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Date: Wednesday, 07 August 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?

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Conference ID: FR & EN 1638

Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99158797495?pwd=CZkGF6a2QBMhRYl7eYR64EkWw0o45O.1 Password: AFRA07AUG*

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


Dial out Participants:

FR: Gabdibé Gab-Hingonne, Aïcha Abbad, Raïhanath Gbadamassi

EN: Adebunmi Akinbo (fixed dial-out request), Peters Omoragbon, Bukola Oronti 

Apologies: 

Staff:   Silvia Vivanco, Yaovi Atohoun, Michelle DeSmyter

Observer: 

FR Interpreters: 

Call Management: Michelle DeSmyter

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. Open ICANN Public Comments ( Hadia Elminiawi) – 5 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

Penholder(s)

At-Large Workspace: 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.
    • The CPWG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding. 


 NO STATEMENTCPWG

At-Large Workspace: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions - (20 Minutes) - Justine Chew

  • In this Public Comment proceeding, ICANN org is looking for input from the community on whether the proposed language for the Terms and Conditions for the New gTLD Program: Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program is consistent with recommendations 18.4 and 18.6 as well as recommendations from Topics 6 and 17 from the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process.

    • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding.

 

Draft Statement:  

Final Statement:  

ALAC Vote:  to  

 DRAFTCPWG

Justine Chew 

At-Large Workspace: Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments

  • 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. The RySG amended its charter to reflect its current practices, align with its operating procedures, and accommodate its evolving needs. It also accounts for best practices for the GNSO such as the GNSO Operating Procedures and the ICANN Bylaws.

    • The OFB-WG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding.


 NO STATEMENTOFB-WG


At-Large Workspace: Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics - No Update

  • This Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics examines a single issue: the circumstance where a base ASCII generic top-level domain (gTLD) and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD are not variants of each other, and where currently no mechanism exists that allows a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both gTLDs. The report provides additional background about this issue, including factors that might be appropriate for considering the scope of the issue or that might aid in a policy development process (PDP), and an assessment as to whether this issue is within scope of the ICANN policy process and the GNSO. The report also includes a draft PDP charter. Your input will be reviewed in preparing the final Issue Report that the GNSO Council will consider in determining next steps.

    • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

Draft Statement:  

Final Statement:  

ALAC Vote:  to  

 DRAFTCPWG

Bill Jouris Satish Babu @Patrick.Kiiza

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?


 PENDING DECISIONCPWG


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.

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


 PENDING DECISIONCPWG


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.


 
OFB-WG


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. 


 
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 (15 Minutes) - Steinar Grøtterød

  • 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.
    • 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.

    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.

    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.

    .

      5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (75 min)

    a. Status of ICANN 8O AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - published in ICANN Board correspondence page- (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

    b. Préparation of  ICANN 81 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min

    c. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  ( Pierre Dandijnou     Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 7 min

    d.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho, Simon Mayoye) - 5 min

     e. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 6 min

     f. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 10 min

     g. NOMCOM update   (Seun Ojedeji  ) - 4 min

     h. presentation of final version -AFRALO FY25 Outreach and Engagement -   (Bram Fudzulani  Hadia Elminiawi  ,Staff) -15 min  

     i.An update of the  AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  and penholder  Jabhera Matogoro )-  4 min    

     j. CIP - CCG Update - AFRALO CIP document - AFRALO representatives-  Bram Fudzulani  , Chokri Ben Romdhane  and AFRALO Chair (Hadia Elminiawi ) for Next Step  - 10 mins

     k. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 2 min

     l. 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

    Newly Certified (0)

    N/A


    Pending ALAC Vote (0)

    N/A


    Decertification (0)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
    Processing Due Diligence (1)

    #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF)




    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)

    Action

    Individual & Oberver Members

    Update

    Application Received (1)Aly DioufAwaiting feedback from AFRALO Leadership
    Processing Application (1)Kiiza Patrick

    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) – 5 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

    Penholder(s)

    At-Large Workspace: 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.
      • The CPWG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding. 


    		 NO STATEMENTCPWG

    At-Large Workspace: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions - (20 Minutes) - Justine Chew

    • In this Public Comment proceeding, ICANN org is looking for input from the community on whether the proposed language for the Terms and Conditions for the New gTLD Program: Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program is consistent with recommendations 18.4 and 18.6 as well as recommendations from Topics 6 and 17 from the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process.

      • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding.

     

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC Vote:  to  

    		 DRAFTCPWG

    Justine Chew 

    At-Large Workspace: Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments

    • 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. The RySG amended its charter to reflect its current practices, align with its operating procedures, and accommodate its evolving needs. It also accounts for best practices for the GNSO such as the GNSO Operating Procedures and the ICANN Bylaws.

      • The OFB-WG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding.


    		 NO STATEMENTOFB-WG


    At-Large Workspace: Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics - No Update

    • This Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics examines a single issue: the circumstance where a base ASCII generic top-level domain (gTLD) and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD are not variants of each other, and where currently no mechanism exists that allows a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both gTLDs. The report provides additional background about this issue, including factors that might be appropriate for considering the scope of the issue or that might aid in a policy development process (PDP), and an assessment as to whether this issue is within scope of the ICANN policy process and the GNSO. The report also includes a draft PDP charter. Your input will be reviewed in preparing the final Issue Report that the GNSO Council will consider in determining next steps.

      • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC Vote:  to  

    		 DRAFTCPWG

    Bill Jouris Satish Babu @Patrick.Kiiza

    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?


    		 PENDING DECISIONCPWG


    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.

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


    		 PENDING DECISIONCPWG


    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.


    		 
    		OFB-WG


    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. 


    		 
    		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 (15 Minutes) - Steinar Grøtterød

    • 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.
      • 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.

      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.

      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.


      5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (75 min)

      a. Mise à jour sur les activités  AFRALO ICANN 80   published in ICANN Board correspondence page (Hadia Elminiawi  Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

      b. Préparation  de l'ICANN 81 - Déclaration  conjointe AFRALO-AFRICANNt   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min

      c. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  ( Pierre Dandijnou     Yaovi Atohoun , June Tessy ) - 7 min

      d.  Mises à jour de l'engagement technique(Yazid Akanho, Simon Mayoye) - 5 min

       e. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC   ( Raihanath GBADAMASSI Aziz Hilali Bukola Oronti ) – 6 min

       f. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 10 min

       g. NOMCOM update   (Seun Ojedeji  ) - 4 min

       h.  Presentation du Plan AFRALO de Sensibilisation et Engagement pour l'exercice 2025-  (Bram Fudzulani  ,Staff) -15 min  

       i.Mise à jour AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  and penholder  Jabhera Matogoro )-  4 min    

       j. 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  - 10 mins

       k. Mise à jour AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 2 min

       l. 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

      Newly Certified (0)



      Pending ALAC Vote (0)

      N/A


      Decertification (0)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
      Processing Due Diligence (1)

      #363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF)




      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)


      Action

      Individual & Oberver Members

      Update

      Application Received (1)Aly DioufAwaiting feedback from AFRALO Leadership
      Processing Application (1)Kiiza Patrick


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


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