[ME ICANN] [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy topics Re: ME Space @ ICANN 66

Wed Aug 28 10:21:43 UTC 2019

Hi,
Agree, with the hope that "*Process Proposal for Streamlining
Organizational Reviews
<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/streamlining-org-reviews-proposal-30apr19-en.pdf>*"
 and the IDR will planed , for next ME spaces.

Friendly
Chokri

Le mer. 28 août 2019 à 10:55, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa at topnet.tn>
a écrit :

> Dear all,
>
> I find the ME Space at ICANN 66 the best opportunity to give our region
> community opinion on this very topic. The resulting consensus statement
> would be our region's comment in the public comment platform. it will also
> be sent to the ICANN Board as usual.
>
> So, again, Evolving ICANN Multi-Stakeholder Model is my preference. It's
> not that I don't agree to address the IDR which is in my opinion an
> excellent topic for our region, but this is the exact good time for
> evolving the ICANN MSM.
>
> Tijani
>
>
> Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj at gmail.com> a écrit :
>
> Dear MEAC Community members,
> Greetings to all,
> I would like to thank the valued input from our active community members.
> If you noticed that as lead to the ME Space we paused our input to the
> vibrant discussions, in the hope of hearing from you.
>
> I'm trust that there are more among us have their perspective that we
> would like to hear. It could be in the form of supporting the proposed
> topics,  discussing the issue or suggesting new one.
>
> Looking forward to more community input within the proposed timeline.
> Best wishes
> Nadira AL-Araj
>
> I
>
> On Wed, Aug 28, 2019, 03:07 Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Thanks Manal
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Now that we have the document about the "Next steps to improve the
>> effectiveness of ICANN's multi-stakeholder model" open for public comment,
>> I would suggest to take a look at it and see if we would like to provide a
>> statement. You can find the PDF at
>> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/multistakeholder-model-next-steps-20aug19-en.pdf
>>
>> The document addresses phase two which is about developing the work plan.
>>
>> The work plan will focus on four things:
>>  1. The issues to be addressed.
>>  2. Which entity or process will take on the task of developing and
>> proposing a solution or approach       to address the issue (e.g. Advisory
>> Committee, Supporting Organization, Community, ICANN              Board,
>> ICANN organization)?
>> 3. The projected time frame when the owner of that task will deliver a
>> proposed solution or approach       within fiscal years 2021-2025; and
>> 4. The estimated resources the issue owner will need to develop and
>> propose a solution or approach        to address the issue.
>>
>> According to the document what you will need to do is to review the
>> description of each issue and the impact it is having on ICANN’s MSM. Next
>> the document identifies and provides links to potential solutions that are
>> being developed through other work streams in ICANN. You are asked to
>> review the potential solution that is being developed to determine if you
>> think the work will solve the problem.  The questions which will need to be
>> answered in the public comment are:
>>
>> 1. Is there an existing solution or a solution being developed in other
>> work streams that could sufficiently address the issue? If yes, comment on
>> how you think it will sufficiently address the issue. If there is an
>> existing or potential solution being developed in the community that is not
>> identified in this document, please identify that solution and explain
>> whether it will sufficiently address the issue. If you have your own
>> solution to an issue that you would like to suggest, please do so.
>> 2. If there isn’t a solution that will sufficiently address this issue,
>> who should take on the task of developing a solution (e.g. Advisory
>> Committee, Supporting Organization, community, ICANN Board, ICANN
>> organization)? Please be specific about which entity or which community
>> process should take on the task.
>> 3. How would you prioritize the issue?
>>
>> Although the other two suggested topics are good as well, Amr's proposal
>> though very important may be lost now amidst all the other hot topics and
>> as for choukri's proposal, though we still have the time to make an impact,
>> but the public comment period is actually closed and we now have the
>> opportunity to tackle an actually open one. As said above, I would suggest
>> that we read the above document and if we find that we would like to
>> provide feedback, then lets go ahead and make our ICANN 66 statement about
>> the next steps to improve the effectiveness of the multi-stakeholder model
>> (The development of the work plan)
>>
>> Best
>> Hadia
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 01:25:57 AM GMT+2, Manal Ismail <
>> manal at tra.gov.eg> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear All ..
>>
>> Following our discussion, kindly note that ICANN org has now opened the public
>> comment period on how to Improve the Effectiveness of ICANN’s
>> Multistakeholder Model
>> <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/multistakeholder-model-next-steps-2019-08-27-en>
>> ..
>>
>> This may provide more information and help colleagues to decide whether
>> to comment in Montreal or at a following meeting ..
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> --Manal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com [mailto:
>> icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of* Manal Ismail
>> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2019 11:53 PM
>> *To:* Amr Elsadr; Nadira Alaraj
>> *Cc:* MEAC-SWG; middle-east at icann.org
>> *Subject:* RE: [ME ICANN] [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy
>> topics Re: ME Space @ ICANN 66
>>
>>
>>
>> Many thanks Amr and Chokri for your proposals .. I take your points .. I
>> believe the 3 topics are important and of interest .. So maybe some
>> guidance on:
>>
>> -          where each process stands,
>>
>> -          what’s expected from the community in Montreal and beyond,
>>
>> -          ….
>>
>> Would guide our discussions and help us prioritize the topics, decide
>> what would be timely and influential if submitted in Montreal, and maybe
>> consider the remaining 2 topics in following meetings if their timelines
>> allow ..
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m totally flexible and look forward to hearing what everyone thinks ..
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> --Manal
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Middle-East [mailto:middle-east-bounces at icann.org
>> <middle-east-bounces at icann.org>] *On Behalf Of* Amr Elsadr
>> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2019 3:37 PM
>> *To:* Nadira Alaraj
>> *Cc:* MEAC-SWG; middle-east at icann.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [ME ICANN] [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy
>> topics Re: ME Space @ ICANN 66
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi again,
>>
>>
>>
>> I’d like to share a thought on the suggested topics, if I may. First, for
>> the sake of clarification, my proposal is on *Internationalized
>> Registration Data (IRD)*, not Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
>> This concerns data submitted by registrants upon registering a gTLD (or
>> ccTLD) domain name. I didn’t include any of the substantive policy issues
>> or recommendations in the body of my previous email, but those are all
>> available in the links I shared, for anyone who is interested in reviewing
>> them. I’d also be happy to answer any questions (to the best of my ability)
>> on the issue, so feel free to share them here (probably best on a different
>> thread).
>>
>>
>>
>> All three proposed topics (by Manal, Chokri and myself) are clearly
>> relevant and important, but I’d like to explain why I personally prefer IRD
>> as a topic of at least some focus by the MEAC ICANN community. The
>> “Evolving ICANN Multi-Stakeholder Model” is clearly one that is of great
>> importance, and seemingly one of high priority to ICANN Org. Similarly, the
>> “Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews” topic is one
>> that is of very high interest to the ICANN community as a whole. They are
>> both very deserving of the MEAC’s attention and participation.
>>
>>
>>
>> Having said that, IRD is different in a couple of respects. IRD is a
>> topic on which there is far less interest, even among stakeholders who are
>> regularly engaged in gTLD policy development. It might be presumptuous of
>> me to make that statement, but at a minimum, there has been little-to-no
>> progress on this issue in years now. On the other hand, the main
>> beneficiaries of resolution of policy development on this topic are those
>> communities around the world whose languages/scripts are not based on the
>> Latin alphabet, such as those who are from the MEAC region. Allowing
>> registrants the option to submit registration data in local
>> languages/scripts is something I personally believe should be afforded,
>> provided that there is a practical way to get this done. This view seems to
>> be shared by the IRD EWG, and is reflected in their recommendations.
>>
>>
>>
>> IMO, this topic also requires a champion(s); a part of the community that
>> will keep an eye on this, and continue to remind the broader ICANN
>> community that it merits serious attention and follow-up. Right now is
>> probably not the best time for the GNSO, and other SOs and ACs to start
>> this, but it is important that it doesn’t become a topic that is completely
>> forgotten because of other events taking place that are understandably
>> overwhelming the community’s bandwidth and resources. It seems to me that
>> the MEAC ICANN community is one such group that should be all over this. If
>> we don’t or are unable to emphasize the importance of policy issues that
>> are of regional significance to us, then we shouldn’t really expect the
>> rest of the community to take on this role on our behalf.
>>
>>
>>
>> Still…, this topic is not as time-sensitive as other high-interest ones,
>> like the ones Manal and Chokri proposed. It’s one that can wait, and isn’t
>> absolutely necessary to raise at ICANN66. If this is something the rest of
>> this group would like to take a little more time becoming familiar with,
>> that is also fine by me. For my part, my intention was really just to bring
>> it to the attention of subscribers to this mailing list.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks again.
>>
>>
>>
>> Amr
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 26, 2019, at 2:11 PM, Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj at GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you Hadia for sharing your insights on the 3 proposed topics by
>> Amr, Manal and Chokri.
>>
>> I will note your support on the 3 topics.
>>
>> Nadira
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 26, 2019, 14:26 Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <
>> Hadia at tra.gov.eg> wrote:
>>
>> I also support chokri's proposal. The public comments report was
>> published July 30th and we could still have an effective input if we
>> wish.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Hadia
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com [mailto:
>> icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of* Nadira Alaraj
>> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2019 12:03 PM
>> *To:* Chokri Ben Romdhane
>> *Cc:* Tijani BENJEMAA; middle-east at icann.org; MEAC-SWG
>> *Subject:* Re: [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy topics Re: ME
>> Space @ ICANN 66
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you Chokri for your comments on  *“Evolving ICANN’s
>> Multistakeholder Model” * that I personally support.
>>
>> If this topic got selected the ME input will be on the second stage or
>> the points that you've raised.
>>
>>
>>
>> As for your topic: "Process Proposal for Streamlining Organizational
>> Reviews
>> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/streamlining-org-reviews-proposal-30apr19-en.pdf>
>> "
>>
>> It is noted and I hope it will gain the community support.
>>
>> Nadira
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 26, 2019, 12:54 Chokri Ben Romdhane <chokribr at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Manal and all,
>>
>>
>>
>> Personaly , I would like to support Manal proposal since
>> the effectiveness of the ICANN MSM   is crucial issue in which we should
>> get involved  ,
>>
>>  but from what I know  the next  stage of this work , as announced during
>> ICANN65  by the independent team managing this job  ,  is to assigne to
>> every issue  the corespondent  constituencies or actors  that will be
>> responsible for its evolvement , I don't know if It will be useful for us
>> to trigger a statement about this  assignment?
>>
>> if not  I would like to propose another crucial topic: "*Process
>> Proposal for Streamlining Organizational Reviews
>> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/streamlining-org-reviews-proposal-30apr19-en.pdf>*"
>> .
>>
>>
>>
>> Friendly
>>
>> Chokri
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Le dim. 25 août 2019 à 23:50, Manal Ismail <manal at tra.gov.eg> a écrit :
>>
>> Dear Nadira, Tijani and All ..
>>
>>
>>
>> Apologies for my weak participation on this mailing list, due to work
>> load .. I still follow the discussions though a bit delayed ..
>>
>> Following your emails I would like to propose “Evolving ICANN’s
>> Multistakeholder Model” as a topic for ICANN66 ME Space .. It’s not a
>> policy topic but a topic that has to do with the existing model and current
>> process and aligns with ICANN Strategic Plan 2021-2025
>> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/strategic-plan-2021-2025-24jun19-en.pdf>
>> – Strategic Objective #2 on Governance, aiming at improving the
>> effectiveness of ICANN’s multistakeholder model of governance ..
>>
>>
>>
>> Community discussions identified an initial list of 21 issues
>> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-evolving-multistakeholder-model-issues-list-25apr19-en.pdf>
>> that are preventing ICANN’s multistakeholder model from functioning more
>> effectively and efficiently .. The 21 issues were then merged and
>> consolidated to a final list of 11 issues
>> <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/evolving-multistakeholder-model-final-issues-list-20jun19-en.pdf>,
>> namely:
>>
>> 1.       Prioritization of Work
>>
>> 2.       Precision in scoping the work
>>
>> 3.       Costs
>>
>> 4.       Representativeness + Inclusiveness
>>
>> 5.       Consensus
>>
>> 6.       Terms
>>
>> 7.       Recruitment + Demographics
>>
>> 8.       Complexity
>>
>> 9.       Efficient Use of Resources
>>
>> 10.    Culture + Trust + Silos
>>
>> 11.    Roles and Responsibilities + Holistic View of ICANN
>>
>> Worth noting that, here will be a community discussion on this topic on
>> the Thursday of the Montreal week, per the announced Block Schedule
>> <https://meetings.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann66_block_schedule_v1.3_16aug19.png>,
>> and I believe it would be a good opportunity if the ME space compiles input
>> on few issues of interest to our region and present it during the session
>> (similar to the excellent intervention on Universal Acceptance in
>> Marrakech, thanks to everyone who was involved) ..
>>
>>
>>
>> You may find additional information on this page
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance-plan-improve-multistakeholder-model-2019-04-08-en>
>> ..
>>
>>
>>
>> @Baher @Fahd, should this be agreed, appreciate if you can check the
>> exact version of the document that will be discussed in Montreal ..
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> --Manal
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com [mailto:
>> icann-meac-swg at googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of* Nadira Alaraj
>> *Sent:* Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:10 AM
>> *To:* Tijani BENJEMAA
>> *Cc:* middle-east at icann.org; MEAC-SWG
>> *Subject:* [MEAC SWG] Kind reminder call for policy topics Re: ME Space
>> @ ICANN 66
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I would like to encourage the community members to propose ICANN Topics
>> to bring attention to our  collective voice.
>>
>>
>>
>> You don't have to be travelling to ICANN 66 in order to propose a topic.
>>
>> The ME statement for ICANN Kobe was a success in spite many of the
>> drafting team were able to attend the meeting.
>>
>>
>>
>> Looking forward hearing from you,
>>
>>
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Nadira AL-Araj
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 10:16 Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa at topnet.tn>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> Preparing for the ME Space in Montreal, the leading team Tijani Ben
>> Jemaa, and Nadira Al-Araj would like to propose to the MEAC community the
>> following timeline:
>>
>>
>> *Date*
>>
>> *Days*
>>
>> *Action*
>>
>> August 19 - 30
>>
>> 12
>>
>> Call for topics
>>
>> September 2
>>
>>
>>
>> Announcement of the selected Topic
>>
>> September 2 - 13
>>
>> 11
>>
>> Call for volunteers for the drafting team
>>
>> September 16
>>
>>
>>
>> Announcement of the drafting team composition
>>
>> September 16 - 30
>>
>> 14
>>
>> Drafting of the statement (1st draft)
>>
>> September 30
>>
>>
>>
>> Publishing of the 1st draft for comments
>>
>> Sept. 30 to October 10
>>
>> 10
>>
>> Comment period for the 1st draft of the statement
>>
>> October 11 - 18
>>
>> 8
>>
>> Drafting of the final version
>>
>> October 21
>>
>>
>>
>> Final draft published
>>
>>
>> We therefore call on you to propose your preferred topic to be addressed
>> at ICANN 66 in Montreal.
>>
>> The chosen topics should be current and of high interest at ICANN.
>>
>> Please provide your choice before Friday 30th August 2019 at 23:59 UTC.
>> Best regards
>>
>>
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