<div dir="ltr"><br clear="all"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dear All:</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The ccNSO meeting #201 was held on December 21st. at 21:00 UTC.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">You can find the <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Reports?preview=/2262570/288325818/Draft%20Agenda%20meeting%20201%20-%2021%20December%202023%20v1.pdf#ccNSO-696341623" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">AGENDA here</a>, but I would like to highlight some topics:</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:16.8px">Update on ccPDP4-IDN</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The fourth Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Policy Development Process Working Group (ccPDP4-IDN) sought </span><span style="font-size:9pt"><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hcExTmrHTB4PonYkxjo7sn9OmNxSscKeDNJsWqwhCr2DslL1xHGc7ToRixRGm5caCxzuz0ERbpWRQzIzGrYwtsEManfYDlvXRT_8BovlIjmp45-EG7KussoauNl2L0bhphIA5Fjnp_Dp5GPY1C-oWaYcwP9Ro5aNQgH8e1Ss1SDBU7PRmWP-Vo-8ic6AdgksvKZrfeX5Zy12lmIkmiokYRtvxQyaeQdPeEE1_c4_6l6ObrNb_kyWr8VYcfaygikmWqA9hb6b__gn23EnRS-MtQ==&c=JqCiHjZyCxMYaFAOXEkpGRHkA6rEGSfZaYujuyEGWShBX_8hnZccgg==&ch=4LdRqpPH0punZ07Hn8nilUi8qr2bTB8SFY-y5yOwz8VR2rGMqupdHQ==" target="_blank" style=""><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">community input</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> on its initial policy proposals and is now analyzing the comments. The group hopes to complete its evaluation by January 2024. Once the ccNSO Council recommends adoption of the proposed policy, it will be put to a vote of the ccNSO membership.</span><span style="font-size:9pt"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span><span style="font-size:9pt"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:14.7px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">The fourth ccPDP defines the criteria, process, and procedures for the (de)selection of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLDs associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories, or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. This ccPDP also responds to the ICANN Board's request to address issues related to variants of IDN ccTLD strings in coordination with the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and the ICANN Board's question as to whether IDN tables should be reviewed upon submission. Once adopted by the ICANN Board and implemented by the ICANN organization, the proposed IDN ccTLD string selection policy will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track process.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:16.8px">IGLC – Internet Governance Liason Committee</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The IGLC prepared an </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/Repository" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">FAQ</span></a><span style="color:black"> prior to ICANN78, in preparation for its session on WSIS+20.  The WSIS+20 FAQ for ccTLDs is a comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) for ccTLDs.  During ICANN78, the IGLC held a working session where ccTLD community members and ICANN’s Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement (GE) team explored what the hot issues in Internet governance are on a regional basis.  The IGLC compared the input with previous trends exercises.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,153);letter-spacing:-0.1pt">WSIS+20: Frequently Asked Questions</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(23,43,77);letter-spacing:-0.1pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:7.5pt 0cm 0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Are you curious about the future of the internet and how it affects country code top-level domains? Look no further! Welcome to the WSIS+20 FAQ for ccTLDs, your comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of the 2025 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) for ccTLDs.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:7.5pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="" color="#000000">In this FAQ developed by the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee, we delve into the key questions surrounding the evolving landscape of Internet Governance and the critical role that ccTLDs play in shaping the digital world, ensuring that you are well-equipped to participate in the global dialogue.</font></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(23,43,77);font-size:10.5pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:7.5pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;color:rgb(23,43,77);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXAkkp6xUZAtW1azElsbXpTlbvzWaw_2ro6VksoYcoE/edit#heading=h.achy5ro494vd" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(0,82,204)">What is WSIS+20 and when will it take place?</span></a></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;color:rgb(23,43,77);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXAkkp6xUZAtW1azElsbXpTlbvzWaw_2ro6VksoYcoE/edit#heading=h.g1wrve9vmvyn" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(0,82,204)">Why is  WSIS+20 important to ccTLDs and what role do they play in the discussions?</span></a></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;color:rgb(23,43,77);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXAkkp6xUZAtW1azElsbXpTlbvzWaw_2ro6VksoYcoE/edit#heading=h.laii50ih3lz0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(0,82,204)">How can ccTLDs participate or engage in the WSIS+20 discussions, follow-up and implementation processes?</span></a></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;color:rgb(23,43,77);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXAkkp6xUZAtW1azElsbXpTlbvzWaw_2ro6VksoYcoE/edit#heading=h.eg3xuzucqcz4" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(0,82,204)">Does WSIS+20 introduce any new opportunities or challenges for ccTLD managers?</span></a></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;color:rgb(23,43,77);line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-p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O%20News%20December%202023%20%20Issue%2052.pdf" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Reports?preview=/2262570/289275910/ccNSO%20News%20December%202023%20%20Issue%2052.pdf</font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">At the </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Reports#ccNSO-696341623" target="_blank" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)">ccNSO Liason Wiki Space</a><span style="font-size:11pt"> you can find linked documents to the Agenda, Notes, Working Groups and last newsletters too.</span><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Please, let me know any questions or comments.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Thank you and <font color="#ff0000">Happy Holidays</font> to everyone.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><div><br></div><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b><font color="#20124d">Laura Margolis</font></b><div>ALAC Liason to ccNSO</div><div><br><div><b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:margolisl@gmail.com" target="_blank">margolisl@gmail.com</a></div><div><b>Office</b>: ++598 27066044</div><div><b>Mobile / Whatsapp</b>:  ++598 99690992</div><div><b>skype:</b> lauri.margolis</div><div><br></div></div><div><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Reports#ccNSO-696341623" target="_blank">ccNSO Liason Workspace</a></div></div></div></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>