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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: Re: [Rt4-whois] Initial RFP Draft for Consumer Trust research<BR>From: "<a href="http://Dr.Sarmad">Dr.Sarmad</a> Hussain" <sarmad@cantab.net><BR>Date: Wed, June 22, 2011 1:57 am<BR>To: "Kim G. von Arx" <<a href="mailto:kim@vonarx.ca">kim@vonarx.ca</a>><BR>Cc: RT4 WHOIS <<a href="mailto:rt4-whois@icann.org">rt4-whois@icann.org</a>><BR><BR>Thanks Kim. Range would be good idea, to give, instead of leaving it completely open.
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM, Kim G. von Arx <SPAN dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:kim@vonarx.ca" target=_blank>kim@vonarx.ca</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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<DIV>I think that is a good point, however, I would suggest that we keep the number of countries blank, but add some language that requires the applicant to support their reasoning and how it will fully encompass a truly global perspective including developing countries, genders, ages, etc. Alternatively, I would suggest we provide a range. </DIV>
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<DIV>On 21 Jun 2011, at 23:59, <a href="http://Dr.Sarmad">Dr.Sarmad</a> Hussain wrote:</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>I was recently in a discussion at a forum within ICANN, where we were discussing a study which did not get the necessary results and thus failed to help the work being undertaken. A self-criticism which came out of this discussion was that the group within ICANN provisioning the study did not get involved in enough detail while planning the study. Thus, I would suggest to be more specific, where we are clear in what we require (this will also help in getting clearer proposals and save re-negotiation time for ambiguous proposals). </DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM, Kim G. von Arx <SPAN dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:kim@vonarx.ca" target=_blank>kim@vonarx.ca</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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<DIV>Actually, having thought about it, I think we may be better served if we just simply leave the numbers out and see what the applicants suggest. </DIV>
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<DIV>On 21 Jun 2011, at 22:54, Kim G. von Arx wrote:</DIV><BR>
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<DIV style="WORD-WRAP: break-word">I agree with those changes. Thanks Sarmad. I am, however, still concerned about the limit of 10 and 3 respectively as I am concerned that 3 will not fairly canvass the developing countries in the three relevant regions, i.e., Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South-America. Therefore, I think it should, at the very least, be increased to 15 and 5 or even in the 20s.
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<DIV>On 21 Jun 2011, at 22:47, <a href="http://Dr.Sarmad">Dr.Sarmad</a> Hussain wrote:</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>Thanks Lynn and Kim. </DIV>
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<DIV>Here is another version of 3.2 incorporating some more of the points. I am highlighting changes above those already incorporated by Kim.</DIV>
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<DIV>3.2. The second deliverable is to perform surveys on a global scope in multiple languages<SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,51)"> and scripts</SPAN>, compile and analyze the results and report findings. A minimum of ten (10) key countries is required and must <SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,51)">be reasonably distributed </SPAN>across countries in the Asia Pacific region, the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa and shall include, at least, <SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,51)">3 developing countries</SPAN>. The surveys must collect a minimum of 100 responses per country. Surveys should be conducted in the language that is <SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,51)">local </SPAN>for each country. A fair and balanced approach must be employed to canvass all age and gender groups equally. </DIV></DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 7:18 PM, Lynn Goodendorf <SPAN dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com" target=_blank>lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 16px">Thanks Dr. Sarmad and Kim. The info I gathered on cost elements and variables indicate that the number of languages carries more incremental cost than the number of countries. However, in order to get a valid sample per country, some would be more difficult than others. <BR>Lynn<BR><BR><FONT color=#333333><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"><FONT face=sans-serif>Sent from my MOTOROLA BRAVO™ on AT&T</FONT></SPAN></I></FONT></DIV><BR><BR>-----Original message-----<BR>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 14px"><B>From: </B>"Kim G. von Arx" <<A href="mailto:kim@vonarx.ca" target=_blank>kim@vonarx.ca</A>><B><BR>To: </B><A href="mailto:lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com" target=_blank>lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com</A>, <A href="mailto:lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com" target=_blank>lynn@goodsecurityconsulting.com</A><B><BR>Cc: </B><A href="mailto:rt4-whois@icann.org" target=_blank>rt4-whois@icann.org</A><B><BR>Sent: </B>Wed, Jun 22, 2011 01:35:24 GMT+00:00<B><BR>Subject: </B>Re: [Rt4-whois] Initial RFP Draft for Consumer Trust research<BR><BR></DIV>Hi Lynn: <BR><BR>Great work. I made some track changes in the document. I am not sure if we want to include more detailed Terms and Conditions of the RFP, but I think that is up to ICANN. I added just two terms and conditions obligations: (1) IP assignment - assuming that we want to retain the IP rights; and (2) provided a more specific time for response. Normally RFPs should have several more, but since this is an ICANN RFP template, I think it is better for ICANN to determine what other T&Cs are required, if any. <BR><BR>I have also added some language that ensures age and gender equity including the inclusion of developing countries. In light of that, I wonder whether 10 countries are sufficient and we may want to increase it to 15 and have at least 5 developing countries included, but I am not sure how much that will affect the budget. <BR><BR>Kim <BR><BR><BR></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>On 21 Jun 2011, at 18:42, <U></U><U></U>wrote:<BR><BR>> Dear All,<BR>> Attached is an initial draft of an RFP for the Consumer Trust research work.<BR>> I have used a previous ICANN RFP authored by Liz Gasster as an example.<BR>> <BR>> As you will see, the timeline to get this done by our meeting in September is going to<BR>> be a crunch. So asking that everyone review this at their earliest convenience so<BR>> we can finalize it and issue.<BR>> <BR>> I also have developed a list of prospective companies for distribution of the RFP.<BR>> Will be sending that later this morning.<BR>> Lynn<BR></DIV></DIV>
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