[APAC-Discuss] APRALO response to IDN VIP proposal

[Charles Mok]

I guess all it means is "Variant Issues Project" .... :)
Right, Edmon?


On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 4:35 PM, Hong Xue <hongxueipr at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Thanks, all. May I know why it is called a "VIP" Proposal? I was in vain to
> look for the explanation for this acronym.
>
> Hong
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Charles Mok <mok at hknet.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you Edmon for putting this up to members.  Please feed back ASAP so
>> we
>> can collect the inputs for our final submission.
>>
>> Hope we can get used to this input process so that APRALO can be in a
>> position of providing more timely and considerate input to ICANN.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Charles
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Edmon Chung <edmon at isoc.hk> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Everyone,
>> >
>> > As mentioned in our meeting during ICANN San Francisco, please find
>> below a
>> > draft of a response to the proposed IDN VIP studies:
>> > http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#idn-variant-tld
>> >
>> > The public comment period closes April 6 (next Wednesday).  May I
>> propose
>> > that we follow the suggested time frame of calling for a review and
>> > suggestion for edits for 3 days (until end of this week), upon which, I
>> can
>> > help to consolidate/integrate any comments into a final version by next
>> > Monday (April 3) for a last call circulation of 3 days, thereupon if no
>> > further objection, we would submit the comment into the public comments.
>> >
>> > Your thoughts/comments will be most welcome.
>> >
>> > Edmon
>> >
>> >
>> > ===================================
>> >
>> > APRALO Response on Draft Proposal for the Study of Issues Related to the
>> > Delegation of IDN Variant TLDs
>> >
>> >
>> > APRALO welcomes the proposed studies on IDN Variant TLDs.
>> >
>> > IDN TLDs are critical for the Asia Pacific Internet community. Without
>> the
>> > delegation of preferred IDN Variants, the IDN TLD process is incomplete.
>> >
>> > The IDN Variant TLD issue is well understood in the Asia Pacific
>> Internet
>> > community.  Comprehensive studies for Chinese, Indic and Arabic have
>> been
>> > conducted.  Especially for the Chinese community, the issue has studied
>> for
>> > over a decade since 2000, and there is ample IDN Variant policy
>> > implementation and operational experience.
>> >
>> > While we are encouraged that ICANN is finally recognizing the
>> criticality
>> > of
>> > the delegation of IDN Variant TLDs, we also encourage ICANN to recognize
>> > the
>> > work that is already done by the community.  Most importantly, we
>> strongly
>> > suggest to ICANN to complete its adoption of bottom-up developed IDN
>> > Variant
>> > policies for the language communities where policy and operational
>> > experience is already mature and proven.
>> >
>> > Regarding the proposed studies, the separation of the work into
>> different
>> > case studies provides an appropriate direction.  We expect this would
>> help
>> > pave the way to ensure that delays or complications for one (or more)
>> cases
>> > will not impede the progress for the others.
>> >
>> > Finally, the composition of the case study teams would be crucial to the
>> > success of the studies.  The policy and operational expertise from the
>> Asia
>> > Pacific community, who has been working on the IDN Variant issue for an
>> > extended period of time should be leveraged by all study teams.
>> >
>> > We believe that the APRALO should be consulted to identify appropriate
>> > members to participate in the case studies.
>> >
>> > Furthermore, whereas a reasonable size for the teams is important to
>> ensure
>> > workable efficiency and effectiveness, an inclusive approach, especially
>> > for
>> > observers would also be essential for the completeness and support of
>> the
>> > work produced.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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