.

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

The knowledge hubs and workshops will provide a platform for At-Large members to discuss ongoing and anticipated ICANN policy issues relevant to Africa, such as domain name gTLDs, IPv6 deployment, DNS Abuse, and data privacy. This will contribute informed African perspectives to global policy development processes.

Category

Engagement

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Objective: The objective is to empower At-Large members in Africa with the knowledge, skills, and resources to actively participate in ICANN policy development and operations.

• Target Audience: The primary target audience is At-Large members from African countries, particularly individuals new to ICANN or lacking adequate resources and expertise. The activity will also welcome interested stakeholders from governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

• Objective: The objective is to empower At-Large members in Africa with the knowledge, skills, and resources to actively participate in ICANN policy development and operations.

• Target Audience: The primary target audience is At-Large members from African countries, particularly individuals new to ICANN or lacking adequate resources and expertise. The activity will also welcome interested stakeholders from governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Number of active participants in knowledge hubs and workshops. • Increase in At-Large member contributions to ICANN policy discussions and consultations. • Feedback surveys from participants regarding the effectiveness of the activities. • Growth in regional At-Large membership and engagement.

Estimated funds requested.

• Travel and accommodation expenses for workshop participants: $20,000
• Technical equipment and resources for knowledge hubs: $10,000
• Communication and outreach materials: $5,000

PAMESA of DNS Africa believes this activity will significantly enhance the effectiveness and impact of the At-Large community in Africa. We urge ICANN to support this proposal and look forward to collaborating with the At-Large community to further strengthen global internet governance through diverse and inclusive participation.

The Community is open to adopt and execute the assignment. We would gladly take a back seat.

This activity is focused on outreach.

The person submitting should forward this proposal to their RALO leadership to review whether it should be forwarded to their regional GSE team.

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

The purpose of the At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting is twofold: 1) to allow a dedicated time for the At-Large Leadership, consisting of the 15 ALAC members, ALAC Liaisons (ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, SSAC), and 10 RALO leaders to develop strategic At-Large priorities for the upcoming year; and 2) to facilitate the onboarding process for incoming leaders and create a basis for a strong and united leadership At-Large leadership team. 

The scope of the At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting would include a one day face-to-face meeting either the day before the start of the ICANN Annual General Meeting (AGM) or the day following the close of the AGM to allow the leaders of the ALAC, Liaisons, and RALOs to develop strategic priorities and the process for their implementation. Meeting face-to-face would also allow the At-Large leadership to begin their team-building, engage in training, and provide onboarding activities for incoming leaders.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

TBD

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

The At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting will offer a dedicated time for the At-Large Leadership to assess the previous year’s At-Large Strategic Priority Activities and develop either updated or new priority activities based on ICANN’s strategic priorities related to policy, operations and governance, and community organization. 

The At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting will also provide the basis for the strengthening of the At-Large Leadership team, facilitate training, and offer onboarding opportunities and resources. 

Category

Engagement

Training

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

The audience of the At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting will include the 15 members of the ALAC, the four ALAC Liaisons to the ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC, and two RALO leadership members from each of the five RALOs for a maximum of 29 At-Large leaders.

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

Becoming a full participant in ICANN community activities is a daunting task. Accordingly, the intended objective of a strategic session, similar to those scheduled by other groups in the community, is the full onboarding and orientation of the new leadership team of the At-Large community. The At-Large community is more diverse geographically, economically, culturally, etc., than any other community within the ICANN ecosystem. There is a complex structure of RALOs and ALSs and diverse responsibilities throughout the communications channels that include not only policy participation but outreach, mobilization and message amplification. Ideally a one or two day strategic session would facilidate a well prepared leadership team.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Metrics will include ongoing evaluation of the At-Large strategic priorities and implementation plans developed during this activity, including regular assessment of their implementation.

Estimated funds requested.

The request for the At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting incorporates as many efficiencies as possible. 

Given that the activity will take place either a day prior to, or after, the AGM, the requested logistics include a meeting room, sleeping rooms in a hotel connected to the ICANN Public meeting, one day’s per diem, and catering are required. Travel costs will not be required as At-Large leaders are already funded to the AGM. 

This will also save time on behalf of the At-Large leaders as no additional travel time is needed. 

This event is seen to meet the criteria. 

Seen as part of the CIP activities. 

Consider adding the At-Large Board Seat 15 holder.

SBT proposal

The audience of the At-Large Leadership Strategic Meeting will include the 15 members of the ALAC, the four ALAC Liaisons to the ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC, and two RALO leadership members from each of the five RALOs and the Chairs (co and vice) of the 3 pillars WG (CPWG, OFB, OE) and one from ALAC Nomcom crew and  for a maximum of 33 At-Large leaders.

Not Approved for Funding. 

All comments received during the Public Comment proceeding were taken into consideration; however, no funding requests received allocations. The adopted ICANN FY25–29 Operating and Financial Plan and FY25 Operating Plan and Budget reflect changes in ICANN’s projected funding (revised from $148 million to $145 million).

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

The purpose of the Global End User Survey is to identify end user concerns and to facilitate priorities. As it endeavors to represent the interests of individual end users, the At-Large community employs a number of different tools to asses those interests including discussions, regional feedback, community surveys and outreach. However, it would behoove the At-Large community to go to the end users themselves, on a periodic basis, to assess the level of concern and stakes on a variety of issues related to the DNS. These topics would include DNS Abuse, Universal Acceptance, Geographic Names, representation in the industry and much more.

Ideally, such a global end user survey would coincide with the fourth At-Large Summit (ATLAS IV) and help the community to establish positions and priorities for the coming years. Such a survey would be a random survey, conducted by an outside firm, not the self-selected surveys, in regular use.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

This is aligned in a number of ways, not the least of which is incorporating end user feedback into ALAC priorities inside the ICANN ecosystem. In addition, such a survey, if timed well, could contribute to community messaging surrounding the future of the multi-stakholder model as well as provide insights into message strategy for the new round.

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

The At-Large community is tasked with representing the interests of end users in ICANN policy development. Nearly every aspect of DNS policy has implications for end users. The upcoming round is a good example. with a better understanding of what end users are lacking, in terms of local and linguistic content, the At-Large community would be in a better position to help evangelize IDNs.

Category

Research

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Non-engaged individual end users from around the world.

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

The Outcome will be prioritization of ALAC activities based on actual feedback from the end user community. Some of these priorities will be policy related, messaging for outside institutions such as the EU and WISIS and some will be educational on issues such as cybersecurity and DNS Abuse.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Ideally, the research would provide some actionable tasks for the At-Large community to advocate within ICANN or to execute ourselves (such as education).

Estimated funds requested.

Incorporate additional elements to get more data and more indication on what At-Large should prioritize in terms of policy positions. 

Suggest having this survey be taken every 2 or 3 years. 

Not approved for funding. 

All comments received during the Public Comment proceeding were taken into consideration; however, no funding requests received allocations. The adopted ICANN FY25–29 Operating and Financial Plan and FY25 Operating Plan and Budget reflect changes in ICANN’s projected funding (revised from $148 million to $145 million).

Governance, DNS data security*

Governanza, DNS seguridad de datos*

*Submitted after At-Large OFB-WG deadline.

Gerardo Martínez Hernández

RALO -based

Revolutionizing internet governance, New uses of DNS and their challenges.*

Revolucionando la gobernanza de internet, Nuevos usos del DNS y sus retos*

*Submitted after At-Large OFB-WG deadline.

EN (Translated from the Spanish via Google Translate)

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

Get more people to know about the use of DNS. That multiple users can get involved in the ecosystem and be part of LACRALO Professionals who can generate policies and are capable of achieving change in their region.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

Being able to work according to icann's mission and vision for a more affordable, interoperable internet and increasingly becoming more connected and eradicating the digital, gender and talent gap.

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

Train in the use of DNS. Have access to diverse information and enhance skills.

Category

Training

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Students. Universities Technicians Multiple stakeholders Engineers Regulatory participants

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

Achieve more members in the composite and have them work to achieve the regional and global objectives that have to do with DND TLD CcTLD IDN GTLD DNS abuse and use Protection of Personal Data Digital divide AI Computer rights. Risks and impacts Bring internet to vulnerable communities

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

500 online 100 in person

Estimated funds requested.

$3000 train and prepare the most vulnerable people in wireless networks and a manager who can also provide support.

RALO - based

DNS is vital to each of us!*

*Submitted after At-Large OFB-WG deadline.

EN (Translated from the Spanish via Google Translate)

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

The purpose of this activity is to let internet end users, entrepreneurs and governments know/understand the importance of DNS and data protection in day-to-day activities. DNS abuse.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

Is specifically aligned with ICANN’s mission: "to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems".

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

The proposed activity, being regional and covering such a large region, with many languages and idiosyncrasies, will be vital to make ICANN even more known, what she and can do for a secure and stable internet; that is why we chose the name of the activity as: DNS is vital to each of us!

Category

Engagement

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

Our particular audience is the 62 ALSs part of LACRALO and covering 90% of the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. And from them to make them work as replicators to reach national and regional governments, business groups and users in general

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

Since the target audience are our ALSs, which already understand how the DNS works and its great importance in the daily life of their co-religionists; it is already a first step taken to achieve our objective. With this prior knowledge, it will be like extra and more effective training to achieve our goal for our community.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

It is our intention to conduct preliminary surveys, during and after the activity. we want to measure and know the interests, doubts and previous questions; and during the activity have space to verify if the contents are really being absorbed. And finally, having a database of all participants, follow up and support new questions that may arise.

Estimated funds requested.

We have not yet done an exact survey of values ( we are waiting for quotes requested from various suppliers), but as a regional event we consider U$5000.00.

RALO-based

DNS, what it is and how to minimize risks*

*Submitted after At-Large OFB-WG deadline.

EN (Translated from the Spanish via Google Translate)

Purpose and scope of the proposed activity

Inform, socialize and train professionals, teachers and students related to information systems and technologies in Ecuador about the importance of DNS in a knowledge society and economy.

Alignment of the proposed activity with the ICANN Mission, the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025, the At-Large top 3 FY25 ICANN Operating Plan and Budget priorities, and the FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities.

FY25 At-Large strategic priority activities

Demonstrate how the proposed activity is related to ongoing or anticipated ICANN and ALAC policy work.

These activities: support increased enforcement, review bulk registrations, promote research Expansion https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-large+FY25+Strategic+Priority+Activities.

Category

Training

Objective - Audience - Please describe the target audience for the proposed activity (e.g., age, gender, region,  sector, skills, etc)

50 people at Ministry of Telecommunications and the Information Society of Ecuador https://www.telecomunicaciones.gob.ec/ 200 people in person at the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Business Management and Informatics of the State University of Bolívar of Ecuador https://www.ueb.edu.ec/index.php/oferta-academica/grado/fcagei 500 people in virtual mode through CEDIA, the main scientific research network in Ecuador to which the host University belongs https://cedia.edu.ec/sobre-nosotros/nuestros-miembros/ 50 persons at Ecuadorian Network of Systems, Informatics and Computing Careers http://noticias.espol.edu.ec/article/red-ecuatoriana-de-carreras-de-sistemas-inform-tica-y-computaci-n-sesion-en-la-espol

Outcomes - Please describe the expected impact of the proposed activity - Note FY25 criteria - activities should make the entire At-Large community more effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations and engagement.

The impact of training, in person and virtual, in the main information and communication technology research networks has an exponential impact on the knowledge of the proposed topic since it will have a multiplying effect on the community that makes decisions regarding the industry. software and information and knowledge technologies since the main Polytechnic and Technological Universities of the country will be there.

Evaluation - Metrics- Please describe what metrics will be used to measure the impact of the proposed activity.

Registration of attendance in the face-to-face activities to be carried out at the State University of Bolívar, and digital registration on the event's communication platforms.

Estimated funds requested.

$6,000

RALO-based