FINAL VERSION TO BE SUBMITTED IF RATIFIED
The final version to be submitted, if the draft is ratified, will be placed here by upon completion of the vote.
FINAL DRAFT VERSION TO BE VOTED UPON BY THE ALAC
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the ICANN Fellowship Program Application Process Review. The ALAC believes that the Fellowship Program is one of the best methods for attracting and integrating dedicated younger generation participants into the ICANN Community. The At-Large Community, in particular, has greatly benefited from the contributions of Fellowship alumni. For example, the Chair and Vice Chair of APRALO, former Chair of AFRALO and LACRALO, current LACRALO Secretariat, current ALAC member selected by AFRALO, and current ALAC member selected by LACRALO/CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair were ICANN Fellows. They play an impactful role in their respective countries to advocate for the interests of end users and help in the development of the Internet for the future.
The ALAC strongly supports the projected FY17 improvements to the ICANN Fellowship Program. These changes promise to make the program even better by:
- Not arbitrarily restricting countries and territories from which applicants are submitted;
- Helping address ICANN's diversity requirements; and
- Placing a focus on applicants that have greater potential for becoming ongoing committed volunteers.
The ALAC appreciates that these changes may make the process of selecting candidates more difficult, but believes ICANN is making a wise choice in doing this.
In light of the proposed changes to the ICANN Fellowship Program, the ALAC is confident that this successful initiative will continue fulfilling the capacity building needs of an evolving ICANN Community, bringing in new blood, and strengthening the Multistakeholder Model.
FIRST DRAFT SUBMITTED
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the ICANN Fellowship Program Application Process Review. The ALAC believes that the Fellowship Program is one of the best methods for attracting and integrating dedicated younger generation participants into the ICANN Community. The At-Large Community, in particular, has greatly benefited from the contributions of Fellowship alumni. For example, the Chair and Vice Chair of APRALO, former Chair of AFRALO and LACRALO, current LACRALO Secretariat, current ALAC member selected by AFRALO, and current ALAC member selected by LACRALO/CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair were ICANN Fellows. They play an impactful role in their respective countries to advocate for the interests of end users and help in the development of the Internet for the future.
The ALAC strongly supports the projected FY17 improvements to the ICANN Fellowship Program. These changes promise to make the program even better by:
- Not arbitrarily restricting countries and territories from which applicants are submitted;
- Helping address ICANN's diversity requirements; and
- Placing a focus on applicants that have greater potential for becoming ongoing committed volunteers.
The ALAC appreciates that these changes may make the process of selecting candidates more difficult, but believes ICANN is making a wise choice in doing this.
In light of the proposed changes to the ICANN Fellowship Program, the ALAC is confident that this successful initiative will continue fulfilling the capacity building needs of an evolving ICANN Community, bringing in new blood, and strengthening the Multistakeholder Model.