RE: [gnso-osc-csg] Actions/Summary: 28 May 2010

[<HughesDeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks so much Rafik.

 

Debra Y. Hughes l Senior Counsel 
American Red Cross 

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From: Rafik Dammak [mailto:rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 4:09 AM
To: Hughes, Debra Y.
Cc: julie.hedlund@xxxxxxxxx; gnso-osc-csg@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [gnso-osc-csg] Actions/Summary: 28 May 2010

 

Hi Debra,

 

sorry for delay:

 

1/ I think that ICANN website has some materials, the issue is how much
they are adapted for newcomer to understand ICANN structure, scope and
explain the how-to involve and what constituency to join.

I recommend that the community participate in the guide design. I also
recommend avoid using "ICANN for Dummies", even if it is great series,
for some cultural reasons it may be misunderstood. The concept is ok, we
just need to drop that title. For the guide, we can get example from an
IETF guide addressed to newcomer called Tao of IETF
http://www.ietf.org/tao.html .
In addition to workshops, I advice more long-term capacity-building and
learning program like that one provided by DiploFoundation (olga and me
attended it)
http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/IGCBP/display.asp?Topic=Programme and where
ICANN is already partner. ISOC started the same process this year with
the eleader program http://www.isoc.org/leaders/. so an adapted
capacity-building program (we should avoid using the term educate, it
may be seen as offending) with focus exclusively on ICANN structure,
activities would be effective. it may benefit to existign members and
newcomers .

 

For workshops,

1/ All regions should have such workshop (like INET model
http://www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/inet/ ) and with fellowship program
( fellowship  showed that many fellows follow-p and become active member
of ICANN community)

Workshop program should have main sessions about ICANN overview,
description of its structure and other advanced sessions about ongoing
activities

Panelists should be from the ICANN community and staff. it is important
to involve ICANN community member in particular from the region where
workshop is held.

 

I think that Olga can give more details about Summer School (it was my
first experience to meet people from ICANN)

 

b/ I don't advice having a lot of material, but more a booklet  with
details in addition to the "ICANN for dummies". the former can be formal
and even academic for some topic.

 

I am not in favor in flyers as they are not really effective.

 

2/ 

I don't have specific recommendation now for identifying populations but
I think that we know basically that they are from developing regions and
in particular non-commercial organizations : NGO and academia/technical
community. 

Fellowship program proved that "investing" on young participants is
worthy to do. we may develop this in more specific program fro young
like ITU is doing for youth
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/youth/itu__telecom_youth_forums.html

with targeting young experts. we have good result doing that for
Internet Governance Forum 

3/

Sending emails for example is not effective for some countries and
cultures, face to face is important for building trust and long-term
relations. a regular presence of ICANN community members on
Internet-Policy, Academic conference about Network etc are important in
particular for those events who are organized in developing regions.

 

Even when we contact people, it is also important to provide reliable
contact or focal point from ICANN who can handle questions and requests
from people who want to join. Personalized response are more effective
than standardized ones. A dedicated person can develop a rusted
relations with newcomers and provide a mentoring-like ( we can also
develop mentoring program from ICANN community members, IETF is doing
that for its fellows who attend for first time IETF meetings) to ensure
follow-up and helping people to be involved.

 

we can link this to point 4, Global Partnership program is doing
outreach and keeping contact with community since a while but it is
mostly for ccTLD, telecom operator and governments and intergovernmental
organizations by attending conferences, symposiums etc. I advice to have
feedback from the regional managers of Africa and MENA (I know them, we
can discuss further how we can do that.

 

5/ about committee , it should be formed by member from all SGs and
having dedicated staff  ( maybe the focal point previously mentioned for
example). 

maybe it can follow the nomcom model?

there is already the public participation committee with board members,
maybe we can find ways to coordinate with them.

 

I will try to send more comments later

Regards

 

Rafik

 

2010/6/5 <HughesDeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Thanks, Rafik.  We are ready to put substance to our outreach
recommendations for groups and constituencies.  It would be very helpful
if you could provide specific recommendations, suggestions and ideas
related to: 

 

1)        Materials and content that be used to introduce new ICANN
participants to the nuances related to involvement in ICANN.  For
example, Michael suggested creating an "ICANN for Dummies" workshop and
related workshops and materials.  Do you have recommendations for 

a.       How the workshop should be developed and executed? 

b.       What the workshop materials should contain?

2)        Do you have specific recommendations for ways to define
underrepresented populations and to identify populations that should be
targeted by our outreach efforts?   

3)        Do you have ideas and strategies that should be employed in
the outreach process/plan?  Are there specific concerns with outreach in
certain countries/regions (such as advice you provided related to
outreach in certain area because of tension with governments)?  If so,
how should ICANN manage those?

4)        Do you have suggestions related to groups already existing
within ICANN (like ICANN's Global Partnerships group) that are
interested in outreach activities that should be or would be interested
in ICANN's outreach plans and the deliverables of our work?

5)        Do you have any suggestions or thoughts about the creation of
an Outreach Committee?  Is it a good idea?  If so, who should be their
direction, composition, etc.

 

I am in the middle of a work-related conference call and doing this
while engaging in serious multi-taking, so I apologize in advance for
typos or if this is unclear and rambling. 

 

Debbie

 

 

Debra Y. Hughes l Senior Counsel 
American Red Cross 

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From: owner-gnso-osc-csg@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-osc-csg@xxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Julie Hedlund
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 1:36 PM
To: rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx
Cc: gnso-osc-csg@xxxxxxxxx


Subject: Re: [gnso-osc-csg] Actions/Summary: 28 May 2010

 

Dear Rafik,

I would like to defer to Debbie concerning your question. I hope she
will be able to suggest some further details.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Julie

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From: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: Julie Hedlund 
Cc: gnso-osc-csg <gnso-osc-csg@xxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Fri Jun 04 10:23:15 2010
Subject: Re: [gnso-osc-csg] Actions/Summary: 28 May 2010 

Hello,

 

@Michael @Debbie

        Action: Prior to the next meeting on Friday, 11 June, Task 2 sub
team members should provide input to Michael via the list on the
workshop, outreach areas, and any other suggestions. Sub team members
also should send any ideas on the Committee concept to Debbie.

 

can you please let me know what are you expecting for those actions in
few 

points? 

 

Rafik