ICANN Newsletter | Week ending 15 August 2008
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Announcements This Week
The Future of ICANN: A Series of Regional Consultative Meetings
15 August 2008 | A series of regional consultative meetings about crucial changes to ICANN will take place over the next three months in an effort to reach out to and involve the organization's global stakeholders.
Bulk Transfer of gTLD Names Formerly Managed by De-Accredited Registrar DotForce Corp.
14 August 2008 | As a result of the de-accreditation of registrar DotForce Corp., ICANN initiated a process to identify a gaining registrar to receive the gTLD names that had been formerly managed by DotForce Corp.
Draft Terms of Reference for the Upcoming SSAC Review Posted for Public Comment
13 August 2008 | As part of ICANN's commitment to its ongoing improvement, the Board approved a comprehensive plan for independent review of ICANN's structures, as well as of the Board itself. The reviews are intended to ensure an independent examination of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN.
ALAC Review: Translations of Final Report by Independent Evaluator Released
13 August 2008 | The final report of the Independent Review of the ALAC submitted by Westlake Consulting has been posted.
ICANN Posts Revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09
13 August 2008 | The revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09 document strives to accommodate the community feedback.
Upcoming Events
2 - 7 November 2008: 33rd International Public ICANN Meeting - Cairo, Egypt
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