[Ncsg-discuss] [Info] Review of Reviews l Refined outline

[Benjamin Akinmoyeje]

Dear NCSG Members,
Just a quick reminder to participate in the webinar on the refined outline
and their plan for the draft report prior to ICANN86 in about 1 hour.

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-webinar-review-of-reviews-cross-community-group-progress-21-04-2026-en

Kind regards,
Benjamin

On Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM Benjamin Akinmoyeje <benakin at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Chair,
> Thank you for the update. I will be willing to lead the drafting of our
> input.
>
> The first concern is NCSG's absence from the working group (although we
> have Avri there).
>
> There are other pertinent concerns we raised after the presentation of the
> draft RoR report that our input would address clearly. Some concerns
> include ensuring the review is not used to undermine an unpopular
> constituency (especially,  structural review). Another issue of concern is
> to  whom a particular SG or constituency is responsible,
>
> I will be interested in attending the webinar.
>
>
> Kind regards,
> Benjamin
>
> On Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM Rafik Dammak <
> 00001e06d4af460b-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>
>> Hi Mohamed,
>>
>> Thanks for the feedback.
>> I think that is good question to ask during the the webinar to the RoR
>> team how their proposal will ensure that.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 16:31 Mohammad Kawsar Uddin <kawsaruddin at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for sharing the refined outline and for the continued efforts
>>> in developing a refreshed reviews system. I appreciate the opportunity to
>>> provide input at this stage.
>>>
>>> I would like to raise a question for your consideration: How will the
>>> proposed three-pillar review system ensure meaningful participation from
>>> all stakeholders, particularly those from underrepresented or
>>> resource-constrained communities, during the scoping and review processes?
>>>
>>> I also look forward to further discussions during the upcoming webinars.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Mohammad Kawsar Uddin
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:57 AM Rafik Dammak <
>>> 00001e06d4af460b-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>>> hi all,
>>>>
>>>> Please find below the info shared from the review of reviews working
>>>> group about refined outline and their plan for the draft report prior to
>>>> ICANN86. It is an important topic for NCSG in terms of governance and
>>>> accountability in ICANN and we have to share our input as we don't have
>>>> formal representation in the working group.
>>>>
>>>> There will also be webinars planned and info to participate in shared
>>>> later.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> Rafik
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Sent on behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group
>>>> Co-Chairs*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dear SO/AC Leaders,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Working Group
>>>> (CCWG), we are pleased to share with you a refined outline that builds upon
>>>> the input received during ICANN85, as well as the continued collaborative
>>>> efforts to develop a refreshed reviews system.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> This outline is the result of active engagement with both members and
>>>> observers who have participated in the discussions. Their contributions
>>>> have been instrumental in shaping the current document.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> While we recognize that the outline lacks certain details, our
>>>> intention in sharing it at this stage is to present the foundational
>>>> “backbone” of the proposal and to seek your views on whether it provides a
>>>> suitable basis for the development of the forthcoming Draft Report.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> An announcement will be circulated shortly regarding two interactive
>>>> webinars that will take place on Tuesday, 5 May at 06:00 UTC and 18:00
>>>> UTC, each with a duration of 60 minutes and language services.  These
>>>> sessions will provide an opportunity for further clarification or
>>>> discussion but we welcome any questions you may have in the meantime.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We kindly request that Nominating Groups share any considerations they
>>>> may have through the public, archived communication channel at *inputonreviews at icann.org
>>>> <inputonreviews at icann.org>*. We would greatly appreciate receiving
>>>> your feedback as soon as feasible to enable the CCG to reflect your
>>>> perspectives in a timely manner, as appropriate, as we elaborate our draft,
>>>> and no later than 12 May 2026. We aim to release our Draft Report
>>>> prior to Prep Week and will be hosting a dedicated session at ICANN86
>>>> to gather further community input.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you in advance for your engagement and continued support. We look
>>>> forward to your valuable input to ensure the proposed system is fit
>>>> for purpose, viable for all stakeholders, and addresses known
>>>> challenges as articulated in our charter.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Review of Reviews Co-Chairs
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Avri Doria, Chris Disspain, Manal Ismail
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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