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SUMMARY:SIDS at ICANN – Where we are at and how do we chart a way forward
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Virtual\n\nBACKGROUND \nThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a key partner of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). ICANN is a not-for-profit\, public-benefit organisation formed in 1998. Its staff operates the Internet’s Domain Name System; coordinates allocation and assignment of the Internet’s unique identifiers\, such as Internet Protocol addresses; accredits generic top-level domain (gTLD) name registrars; and helps facilitate the voices of volunteers worldwide who are dedicated to keeping the Internet secure\, stable and interoperable. ICANN promotes competition in the domain name space and helps develop Internet policy. \nThe CTU has been working with ICANN to encourage and support the active participation of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in ICANN processes. The substantive and sustained participation of SIDS in ICANN is low and the absence of inputs from this globally dispersed but important group of ICANN stakeholders may be adversely impacting ICANN’s policy development. \nIn a measure to identify the challenges SIDS face in participating in ICANN’s processes\, as well as to develop strategies to encourage their sustained and active participation\, ICANN conducted a LAC SIDS Survey in 2022. The objective of the survey was to collect data from stakeholders that clearly identifies the challenges and barriers to SIDS participation in ICANN in order to form an empirical foundation for planning future actions aimed at increasing consistent and substantive participation of SIDS in ICANN. \nThe research questions for the ICANN LAC SIDS survey were: \n\nWhat is your level of participation/involvement at ICANN? (low/medium/high)\nWhat in your opinion are the top 3 challenges to SIDS participation in ICANN?\nWhat do you think makes SIDS engagement different from other developing countries?\nAre you aware of ICANN programs supporting the participation of stakeholders from developing countries?\nAre you aware of the current ICANN support programs? (Newcomers/Fellowship/NextGen)\nIn addition to existing programs and initiatives\, what type of resources should ICANN provide to increase SIDS participation?\nHow does the present structure of geographic regions lend itself to SIDS participation given the diversity of SIDS from a geographic perspective? (Africa\, North America\, Latin\nAmerica/Caribbean\, Asia/Australia/Pacific and Europe)\nWhat strategies should the ICANN Organization use to broaden SIDS stakeholder participation?\nIs there value in focus groups aimed specifically at SIDS vs Developing countries?\nIs there value in focus groups aimed specifically at SIDS vs LAC vs Oceania vs Africa?\n—- the following questions only show if participation in ICANN in question 1 is medium or high\nWhat are the topics of interest to you which are being discussed in ICANN?\nWhat topics currently not being discussed in ICANN would you like to see included in ICANN Discussions?\nWould you like to see KPI’s related to SIDS and under-served regions participation in ICANN?\nHow can regional organisations such as the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (or similar organizations in Oceania and Asia and others) be better leveraged for SIDS engagement in ICANN?\nWhat are some of the other regional organisations that could assist and how?\n\nThe survey population for the survey included persons with knowledge of and experience with ICANN in the Caribbean SIDS\, Oceania SIDS\, Africa SIDS\, Asia SIDS and ICANN organisation GSE. \n  \nMEETING OBJECTIVES AND TARGET AUDIENCE \nThe purpose of this meeting is to present the results of the ICANN LAC SIDS survey to SIDS stakeholders and to discuss openly and collaboratively\, mechanisms and approaches to increase consistent and substantive participation of SIDS in ICANN. This will include any support SIDS’ representatives indicate they require to achieve this objective. \nThe substantive and sustained participation of SIDS in ICANN is low and the absence of inputs from this globally dispersed but important group of ICANN stakeholders may lead to a deficiency of views considered in ICANN policy development leading to implementation of policies which may be detrimental to SIDS. This meeting is one of many stakeholder engagement events that aims to address this ongoing challenge. \nThis meeting is open to all CTU stakeholders and will be conducted virtually on 8th January 2024 at 13:00 hours (AST). \n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/sids-at-icann-where-we-are-at-and-how-do-we-chart-a-way-forward/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Internet Governance,Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240115T150000
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SUMMARY:CTU’s 1st International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2024 \nVenue: Virtual \nThis meeting is intended to apprise our stakeholders of the forthcoming series of regional and international meetings taking place for the 1st quarter of 2024. We have invited partner organisations to present a brief on each meeting to encourage Caribbean representation at all major decision-making events of importance to the region. \n  \nAGENDA  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctus-1st-international-ict-forecast-and-industry-watch-meeting-2024/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,ICT/Tech,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031947
CREATED:20240110T145033Z
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SUMMARY:AMA on proof-of-concept for Carib$
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nIn this event we’ll answer all questions concering the proof-of-concept (POC) of Carib$. In doing so we want to attract participants for the POC amongst the business community looking for fast\, cheap and seamless cross-border transfers within the Caribbean. https://caribcoin.com \nOur Agenda: \n\nIntroductory remarks\nPresentation “Proof-of-concept of Carib$ – what are our plans?”\nAsk me anything\nCollecting expressions of interest to participate in the proof-of- concept\nClosing round\n\n\n  \nmore \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ama-on-proof-of-concept-for-carib/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Financial Services,ICT/Tech,Meeting,Meetup
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260404T031947
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SUMMARY:FIX 2024 – Fintech Islands Experience 2024
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED TO MORE THAN JUST A CONFERENCE\n\n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the full Fintech Islands Experience (FiX)\, beyond captivating speakers and exhibits\, we present to you specially-curated events to introduce conference attendees to the vibrant\, cultural delights of the tropical paradise that is Barbados. \n\n\n\n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/fix-2024-fintech-islands-experience-2024/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,Financial Services,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260404T031947
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 8th annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) 2024 will be online on January 25 and January 26\, 2024! \nTheme:  THE INTERNET WE WANT \n  \nTTIGF 2024 – REGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nTHE INTERNET WE WANT \nDate: Thursday 25th & Friday 26th January 2024. \nTTIGF 2024 will be held hybrid over 2 days on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th January\, 2024. The theme was inspired by the UNIGF 2023 theme as an important area that needs to reach the local discussion forum for a way forward in Trinidad and Tobago’s Internet Governance. \n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/8th-annual-trinidad-and-tobago-internet-governance-forum-ttigf-2024/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Internet Governance,Trinidad & Tobago
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260404T031947
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SUMMARY:CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register and Attend “CANTO Connect” & 40th Annual General Meeting Celebrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTowards a Sustainable Digital Economy is the theme for CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain\, Trinidad and Tobago. Join us and learn more! \n\n\n  \nmore 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/canto-connect-and-40th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Trinidad\, 1 Wrightson Road\, Post of Spain\, Trinidad And Tobago
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,ICT/Tech,Meeting,Telecoms
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