[council] Re: ICANN Summit on Developing Countries - Invitation to a preparatory meeting in Singapore

["Katim S. Touray" <kstouray@xxxxxxxxx>]

Stéphane,

I'm sure you'll never be in a room talking to yourself, be the star
attraction and crowd puller you are!  Leave the worry about getting people
to show up to us.

A bientot!

Katim

2011/5/23 Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx>

> What and leave me talking to myself all alone in a big meeting room? ;)
>
> Joking aside, I understand the scheduling hell that we all have to go
> through at ICANN meetings so no worries there. I am sure your meeting will
> have some Councillors in attendance, and hopefully some will also stay and
> keep me company as well ;)
>
> Best,
>
> Stéphane
>
>
>
> Le 23 mai 2011 à 14:56, Katim S. Touray a écrit :
>
> Hi Stéphane,
>
> Thanks for your e-mail, and sorry for the conflict.  ICANN meetings are
> always like that because there's some much going on.  However, it would be
> great if other GNSO Council reps, other than yourself, can attend.
>
> Have a great week, and best wishes!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Katim
>
> 2011/5/23 Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Thanks Katim.
>>
>> I am copying your message to the GNSO Council list so that everyone is
>> aware of this meeting.
>>
>> I note with some dismay, however, that your planned meeting on the morning
>> of Sunday 19 will clash with our GNSO weekend sessions. This may prevent
>> some Councillors from attending what sounds like a very interesting
>> meeting...
>>
>>  Stéphane
>>
>>
>>
>> Le 22 mai 2011 à 11:42, Katim S. Touray a écrit :
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>>
>> I am writing to invite you to send two representatives from your
>> SO/AC/group to attend a preparatory meeting to help organize a proposed
>> ICANN Summit on Developing Countries.
>>
>>
>> A number of ICANN stakeholders, and myself, have been having online
>> discussions since early last month about having an ICANN Summit on
>> Developing Countries.  The attached file is the original proposal for the
>> Summit, which is aimed at providing the ICANN community an opportunity to
>> have an in-depth discussion on developing countries, their role in ICANN,
>> and the way forward.
>>
>>
>> In view of the fact that the Oct. 2011 ICANN annual public meeting will be
>> held in Dakar, Senegal, the aim is to have the Summit there.  The Summit
>> will include presentations and discussions on the following topics:
>>
>>    1. A backgrounder on developing countries (what is a "developing
>>    country" or "least developed country," socio-economic development in these
>>    countries, Internet and ICT development in these countries)
>>    2. ICANN and developing countries (ICANN's relationship with ccTLDs,
>>    international organizations of developing countries, governments, NGOs, 
>> and
>>    businesses in developing countries, etc)
>>    3. Participation of Developing Countries in ICANN: Challenges,
>>    Opportunities, and the Way Forward
>>
>> The meeting in Singapore will have about 20 or so invitees from the SOs,
>> ACs, liaisons, other stakeholders, as well as some ICANN board members and
>> staff.  The tentative agenda for the Singapore meeting will consist of
>> the following:
>>
>>    1. What the proposed Summit will discuss?
>>    2. Who will be on the panel of presenters?
>>    3. The format for the Summit
>>    4. (S)election of Summit Organizing Committee (SOC)
>>
>> Additional details of the Singapore meeting are as follows:
>>
>> *Date:* Sunday, June 19, 2011
>>
>> *Time:* 09:00-10:30 (90 minutes)
>>
>> *Location:* Raffles Ballroom
>>
>> *Service:* Simultaneous Interpretation in French and Spanish
>>
>>
>> Please let me know when you have selected your representatives to the
>> meeting, and who they are.
>>
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to
>> let me know if you need any additional information from me.
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>> Katim
>>
>>
>> <ICANN Summit on Developing Countries - Proposal.doc>
>>
>>
>>
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