Gisella Gruber:Welcome to the AFRALO Monthly call on Wednesday, 7 January 2015 at 18:30 UTC
Gisella Gruber:Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/GoMQAw
Yaovi Atohoun:Hello Everyone
Gisella Gruber:Welcome to everyone!
Gisella Gruber:Happy New Year 2015 - may it be a wonderful year for you and your loved ones
Gisella Gruber:Bonne et Heureuse Annee 2015 - je vous souhaite une merveilleuse annee a vous et vos proches
Barrack Otieno:Salut tout le monde
Barrack Otieno:Jespere que tu vas bien
Gabriel:Greetings everyone and compliments of the new season
Barrack Otieno:greetings Gabriel
Barrack Otieno:Happy New Year
Seun Ojedeji:Hello everyone
Barrack Otieno:Hi Seun
Silvia Vivanco:Hello all
Silvia Vivanco:welcome to todays meeting and happy New Year!
Silvia Vivanco:we are still gathering
Barrack Otieno:thank you Sylvia
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Salut à tous. Hi to All
Barrack Otieno:Salu Janvier
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thank Barrack
Barrack Otieno:welcome
Nkem Nweke:Happy New Year all.
Nkem Nweke:Please help I will likey to get connected to the Engine interpretation
Nkem Nweke:So sorry I mean English interpretation
Gisella Gruber:Nkem - please send me your number and we will call you to connect to English channel
Gisella Gruber:Beran has joined the English channel
Gisella Gruber:Baudouin has joined the French channel
Nkem Nweke:+2348099400183
Gabriel:im not receiving any sound from side, but still connected to the call
Gisella Gruber:@ Gabriel - looking into the issue
Silvia Vivanco:NTIA IANA Functions' Stewardship Transition: https://www.icann.org/stewardship/coordination-group
Gabriel:Thanks
Janvier Ngnoulaye:La traduction n'est pas continue, donc difficile de suivre le file du message de Seun
Barrack Otieno:thank you Seun
Barrack Otieno:yes we can hear
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Please Gisella, use this phone number to connect me to the English Channel: 00237677720334
Gisella Gruber:@ Janvier - will call you now
Fatimata:c'est difficile de suivre en Francais en tous les cas
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thank you @Gisella
Gisella Gruber:IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG): https://www.icann.org/stewardship/coordination-group
Aziz:https://www.icann.org/en/stewardship/coordination-group
Barrack Otieno:interesting perspective Alan
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Mohammed It seems you made an assertion that the reports to be submitted will not be further reviewed by ICANN. Can you clear that for me?
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:I mean by 1ICG
Alan Greenberg:The Board can review and comment on the ICG submission, but the submission itself needs to be sent on to the NTIA without change.
Alan Greenberg:Although it has not been stated, I presume that the ICANN Board should not unreasonably delay the transmission.
Barrack Otieno:true Alan
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:Good @Alan
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Mohammed Yes, thanks
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@chair is there any reason(s) why ALAC is not responding to some call for public comment requests on country and territory names within the .BMW and .MINI TLDs
Silvia Vivanco:https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=49353312
Gisella Gruber:Task force "Outreach for more African representation in ICANN leadership positions"https://community.icann.org/x/YBLxAg
Silvia Vivanco:Task force "Outreach for more African representation in ICANN leadership positions"
Aziz:https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=49353312
Aziz:SEE FLYER: "AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET BUSINESS IN AFRICA"
Aziz:file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/AFRALO%20Publication_11%2019%202014_modified_Edited.pdf
Silvia Vivanco:The Draft Strategic document is on the wiki page above
Silvia Vivanco:The group also produced a Flyer which you can see above
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Aziz thanks for sharing the link. and commendations to the committee
Seun Ojedeji:Hi just got connection. Here are the info about the survey
Seun Ojedeji:There are 2 surveys that the cwg (rfp3) hopes will help provide some clear direction:first on MRT and CSC- deadline thursday - http://goo.gl/forms/q29h3d29he (IANA issues will be discussing 2mrw)second on contract co - under discussion to be published soon - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zDnQH61HL-vlnNOaaCQWC5-A1UwtJluQwbRj2q9U-jg/edit?usp=sharing
Barrack Otieno:Many thanks Fatimata, i think we are on the right track
Barrack Otieno:even though there is room for improvement
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thank for the links @Seun
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Fatimata I think the committee should go ahead to implement it. I would also suggest a Wiki, which I think is already existing for AfRALO members to followup on the outcome.
Janvier Ngnoulaye:+1 Remmy
Barrack Otieno:Aziz
Barrack Otieno:the ALS's should play a more active role
Barrack Otieno:by spreading the word
Barrack Otieno:we need more Africans to participate in working groups
Barrack Otieno:so that they can gain experience before joining the board, this way we will have meaningfull contribution
Janvier Ngnoulaye:True @Barrack
Gabriel:CROPP Facility? How does it work
Seun Ojedeji:+1 to taking advantage of events
Silvia Vivanco:CROPP: https://community.icann.org/display/croppfy15/CROPP+Contacts
Barrack Otieno:i am ready to speak
Silvia Vivanco:Fatimata and Tijani are AFRALO representatives with CROPP
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thanks for the link on the CROPP @Silvia
Gabriel:Thanks @Silvia
Barrack Otieno:sorry my line dropped
Silvia Vivanco:See Diagram Gabriel: https://community.icann.org/display/croppfy15/Outreach+Pilot+Processing+Flow+Diagram
Barrack Otieno:i think my comments can just be read
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Barrack, we just have to continue to encourage ALSes to share this until the deadline.
Barrack Otieno:thanks i am back
Gabriel:Thanks for the link @Silvia
Beran Gillen:Hi I am on AC now
Silvia Vivanco:AFRALO ROP Review wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+RULES+OF+PROCEDURE+REVIEW+2014
Beran Gillen:as well as Adigo
Gisella Gruber:Welcome Beran
Seun Ojedeji:Okay i will type my comments here, i think we may have to contact the ralos to ask them to share the flyers at any events they happen to attend
Barrack Otieno:+1 Seun
Fatimata:+1 @Seun
Seun Ojedeji:we obviousely cannot get a funds to attend events for the sole purpose of such outreach
Gisella Gruber:CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountabilityhttps://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+Accountability
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Oui le terme "Responsabilité" convient bien
Nkem Nweke:Good idea Seun
Alan Greenberg:I have another meeting now and have to leave. Thank you for allowing me to participate.
Barrack Otieno:thanks alan
Barrack Otieno:Alan
Barrack Otieno:sorry
Fatimata:Thanks Alan
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thanks Alan,
Fatimata:I am off
Seun Ojedeji:I also think it will be good to have someone in Nomcom (Fatimata) update us at a latter time on whether there is a increase in application from Africa, because thats our we can evaluate our efforts. @Fatimata i hope there is no NDA restricting you from providing such information
Barrack Otieno:Tijani, i have had questions as to whether the ICANN board is accountable to the Community or to the Corporation, can you speak about this?
Gisella Gruber:@ Fatimata - we are callin you
Fatimata:Ok thanks Gisella
Barrack Otieno:I have asked Tijani a question
Silvia Vivanco:https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+RULES+OF+PROCEDURE+REVIEW+2014
Fatimata:@Seun, I will let you know about the number of applications received
Silvia Vivanco:List of Issues under discussion under ROPs •Individual Membership •Weighted vote•Members Performance•Performance Metrics •Decertification •Quorum •Certification criteria
Janvier Ngnoulaye:I'm also intressed to hear the answer of the question of Barrack
Silvia Vivanco:This WG is working on very important issues please take a look at the wiki page posted above and comment
Seun Ojedeji:@Barrack ICANN acts in the interest of the corporation as they are not accountable to the corporation. However one could say they are accountable to the community(not as strong at the moment) because the follow the community policies...
Silvia Vivanco:https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+RULES+OF+PROCEDURE+REVIEW+2014
Nkem Nweke:in all we must learn to do more in engaging both the traditional and the new media
Janvier Ngnoulaye:ok @Seun
Tijani BEN JEMAA:https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+RULES+OF+PROCEDURE+REVIEW+2014
Fatimata:Yes Re media
Seun Ojedeji:@Fatimata thanks a lot for the response
Barrack Otieno:1. 'IANA transition and ICANN accountability seen by the African community''
Barrack Otieno:2 . Accountability proposed by Tijani
Barrack Otieno:this are the two issues that were suggested
Beran Gillen:+1 Barrack
Janvier Ngnoulaye:The 1 topic sounds good
Gabriel:+1 Barrack, both issues are very important
Fatimata:Topic #1 seems very close to the LA theme
Barrack Otieno:yes, some members felt we should discuss it again, we need to agree on the best theme for Singapore
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Barrack, I think we can consider issue around access, which I felt is still a very big issue on the continent. For instance, How to optimise Internet access in Africa
Barrack Otieno:If you are interested in being part of the drafting team please write your name in the chat
Gabriel:@Gisella, im off kindly call again
Seun Ojedeji:I will update Tijani's topic to "ICANN accountability post transition implication - Africa perspective"
Gisella Gruber:@ Gabriel - calling you
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Barrack We can also consider 'Understaning Accountability in ICANN process"
Fatimata:@Remmy, access is a good one for Africa but I don't know we can ask ICANN to do about it
Seun Ojedeji:sorry "suggest" is the word and not "update"
Barrack Otieno:great Remmy let us discuss on the mailing list
Silvia Vivanco:I have noted 5 ideas from this chat
Silvia Vivanco:in the Action Items pod
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:ok @Barrack
Fatimata:we need new blood, please not always the same
Silvia Vivanco:I will note that this discussion will continue on the mail list
Janvier Ngnoulaye:moi aussi, volontaire pour le Draft
Barrack Otieno:Aziz
Beran Gillen:i think IMO there is still a lot to discuss on the transition
Barrack Otieno:i beleive you have requested Volunteers to the drafting team to list their names
Barrack Otieno:Janvier has offered himself
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@chair, some one seem to ask question, could it be repeated
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Barrack, I can join the drafting committee
Beran Gillen:its evolving by the day, am suggesting staying wit number 1
Seun Ojedeji:@Beran i agree there is still a lot and i can assure you that we will not discuss icann accountability without talking about the transition
Seun Ojedeji:They are inter-related at within this context
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Seun, that is true, especially at this time
Gabriel:@Barrack will join the drafting team
Silvia Vivanco:1. Two issues were proposed as Theme for the AFRALO-Africann meeting in Sinfapore. The discussion will be done in the mail list. Barrack will consolidate comments: 1. " IANA transition and ICANN accountability seen by the African community'2 . "ICANN Accountability"3. "Issues around access in Africa, as Internet access is a problem"4. "ICANN accountability post transition implication - Africa perspective"5. "Understaning Accountability in ICANN process"
Silvia Vivanco:I noted several issues were proposed and that Barrack will consolidate all the comments and this discussion will continue on the mail list
Beran Gillen:note me down for drafting team
Seun Ojedeji:I will suggest we agree on the theme before we enter into drafting
Tijani BEN JEMAA:Silvia, please note the decision that the Accountability will be the theme of our next AFRALO-AfrICANN in Singapore
Seun Ojedeji:@Tijani, i think one "word" accountability may not be enough
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Seun, I will be nice to let the drafting team meet on the list and then revert to the house
Fatimata:@Tijani, is this the consensus?
Beran Gillen:@Tijani have we agreed ?
Beran Gillen:i thought we were goin with number 1
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Beran what is No. 1?
Beran Gillen:or discussing rather?
Seun Ojedeji:@Remmy its good to know what team the drafting team will be discussing
Beran Gillen:@Remmy IANA transition and ICANN accountability seen by the African community'
Seun Ojedeji:*Theme*
Seun Ojedeji:I am also fine with 1
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Silvia, I would like to join too - drafting team @Seun, I see
Seun Ojedeji:i think it covers Tijani's suggestion and also addresses other interest
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Write back to them for more details on their activities
Silvia Vivanco:If someone would like to speak say your name
Silvia Vivanco:and /or raise hand
Aziz:+1 Tijani we have only one issue
Silvia Vivanco:we hear someone saying hello in En
Fatimata:Let's vote
Silvia Vivanco:English
Seun Ojedeji:yes
Beran Gillen:I agree with Fatimata, we can't just unilaterally decide. we should discuss and agree
Aziz:please note this
Barrack Otieno:Yes Tijani
Barrack Otieno:Aziz
Barrack Otieno:can we type what you just said here?
Barrack Otieno:not sure everyone heard
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@chair @Seun @Beran "African perspective to/on IANA transition and ICANN accountability"
Janvier Ngnoulaye:+1 @Tijani
Fatimata:@1 Tijani
Seun Ojedeji:+1 to @Tijani on that
Fatimata:+1
Gabriel:Agree
Fatimata:Mr ChairI have to leave now,
Seun Ojedeji:On the Theme we have not clarified
Seun Ojedeji:i suggest we conclude on that
Beran Gillen:i am here but not on Adigo
Remmy Nweke [@ITRealms]:@Gabriel what is the + on
Fatimata:Bye bye everybody
Beran Gillen:still waiting for a call back
Beran Gillen:i cant call
Beran Gillen:no interpreter
Beran Gillen:i cant talk i mean
Fatimata:Thank you all
Silvia Vivanco:Noted and thank you for the clarification
Gabriel:@Remmy, + on the point made by Tijani
Beran Gillen:I am not following
Beran Gillen:who made this decision???
Beran Gillen:and when
Silvia Vivanco:Noted
Beran Gillen:the decision for the theme
Beran Gillen:when did we decide
Silvia Vivanco:Beran has been showing connected, we'll drop her again and dial her (Adigo says that)
Silvia Vivanco:Beran I did not hear any decision, lke you I heard 5 ideas
Silvia Vivanco:and that is what I noted
Silvia Vivanco:However I will follow the Leadership guidance and instructions
Beran Gillen:i am not connected
Silvia Vivanco:on Action items
Barrack Otieno:ok
Barrack Otieno:i think we can have a week
Beran Gillen:sounds good
Seun Ojedeji:Thanks
Barrack Otieno:after which the discussions can be synthesized by the drafting team
Yaovi Atohoun:Thank you all and bye
Barrack Otieno:thank you Chair
Seun Ojedeji:bye
Silvia Vivanco:Thank you all and good bye !
Barrack Otieno:and everyone, interesting meeting
Janvier Ngnoulaye:Thanks Aziz, Thanks to All bye bye
Beran Gillen:thanks
Silvia Vivanco:will send you the AIs shortly
Beran Gillen:good evening
Barrack Otieno:goodbye
Janvier Ngnoulaye:bye Gisella and Silvia
Gabriel:Bye Everybody
Barrack Otieno:Thank you and by Gisella and Sylvia
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