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

[William Drake <william.drake@xxxxxx>]

Hello Katim

As you might guess from prior discussions going back to Nairobi, I would be 
keenly interested in participating in this meeting, and not only to bask in 
Stéphane's reflected glory.  

Stéphane, what's our selection process?

Best,

Bill


On May 23, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Katim S. Touray wrote:

> 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:
>>> 
>>> 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)
>>> ICANN and developing countries (ICANN's relationship with ccTLDs, 
>>> international organizations of developing countries, governments, NGOs, and 
>>> businesses in developing countries, etc)
>>> 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:
>>> 
>>> What the proposed Summit will discuss?
>>> Who will be on the panel of presenters?
>>> The format for the Summit
>>> (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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