Date: Wednesday, 03 May 2023  

Time: 18:30 - 20:00 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here)      

Meeting Number: AL.AF/CC.14  BDB 0520/1


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Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability)https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=dd6b4887-123b-4add-8741-985d71dd635e 


Action Items: EN 

Transcript: ENFR

Recording: EN, FR 

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: EN


Participants: 

FR:  Gabdibé Gab-Hingonne, Aïcha Abbad, Gabriel Bombambo Boseko, Michel Tchonang-Linze, Olévié Kouami, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Etienne Tshimshimbi, Aziz Hilali, 

EN: Remmy Nweke, Pastor Peters Omoragbon, Barrack Otieno, Abdulkarim Oloyede, Seun Ojedeji, Allan Magezi, Amina Ramallan, Annett Bonuke, Ben Rachad Sanoussi, Bram Fudzulani, Chokri Ben Romdhane, Dave Kissoondoyal, Esther Nyapendi, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Herve Hounzandji, Isaac maposa, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Levy Syanseke, Mary Uduma, Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot, Cliff Mutegeki, Otunte Otueneh, Ramanou Biaou, Raymond Mamattach, Samwel Kariuki, Sarah Kiden, Sonigtu Ekpe, Thoko Miya, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Vernatius Ezeama, Leon Felipe Sanchez Ambia, Hadia Elminiawi, Ihueze Nwobilor, Wisdom Donkor

Apologies: 

Staff:  Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Yazid Akanho, Claudia Ruiz, Michelle DeSmyter

Observer: Herb Waye

FR Interpreters: Jacques & Camila 

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 (Seun Ojedeji) – 2 min
  4. Open ICANN Public Comments ( @Seun ) – 4 min

At-Large Policy Resources:

a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC

  • N/A

b. Open Public Comments - Summary

  1. UNDER REVIEW: Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP Close: Monday, 5 June 2023 CPWG
  2. UNDER REVIEW: Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review| Close: Monday, 29 May 2023 OFB-WG & ALAC
  3. DRAFT: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET | Close: Thursday, 25 May 2023 CPWG
  4. NO STATEMENT: Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review | Close: Monday, 8 May 2023 CPWG
  5. NO STATEMENT: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes | Close: Thursday, 18 April 2023 OFB-WG

c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Comment, or Correspondence)

Statement Name

Internal Deadlines

Status

Assigned Working Group

Penholder(s)

Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET (workspace)TBDUnder reviewCPWGMichael Palage Bill Jouris 
Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP (workspace)TBDUnder reviewCPWGSatish Babu Justine Chew Hadia Elminiawi


Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings


    Technical Check Review CPWG

    For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.


    Initial Report: ccNSO Policy Development Process on the Selection of IDN ccTLDs CPWG

    The ccNSO, through its policy development process, is developing a policy on the selection of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) country code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs). The working group responsible for proposing such policy will be seeking community feedback and comments on its initial proposals for the proposed selection criteria, requirements, and related process. In time, this policy will replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process.


    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 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report  CPWG

    ICANN org seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.

    NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

    This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.


       5. Reports (34 min)

         a. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  (Pierre , Yaovi, Bob) - 5 min

         b.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho) - 5 min

         c. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities (Sarah Kiden, Dave , Raymond) – 5 min

         d. NOMCOM update   (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 2 min

    An Update From the 2023 Nominating Committee

         e. Universal Acceptance (UA),  -Abdalmonem Galila / Raymond Selorm Mamattah / Abdulkarim) - 4 min

         f. PDP WG transfer policy update (Daniel Khauka NanghakaRaymond Selorm Mamattah  Malick /Abdulkarim) - 3 min

         g. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 11min

        h. Update AFRALO Newsletter (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 4 min 

               See Newsletter Archive

    6. Updates/Items for discussion  (40 min)

          a.  Preparation of  AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement - ICANN77 Community Forum-   ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min                              

          b. Update on AFRALO FY23 Outreach and engagement StrategicBram Fudzulani  ) - 4 min

          c .Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP)-FY23 ( Bram Fudzulani Bram Fudzulani  Bukola Oronti ) - 3 min

           d. Update on préparation  of AFRALO General Assembly 2023 ( Seun Ojedeji Aziz Hilali  Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ,Staff and All  ) - 10 min 

    See: AFRALO GA Workspace

    See: Traveler's list

          e. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (Bukola Oronti and Team ) - 3 min    

          f.  2023 AFRALO Election Update ( Staff , Seun Ojedeji Aziz Hilali  Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and All  ) - 10 min 

    see : 2023 AFRALO Regional Selections 

         

    7. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong & All ) -  3 min

    The African region  has 71 ALSes located in 32 countries and territories

    and 20 individuals members and 3 observers 


    ALS

    New Member Individuel and Observers

    Newly Certified (1)#325 Internet Society Chapitre TogolaisNone
    Pending ALAC Vote (0)

    Decertification (0)


    None
    Awaiting RALO Feedback (1)

    #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

    Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team.

    Processing Due Diligence (1)

    #328 Digital Agenda for Tanzania Initiative


    Application Received (4) 

    #330 African Initiative for Sustainable Development

    #332 Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter

    #333 Social Development organization

    #336 Nigeria School on Internet Governance

    All In process 
    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)



    None


    8. AOB – (Seun, all) 2 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 (Seun Ojedeji ) – 2 min
    4. Commentaires publics d' ICANN (Seun Ojedeji ) – 4 min


      At-Large Policy Resources:

      Recently Ratified by the ALAC

          • N/A

      Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings


    5. Draft FY24-28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget OFB-WG

      ICANN’s Draft Fiscal Year 2024–2028 (FY24-28) Operating & Financial Plan provides a comprehensive overview of how ICANN will carry out its Mission in the public interest over the next five years. ICANN's Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget defines and describes ICANN's planned activities in FY24 and the anticipated funding sources and levels.


      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.


      Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rule: Armenian, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin, Japanese, Korean, Myanmar CPWG

      ICANN has developed seven additional script-based reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level in consultation with the relevant script communities. This aims to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate the registry operations of gTLDs. ICANN org seeks for feedback from the broader community on these LGRs.


      Technical Check Review CPWG

      For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

      Open Public Comments - Summary

      1. NEW: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs | Close: 16 January 2023 CPWG

      2. NEW: Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism | Close: Close 24 January 2024 CPWG

      5. les Rapports (34 min)

        a. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  (Pierre, Yaovi, Bob) - 5 min

        b. Mises à jour de l'engagement technique  (Yazid Akanho) - 5 min

        c. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC (Sarah Kiden , Dave, Raymond ) - 5 min

        d.Mise à jour de NOMCOM  (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 2 min 

    An Update From the 2023 Nominating Committee

        e. Mise à jour sur l'Acceptation Universelle (AU) ( Abdalmonem Galila Raymond Selorm Mamattah  / Abdulkarim ; Malick ) - 4 min

        f. Mise à jour  Groupe de travail des Procédures Proposition de politique sur la politique de transfert(PDP WG transfer policy)Daniel Khauka NanghakaRaymond Selorm Mamattah /Abdulkarim) - 3 min

        g. Activités récentes / à venir des membres ALS d'AFRALO et des membres individuels (tous) - 11 min

       h. Mise à jour du  bulletin d'information d'AFRALO (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 4 min

    voir l'archive Newsletter Archive

    6. Mise à jour /Sujets de discussion/ (40 min)

         a.  Préparation de la déclaration conjointe  AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement -  pour l'ICANN77 Community Forum-   ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min         

         b. Mise à  jour sur la   STRATÉGIE DE SENSIBILISATION ET D'ENGAGEMENT AFRALO FY23  ( Bram Fudzulani Bram Fudzulani  ) - 4 min

         c. Programme régional de sensibilisation communautaire (CROP)-FY23   ( Bram Fudzulani Bram Fudzulani  Bukola Oronti Bukola Oronti ) - 3 min

         d.  Préparation de l'Assemblée Générale d'AFRALO 2023 ( Seun Ojedeji Aziz Hilali , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ,Staff et tous  ) - 10 min 

    Voir: AFRALO GA Workspace

    Voir: liste de participants

         e. Groupe de Travail d'AFRALO sur les Réseaux Sociaux  -  (Bukola Oronti and les membres) -  3 min    

          f.  Mise à jour sur les Elections 2023 d"AFRALO ( Staff , Seun Ojedeji Aziz Hilali  Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and All  ) - 10 min 

    Voir : 2023 AFRALO Regional Selections 

      

    7. Questions d'adhésion à AFRALO( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) – 3 min

    The African region  compte 71 ALSes  localisées dans 32 pays et territoires .

    et 20 membres individuels  and 3 observateurs 


    ALS

    New Member Individuel and Observers


    ALS

    New Member Individuel and Observers

    Nouvellement Certifié (0)

    #325 Internet Society Chapitre Togolais

    None
    Voten ALAC en attente (0)

    Décertification (0)


    None
    En attente de commentaires RALO (1)

    #327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications



    Traitement Due Dilegence (1) 

    #328 Digital Agenda for Tanzania Initiative


    Demande reçue

    (4)

    #330 Initiative Africaine Pour le Developpement Durable

    #332 Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter

    #333 Association Culturelle pour Le Developpement social

    #336 Nigeria School on Internet Governance

    Tout en cours
    En attente (1) #282 Association pour le Développement des Sociétés de l'Information au Tchad (ADESIT) - AFRALO (awaiting applicant feedback - may formally be put on hold)

    8. AOB – (Seun, all) 2 min

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