ICANN participation

1) An Introduction To Indian Languages & Scripts -- This session to focus on the 22 official languages of the country; a quick primer on how these can be categorized and what scripts and script families are. In addition, speak to other important issues such as: Extensions to letters, Nukta, Chandrabindi, Bi-Directionality in Urdu. Collation, Locale, Rendering.

Duration: 20 mins, plus 5 mins Q&A

PANELISTS

 

Nick Ashton-Hart, Director for At-Large

 

Kieren McCarthy, General Manager of Public Participation

Sébastien Bachollet, ISOC France

TRANSLATION PROGRAMME

	EN
	FR
	ES
	RU
	AR
	ZH

What it is | A meeting to discuss the draft of ICANN's new translation programme. The programme's aim is to open up ICANN to equitable participation by non-English speakers.

Why it's Important | The Nominating Committee is charged with filling the majority of seats on the Board of Directors, as well as nominating members to serve in leadership positions in other constituencies. Learn how the nomination process works and how you may become involved.

Who Should Attend? | Anyone interested to learn about this unique process or is considering applying for one of the ICANN leadership positions on the Board or any
of the constituent bodies.

What it is | A meeting to discuss the outcomes of the recent Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Rio de Janeiro last November and moving forward.

Why it's important | The IGF is a large meeting of governments, business and civil society that come together to discuss Internet issues.

Who should attend? | All those interested in the global policy aspects of ICANN's role and wider Internet governance issues.

What it is | What should ICANN's role be in funding (or not) various portions of the community for participation? Should there be any changes from current practice?

Why it's Important | This will be a chance both to get community input and discuss some alternatives. This will be the first step in a consultation process to consider possible changes, with consideration of changes made at the ICANN board level and in conjunction with the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.

ICANN is seeking input from the community on an early draft of the Operating Plan and budget through a consultation session in [English, French, Spanish and Russian] (using simultaneous interpretation).
The Operating Plan is a very important document that sets out ICANN’s objectives for the July 2008 – June 2009 financial year. The budget sets out ICANN’s financial goals for the year based on the operating plan objectives.

What it is | As the registration marketplace matures, business failures and changes to business models are inevitable and will result in the termination of accredited registrar businesses. When a registrar's Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) is terminated, ICANN must attempt to assure that the registrar's names are transferred to a competent gaining registrar.