Re: [gnso-geo-dg] Principles - ICANN regions -

["Olga Cavalli" <olgac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here some of my comments - principles:

ICANN regions are different from other regional divisions, this is
problematic and confusing specially in developing countries and does not
favor participation and geographic diviersity into the ICANN structure.

In relation with Regions and geographic diversity requirements, some
flexibility should be allowed for representatives in the GNSO Council.

Different regions have different concerns and needs in relation with ICANN
activities.




Thanks and regards to all
Olga





2008/8/11 Philip Sheppard <philip.sheppard@xxxxxx>

>  Olga,
> here with a set of principles based on our discussion today.
>
>
> *PRINCIPLES*
> 1.  ICANN regions are relevant to the GNSO with respect to creating an
> implementation mechanism for diversity of GNSO Council members.
> 2. The application of diversity based on regions will needs to be revised
> in the forthcoming new structure of the GNSO council.
> 3. The existing ICANN regions present problems of imbalance.
> 4. Any change to ICANN regions should improve on this imbalance.
> 5. There is nothing sacred about the number of regions remaining at five.
> 6. ICANN should avoid making geo-political judgements and so where regions
> are relevant, refer to an authoritative third party *wherever possible* .
> 7. Where there are grey areas in such a third party regional construct, the
> CC manager of the territory may opt-in to whichever region they wish
> (subject to some underlying logic to avoid mere whim).
>
>
> Philip
>