Thursday, 24 August 2023

 

ICANN Community Digest

 

 

The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest

to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates.

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

ICANN78

·     ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open

·     Sign up for the session slot for ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants

·     Translation Deadlines

·     Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78

Action Items

·     🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest

Information Sharing

·     Starting Soon: Next Term of ICANN Policy Development Accelerator

·     NEW: Applications Now Open: Coalition for Digital Africa DNSSEC Roadshow Project

Public Comment

·     GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report

·     ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs

·     ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism

 

 

 

ICANN78

 

Sign up for the session slot for ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants

 

Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants? Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session on 21-22 October. This outreach session is an opportunity to share information with the fellows and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. 

 

The deadline to sign up for a slot is 30 August 2023

Link to sign up for available slots [r20.rs6.net]

 

For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at [log in to unmask].

 

 

Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78

 

Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net] to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023

 

FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]

 

 

13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE:

 

If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated

 

 

ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open

 

The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN public meetings and eligible ICANN events.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]

 

Read more. [r20.rs6.net]

 

Action Items

 

🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Development Accelerator on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest

 

The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members.

The Policy Development Accelerator will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond.

Expression of Interest

You can find the Expression of Interest and further information on the Policy Development Accelerator workspace [r20.rs6.net]. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023.

 

Information Sharing

 

Starting Soon: Next Term of ICANN Policy Development Accelerator

 

The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator provides opportunities for newer ICANN community members to build substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering value in service and relationships through connections with experienced ICANN community members. 

 

Read more. [r20.rs6.net]

 

 

NEW: Applications Now Open: Coalition for Digital Africa DNSSEC Roadshow Project

 

The goal of this project is to promote the adoption and implementation of DNSSEC protocols to improve the security of African country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). The roadshows are intended to provide ccTLD operators with the tools and expertise they need to protect their infrastructure, maintain user trust, and improve overall Internet security.

 

ccTLD operators that wish to participate in the DNSSEC Roadshows project are requested to submit their application by 23:59 UTC on 30 September 2023.

 

Read more. [r20.rs6.net]

 

Public Comment

 

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]

Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023

Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023

 

 

ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]

Open for Submissions: 16 August 2023

Closed for Submissions: 27 September 2023

 

 

ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]

Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023

Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023

 

 

 

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