[Meeting] ICANN82 Prep Week & ICANN82 Stakeholders/Board sessions

[Wisdom Donkor]

I agree with you Pedro.
The point  makes a really valuable observation about the strategic role of
NCSG (Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group) in shaping government policies. By
emphasizing the interaction between governments and civil society groups,
especially those with a significant influence on the electorate, you’re
highlighting an effective pathway to gain traction with decision-makers.

Governments are often more attuned to the concerns of groups that resonate
with their base, so connecting with these civil society organizations first
will allow NCSG to tailor their approach in a way that aligns with what is
already on the government’s radar. For example, if certain issues are
already part of the political discourse whether they relate to economic
development, human right and privacy issues, technology and security, or
public welfare, NCSG can leverage these topics as entry points to start a
conversation.

In regions where the technical community is closely integrated with civil
society, having them involved in the discussion can help NCSG navigate the
complex policy landscape. It allows for a more informed approach by
identifying which issues are most pressing for the government, and which
may serve as leverage to open doors for higher-level conversations.

Ultimately, it’s about building relationships with those who have influence
and aligning the conversation with the government’s priorities, making it
more likely that the voices of non-commercial stakeholders are heard and
taken seriously.

This is simply my personal perspective.


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On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
pedrodeperdigaolana at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Rafik, all,
>
> Re: Q2: considering there are different approaches to sensibilize
> governments, what NCSG can help with is to interact with governments who
> have civil society organized groups as a voice they hear (usually because
> they are relevant to their electoral base). In some countries, the local
> technical community is heavily intermingled with civil society
> organizations, and looking for some guidance with them before acting
> directly with the government (to know, for example, what are the "hot
> topics" to that specific governments that could be used at least as a
> initial part of the conversation agenda (aiming to reach higher officials).
>
> Re: Q3: Having more data about how much is saved with each proposal would
> be really helpful to better understand cost-benefit of some of the ideas
> presented.
>
> Cordially,
>
> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
> Advogado - OAB/PR 90.600 <https://www.nic.br/>,  Pesquisador (GEDAI/UFPR
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> Em sex., 7 de fev. de 2025 às 21:00, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
> escreveu:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> We are exactly one month away from the ICANN meeting in Seattle. The prep
>> week will start soon and one of the first sessions will be this engagement
>> session open to all and described below.
>>
>> We will also have the regular session with ICANN board and they sent us 3
>> questions for our consideration. We also have to prepare our own
>> questions/topics we want to discuss with them.
>>
>> So I want to ask you to share your input regarding board questions and
>> suggest topics from NCSG side to board. We got a deadline of 21st February
>> to send the list of questions. Feel free to share your comments in the list.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>
>> *Sent on behalf of Tripti Sinha, Chair, ICANN Board of Directors*
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Noncommercial Stakeholder Group Chair,
>>
>>
>>
>> While 2025 is already well underway, the Board and I are looking forward
>> to a year full of exciting milestones for ICANN, as we continue to work
>> together on multiple fronts under the leadership of our new CEO, Kurtis
>> Lindqvist.
>>
>>
>>
>> The ICANN82 Community Forum will be our first Public Meeting of 2025,
>> and we are happy to welcome you to Seattle, Washington, 8-13 March. We also
>> hope to see you online, before this important meeting, for our now-usual open
>> engagement session during Prep Week. *This session will be held on 24
>> February at 15.00 UTC.*
>>
>>
>>
>> This 60-minute session allows interested community members to engage
>> directly with the Board on specific topics. The format will be the same as
>> previous sessions, with two breakout rooms, each hosted by different Board
>> members and focused on distinct topics. After a brief welcome, participants
>> will be invited to join one of the two breakout rooms for a 45-minute
>> discussion with the Board hosts and they will have the flexibility to
>> move between the breakout rooms. The session will conclude with a summary
>> from each Board host on the discussions held in their respective breakout
>> rooms.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Topic 1:  **Advancing the Global Public Interest at ICANN*
>>
>> *Led by Becky Burr and Chris Buckridge*
>>
>> *Format of the engagement*: discussion and input
>>
>> *Description*: This session will provide an overview of ICANN's ongoing
>> efforts to understand and address the global public interest (GPI).
>> Participants will learn about key tools, such as the GPI Framework and
>> Checklist, developed in consultation with the community to help identify
>> and address GPI considerations in ICANN's work. During the session,
>> attendees will be invited to provide feedback on the checklist, explore
>> ways to improve it, and discuss how it can support ICANN's bottom-up,
>> community-driven processes.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Topic 2: Updating ICP-2 Led by Christian Kaufmann and Alan Barrett
>> Format of the engagement: *discussion and comments
>> *Description*: This session is intended to gather community inputs to
>> inform ICANN's continued engagement in the development of the updated ICP-2
>> document currently under discussion, and encourage ICANN community
>> awareness and participation in the process.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please note that ICANN staff will support this engagement session and
>> take notes. However, there will be technical limitations in the breakout
>> rooms, including the absence of interpretation and transcription services.
>>
>> The Board looks forward to this engagement opportunity and encourages
>> your active participation.
>>
>>
>>
>> During ICANN82, we will listen carefully to your specific needs during
>> our bilateral sessions. In keeping with our established practice, we will
>> also ask question(s) of your group ahead of our joint session in Seattle.
>>  *(Please feel free to select the question(s) you have the time to
>> discuss during the session)*
>>
>>
>> *1. Please provide input on meeting structure *
>>
>> *2. How can we work more closely together to ensure governments are
>> encouraged not to legislate around the multi-stakeholder model?  *
>>
>> *3. What are the challenges you face in contributing to the budget and
>> ops plan discussions?*
>>
>>
>>
>> We kindly request that you send any questions you would like the Board to
>> address during our face-to-face meetings to Board Operations. Given the
>> limited time for these meetings, please prioritize your questions in order
>> of importance. We would appreciate receiving your questions no later
>> than *Friday, 21 February 2024.*
>>
>> Looking forward to our discussions during Prep Week and ICANN82!
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your constant commitment to our mission.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Tripti Sinha
>>
>> Chair, ICANN Board of Directors
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