2024-04-17 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2024  

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

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Conference ID: FR &EN 1638

Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94374693407?pwd=Vng3RnN6MWdJekVHYkRBN0Q5REZzdz09  Password: AFRA17APR*

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

Participants: 

FR: Gabdibé Gab-Hingonne, Aïcha Abbad, Aziz Hilali, Raihanath Gbadamassi

EN: Barrack Otieno, Peters Omoragbon, Bukola Oronti, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Abdulkarim Oloyede, Alhaj Darajaati, Allan Magazi, Amin, Augusta, Bendjedid Rachad Sanoussi, Birhanu Niguse, Bram Fudzulani, Chokri Ben Romdhane, Christelle Assirou, Dr. Jabhera Matogoro, Emmanuel, Ephraim Akuetteh Mensah, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Godway Kubi, Hadia Elminiawi, Herve Hounzandji, Houda Chihi, Joel Okomoli, Kabine, Kofi, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Lesley Tarabina, Levy Syanseme, Malick Alassane, Mathias Edor, Owusu Addae, Muriel Alapini, Nana Akosua Bichala, Nicholas Kwame Adjei, Nkem Nweke, Omar Shuran, Oreoluwa, Otunte Otueneh, Peterking Quaye, Princess Lovia Tetteh, Raymond Mamattah, Remmy Nweke, Samwel Kariuki, Sarata, Seun Ojedeji, Shaun Courtney, Stephen Dakyi, Zakaria Issa

Apologies: 

Staff:  Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Yaovi Atohoun, Yazid Akanho, Michelle DeSmyter

Observer: none

FR Interpreters: Dominique & 

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 (@Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

4. Open ICANN Public Comments ( @Hadia Elminiawi) – 5 min

• Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms OFB-WG

  • ICANN org is seeking input on a proposed amendment to Section 4.1 of the ICANN Bylaws. The proposed Bylaws amendment sets out the process through which the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN’s Reconsideration Request and Independent Review Processes (collectively, “Accountability Mechanisms") in specific circumstances, and in a streamlined manner. The proposed amendment outlines thresholds for broad community consensus and procedural protections for use.

• At-Large Workspace: Proposed Update to Recommendation 7 by the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG-AP)

  • The ALAC, as one of the Chartering Organization of the gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG-AP), confirms that the Board’s interpretation of the CCWG-AP Recommendation is correct.

• Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program CPWG

  • ICANN org is requesting input regarding the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program, as described by the Draft RSP Handbook, specifically whether the handbook meets the intent of the policy recommendations of Topic 6: Registry Service Provider Pre-Evaluation of the SubPro PDP Final Report.

    • The CPWG has decided not to draft a comment for this public comment statement. 
      
      

• Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) CPWG

  • ICANN org is looking for input from the community on ICM’s proposal to renew the legacy .XXX Registry Agreement (RA) using the base gTLD Registry Agreement (Base RA), and to remove the .XXX sponsorship designation. This proposed .XXX renewal agreement would closely align with the existing, similar concept .ADULT, .PORN, and .SEX Registry Agreements that utilize the Base RA form, as generic, non-sponsored, non-community, top-level domains (TLDs).

    • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment statement. 
      
      

• Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API CPWG

  • ICANN org is seeking feedback from the technical community on the proposed test specifications and API for Version 2.0 of the Registry System Testing (RST) service.

    • The CPWG has decided not to draft a comment for this public comment statement. 
      
      

• Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names CPWG

  • The EPDP Team is seeking input on its twenty (20) preliminary recommendations, which focus on Phase 2 questions included in the EPDP Team’s charter.

    • Does the CPWG wish to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding?

   6. Updates/Items for discussion  ( 32 min)   

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

The African region  has 75 ALSes located in 33 countries and territories

and 21 Individuals members and 3 observers 

8. AOB – (Hadia, all) 2 min

• Reminder: ICANN Grant Program- Applications Open until 24 May 20 UTC 

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 (@Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

4.  Commentaires publics d' ICANN (@Hadia Elminiawi) – 5 mins

a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

• Draft ICANN FY25 Plans - OFB-WG

• Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget - OFB-WG

• Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report CPWG

b. Open Public Comments - Summary

• 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.

    • Does the CPWG wish to invite the two NCAP Study Discussion Group Co-Chairs to the CPWG meeting? (In progress)

• Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names CPWG

  • This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the Phase 1 Final Report Recommendations from the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) for ICANN Board Consideration.
    
    

• Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use CPWG

  • The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has made a provisional determination that “.INTERNAL” should be reserved for private-use and internal network applications. This public comment proceeding seeks feedback on whether the selection complies with the specified procedure from SAC113, and any other observations that this string would be an inappropriate selection for this purpose.

    • Does the CPWG wish for leads on this topic to provide an update on this public comment proceeding?
      
      

• Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook CPWG

  • This Public Comment proceeding is the first of a series of proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round.
    
    

• String Similarity Review Guidelines CPWG

  • In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org developed detailed guidelines for conducting the string similarity review, which is conducted by the String Similarity Review Panel. The expanded scope of the review will include variant strings.
    
    

• Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program CPWG

  • For each section of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook, we would like commenters to indicate whether the section in question accurately reflects the policy recommendations on Topic 17, Applicant Support, based on the recommendations of the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) PDP Final Report and the guidance of the GNSO Guidance Process on Applicant Support.

    • Does the CPWG wish to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding?

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

d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

• February (2)

Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the GNSO's preliminary recommendations set out in the Phase 2 Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).

Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program CPWG

ICANN org is seeking feedback on the Draft Application Support Program (ASP) Handbook, which has been previously discussed by the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Implementation Review Team (IRT) Sub-Track on ASP as part of ICANN’s efforts to implement the policy recommendations on Topic 17: Applicant Support, of the SubPro PDP Final Report, and taking into account the guidance provided by the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) on Applicant Support.

5.les Rapports (42 min)

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