2022-07-06 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

Date: Wednesday, 06 July 2022  

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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Conference ID: FR & EN 1638

Zoom room:  https://icann.zoom.us/j/95590466913?pwd=bXlIWERUbnliWkNPaVorbVovNHplUT09 Password: AFRA06JUL*

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: Gabriel Bombambo Boseko, Olévié Kouami

EN: Moriam Omwunmi Sulaimon, 

Apologies: Raymond Mamattah, Silvia Vivanco (staff)

Staff:  Heidi Ullrich, Bob Ochieng, Yaovi Atohoun, Paul Muchene, Yazid Akanho, 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. Open ICANN Public Comments ( @Seun ) – 6 min

At-Large Policy Resources:

• • Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
  • At-Large Policy Advice Development Page
  • At-Large Policy Summary
  • At-Large Executive Summary page
  • Multistakeholder Advice Development graphic

Recently Ratified by the ALAC

• • None

Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

• • June 

    • Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review CPWG

      This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the working group's proposed recommendations amending the current Transfer Policy (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registrars/transfers-en).

  • July

    • Updates to the Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

      ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

  • August 

    • Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

      Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

      Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

      On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

      Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

      ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

  • September 

    • Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

      The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year.

      Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

      The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

      NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

      Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

      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.

Public Comment for Decision 

• • Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review - Phase 1(a) Deadline 2 Aug 2022 (28 days remaining)

Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Comment or Correspondence)

 Status will be confined to the following terms: Drafting, Comment, Vote, Adopted, Rejected, Suspended, Withdrawn, No consensus, No statement, To Be Confirmed (TBC), To Be Submitted, Other

4. Reports (49 min)

     a. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  (Pierre , Yaovi, Bob) - 6 min

     b.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho, Paul Muchene) - 6 min

     c. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities (Sarah K , Dave , Raymond) – 6 min

     d. NOMCOM update   (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 5 min

     e. Universal Acceptance (UA) (Abdalmonem/Malick/Abdulkarim) - 4 min

     f. PDP WG tranfer policy update (DANIEL NANGHAKAraymondselorm.mamattah /Abdulkarim) - 5 min

     g.  Results of the 2022 Leadership Selections ( Staff, All ) - 3 min

           See: 2022 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments

     h. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS activities (All)  - 14 min

5. Updates/Items for discussion - 34 min

      a.  Preparation of next AFRALO Webinar series 2022 and update on the first webinar -  ( Bram Fudzulani/ Tijani ,All )    - 4 min

      b.  Update on Preparation for ICANN75 (Staff )   - 5 min

            See: ICANN75 - September 2022: Annual General Meeting

      c.  Update on AFRALO/AfrICANN statement ICANN 74 and next steps ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ,Staff )   - 4 min

           See: The Role of the African Community in Mitigating DNS Abuse 

      d.  Preparation of  Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement - ICANN75 -   ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

      e.  Update on FY23 Outreach and engagement Strategic plan update (Bram) - 4 min

      f. Update AFRALO Newsletter (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 4 min  See Newsletter Archive

6. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) -  3 min

The African region  has 69 ALSes located in 32 countries and territories

and 16 individuals members and 3 observers 

7. 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. Commentaires publics d' ICANN (seun.ojedeji ) – 6 min

   At-Large Policy Resources:

   • • Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
     • At-Large Policy Advice Development Page
     • At-Large Policy Summary
     • At-Large Executive Summary page
     • Multistakeholder Advice Development graphic

   Recently Ratified by the ALAC

   • • None

   Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

   • • June 

       • Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review CPWG

         This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the working group's proposed recommendations amending the current Transfer Policy (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registrars/transfers-en).

     • July

       • Updates to the Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

         ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

     • August 

       • Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

         Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

         Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

         On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

         Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

         ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

     • September 

       • Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

         The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year.

         Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

         The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

         NomCom RIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

         Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomCom RIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

         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.

   
   

   Public Comment for Decision 

   • • N/A

   Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Comment or Correspondence)

   Statement Name	Deadline	Status	Assigned Working Group	Penholder(s)
   TBD

4.  Rapports (49 min)

    a. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  (Pierre, Yaovi, Bob) - 6 min

    b. Mises à jour de l'engagement technique  (Yazid Akanho, Paul Muchene) - 6 min

    c. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC (Sarah K , Dave, Abdulkarim) - 6 min

    d.Mise a jour de NOMCOM  (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 5 min 

    e. Acceptation Universelle (AU) (Abdalmonem/Malick/Abdulkarim) - 4 min

    f. PDP WG transfer policy update (DANIEL NANGHAKAraymondselorm.mamattah /Abdulkarim) - 5 min

    g.  Results of the 2022 Leadership Selections ( Staff, All ) - 3 min

           See: 2022 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments

    h. Activités récentes / à venir des membres d'AFRALO (tous) - 14 min

5. Mise à jour /Sujets de discussion/ (34 min)

     a.  Préparation   des  séries des Webinaires d"AFRALO de l'année 2022  et mise a jour a la tenue du premier webinaire   (Bram Fudzulani/Tijani,Tous)  - 4 min  

     b.Mise à jour  sur la preparation de ICANN75 ( Staff )   - 5 min

     c. Status de la Réunion Conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN - ICANN 74 et l'etape suivante  ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ,Staff )   - 4 min

     d. Preparation de la declaration Conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN - ICANN 75    ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

     e.  Update on FY23 Outreach and engagement Strategic plan update (Bram) - 4 min

     f. Update AFRALO Newsletter (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 4 min  See Newsletter Archive

6. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) – 3 min

The African region  compte 69 ALSes  localisées dans 32 pays et territoires .

and 16 membres individuels  and 3 observateurs