FYI... B. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun@icann.org> Date: Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Notes from the webinar on ICANN registrar accreditation process To: AfrICANN list <africann@afrinic.net> Dear listers, (FRANCAIS: Vous pouvez ecouter l'enregistrement du webinaire a l'adresse http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_FR.zip ) This was informed by the continued feedback received from the community on the need to understand the process better. The webinar attracted a total of 53 participants. This further underscores the importance of this topic. The participants were privileged to have David Olive (Vice President, Policy Development Support; General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul) give introductory remarks during the session and truly appreciate the support of our the invited speakers who made the session quite a success. The substance of the session was Danielle’s presentation, which gave an overview of registrar accreditation process from benefits, considerations, application overview as well as fees required. Aysegul gave a summary of the RA Requirements of Registry Operators Pertaining to Registrars. As expected, the session generated pertinent questions that both current ICANN registrars as well as potential applicants in Africa have always asked, the question of the USD 500K CGL insurance requirement. Danielle clarified that while the insurance requirement has not changed as of now, it was the basis of the recently closed Public Comment Sought <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/raa-insurance-2015-01-15-en> on *Potential Change to Registrar Accreditation Insurance Requirement for underserved regions*.Other concerns were on the fluctuating dollar rates on fees especially in local currency. Overall, this webinar was critical in helping clarify questions and concerns from registrars directly by the GDD team. The community also got direct contacts of the relevant staff for further questions in future. It was recommended that we consider holding monthly webinars on such technical issues affecting registrars. The webinar recordings and presentation slides can be accessed here: http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_EN.zip http://ftp.adigo.com/clients/icann/20150318_AfricanWebinar_FR.zip The webinar agenda: 1. Opening - Pierre Dandjinou 2. Welcome introduction - David Olive 3. ICANN Registrar accreditation - Danielle Andela 4. Registry-Registrar relation - Aysegul Tekce 5. Q/A 6. Conclusion - Many thanks. - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN@afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann