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2023-04-05 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

2023-04-05 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

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Date: Wednesday, 05 April 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/96423389066?pwd=VUJuSlJvZkNCbFc4S28yUDd3N1FkZz09 Password: AFRA05APR*

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:  Etienne Tshishimbi, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Olévié Kouami, Aziz Hilali

EN: Pastor Peters, Gabriel Bombambo, Remmy Nweke, AÏcha Abbad, Hadia El Miniawi, Michel Tchonang Linze, Ololade, Bram Fudzlani, Matthew Roberts, Robert Nkambwe, Alagie Ceesay, Isaac Maposa, Dave Kissoondoyal, Achille Eye, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Gabdibe Gab-Hingonne, Vernatius Ezeama, Frank Anati, Adebunmi Akinbo, Nkem Nweke, Amina Ramallan, Samwel Kariuki, Raymond Mamattah, Sarah Kiden, Annett Bonuke, Jacob Odame-Baiden, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Adetokunbo Abiola, Esther Nyapendi, Dr. Matogoro, Emmanuel Oruk, Thokozile Miya, Abdulkarim Oloyede, Barrack Otieno, Ben Rachad Sanoussi, Jesse Nathan Kalange, Chokri Ben Romdhane, Salyou Fanny, Ramanou Biaou, Pastor Peters 

Apologies: Silvia Vivanco (staff), Tijani Ben Jemaa, Bukola Oronti

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

Observer: Herb Waye

FR Interpreters: Jacques & Claire

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:

Recently Ratified by the ALAC

      • None

Open Public Comments - Summary

  1. NO STATEMENT: Initial Report on the RZERC Charter Review | Close: Monday, 8 May 2023 CPWG
  2. NO STATEMENT: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes | Close: Thursday, 18 April 2023 OFB-W

Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings


Proposed Renewal of the .NET Registry Agreement CPWG

ICANN org is seeking community input on the proposed .NET renewal agreement.

Initial Report of EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the EPDP Team's proposed recommendations regarding the definition and variant label management mechanism of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).

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.

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.

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.


   5. Reports (30 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 K, Dave , Raymond) – 5 min

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

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

     f. PDP WG transfer policy update (DANIEL NANGHAKAraymondselorm.mamattah /Abdulkarim) - 4 min

     g. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 10min

6. Updates/Items for discussion  (43 min)

      a.  Preparation of next Training Session 2023  AFRALO Webinar series 2022  ) -  (Bram Fudzulani / Tijani ,Aziz,All )    - 3 min

      b.  Status of Statement and Next Step of AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement - ICANN76 Community Forum-   ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min                              

      c. AFRALO Workshop Proposal UA Day , At-Large Activities at the 2023 Universal Acceptance Day  (Africa UA Ambassadors and raymondselorm.mamattah   ) - 4min   

See more https://uasg.tech/ua-day/

      d. Update on AFRALO FY23 Outreach and engagement Strategic plan update ( Bram Fudzulani  ) - 2 min

      e .Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP)-FY23 ( seun.ojedeji ) - 2 min

       f. Update on préparation  of AFRALO General Assembly 2023 ( seun.ojedeji aziz.hilali  Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ,Staff and All  ) - 25 min 

See: AFRALO GA Workspace

See: Traveler's list

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

      h. Update AFRALO Newsletter (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 3 min 

           See Newsletter Archive

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

The African region  has 70 ALSes located in 32 countries and territories

and 19 individuals members and 3 observers 


ALS

New Member Individuel and Observers

Newly Certified (0)

Pending ALAC Vote (1)

#325 Internet Society Chapitre Togolais

None
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 (30 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 K , Dave, Raymond) - 5 min

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

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

    f. Mise à jour  Groupe de travail des Procédures Proposition de politique sur la politique de transfert(PDP WG transfer policy)DANIEL NANGHAKAraymondselorm.mamattah /Abdulkarim) - 4 min

    g. Activités récentes / à venir des membres ALS d'AFRALO et des membres individuels (tous) - 10 min

  

6. Mise à jour /Sujets de discussion/ (43 min)

     a.  Préparation des  séries des Webinaires d"AFRALO de l'année 2023    -  ( Bram Fudzulani / Tijani ,Aziz,All )    - 3 min

     b . statuts de la  déclaration Conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN - pour ICANN 76  et l'étape suivante   ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min             

     c.Proposition d'une session AFRALO pour la Celebration de la Journée internationale de l'Acceptance Universelle, les activités de At-Large Activités pendant la Journée de l'Acceptance Universelle     ( les Ambassadeurs Africains de l'Acceptance Universelle and raymondselorm.mamattah   ) - 4 min   

pour plus d'information https://uasg.tech/ua-day/

      d. Mise à  jour sur la   STRATÉGIE DE SENSIBILISATION ET D'ENGAGEMENT AFRALO FY23 plan update ( Bram Fudzulani  ) - 2 min

      e. Programme régional de sensibilisation communautaire (CROP)-FY23( seun.ojedeji ) - 2 min

      f.  Préparation de l'Assemblée Générale d'AFRALO 2023 ( seun.ojedeji aziz.hilali , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ,Staff et tous  ) - 25 min 

Voir: AFRALO GA Workspace

Voir: liste de participants

      g. Groupe de Travail d'AFRALO sur les Réseaux Sociaux  -  (bukola.fawole and les membres) -  2 min    

      k. Mise à jour du  bulletin d'information d'AFRALO  ( (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 3 min 

           voir  Newsletter Archive                            

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

The African region  compte 70 ALSes  localisées dans 32 pays et territoires .

et 19 membres individuels  and 3 observateurs 


ALS

New Member Individuel and Observers

Nouvellement Certifié (0)



Voten ALAC en attente (1)

#325 Internet Society Chapitre Togolais

None
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