Fwd: [liaison6c] ICANN February 2010 Magazine

[Robin Gross]

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> From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen at icann.org>
> Date: February 26, 2010 3:27:21 AM PST
> To: liaison6c <liaison6c at gnso.icann.org>
> Subject: [liaison6c] ICANN February 2010 Magazine
>
>
> February 2010 — Volume 3 | Issue 2
> In this issue:
>
> Staff Focus
> Nairobi Remote Participation
> One World. One Internet. Everyone Connected
> Interview with David Olive
> Policy Update
> Currently Open for Public Comment
> Fellowship Update
> Staff Focus
> By Geoff Bickers, Director of Security
> The “Staff Focus” is a monthly report about what is on the minds  
> of ICANN staff. Each month will be written by a different ICANN  
> staff member.
>
> Many in the ICANN community have expressed their concerns regarding  
> security following the violent protests in downtown Nairobi on 15  
> January and the threat against the Kenyatta International  
> Conference Center (KICC) received by US Embassy staff on 10  
> February. Following those events, ICANN staff and Board reexamined  
> the security situation in Nairobi and worked with our local host  
> and the Kenyan Government to take additional security measures for  
> the meeting.
>
> Our Kenyan host, KENIC, is providing hospitality desks to assist  
> arriving attendees at the Kenyatta Airport, organizing a laptop  
> tagging system to reduce the risk of property theft within the KICC  
> and arranging shuttle bus services to connect the KICC and the  
> recommended downtown hotels. The Kenyan Government has increased  
> the involvement of their national security agencies such as the  
> National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS), the Anti-terrorist  
> Police Unit (ATPU) and the Kenyan Diplomatic Protection Unit (DPU)  
> in planning and protection for the meeting. The Kenyan Police and  
> KICC security unit are taking increased steps to ensure safety  
> through increased screening procedures at the KICC, increased  
> personnel deployed within the KICC, hotels, and official venues,  
> and increased patrols along the road from the airport to the  
> central business district.
>
> Staff have engaged with various international and regional security  
> consultants to obtain up to date assessments of the security  
> threats and best available measures to mitigate them. Additional  
> experts in event security and crisis management are working with  
> staff and the Kenyan Government to help provide a secure  
> environment for all delegates to the meeting.
>
> The most important factor in ensuring your safety and security  
> while in Nairobi will be taking personal responsibility for your  
> actions and observing commonsense precautions, such as:
>
> Use hotel arranged taxis rather than walking. Vehicle traffic in  
> the central business district is frequently congested and walking  
> may seem safe but you should avoid walking the streets of Nairobi  
> anywhere at night even for short distances.
> If approached on the street by an individual or a group, be polite,  
> but wary and exercise caution. There has been an increase of con  
> men on the streets. They are normally very polite and well dressed  
> and might ask you to change money, split a bill, or offer services.  
> Some con men may claim to be plainclothes police officers or NGO  
> workers and want information, etc.
> Always be vigilant and alert for muggers/robbers/gangs and rioters.  
> Do not carry or display large sums of money, especially while  
> shopping. Use credit cards where possible.
> When in public places, do not display cash, expensive watches or  
> jewelry, do not leave mobile phones unattended, and do not leave  
> your handbag or briefcase hung on restaurant chairs or under the  
> table.
> Be prepared for power blackouts, which may occur at any time. Be  
> aware that crime may increase during these periods.
> Exercise caution at ATM machines or when withdrawing money from  
> banks. Be cautious about who sees you withdrawing cash and where  
> you withdraw it.
> Credit card fraud is common in Nairobi as in many other large  
> cities, so follow commonsense rules. Try to ensure that credit card  
> slips are endorsed in your presence. If you have to use a slip as a  
> deposit, always fill the amount in and check that you get the slip  
> back.
> Taxis - Jatco, Kenatco, and Jim Cab provide reliable taxi service.  
> Unlicensed taxis are often unreliable or unsafe and should be  
> avoided. Always confirm the fare in advance. Do not use the Matatu  
> buses or accept offers of a lift from a stranger.
> Never give out your hotel room number or invite strangers to your  
> room.
> Avoid leaving valuables lying around in your room while you are  
> out, even for the shortest of moments.
> Never leave a bag or valuables unattended in restaurants, swimming  
> pool area, etc.
> Always use the safety lock on your hotel room door, even during  
> daytime.
> Always use room safe for valuables, or use lockable storage for  
> valuables at the front desk, but make sure they issue a receipt for  
> your items.
> ICANN security staff will continue to monitor the preparations for  
> the meeting and changes to the overall security situation in  
> Nairobi. We will continue to communicate relevant information and  
> changes on an ongoing basis. Those wishing to familiarize  
> themselves with Nairobi and monitor political and social news will  
> find many resources available. Here are a few that may be of use:
>
> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/
> http://www.nation.co.ke/
> http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/
> http://www.africanews.com/site/page/kenya
> See you in Nairobi!
>
> Geoff Bickers, ICANN Director of Security Operations
>
> One World. One Internet. Everyone Connected.
> In this area we will be reporting on the activities of our  
> President and CEO, Rod Beckstrom, as he travels around the world  
> representing one unified, interoperable, Internet.
>
>

> I spent the last week of January in Washington, DC, meeting with  
> government officials, speaking on ICANN, the Internet, and  
> cybersecurity, and mingling with the community during a couple  
> ICANN sponsored events. It was a busy week to say the least as I  
> managed to pack more than 40 meetings and speaking engagements in  
> the span of a brief five days.
>
> My agenda kicked off with an extensive television interview with  
> Toufic Gebran of Alhurra TV for Alhurras weekly I-Tech program.  
> Immediately following that interview I had the opportunity to turn  
> the tables a bit and interview Toufic, discussing with him the  
> launch of internationalized domain names (IDNs) and what that means  
> for people in the Middle East. I encourage you to take a few  
> minutes and check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch? 
> v=jEKOxX4CKoE.
>
> I also had the opportunity to give a lecture at Georgetown  
> University on what is ICANN. The graduate studies class, led by  
> Professor Matthew G. Devost, is assigned my best-selling book, The  
> Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless  
> Organizationsas required reading. It really was a great opportunity  
> to share with the students information about ICANN and explain the  
> importance of ICANN’s role in keeping the Internet unified. You  
> can view my lecture here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPW9LU2pp4o.
>
> Moving on in the week I had several meetings with prominent members  
> of the United States Congress, including Patrick Leahy (D-VT),  
> Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Olympia Snowe (R-ME),  
> who sits on the Senate Commerce and Intel Committees, Henry Waxman,  
> Chairman of the House Commerce Committee, and Darrell Issa, Ranking  
> Member of the House Government Oversight Committee and member of  
> the House Judiciary Committee. These meetings provided the perfect  
> opportunity for me to introduce myself to members who have an  
> abiding interest in ICANN. Plenty of lively discussions were had  
> about ICANN’s mandate, its new relationship with the U.S.  
> Government following the execution of the Affirmation of  
> Commitments, the new gTLD program, and securing the DNS root.  
> Overall, it was a very productive series of meetings that  
> positioned ICANN well for success as an independent, global  
> organization.
>
> Other productive meetings were with Larry Strickling, Assistant  
> Secretary Department of Commerce and Administrator of the National  
> Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) and with  
> Ambassador Philip Verveer, the U.S. State Department’s Coordinator  
> for International Communications and Information Policy.
>
> I had previously worked closely with Secretary Strickling in  
> developing the “Affirmation of Commitments” and securing  
> ICANN’s independence from U.S. Government. ICANN will continue to  
> work closely with NTIA in carrying out the Reviews called for by  
> the Affirmation and in ICANN’s capacity as the contractor for the  
> IANA function.
>
> In my meeting with Ambassador Verveer much of my discussion focused  
> on the importance of maintaining the ICANN model of private-sector  
> led, multi-stakeholder, bottom-up, policy development. As the  
> meeting occurred about a week after Secretary of State Hillary  
> Clinton’s speech on Internet Freedom, we also spoke a great deal  
> about ICANN’s role in ensuring the security, stability, and  
> resiliency of the Internet’s Domain Name System.
>
> I also had the honor of speaking before three different audiences  
> about ICANN and cybersecurity. A highlight was being included on a  
> panel hosted by the Public Interest Registry (.org) that addressed  
> ICANN generally and its role in cybsersecurity (see article athttp:/ 
> www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/netsp/article.php/3861521). Here  
> I was able to talk about the future of ICANN and the importance of  
> remaining open, transparent, and multi-stakeholder led. I gave a  
> similar talk at the Center of Strategic and International Studies.  
> I also participated in a roundtable discussion held at the Aspen  
> Institute’s DC offices in which government officials, economists,  
> industry government affairs representatives and others discussed  
> U.S. and international ICT policy. And lastly, I spoke before the  
> Council on Foreign Relations where I shared my views on today’s  
> cybersecurity challenges and offered some possible approaches to  
> combat the gravest threats without undermining the Internet’s  
> enormous value as an engine of economic and social innovation.
>
> As many of you may already know, I believe it is very important to  
> make myself available and accessible to the members of our  
> community. I like to do this in social settings which allow me an  
> opportunity to connect with people informally and discuss issues of  
> common interest. Approximately 125 people attended an ICANN hosted  
> cocktail reception at the W Hotel. You can check out a video of  
> some of the event’s highlights, including an introduction of  
> ICANN’s new VP of Government Affairs at http://www.youtube.com/ 
> watch?v=CeKB67hJFYY. I also caught up with a good crowd at the  
> first ever “meet up” at which members of the community mingled  
> over beer and billiards. I find these types of gatherings extremely  
> beneficial and look forward to more on my travels.
>
> I was very pleased to be able to use this week to introduce Jamie  
> Hedlund, our new VP of Government Affairs – Americas. Jamie  
> accompanied me for most of the week and I believe Jamie will be an  
> invaluable addition to the ICANN team and we are extremely happy to  
> have him on board.
>
> ICANN’s New Vice President, Policy Development Support—David Olive
>

> Welcome David Olive, Vice President, Policy Development Support, to  
> the ICANN staff. Keep reading to learn a bit more about David, his  
> background and vision for policy development at ICANN.
>
> ICANN: Tell us a little bit about yourself, what is your background?
>
> David: I come to ICANN via Chicago, Brussels, Rome, Tokyo, and now  
> Washington, D.C.
>
> I was born and raised in Chicago, a city with a large multi-ethnic  
> population where many languages are spoken. This rich environment  
> undoubtedly helped to foster my international interests and  
> perspective.
>
> Next, with 15 years as a United States diplomat, I served in  
> Brussels and Rome and also participated in negotiations and policy  
> dialogues relating to high technology with the European Union,  
> Japan, and Italy.
>
> My next stop was in Washington, D.C. where I was tasked with  
> opening the corporate representative office of a global information  
> technology company in 1990. I worked with various international  
> business groups to help design national and international public  
> policies that facilitate the development and use of information and  
> communications technology, greater utilization of the Internet,  
> online business, protection of intellectual property, and workforce  
> issues.
>
> During this process, my wife and I raised two boys as the  
> information technology and the Internet era emerged both at home  
> and at school. As both the boys and the Internet grew, I served as  
> tech support and e-Dad for the family’s Internet and computer  
> needs. Of course, I began to adopt and adjust to new applications  
> and focus on privacy and security concerns, as my sons became more  
> active Internet users.
>
> Now, I look to Nairobi and Brussels for the ICANN meetings there as  
> well as other locations to promote our policy development process  
> and to encourage greater participation and involvement.
>
> ICANN: What attracted you to ICANN?
>
> David: In 1996, I was involved in the work of the Global Internet  
> Project (GIP), an international group of senior executives  
> committed to fostering the continued rapid growth of the Internet  
> worldwide. GIP participants included well-known leaders  
> representing Internet-centric companies based in Australia, East  
> and South Asia, Europe, and North America. Dr. James Clark, former  
> Chairman of Netscape, founded the group. The GIP was an early  
> supporter of ICANN’s multi-stakeholder model for coordinating and  
> managing the global Internet’s unique identifiers.
>
> Furthermore, I was also involved in ICANN matters when I served as  
> the Public Policy Chairman for the World Information Technology and  
> Services Alliance (WITSA). WITSA supported ICANN’s role and  
> activities.
>
> ICANN: What is your vision for Policy Development within ICANN/what  
> do you want to accomplish?
>
> David: It is my pleasure to be working with ICANN’s Policy Team  
> and to build upon its existing foundation and policy expertise  
> (with special thanks to the leadership of Denise Michel).
>
> I was impressed by ICANN’s bottom up coordination and consensus  
> based policy development during my corporate and WITSA involvement.  
> It would be my goal to improve further that process while reaching  
> out to incorporate new organizations, emerging international  
> communities, and individuals worldwide. Through our globally minded  
> efforts, I would like to see ICANN continue to evolve as a trusted,  
> transparent and accountable steward for the technical management  
> and coordination of the unique indicators of the Internet and  
> associated policies.
>
> ICANN: What challenges do you see?
>
> David: The evolution and acceptance of ICANN to date within the  
> international community can be seen as a result of the good will,  
> hard work, and collaboration of the stakeholders involved. As the  
> Internet grows, ICANN’s informational resources to facilitate  
> informed and meaningful participation must continue to improve and  
> be easily accessible to the diverse range of interested  
> stakeholders. I know ICANN provides a number of mechanisms by which  
> an organization, business, NGO, government or individual can be  
> involved, and we must constantly seek new and innovative ways to  
> reach out to these communities.
>
> “I would like to see ICANN continue to evolve as a trusted,  
> transparent and accountable steward for the technical management  
> and coordination of the unique identifiers of the Internet and  
> associated policies.”
>
> ICANN: What is your first priority in your new position?
>
> David: The Policy Team is briefing me on the details of ongoing  
> policy issues and activities of the supporting organizations and  
> advisory committees. My first priority is to meet in person with  
> the leadership of these supporting organizations and advisory  
> committees to listen and learn about their policy priorities and  
> workload matters. The ICANN meeting in Nairobi will provide me with  
> that opportunity in early March.
>
> ICANN: Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you or  
> what you’d like to accomplish?
>
> David: I have had satisfying careers in government and in the  
> private sector dealing with technology, Internet issues,  
> international trade and investment, international business, and  
> economic issues. I look forward to bringing my experience to bear  
> on the challenging issues facing ICANN and its policy development  
> process today. The goal should be to facilitate thoughtful,  
> innovative, and effective approaches supported by our community.
>
> Policy Update
> For an in-depth look at the following Policy topics, go to the  
> January Policy Update at:
> http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-feb10-en.htm
>
> Transitions
>
> Denise Michel, ICANN Vice President of Policy, has accepted the new  
> position of Advisor to the CEO, effective 15 February. David Olive  
> assumes Denise’s former role.
>
> ccNSO
>
> Belize Joins ccNSO
>
> On 8 February, the country code Name Supporting Organization  
> (ccNSO) accepted the membership application of Belize (.bz).
>
> ccNSO Prepares for Members Meeting in Nairobi
>
> The ccNSO will convene on a full agenda of topics in Nairobi,  
> Kenya. Members will share tips on operating and marketing a country  
> code top-level domain (ccTLD), and exchange views on topics such as  
> wildcarding, data escrow, and incident response.
>
> GNSO
>
> Council Decides to Take On Vertical Integration
>
> The GNSO Council has initiated a policy development process (PDP)  
> on the issue of vertical integration between registrars and  
> registries. A work team is being assembled from the community to  
> explore whether policies should be adopted that allow or restrict  
> vertical integration and cross-ownership between registrars and  
> registries.
>
> New gTLD Program: STI Recommendations on Trademark Protections Go  
> to the Board
>
> The GNSO Council has responded to a Board request with a series of  
> recommendations developed by the Special Trademark Issues (STI)  
> drafting team. The team recommended creating a Trademark  
> Clearinghouse and a Uniform Rapid Suspension Procedure to protect  
> trademarks in new generic Top Level Domains (new gTLDs).
>
> Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy WG Analyzes Complaints, Comments
>
> The Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) aims to provide a  
> straightforward procedure for domain name holders to transfer their  
> names from one ICANN-accredited registrar to another. The GNSO is  
> reviewing and considering revisions to this policy.
>
> Registration Abuse Policies Group Publishes Initial Report
>
> Registries and registrars seem to lack uniform approaches for  
> dealing with domain name registration abuse, and questions persist  
> as to what actions "registration abuse" refers. The GNSO Council  
> has launched a Registration Abuse Policies (RAP) Working Group to  
> examine registration abuse policies.
>
> Analysis Continues on Potential Studies of Whois
>
> Whois is the data repository containing registered domain names,  
> registrant contacts and other critical information. Questions  
> persist concerning the use and misuse of this important public  
> resource. The GNSO Council continues its inquiries into the  
> suitability of Whois as the Internet evolves. Whois has global  
> scale and critical importance, so adjustments to Whois must be  
> handled with great care. Evaluating Whois will take years, but the  
> process has begun.
>
> GNSO Improvements: Work Teams Progress; Council Refines New Procedures
>
> Members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)  
> community are working to implement a comprehensive series of  
> organizational changes designed to improve the effectiveness and  
> accessibility of the organization. The GNSO Improvements fall into  
> five main areas;
>
> Restructuring the GNSO Council;
>
> Revising the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP);
>
> Adopting a New Working Group Model for Policy Development;
>
> Enhancing Constituencies; and
>
> Improving Communication and Coordination with ICANN Structures.
>
> To understand the GNSO's new structure and organization, please see  
> the discussion and diagrams on the GNSO Improvements webpage. For  
> the reasons and history motivating the improvements, see the  
> Background page.
>
> ASO
>
> Adoption of Proposal for Recovered IPv4 Addresses Seems Imminent –  
> in Two Flavors
>
> Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are discussing a proposed  
> global policy for handling IPv4 address space returned from the  
> RIRs to IANA. According to the proposal, IANA would act as a  
> repository of returned address space and, once the free pool of  
> IANA IPv4 address space has been depleted, allocate such space to  
> the RIRs in smaller blocks than it currently does.
>
> Three of Five RIRs Approve 2011 for Transition to 32-Bit ASN
>
> Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are discussing a proposed  
> global policy for Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). The proposal  
> would change the date for a full transition from 16-bit to 32-bit  
> ASNs from the beginning of 2010 to the beginning of 2011, in order  
> to allow more time for necessary upgrades of the systems involved.
>
> At-Large
>
> Comments Sought on Selecting an At-Large ICANN Board Member
>
> On 5 February, 2010, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), in  
> collaboration with the At-Large Community, posted its first-ever  
> public consultation by opening a 30 day public comment period on a  
> proposal for how At-Large should select a voting member of the  
> ICANN Board.
>
> AFRALO Publishes Outreach Brochure
>
> Members of the At-Large African Regional Organization (AFRALO)  
> worked collaboratively to create a brochure, which they will use  
> for outreach activities and information dissemination.
>
> SSAC
>
> Issues Active with the SSAC
>
> The Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) is considering  
> several security related issues, including the Report of the Root  
> Scaling Study Team, display and usage of Internationalized  
> registration data (Whois data), and domain name history.
>
> Issues Currently Open for Public Comment
> For an in-depth look at the following Policy topics, go to the  
> January Policy Update at:
> http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/update-jan10-en.htm
>
> Numerous public comment periods are open on issues of interest to  
> the ICANN community. Act now for the opportunity to share your  
> views on such items as:
>
> Proposed Process for the 2010 Selection of an ICANN At-Large Board  
> Member
>
> On 27 August 2009, the ICANN Board of Directors resolved, in  
> principle, “to add one voting director appointed from the At-Large  
> Community to the ICANN Board of Directors, and removing the present  
> ALAC Liaison to the Board (…).” This paper outlines how the At- 
> Large community proposes to select their new Board member. Comment  
> by 6 March 2010.
>
> Working Group Guidelines
>
> As part of the GNSO Improvements Process, which aims to improve the  
> structure and operations of the Generic Names Supporting  
> Organization (GNSO), a Work Team was tasked with developing a  
> Working Group Model. This Working Group Model should become the  
> focal point for policy
> development, and make it more inclusive and representative. Are  
> these Guidelines complete? Comments accepted through 22 March 2010.
>
> Registration Abuse Policies Initial Report
>
> The GNSO Registration Abuse Policies Working Group has published  
> its Initial Report, including concrete recommendations to address  
> domain name registration abuse in gTLDs. Comment by 28 March 2010.
>
> Proposed Strategic Initiatives for Improved DNS Security,  
> Stability, and Resiliency
>
> This paper presents the rationale, key features and projected costs  
> of two strategic initiatives that ICANN believes are necessary to  
> fulfill its obligations under its Bylaws, the 2009 Affirmation of  
> Commitments, and the 2010-2013 ICANN Strategic Plan. Comment by 29  
> March 2010.
>
> Global DNS-CERT Business Case
>
> This paper describes the case for the creation of a Domain Name  
> System-Computer Emergency Response Team devoted to both proactive  
> and reactive measures related to DNS security, stability and  
> resiliency. The paper includes a description of the operational  
> concept, services analysis, and suggested governance and funding  
> models. Comment by 29 March 2010.
>
> July 2010 – June 2013 Strategic Plan Posted
>
> After extensive consultation with the community, including a  
> workshop in Seoul as well as a first time ever survey conducted  
> last Fall, the Strategic Plan is being posted following its  
> approval by the ICANN Board at its February meeting. In the joint  
> communication from ICANN's Chairman and CEO, it is noted that the  
> Strategic Plan sets out ICANN's priorities for the next three years  
> and is used as the basis for shaping ICANN's annual operating plan  
> and budget. Details of the annual planning cycle can be found  
> athttp://www.icann.org/en/planning/
>
> Fellowship Update
> by two-time fellow Naveed Ul-Haq
> An ‘always on’ Experience
>
> My name is Naveed Ul-Haq, and I am a two-time ICANN fellowship  
> alumni, who, like others before me, would like to share my story of  
> becoming a member of the ICANN community. I have been learning  
> through Internet-related technologies since the start of my career;  
> initially as a network engineer configuring, running and managing  
> local DNS, e-mail and Internet services for my organization,  
> Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). More recently, over the  
> last three years, I have been involved with research, policy and  
> regulatory work on various information and
> communication technologies (ICTs).
>
> Though I did have some basic knowledge about IANA, ICANN and RIRs,  
> the details about the Internet’s unique identifiers policy  
> management were revealed to me during a presentation at “APT IPv6  
> workshop” Langkawi, Malaysia (Feb 2006). This workshop allowed me  
> to develop a comprehensive wiki regarding ICANN and its functions  
> while preparing an in-house presentation on ‘Internet’, which  
> was delivered to PTA officers.
>
> In order to explore more about ICANN policy issues, my best  
> resource was the ICANN website. The most significant part for me  
> was the public comments section, which really kick started my  
> interest in reading ICANN documents and putting forth my thoughts  
> on them. The way ICANN has provided various open platforms for  
> anyone around the globe to contribute into the policy development  
> process of these identifiers is commendable. I still remember that  
> Improving Institutional Confidence, the Operating and Budget plan  
> 2009 and IDN Fast track process were among the first ever ICANN  
> policy documents that were read and commented on by me.
>
> In 2007, I was placed as a member of PTA’s resource person group  
> on the role of APNIC, ICANN, ISOC, IETF, etc …and their impact on  
> national regulations. My first official assignment as a resource  
> person was to act in response to an e-mail forwarded by the  
> International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) regarding ICANN JPA. The  
> information was to be circulated among the Internet stakeholders of  
> Pakistan. While preparing the response, ICANN’s relevant documents  
> really helped in my information gathering, and I submitted a  
> response to the open consultation process undertaken by NTIA during  
> February 2008.
>
> My fellowship journey started with a click on the ‘fellowship  
> office’ link on the ICANN website. While going through the  
> fellowship details, I found myself eligible to apply and was  
> impressed by ICANN’s support for citizens of developing countries  
> to attend an ICANN meeting as it is almost impossible for us to  
> acquire funding from our limited ICT training budgets. I still  
> remember the excitement brought to me when I saw the fellowship  
> selection results for the ICANN meeting in Cairo. My first ICANN  
> meeting!
>

> The Cairo meeting was a lifetime experience, from the time I  
> arrived at the Cairo Airport to the time I was at the departure  
> lounge. I felt like I was in a family of diverse professionals from  
> around the world: discussing, deliberating and sharing a bunch of  
> words about Internet Nirvana. I learned and learned and learned!  
> DNSSEC, Internet Governance, Cyber squatting, etc were a few of the  
> terminologies that were heard for the first time by my ears.
>
> Since my participation at Cairo and subsequently at the Sydney  
> meeting, I have grown professionally on Internet issues, have made  
> excellent global networking connections, contributed towards ICANN  
> policy process through public comments, and most importantly, have  
> had the opportunity to do something for my community.
>
> With regards to opening new windows of learning for me, I have  
> undertaken Diplo online Internet Governance Capacity building  
> program 2009 (told to me by an ICANN fellow), and am presently  
> enrolled in the research phase. I also earned an ISOC  
> ambassadorship to the IGF meeting
> at Sharm El Sheikh.
>
> The fellowship assisted me in carrying out several official  
> assignments, including the Establishment of Local Internet Peering  
> points and transition of .pk ccTLD. Moreover, while gaining  
> knowledge during ICANN meetings about IDNs and IPv6, I have been  
> encouraged to initiate new projects like the creation of an IPv6  
> monitory group and development of a local version of my  
> organization, PTA’s website.
>
> I believe that IDNs will be an excellent platform for increasing  
> Internet usage and growth in developing regions where language is  
> rated as one of the barriers behind Internet proliferation. I think  
> it is very important to develop local language versions of our  
> websites in order to give a complete post-IDN experience to end-users.
>
> I have also delivered presentations on ICANN to university  
> students, wrote an article on IDNs and new gTLDs and in the near  
> future, plan to hold a one-day workshop on ICANN, IGF and their  
> issues. General awareness about ICANN is very limited in my part of  
> the world and it is imperative to bridge the gap as much as  
> possible. However, my journey has just started, and there is a long  
> way to go!
>
> I would like to encourage eligible citizens of the developing world  
> to avail themselves of this amazing fellowship opportunity and be a  
> part of the ICANN community. The future of the Internet is  
> transforming and ICANN is a major stakeholder in this change. The  
> door is open for you to come via public
> comments, blog, mailing lists, newsletters, etc to put your  
> thoughts in it.
>
> For those who are new to ICANN fellowship program, I would like to  
> suggest that you try to collaborate with each other and of course  
> the alumni. Speak out, ask questions and become involved with the  
> ICANN community during the meeting. ICANN is an open organization  
> so don’t hesitate to ask questions when you come across a  
> Constituency member; they do embrace the fellows!. Whenever I close  
> my eyes and try to visualize ICANN meetings, I feel an ‘Always  
> On’ experience. Thank you ICANN for this!
>
> Links
> Policy update: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/
>
> Monthly magazine: http://www.icann.org/en/magazine/
>
> Blog: http://blog.icann.org/
>
> Announcements: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/
>
> Public Participation: http://public.icann.org/
>
> Participate
> HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
>
> Visit the Public Participation Site and let us know what you think  
> about the current issues.
>
> If you care about the Internet and how it evolves, your voice will  
> only be heard if you get involved.
>
> http://public.icann.org/
>
>
> Remote Participation Options for Nairobi
> The Nairobi meeting has provided us with the opportunity to enhance  
> our remote participation. Some of the remote participation services  
> on offer for the Nairobi meeting are as follows:
>
> Adobe Connect
> Video Streaming
> Scribing
> Audio Streaming (listen-only)
> Chat
> 'Remote Interventions' During Attended Chat Sessions
> Audio (bidirectional)
> Video Presentations
> We are also offering, for the first time, a special 'remote  
> participant view' of the entire schedule. You can find this  
> at:http://nbo.icann.org/remote-schedule. This view is a condensed  
> view of the schedule showing all the remote participant options in  
> one place.
>
> We have made many improvements to remote participant services for  
> this meeting and we're very interested in your thoughts and hope  
> you'll take the time to talk to us about your remote participation  
> experience by sending a note to us at: remote-participation at icann.org.
>
> To learn all about what is being offered, including our objectives  
> and principals, service matrix, standard services, and records and  
> recordings please go to:
> http://nbo.icann.org/remote-participation
>
> To sign up to this and other newsletters, follow this link
>
> An archive of magazines can be found here
>




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