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

[Olga Cavalli <olgacavalli@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Katim,
I am also interested in participating in this meeting.
Best regards
Olga

2011/5/23 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:
>>>
>>>    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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