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<p class="MsoPlainText">Dear Working Group members,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Please see below the notes from the meeting today, 1 August 2019.
<b><i>These high-level notes are designed to help WG members navigate through the content of the call and are not a substitute for the recording, transcript, or the chat,</i></b> which will be posted at:
<span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="https://community.icann.org/x/YqujBg"><span style="color:#4472C4">https://community.icann.org/x/YqujBg</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please note in the action items below that the leadership team welcomes additional input on several topics discussed on today’s call and covered in the public comment summary document here:
<span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mtncTwPLPx6vpbunACToRZy1vWyls-MxVAb3wqEYsk/edit#"><span style="color:#4472C4">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mtncTwPLPx6vpbunACToRZy1vWyls-MxVAb3wqEYsk/edit#</span></a></span>.
Specifically, the leadership team would like your input on whether any of the concerns or new ideas presented in the comments warrant further discussion from the group on the following topics related to Applicant Support:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">How should Applicant Support applications be prioritized if there are more qualified applicants than resources available? (see page 19 for summary of
public comments)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Is there agreement that aside from comments from the Indian government, there is not support for continued financial support for applicants beyond application
fees? (see page 20 for summary of the comment from Government of India)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">How should the Applicant Support Program be funded? (see page 22 for summary of public comments)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What metrics could be used to measure the success of the Applicant Support Program? (see page 23 for summary of public comments)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Is any additional discussion needed on the new ideas and concerns raised regarding the Applicant Support Program, string contention resolution and auctions?
(see page 23 for summary of public comments)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Should there be a dedicated application round for applicants from developing countries? (see page 23 for summary of public comments)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can find the full text of the public comments on this topic here:
<span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/133WbhWYB4M4kT6DqSfiCR2-ij7jxNkLj5EWZL-NA95M/edit#gid=1627799531"><span style="color:#4472C4">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/133WbhWYB4M4kT6DqSfiCR2-ij7jxNkLj5EWZL-NA95M/edit#gid=1627799531</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Emily<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Welcome and Updates to Statements of Interest<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">None<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Review of summary document: (continued)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Applicant Support, page 19, beginning of with a continuation of the sub-section on Eligibility (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_11mtncTwPLPx6vpbunACToRZy1vWyls-2DMxVAb3wqEYsk_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mBQzlSaM6eYCHFBU-v48zs-QSrjHB0aWmHuE4X4drzI&m=RUmI3ZV_jgHjPEG-hamnG7NYdPGRDZk2TjmJ1_q2zH0&s=Yf_2z6-t6GQQIf7rn29ogjNyVLSHFoYTHjWNRM501R4&e=">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mtncTwPLPx6vpbunACToRZy1vWyls-MxVAb3wqEYsk/edit?usp=sharing
[docs.google.com]</a>)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">On the last call, the focus of the conversation was the proposal that an applicant support candidate could transfer to a standard application if the applicant support application was unsuccessful. Some support
was expressed for this idea and some concerns about potential “gaming” were also considered.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Some clarification has been provided by Justine on ALAC comments on this issue (see document for text added by Justine).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Populations/Regions served: Reminder that ICANN Org is reviewing some of the terminology that has been used in the context of discussions about applicant support, but is also used elsewhere – such as “underserved”
and “underrepresented.” The ICANN Org review is not focused on policy development, specifically, but in different areas of ICANN’s work. It may be appropriate to coordinate workstreams. ICANN Org analysis is moving away from “Global South” terminology.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Review of comments on methods for selecting ASP recipients if there are more applicants than funds/resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Note that regarding the nomenclature of “Global South” there was a suggestion to look at the UNDP Human Development Index as a resource.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">One member expressed support for a bucketed approach for funding, for example with respect to IDNs.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ACTION ITEM: Seek additional input on mailing list regarding how to prioritize applicant support applications if there are more qualified applicants than resources.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Review of CCT-RT recommendations on this topic passed through by the Board.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Reminder of text from the Board resolution related to CCT-RT recommendations: “Board notes that the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG could take on, should they choose to do so, defining the term “Global
South” in coordination with ICANN org, its engagement teams, and geographic regions definitions to create a workable definition, or agreeing on another term to describe underserved or underrepresented regions or stakeholders in coordination with ICANN org.”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Review of comments regarding the scope of support, for example, financial support for the application only, other forms of financial support, or non-financial support such as mentorship and consulting resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">One member noted concern about additional costs during the application process aside from the application fee, such as contention resolution in the case of a contention set.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">It was noted that there are still discussions underway regarding auctions of last resort.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Another member noted that there are ongoing costs in addition to the application fee that applicants need to plan for.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">A member raised that operational viability could be somewhat established through the financial aspect of the ASP criteria.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">One member noted and some other members agreed that aside from the Indian Government, it appears that there is no other support for ongoing financial support for applicants beyond the application fees.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Staff noted that the high level agreements capture some support for financial assistance beyond the fee itself.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">A member noted that these include costs related to the application, such as professional services, but this is different from registry-level fees.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ACTION ITEM: Confirm on the mailing list that beyond comments from the Indian government, there is not support for continued financial support for applicants beyond application fees.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Clarification from staff on the Indian Government’s comment regarding the fee for middle applicants – the comment appears to propose a reduced fee for middle applicants that is higher than the standard fee
and lower than the fee for applicant support recipients.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Some concern raised about complexity of such a fee structure.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Review of comments regarding the possible review of the applicant’s business plan as part of the application evaluation process.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Review of comments on outreach and learning strategy for the applicant support program.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Suggestion from one member that it should be added to the high-level agreements the comments support more education and awareness-raising with a focus on the appropriate timing. This is more of an implementation
element than a policy recommendation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Review of comments on program funding.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ACTION ITEM: Solicit input on the mailing list on the topic of program funding. Also seek mailing list input on metrics to measure success; additional considerations raised regarding ASP, string contention resolution, and auctions; and
the proposal to provide a dedicated round for applicants from developing countries.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">AOB<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 6 August at 3:00 UTC.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Emily Barabas </b>| Policy Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ICANN</b> | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Email: emily.barabas@icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976<o:p></o:p></p>
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