+1 Marilia, the same question on both levels will have different kind of responses and effects for sure On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 5:54 AM, Mawaki < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > > I totally have to agree with Marilia here. This is a political economy > question, hence it needs to be addressed at policy decision level (if only > in addition to other types of provisions.) > > Once upon a time way before the development of the current policy for new > gTLDs was completed, a few of us (Avri included) then at the GNSO Council > were pushing for a similar or closely related agenda. At the time the focus > was on the cost of new gTLD application and other entry barriers to the > registry industry, which might weigh heavier beyond feasibility on > developing regions' potential applicants. The proposal for a funds-in-trust > emerged at that time to help lower the costs for such applicants (Avri may > rectify in case I'm being abused by my memory.) While I haven't been able > to keep up with the detail of the current situation in that regard, the > question being raised by Marilia is in line with the same agenda, I would > think. > > Thanks, > > Mawaki > > Sent from TypeMail <http://www.typeapp.com/r> > On Sep 29, 2015, at 1:08 AM, Marilia Maciel <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Dear Carlos, >> >> I agree that we should raise this issue in the GNSO meeting with GDD. >> However, I also see value in making a question about this topic to the >> board. By doing that we are sending a clear message that this issue is >> considered a high priority in our SG and we are giving it much more >> visibility. A question to GDD does not have the same political importance. >> Moreover, GDD is staff, is technical, and I believe this issue has a strong >> political component that makes it a good candidate to be a "board >> question". Finally, I already asked these questions to Atallah when he was >> here for the launch of .Rio a couple of weeks ago and the answers were >> evasive. I think it is time to take a shot with the board if others believe >> this is an important issue. >> >> Best! >> Marília >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 8:15 PM, Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear marilia >>> >>> Very timely and interesting question >>> But I would rather put it directly to Mr. Attala in the session with the >>> GDD President. He has to give a clear answer on this question. The Board >>> may remain at a very general level. >>> >>> Best regards >>> >>> >>> >>> Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez >>> _____________________ >>> >>> email: [log in to unmask] >>> Skype: carlos.raulg >>> +506 8837 7173 (cel) >>> +506 4000 2000 (home) >>> +506 2290 3678 (fax) >>> _____________________ >>> Apartado 1571-1000 >>> San Jose, COSTA RICA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sep 28, 2015, at 4:58 PM, Marilia Maciel < [log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, I would like to support the topics suggested by Niels and Remmy, but >>> I would take Remmy's point in a slightly different direction. >>> >>> Nielsen's report confirms that Latin America, Asia and Africa will >>> likely be the great drivers of new gTLD acceptance and use, while most >>> registries are still based in developed regions. There is a net >>> transference of resources taking place from the developing to the developed >>> world in the DNS industry. The problems that developing regions face have >>> been extensively explained. What is the perception of the board? In the >>> opinion of board members, which concrete measures could be put in place? >>> Why not even suggestions from the JAS report have been implemented yet? >>> Would the board commit to a clear plan to address the current imbalances >>> before a new round of applications is launched? >>> >>> My two cents. >>> >>> Best, >>> Marília >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Remmy Nweke <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Rafik >>>> Can we ask the board on what the future holds on the use of the >>>> consumer survey conducted recently by Nielsen to improve trust of common >>>> Internet users or consumers especially in developing economies where >>>> service providers hide under poor infrastructure to rip off data users. >>>> regards >>>> Remmy Nweke >>>> >>>> >>>> ____ >>>> REMMY NWEKE, Lead Strategist/Group Executive Editor, >>>> DigitalSENSE Africa Media Ltd [*Multiple-award winning medium*] >>>> ( DigitalSENSE Business News >>>> <http://www.digitalsenseafrica.com.ng/businessnews>; ITREALMS >>>> <http://www.itrealms.com.ng/>, NaijaAgroNet >>>> <http://www.naijaagronet.com.ng/>) >>>> Block F1, Shop 133 Moyosore Aboderin Plaza, Bolade Junction, >>>> Oshodi-Lagos >>>> M: 234-8033592762, 8023122558, 8051000475, T: @ITRealms >>>> <http://www.twitter.com/ITRealms> >>>> Author: A Decade of ICT Reportage in Nigeria >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/adecadeofictreportageinnigeria%E2%80%8E> >>>> NDSF 2016 >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153112418861429&set=a.119216361428.104226.716351428&type=1> >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>> *Confidentiality Notice:* The information in this document and >>>> attachments are confidential and may also be privileged information. It is >>>> intended only for the use of the named recipient. Remmy Nweke does not >>>> accept legal responsibility for the contents of this e-mail. If you are not >>>> the intended recipient, please notify me immediately, then delete this >>>> document and do not disclose the contents of this document to any other >>>> person, nor make any copies. Violators may face court persecution. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 6:05 PM, Stephanie Perrin < >>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yes Nora briefed the GNSO, and I asked about getting access to her >>>>> research. She said she would post a wiki, but they have not done any >>>>> research outside ICANN yet, apparently. Makes one wonder how we actually >>>>> determine "the public interest". >>>>> Stephanie >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2015-09-28 12:30, Robin Gross wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Can we ask the board how it is coming with its research in the "global >>>>> public interest". I believe it was the annual mtg last where we asked the >>>>> board about its understanding of the global public interest, how it >>>>> determines, on what basis, etc. At that time, the board said it was just >>>>> getting started on compiling some research that it would share and had >>>>> hired Nora. So it would be great if we could have an update or further >>>>> conversation on this concept, how it is determined and applies, etc. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Robin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 28, 2015, at 7:47 AM, Rafik Dammak wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>> >>>>> less than 3 weeks before Dublin meeting,need your input here :) >>>>> >>>>> Rafik >>>>> >>>>> 2015-09-21 7:04 GMT+09:00 Rafik Dammak < <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> [log in to unmask]>: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi everyone. >>>>>> >>>>>> As described below, we should agree on 3 topics we would like to >>>>>> discuss with the board at the session in dublin meeting. >>>>>> Please propose a topic and give some description. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> >>>>>> Rafik >>>>>> >>>>>> Ps please fill out this doodle poll about your attendance of dublin >>>>>> meeting <http://doodle.com/5umpi4cf2r2ue2dy> >>>>>> http://doodle.com/5umpi4cf2r2ue2dy >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: "Rafik Dammak" < <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>> [log in to unmask]> >>>>>> Date: Sep 14, 2015 9:00 PM >>>>>> Subject: [ICANN meeting] kick-off the preparation for ICANN meeting >>>>>> 53 in Dublin >>>>>> To: " [log in to unmask]" < [log in to unmask]> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cc: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> we are just few weeks away from the next ICANN meeting in Dublin and >>>>>> we have to be ready for that. >>>>>> >>>>>> First thing is to start the discussion about the topics we want to >>>>>> discuss with the board during our joint meeting (f *or Dublin, it >>>>>> will scheduled in Wednesday morning instead of Tuesday* as usual) >>>>>> >>>>>> Please share some topics for discussion and give some description to >>>>>> explain the rationale. we will try to shorten the list up to 3 topics and >>>>>> continue the discussion about those topics and how to present them in order >>>>>> to get interaction. >>>>>> >>>>>> Finally, please fill the doodle poll (here >>>>>> http://doodle.com/5umpi4cf2r2ue2dy)if you are going to attend the >>>>>> ICANN meeting. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Rafik >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *Marília Maciel* >>> Pesquisadora Gestora - Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito >>> Rio >>> Researcher and Coordinator - Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law >>> School >>> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts >>> >>> DiploFoundation associate - www.diplomacy.edu >>> PoliTICs Magazine Advisory Committee - http://www.politics.org.br/ >>> Subscribe "Digital Rights: Latin America & the Caribbean" - >>> http://www.digitalrightslac.net/en >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Marília Maciel* >> Pesquisadora Gestora - Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio >> Researcher and Coordinator - Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law >> School >> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts >> >> DiploFoundation associate - www.diplomacy.edu >> PoliTICs Magazine Advisory Committee - http://www.politics.org.br/ >> Subscribe "Digital Rights: Latin America & the Caribbean" - >> http://www.digitalrightslac.net/en >> >> -- Nacho Estrada | @acmuzic <http://twitter.com/acmuzic>