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ICANN’s '''Government and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) engagement team (GE)''' develops and implements a global strategy to engage with governments and intergovernmental organizations.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/how-to-follow-icanns-government-engagement-igo-observations-19-8-2020-en Follow ICANN's GE, ICANN Blogs]</ref> The GE team is comprised of political issue-based subject-matter experts who monitor and analyze government and IGO activities to ensure that ICANN has the necessary information and tools to address geopolitical issues impacting ICANN’s mission. The GE has been covering the discussions at the United Nations in New York since 2014. The GE also leads a multi-year educational effort, including regular workshops and seminars for diplomats as well as for relevant UN agencies, to provide factual information to the people negotiating Internet governance resolutions. The GE identifies potential avenues for collaboration on capacity-building activities for governments as part of a working plan with the [[ITU]]’s Development Sector (ITU-D); UNESCO on [[Universal Acceptance]] promotion; WIPO's Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographic Indications; the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development; and OECD through the Internet Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC). Since its inception, the GE has been publishing [https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/government-engagement-publications-2020-03-02-en papers on government and IGO deliberations on Internet governance]. | ICANN’s '''Government and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) engagement team (GE)''' develops and implements a global strategy to engage with governments and intergovernmental organizations.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/how-to-follow-icanns-government-engagement-igo-observations-19-8-2020-en Follow ICANN's GE, ICANN Blogs]</ref> The GE team is comprised of political issue-based subject-matter experts who monitor and analyze government and IGO activities to ensure that ICANN has the necessary information and tools to address geopolitical issues impacting ICANN’s mission. The GE has been covering the discussions at the United Nations in New York since 2014. The GE also leads a multi-year educational effort, including regular workshops and seminars for diplomats as well as for relevant UN agencies, to provide factual information to the people negotiating Internet governance resolutions. The GE identifies potential avenues for collaboration on capacity-building activities for governments as part of a working plan with the [[ITU]]’s Development Sector (ITU-D); UNESCO on [[Universal Acceptance]] promotion; WIPO's Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographic Indications; the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development; and OECD through the Internet Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC). Since its inception, the GE has been publishing [https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/government-engagement-publications-2020-03-02-en papers on government and IGO deliberations on Internet governance]. | ||
===Charter== | ===Charter=== | ||
[[ICANN Organization]] published its Charter on Government Engagement Approach in February 2019.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-org-publishes-charter-on-government-engagement-approach-25-2-2019-en GE Charter, ICANN Blog]</ref> | [[ICANN Organization]] published its Charter on Government Engagement Approach in February 2019.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-org-publishes-charter-on-government-engagement-approach-25-2-2019-en GE Charter, ICANN Blog]</ref> In sum, ICANN emphasizes to governments and IGOs that it is a technical organization concerned with the interoperability of the Internet. | ||
===GE Roles=== | ===GE Roles=== | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 11 November 2021
ICANN's Engagement Teams are responsible for leading outreach with stakeholders on ICANN and its mission around the world. The teams deliver on ICANN's commitments and core values.[1]
GSE[edit | edit source]
The Global Stakeholder Engagement team raises awareness and understanding of ICANN’s role and remit, encourages participation in ICANN policy development and technical activities, and shares knowledge with ICANN stakeholders. GSE is comprised of 34 staff members in 21 countries. It encompasses Global Business Engagement and Global Civil Society Engagement and works closely with the GE team and other ICANN departments with community-facing roles. In FY20, there were 350 engagement events and 100 capacity development events around the world.
GSE Leadership[edit | edit source]
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sally Costerton | Sr. Advisor to the President & SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement |
| Vice Presidents | |
| Pierre Dandjinou | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Africa |
| Rodrigo de la Parra | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director, Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Baher Esmat | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director, Middle East |
| Jia-Rong Low | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director, Asia Pacific |
| Christopher Mondini | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director, Europe & Global Business Engagement |
| Naela Sarras | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, North America |
| Savenaca Vocea | Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Australasia/Pacific Islands |
| Regional Leaders | |
| Mikhail Anisimov | Head of Global Stakeholder Engagement, Eastern Europe and Central Asia |
| Yaovi Atohoun | Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Director, Africa |
| Fahd Batayneh | Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, Middle East |
| Andrea Beccalli | Stakeholder Engagement Senior Director, Europe (Southern) |
| Joe Catapano | Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, North America |
| Albert Daniels | Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, The Caribbean |
| Renate De Wulf | Global Stakeholder Engagement Operations Specialist and Executive Assistant |
| Daniel Fink | Stakeholder Engagement Director, Brazil |
| Samiran Gupta | Head of India |
| Magali Jean | Regional Office Administrator, EMEA |
| Patrick Jones | Senior Director, Global Stakeholder Engagement |
| Sabrina Lim | Global Stakeholder Engagement Programs Manager APAC |
| Celine Lioe | Regional Office Administrator, APAC |
| Bob Ochieng | Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, East Africa |
| Adam Peake | Global Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, Civil Society |
| Seher Sagiroglu | Global Stakeholder Engagement, Regional Specialist MEA |
| Rodrigo Saucedo | Senior Manager Strategic Initiatives, Latin America and The Caribbean |
| Gabriella Schittek | Global Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager – Nordic & Central Europe |
| Yien-Chin Tan | Global Stakeholder Engagement, Regional Specialist APAC |
| Jian-Chuan Zhang | Head of China |
GE[edit | edit source]
ICANN’s Government and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) engagement team (GE) develops and implements a global strategy to engage with governments and intergovernmental organizations.[2] The GE team is comprised of political issue-based subject-matter experts who monitor and analyze government and IGO activities to ensure that ICANN has the necessary information and tools to address geopolitical issues impacting ICANN’s mission. The GE has been covering the discussions at the United Nations in New York since 2014. The GE also leads a multi-year educational effort, including regular workshops and seminars for diplomats as well as for relevant UN agencies, to provide factual information to the people negotiating Internet governance resolutions. The GE identifies potential avenues for collaboration on capacity-building activities for governments as part of a working plan with the ITU’s Development Sector (ITU-D); UNESCO on Universal Acceptance promotion; WIPO's Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographic Indications; the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development; and OECD through the Internet Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC). Since its inception, the GE has been publishing papers on government and IGO deliberations on Internet governance.
Charter[edit | edit source]
ICANN Organization published its Charter on Government Engagement Approach in February 2019.[3] In sum, ICANN emphasizes to governments and IGOs that it is a technical organization concerned with the interoperability of the Internet.
GE Roles[edit | edit source]
- Government and IGO Engagement Managers: Alexey Trepykhalin, Vera Julia Major, Nora Mari
- VP, Government and IGO Engagement: Elena Plexida
- SVP, Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement: Mandy Carver
- Government and IGO Engagement Senior Director: Becky McGilley
- Vice President, Government Engagement (UN): Veni Markovski
- Government Engagement Executive Assistant: Desiree Cabrera
GE vs. GAC[edit | edit source]
At ICANN 72, Mandy Carver explained the difference between the GAC and GE. She said that many representatives in GAC come from regulatory bodies and is focused on technical capacity building for governments and IGOs. The GE tracks, analyzes, and interacts with representatives of governments' legislative bodies.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ GSE, ICANN Resources
- ↑ Follow ICANN's GE, ICANN Blogs
- ↑ GE Charter, ICANN Blog
- ↑ [Q&A with ICANN Org Executive Team, ICANN 72]]