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2023-09-06 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

2023-09-06 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

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Date: Wednesday, 06 September 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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Conference ID: FR & EN 1638

Zoom room:  https://icann.zoom.us/j/92877322757?pwd=QzdIaUticmVmM25QRnBtaHQvT1J2QT09 Password: AFRA06SEP*

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: Raïhanath Gbadamassi, Aziz Hilali

EN: Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Adetokunbo Abiola, Amina Ramallan, Annett Bonuke, Bakary Kouyate, Bram Fudzulani, Bukola Oronti, Chokri Ben Romdhane, Christelle Assirou, Dave Kissondoyal, Ejikeme Egbuogu, Elias Mane, Emmanuel Mfitumukiza, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Foldestine Paye, Gabriel Bombambo, Hadia Elminiawi, Haroun Mht, Jacob Odame-Baiden, Jules Nizeyimana, Julius Kirimi, Keolebogile Rantsetse, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Lesley Tarabina, Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliott, Moses Serugo, Moustapha Abakar Abdramane, Nkem Nweke, Olevie Kouami, Pastor Peters, Raymond Mamattah, Salyou Fanny, Samwel Kariuki, Sangai Moliwulo, Seun Ojedeji, Shadrach Ankrah, Tidjani, Vernatius Ezeama, Remmy Nweke, Mark Elkins

Apologies: none

Staff:  Heidi Ullrich, Gisella Gruber, Silvia Vivanco, Yaovi Atohoun, Michelle DeSmyter

Observer: none

FR Interpreters: Dominique & Jacques

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

   a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC 

    b. Open Public Comments - Summary

Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

See :  Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement , or Correspondence)

Statement Name

Internal Deadlines

Status

Assigned Working Group

Penholder(s)

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report

 DraftingCPWGCheryl Langdon-Orr 
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism TBDDraftingCPWGMichael Palage 
ALAC Proposal for Subsequent Procedures Recommendation 17.2 on Applicant Support18 August 2023RATIFIEDCPWGJustine Chew 

   

a.

 September (4)

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.


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.


Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.


ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments CPWG

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.


 October (1)

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

This Public Comment proceeding 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.


 November (1)

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

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.

 December (2)

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


PTI Draft FY25 Plan

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

.


5.Reports (50 min)

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

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

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

    d. NOMCOM update   (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 4 min

     e. Universal Acceptance (UA),  -( Abdalmonem Galila  / raymondselorm.mamattah / Abdulkarim) - 5 min

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

     g. Presentation  of Volume 12 & Update AFRALO Newsletter  (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 10 min

           See Newsletter Archive

   6.Updates/Items for discussion  (25 min)   

     a. Update on AFRINIC resolution   -  See: Letter from Seun Ojedeji to Tripti Sinha and Sally Costerton (Published 1 September 2023) (dave.kissoondoyal, seun.ojedeji   ) 6 min

     b.  Preparation of ICANN 78 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong aziz.hilali -Penholders   ) 3 min

     c. AFRALO FY24 Outreach and Engagement - (Bram Fudzulani  ) - 5 min  

     d. presentation of final AFRALO GA report - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ,All ) - 5 min  

      see 2023 AFRALO GA Rapporteur Workspace

      e.Cross RALO Roundtable: 25th ICANN Anniversary (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong Abdeldjalil   ) - 2 min  

      f. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (bukola.fawole and Team ) - 2 min  

      g.The ICANN77 Policy Outcomes Report -  (seun.ojedeji  ) - 2 min  

7. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong & All ) -  2 min

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

and 21 Individuals members and 3 observers 

Action

ALS

Update

Individual & Obervers Members

Update

Newly Certified (2)

(332) Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter (ISOC Ethiopia)

(345) Internet Society Zambia Chapter (ISOC Zambia)




Pending ALAC Vote (0)

N/A




Decertification (0)N/A
None
Awaiting RALO Feedback (5)

#327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

#333 Association Culturelle pour Le Developpement social (acds)

#339 Domain Name System ([DNS] Women Nigeria) Foundation

#342 Youth IGF Benin

#343 ONG Women Be Free

Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too

Processing Due Diligence (3)

# 347 Aide à l'enfant du desert et du sahel (AEDS)

# 348: AFRICA HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE 

#349:MaliNOG






Application Received (0) N/A


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)



8. AOB – (Seun, all) 3 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 

a.Recently Ratified by the ALAC 

b. Open Public Comments - Summary

Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

See :  Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement , or Correspondence)

Statement Name

Internal Deadlines

Status

Assigned Working Group

Penholder(s)

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report

 DraftingCPWGCheryl Langdon-Orr 
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism TBDDraftingCPWGMichael Palage 
ALAC Proposal for Subsequent Procedures Recommendation 17.2 on Applicant Support18 August 2023RATIFIEDCPWGJustine Chew 

    

d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

 September (4)

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.


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.


Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.


ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments CPWG

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.


 October (1)

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

This Public Comment proceeding 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.


 November (1)

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

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.

 December (2)

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


PTI Draft FY25 Plan

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.




5.les Rapports (50 min)

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

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

    c. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC (dave.kissoondoyal ,Raymond  , Raihanath) - 5 min

    d.Mise à jour de NOMCOM  ( Tijani BEN JEMAA ) - 4 min 

    e. Mise à jour sur l'Acceptation Universelle (AU) ( Abdalmonem Galila  raymondselorm.mamattah  / Abdulkerim Oleyede ; Malick ) - 5 min

    f. Activités récentes / à venir des membres ALS d'AFRALO et des membres individuels (tous) - 15 min

   g. Presentation du Volume 12 & Mise à jour du  bulletin d'information d'AFRALO (remmy.nweke  , @Kouami  ,Staff  ) - 10 min

voir l'archive Newsletter Archive

     6. Mise à jour /Sujets de discussion/ (25 min)

      a. Mise à jour sur la Résolution AFRALO pour le Cas -AFRINIC   -   Voir : Lettre de Seun Ojedeji à Tripti Sinha et Sally Costerton (publiée le 1er septembre 2023)- (dave.kissoondoyal  , seun.ojedeji ) 6 min

      b.  Préparation  du déclaration conjointe  AFRALO-AFRICANN d'ICANN 78    - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  aziz.hilali -penholders ) 3 min

      c.  Sensibilisation et  Engagement AFRALO FY24 - (Bram Fudzulani  ) - 5 min  

      d. présentation du Rapport final de l'Assemblée Générale d' AFRALO GA - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ,All ) - 4 min  

      see 2023 AFRALO GA Rapporteur Workspace

       e. Cross RALO Roundtable: 25 Anniversaire de l'ICANN (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong    ) - 2 min 

      f. Mise à jour du Groupe de Travail d'AFRALO sur les Réseaux Sociaux -  (bukola.fawole and Team ) - 3 min   

      g.The ICANN77 Policy Outcomes Report -  (seun.ojedeji  ) - 2 min


    7. Questions d'adhésion à AFRALO( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) – 2 min

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

et 21 membres individuels  and 3 observateurs 


Action

ALS

Mise à jour

Membres individuels et les observateurs

Mise à jour

Action

ALS

Mise à jour

Membres individuels et les observateurs

Mise à jour

Nouvellement certifié  (0)N/A


Vote ALAC en attente (0)

N/A




Decertification (0)N/A
None
Attente des commentaires du RALO (5)

#327 Libyan Organization for Information Technology and Telecommunications

#339 Domain Name System ([DNS] Women Nigeria) Foundation

#342 Youth IGF Benin

#343 ONG Women Be Free

#345 Internet Society Zambia Chapter 

Awaiting feedback from RVP GSE team & AFRALO too

Traitement Due Diligence (1)

#333 Association Culturelle pour Le Developpement social (acds)




Demande reçue (1) 

#347 Aide à l'enfant du desert et du sahel (AEDS)




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, tous) 3 min