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2024-09-04 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

2024-09-04 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

Mar 02, 2025

Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024  

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/98875559444?pwd=FpShPgJneLVFpoHOtXbWv5xqO1OKA5.1  Password: AFRA04SEP*

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

Action Items: EN 

Transcript: , 

Recording: EN, FR

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: 

Participants: 

FR: Aziz Hilali, Hervé Hounzandji

EN: Abdeljalil Bachar Bong, Adebunmi Akinbo, Adetokunbo Abiola, Allan Magezi, Amanda Shozi , Amina, Ashe Obi, Barrack Otieno, Bendjedid Rachad Sanoussi, Bram Fudzulani, Bukola Oronti, Dave Kissoondoyal, Elias Mane, Ephraim Akuetteh Mensah, Ernest Mafuta Katoka, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Frank Anati, Gbééré Achille Eye, Gloria Amofah-Adjekum, Godsway Kubi, Hadia Elminiawi, Houda Chihi, Iwell Banda, Jabhera Matobgoro, Jedidah, Joel Okomoli, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Levy Syanseke, Lucky Mba, Malick Alassane, Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot, Moustapha Abakar Abdramane, Muriel  Alapini, Ndiaga Gueye, Nkem Nweke, Nkoro, Omar Shuran, Peters Omoragbon, Parasar Sikdar, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Rantsetse Keolebogile, Raymond Mamattah, Remmy Nweke, Samwel Kariuki, Setondji Hounzandji, Shadrach Ankrah, Shephard Mubanga, Shepherd Mulwanda, Tatiana Houndjo, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Yaa Kumi Asare-Bediako

Apologies: Michel Tchonang, Isaac Maposa, Seun Ojedeji

Staff: Silvia Vivanco, Heidi Ullrich, Yaovi Atohoun, Brenda Brewer

Observer: N/A

FR Interpreters: Dominique, Jacques

Call Management: Brenda Brewer

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) – 7 min

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

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

Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

Internal Deadlines

Public Comment Close

Status

Assigned Working Group

Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

Internal Deadlines

Public Comment Close

Status

Assigned Working Group

Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

At-Large Workspace: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars

  • ICANN org seeks community input on draft Data Processing Specifications (DPS) applicable to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement. Pursuant to the Phase 1 Recommendations 19 and 20 of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data, ICANN org and a team convened by the Contracted Party House negotiated the terms of the DPS for which we now seek public comment. ICANN org is preparing to implement the DPS so contracted parties can begin utilizing it during the Registration Data Policy transition period (21 August 2024 - 20 August 2025). 

    • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?

 

Sep 9, 2024 

NO STATEMENT

CPWG

 

At-Large Workspace: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available

  • Currently there are 26 script-based Ref. LGRs published and ICANN org is able to review IDN Tables in hundreds of languages written in these scripts. However, there are 161 scripts encoded in Unicode standard and many scripts do not have Ref. LGRs available. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Process to Review gTLD IDN Tables Without Reference Label Generation Rules.

    • The CPWG and At-Large community has agreed to review this public comment proceeding.

Draft Statement: Aug 28, 2024 

Final Statement: Sep 4, 2024 

ALAC vote: Sep 6, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 

Sep 12, 2024 

CPWG

@Hadia Elminiawi @satish.babu @abdulkarim.oloyede @Harold Arcos 

At-Large Workspace: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures

  • The Independent Review Process (IRP) provides for third-party review of Board or Staff actions (or inactions) alleged to be inconsistent with ICANN's Articles or Bylaws. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) seeks input on its proposed updates to IRP Supplementary Procedures.

    • The OFB-WG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

 

Sep 16, 2024 

DRAFT

Open for ALAC comment (2-6 Sept)

OFB-WG

@Pari Esfandiari @bukola.fawole @claire.craig @gregory.shatan 

At-Large Workspace: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program

  • The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking input on a proposed amendment to Article 4, Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the ICANN Bylaws. The proposed Bylaws amendment is designed to specifically exclude the use of the ICANN’s Reconsideration and Independent Review Processes (collectively, “Accountability Mechanisms”) to challenge decisions on individual applications in the ICANN Grant Program. This proposal replaces the earlier proposed amendments to Article 4, Section 4.1 to set out a general process for how the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN’s Accountability Mechanisms.

    • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.

 

Sep 16, 2024 

Voting

OFB-WG

@Judith Hellerstein 

At-Large Workspace: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30

  • As the ICANN Board finalizes the draft Strategic Plan for FY26–30, your insights are crucial to ensuring its success and alignment with community needs. The Board and org need your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed goals and strategies designed to achieve them. Additionally, we seek your input on the proposed progress indicators and identified strategic risks. Furthermore, your input on the key activities identified in the five-year Operating Plan Framework to achieve each draft strategy is also appreciated. Your comments will help the Board and org to refine and enhance the plan to better serve our community through our strategic objectives. 

    • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.

 

Sep 17, 2024 

Final Review. ALAC ratification scheduled for 10-13 September.

OFB-WG

@claire.craig @Cheryl Langdon-Orr @Judith Hellerstein @bukola.fawole @Hadia Elminiawi @Vanda Scartezini 

At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report 

  • Initial Draft Statement

    • Should the proposed text for Rec.#33 be altered OR can we accept the text as proposed? My preference is a more "stronger" wording making it possible for a Registrant to initiate a transfer dispute in the revised transfer policy.

  • Revised Recommendation #33 Text

  • The Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) documents the Working Group’s efforts and preliminary recommendations for how to evolve and improve ICANN’s Transfer Policy. The PDP Working Group requests your input on this Initial Report, which covers a wide range of generic top-level domain (gTLD) transfer-related topics and proposes a variety of changes to the current Transfer Policy.

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

Draft Statement: Aug 28, 2024 

Final Statement: Sep 18, 2024 

ALAC vote: Sep 23, 2024 to Sep 26, 2024 

Sep 30, 2024 

DRAFT

CPWG

@Steinar Grøtterød 

c. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

 September (3)

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 PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan OFB-WG

The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (September)CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is the second in 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.

 October (2)

Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft OFB-WG

Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.

Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles

This document represents the first major step in the ASO AC’s work of revising ICP-2. It sets forth the core principles that ASO AC believes should be captured in the next version of ICP-2. 

 

  5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (75 min)

a. Préparation of  ICANN 81 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - (@Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

b. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  ( @Pierre Dandijnou     @Yaovi Atohoun , @June Tessy ) - 8 min

c.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho) - 8 min

d. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities ( @Raihanath GBADAMASSI @aziz.hilali @bukola.fawole ) – 8 min

 e. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 15 min

 f. NOMCOM update   (@seun.ojedeji  ) - 5 min

 g. Presentation of final version Approved by GSE Africa -AFRALO FY25 Outreach and Engagement -   (@Bram Fudzulani  @Hadia Elminiawi @Yaovi Atohoun   ,Staff) -8 min  

 h. An update of Draft the  AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  @Isaac Maposa , @Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  and penholder  @Matogoro Jabera )-  5 min    

 i. CIP - CCG Update - AFRALO CIP document - AFRALO representatives-  @bram.fudzulani  , @Chokri Ben Romdhane  and AFRALO Chair (@Hadia Elminiawi ) for Next Step  - 5 mins

 j. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (@bukola.fawole and Team ) - 4 min

 k. Update AFRALO Newsletter  (Remmy and Team ) - 5 mins

l.  UA Day 2025  2025 -   @Hadia Elminiawi -5 mins 

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

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

and 26 Individuals members and 3 observers 

https://atlarge.icann.org/als-application-tracking

Action

ALS

Update

Action

ALS

Update

Newly Certified (0)

-(349) MaliNOG ,

-(348) AFRICA HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE -(347) Aide à l'enfant du desert et du sahel (AEDS)

 

Pending ALAC Vote (0)

N/A

 

Decertification (0)

N/A

 

Awaiting RALO Feedback (5)

#361 Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers

#356: DIGITALES SOLIDAIRES

#327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too

Processing Due Diligence (1)

#363 Femmes TIC Burkina Faso (FTIC-BF)

 

 

 

Application Received (1) 

#365 AFRICAN INITIATIVE FOR SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,CHAD 14 Aug 2024

 

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)

 

https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/afralo

Action

Individual & Oberver Members

Update

Action

Individual & Oberver Members

Update

Newly Joined (5)

  • Patrick Kiiza from Uganda

  • Madiha Mahamat Alhadi from Rwanda & Chad

  • Charles Bazie from Burkina Faso

  • Kondwani Mbale from Zambia

  • Aly Diouf from Senegal

 

Application Received (0)

 

 

Processing Application (0)

 

 

6. AOB – (Hadia, all) 1 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 (@Hadia Elminiawi) – 2 min

  4. Commentaires Publics Ouverts de l'ICANN  ( @Hadia Elminiawi) – 7 min

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

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

Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

Internal Deadlines

Public Comment Close

Status

Assigned Working Group

Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

Internal Deadlines

Public Comment Close

Status

Assigned Working Group

Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

At-Large Workspace: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars

  • ICANN org seeks community input on draft Data Processing Specifications (DPS) applicable to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement. Pursuant to the Phase 1 Recommendations 19 and 20 of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data, ICANN org and a team convened by the Contracted Party House negotiated the terms of the DPS for which we now seek public comment. ICANN org is preparing to implement the DPS so contracted parties can begin utilizing it during the Registration Data Policy transition period (21 August 2024 - 20 August 2025). 

    • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?

 

Sep 9, 2024 

NO STATEMENT

CPWG

 

At-Large Workspace: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available

  • Currently there are 26 script-based Ref. LGRs published and ICANN org is able to review IDN Tables in hundreds of languages written in these scripts. However, there are 161 scripts encoded in Unicode standard and many scripts do not have Ref. LGRs available. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Process to Review gTLD IDN Tables Without Reference Label Generation Rules.

    • The CPWG and At-Large community has agreed to review this public comment proceeding.

Draft Statement: Aug 28, 2024 

Final Statement: Sep 4, 2024 

ALAC vote: Sep 6, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 

Sep 12, 2024 

CPWG

@Hadia Elminiawi @satish.babu @abdulkarim.oloyede @Harold Arcos 

At-Large Workspace: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures

  • The Independent Review Process (IRP) provides for third-party review of Board or Staff actions (or inactions) alleged to be inconsistent with ICANN's Articles or Bylaws. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) seeks input on its proposed updates to IRP Supplementary Procedures.

    • The OFB-WG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

 

Sep 16, 2024 

DRAFT

Open for ALAC comment (2-6 Sept)

OFB-WG

@Pari Esfandiari @bukola.fawole @claire.craig @gregory.shatan 

At-Large Workspace: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program

  • The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking input on a proposed amendment to Article 4, Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the ICANN Bylaws. The proposed Bylaws amendment is designed to specifically exclude the use of the ICANN’s Reconsideration and Independent Review Processes (collectively, “Accountability Mechanisms”) to challenge decisions on individual applications in the ICANN Grant Program. This proposal replaces the earlier proposed amendments to Article 4, Section 4.1 to set out a general process for how the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN’s Accountability Mechanisms.

    • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.

 

Sep 16, 2024 

Voting

OFB-WG

@Judith Hellerstein 

At-Large Workspace: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30

  • As the ICANN Board finalizes the draft Strategic Plan for FY26–30, your insights are crucial to ensuring its success and alignment with community needs. The Board and org need your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed goals and strategies designed to achieve them. Additionally, we seek your input on the proposed progress indicators and identified strategic risks. Furthermore, your input on the key activities identified in the five-year Operating Plan Framework to achieve each draft strategy is also appreciated. Your comments will help the Board and org to refine and enhance the plan to better serve our community through our strategic objectives. 

    • To be reviewed by the OFB-WG.

 

Sep 17, 2024 

Final Review. ALAC ratification scheduled for 10-13 September.

OFB-WG

@claire.craig @Cheryl Langdon-Orr @Judith Hellerstein @bukola.fawole @Hadia Elminiawi @Vanda Scartezini 

At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report 

  • Initial Draft Statement

    • Should the proposed text for Rec.#33 be altered OR can we accept the text as proposed? My preference is a more "stronger" wording making it possible for a Registrant to initiate a transfer dispute in the revised transfer policy.

  • Revised Recommendation #33 Text

  • The Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) documents the Working Group’s efforts and preliminary recommendations for how to evolve and improve ICANN’s Transfer Policy. The PDP Working Group requests your input on this Initial Report, which covers a wide range of generic top-level domain (gTLD) transfer-related topics and proposes a variety of changes to the current Transfer Policy.

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

Draft Statement: Aug 28, 2024 

Final Statement: Sep 18, 2024 

ALAC vote: Sep 23, 2024 to Sep 26, 2024 

Sep 30, 2024 

DRAFT

CPWG

@Steinar Grøtterød 

c. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

 September (3)

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 PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan OFB-WG

The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (September)CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is the second in 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.

 October (2)

Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft OFB-WG

Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.

Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles

This document represents the first major step in the ASO AC’s work of revising ICP-2. It sets forth the core principles that ASO AC believes should be captured in the next version of ICP-2. 

 

5.Reports/Updates/Items for discussion  (75 min)

a. Préparation  de l'ICANN 81 - Déclaration  conjointe AFRALO-AFRICANNt   - (@Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 4 min

b. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  ( @Pierre Dandijnou     @Yaovi Atohoun , @June Tessy ) - 8 min

c.  Mises à jour de l'engagement technique(@Yazid Akanho) - 8 min

d. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC   ( @Raihanath GBADAMASSI @aziz.hilali @bukola.fawole ) – 8 min

e. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 15 min

f. NOMCOM update   (  ) - 5 min