[Npoc-discuss] Marrakesh NPOC event preparation meeting

[Jahangir Hossain]

Thanks Klaus for sharing this information .

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 12:45 AM, Klaus Stoll <kdrstoll at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Friends
>
> This is just a friendly reminder and invitation to join us for next weeks
> NPOC Marrakesh NGO outreach event preparation.
>
> Wednesday 27th January 2016 at 16:00 UTC
>
> Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/npoc/
>
> Below you find some draft thoughts about the  event and the things we need
> to discuss. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments.
>
> Yours
>
> Klaus
>
>
> NPOC, the ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency, in
> co-operation with the Pathfinder initiative, is pleased to invite you to
> participate in a live session and webinar:
> *Why the Domain Name System on which the Internet is based is so important
> for Civil Society organizations *
> (alternative:
> ICANN: The Domain Name System and NGOs - How and Why Should NGO's Get
> Involved
>
> *Type of Event*: Looks like it should be a live event but with a large
> emphasis on a webinar character. The reason is that based on feed backs
> that besides logistical travel challenges, many CS organizations are
> reluctant to be present on Internet related live events. (see restrictions
> on Internet use).
>
> It would be great to have a good strong local partner, how can we secure
> him? Also who could act as a sponsor for the event
>
> *Rationale:* Civil Society, the Internet's largest stakeholder group, are
> increasingly dependent on how the Internet and its underlying Domain Name
> System, (DNS), operate in order to carry out their work. The event will
> directly address important issues, NGOs using the Internet are confronted
> with and provide solutions.,
>
> *Place: *Marrakesh
>
> *Time:* Saturday
>
> *Program: *
>
> 1) Welcome
>
> 2) Setting the scene: World premiere of Infomercial Videos: NGOs and the
> DNS, (Klaus Stoll,Glenn McKnight)
>
> 3) Why and how Civil Society organizations should and can participate in
> Internet governance
>
> 4) Is my NGO secure on the Net?
>
> 5) Organizations on the Internet: Domain name based website or social
> media, that is the questions
>
> 6) Awareness and Knowledge, the key to an organizations best use of the
> Internet
>
> We should think also about more relevant topics for the region and we
> should try to get “local” speakers.
>
> *Outreach and dissemination strategy:*
>
> Identify and call up local and regional CS organizations
>
> Follow up strategy: ???
>
> *Materials:*
>
> NPOC brochure
>
> Pathfinder brochure
>
> *Invitations:*
>
> Should we adapt the following draft:
>
> ??????
> Did someone squat on your organization’s domain and demands a ransom for
> its release?
>
> *Has your organization’s good name and logo are used for fraudulent fund
> raising?*
>
> *Do you ask yourself how to ensure your organization’s right to open and
> free expression?*
>
> *Are you sure how many domain names do you need to register and how do you
> keep them from expiring?*
>
> *Do you wonder how to use and protect your organization’s name in social
> media?*
>
> *If you are a Civil Society organization and asked yourself one of the
> questions above:*
>
> *You need to get involved in:*
>
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> NGO's, the Internet's largest stakeholder group, are increasingly
> dependent on how the Internet and its underlying DNS operate in order to
> carry on their work. NPOC directly address operational concerns of NGO's
> using the Internet and the event will also describe how ICANN addresses
> issues and provides solutions.
>
> *What NPOC does and what you can expect...(needs text)*
>
> For more information and to register as a member:
>
> *SECOND Event: *
>
> Rudi Vansnick leader
>
> *M. Pierre Dandjinou proposed as speaker* : *"*DNS new business
> opportunities for registrars across Africa". NPOC, the ICANN Not for
> Profit Operational Concerns Constituency, in co-operation with the
> Pathfinder initiative, is pleased to invite you to participate in a live
> session and webinar:
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*Regards / Jahangir*
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