[NCSG-PC] TOO FAST: Is ICANN helping to subvert its own governance model?

[Wisdom Donkor]

 I agree with Kathy’s suggestion. Let's slow down and take time to research
and gather more information so we don’t end up in a situation that won't
serve us well.

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On Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM Kathy Kleiman <Kathy at kathykleiman.com>
wrote:

> All,  I'm sorry, but I do not support the sending of this letter right now.
>
> We have members - wonderful members - who were deeply involved in the work
> of saving AfriNIC. They really stood on the front lines working, writing,
> drafting amicus briefs for the court and truly working hard to keep the
> Supreme Court of Mauritius from dissolving AfriNIC.
>
> *One of our members is now on the Board of AfriNIC, and further, he was
> elected Chair of AfriNIC.  Before we do anything to hurt things -- why
> don't we do some more research?  Why don't we talk to our members (who may
> be taking a much needed rest as they are very quiet)?*
>
> Questions and letters can hurt -- we've been warned by Anriette and I
> confirm. *Also, could someone please tell me who Alice is working for
> these days?  *It would be fair and useful to know.
>
> *Why the rush?  Let's wait until next week -- and take the time to talk
> with our own members and leaders. Let's not inadvertently hurt something
> new and growing -- let's wait for our members who are directly involved to
> work with us.  *
>
> Best, Kathy
> On 11/14/2025 1:55 AM, Rafik Dammak wrote:
>
> hi all,
>
> thanks for the comments and input to letter, here the new version after
> resolving the changes
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CPgRLILaCtsda8YRA4mUtElLXYS6udjF8cHvTo2AXHI/edit?tab=t.0
>  .
> If there is no strong objection or concern, we can send this letter asap
> to the board for consideration, hopefully by the end of the day.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
> Le jeu. 13 nov. 2025 à 23:08, Mueller, Milton L <
> 00001d75540da649-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> a écrit :
>
>>
>> > I want to urge NCSG members that as we ask for more information, we do
>> so without undermining AfriNIC's new board
>> > and the efforts of this board and those working with it to stabilise
>> AfriNIC. They need our support.
>>
>> Absolutely correct. The focus should be on CAIGA proposal, which deviates
>> from multistakeholder principles, the new Afrinic board has very little to
>> do with that as far as I know.
>>
>>
>> Dr. Milton L Mueller
>>
>> Georgia Institute of Technology
>>
>> School of Public Policy
>>
>> <https://internetgovernance.org>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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