[kictanet] ICANN Remains Committed to Nairobi and Africa

Sat Jan 23 09:33:46 EAT 2010

I agree Harry Listers we need to register, our involvement is key,
this is great news lets team up with the organising commitee either by
way of participation or sponsorship to mak the event a success.

Blessings

On 1/23/10, Harry Delano <harry at comtelsys.co.ke> wrote:
>
>  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
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>  [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
>  Behalf Of alice
>  Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:14 AM
>  To: harry at comtelsys.co.ke
>  Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
>  Subject: [kictanet] ICANN Remains Committed to Nairobi and Africa
>
>  http://blog.icann.org/2010/01/icann-remains-committed-to-nairobi-and-africa/
>
>
>   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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