[kictanet] ICANN Remains Committed to Nairobi and Africa

[Harry Delano]

Alice Best..

This is good news, a resounding endorsement in itself..

As the 'Internet Community' in the country, we can only register our deepest
appreciation to
the B.O.D, for taking such a bold and well articulated decision in light of
the circumstances..

Ultimately, the realization, affirmation and recognition of the fact that
national security is
a matter of concern the world over, rather than limited to 'Kenya is a
laudable statement from 
the C.E.O of ICANN.

Now, this is not to say that the organizing comm here rests on on it's
laurels following this 
'vote of confidence'. It's important now we start seeing some 'visible'
co-ordinated, and 
purposeful steps being undertaken in order to prepare for ICANN. Perhaps
next time we have
such an important meeting/conference taking place, pse let's have a website
launched 
immediately with round the clock updates to inform the wider public. Kenic's
last update on 
ICANN must have been sometimes last year. 

ICANN is coming home in less than 2 months. As a stakeholder, this forum now
expects frequent 
up to date communication on what's cutting guys. Hope this is not a 'closed'
affair. We have
a wide array of such talent on 'board' here that the comm can tap from.
Please let's keep the
communication flowing on this space and share info, to participate - lest
the forum  be 
mistaken for a 'talking shop' rather than stakeholders who participate.

Alice, can you let us know how far the comm has gone, and how frequent your
updates are going
to be from now on..?

Meantime, everyone on this list ensure you register enmasse at
http://www.registration123.com/ICANN/Nairobi/

>From estimates on the site, it looks like less than 20 from Kenya have
registered, while the bulk of 
attendees are jetting in. Let's support this initiative, and purpose to
attend in large numbers.

Regards,
Harry


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  ICANN Remains Committed to Nairobi and Africa

by Rod Beckstrom on January 22, 2010

We have listened to the community. Many are looking forward to Nairobi, some
expressed concerns, particularly in light of the events in downtown Nairobi
on January 15. Accordingly, ICANN staff and board have reexamined the
security situation

During our re-examination we first explored moving the event out of the
downtown Nairobi area to a suburb, but determined that no suitable venue was
available.

Second, we reached out to the Kenyan government as well as other nations
with operations in Kenya for their risk assessments of the situation. 
The consistent feedback was that the overall risk assessment of Nairobi had
not changed. Accordingly, based on the ICANN CEO's recommendation, the ICANN
Board has approved moving ahead with the ICANN Nairobi meeting.

At the same time, we recognize that many developing country cities have
higher ambient levels of street crime and much of the world (the U.S. 
And Europe included) faces international terrorist threats and attacks. 
Both are simply facts of life. Also, as with all ICANN events, we will
continue to monitor the security situation in case there are any material
future changes. For any ICANN community members who do not travel to the
event, remote participation will be available for many of the meetings.

Given that ICANN is committed to "One world. One Internet. Everyone
connected." we have engaged and will continue to engage with the whole
world.

We greatly appreciate the assistance of Kenya, the host country, and their
commitment to address ICANN security concerns. In addition, the ICANN board
has approved further security investments by the CEO as necessary for the
event, and the CEO will become personally involved in reviewing the security
plans.

I love Kenya. I have been to Nairobi six times and greatly look forward to
participating in this important ICANN International meeting.

Rod Beckstrom
CEO and President
ICANN
22 January 2010




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