The preparatory team for the joint AFRALO/AfrICANN Brussels meeting consisted of both an organizing committe and a drafting team.
The Organizing Committee
Mission:
- To take care of the logistical aspects of the event
- To prepare all the material and other organizational things needed for the event success.
Members:
Tijani Ben Jemaa (AFRALO
Dave Kissoondoyal (AFRALO)
Fatimata Seye Sylla (AFRALO)
The Drafting Team
Mission:
- to identify the expectations of the new gTLDs African applicants as per the Board resolution regarding the support to facilitate application for and operation of the new gTLDs
- to prepare the outcome statement to be sent to the ICANN Board and the joint SO/AC working group
Members:
Ben Akoh (AfrICANN)
Tijani Ben Jemaa (AFRALO)
Sophia Bekele (AfrICANN)
Rafik Dammak (AfrICANN)
Pierre Dandjenou (AfrICANN)
Dave Kissoondoyal (AFRALO)
Fatimata Seye Sylla (AFRALO)
Michel Tchonang (AfrICANN)
Milestones:
Dates |
Tasks/Goals |
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29 April |
First Conf. Call. preparations for chair election and charter. Work planning |
10 May |
Adoption of charter by participating SOs and ACs |
5 May - 9 June |
Weekly conference calls. Drafting of recommendation. |
15 June |
Posting of "snapshot" on WG's plans and progress for public comment |
21 - 25 June |
Community discussions during ICANN Brussels Meeting |
10 July - 10 August |
Weekly conference calls resumed, development of final recommendation based on public comments received. |
13 August |
Final recommendation posted. |