[CPWG] Applicant Support GGP (Task 3)

Wed Dec 14 18:19:20 UTC 2022

Hi all,

First and foremost, I would like to apologise for the delay in responding
to this thread. I've been unwell for the past week and have been away from
work/email. I am doing much better now.

Hi Bill,

During the last CPWG call, we discussed portfolio applications. I believe
Christopher mentioned that in the past he had suggested to the Sub Pro that
there should be a cap on the number of gTLDs (especially for portfolio
applications). He mentioned that the idea was not supported by the big
players.

Alan also highlighted that limiting the number of applications from a
single applicant is not easy to achieve.

We did not resolve the issue but it is a question I can ask at the next GGP
call. I hope this answers your question.

Regards,

Sarah

On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 4:32 PM Bill Jouris <b_jouris at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Sarah,
>
> One small question:
> Do I understand correctly that the possible cap is on how many
> applications for support (that is, how many gTLDs) a single
> individual/organization can make?
>
> Or could an applicant for support ask for it for as many gTLDs as he
> wants, but there would be a limit on how many gTLD applications he would
> get support for?   Or perhaps something else?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Jouris
>
>
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> On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 7:07 AM, Sarah T. Kiden via CPWG
> <cpwg at icann.org> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I hope you are doing well. As you may be aware, the Applicant Support
> Program was developed to ensure worldwide accessibility and competition in
> the 2012 new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Program. It enabled new gTLD
> applicants meeting certain qualifying criteria to receive financial and
> non-financial support.
>
> The GNSO Council determined that the provision of guidance for the next
> round is best accomplished via the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP). Please take
> a look at the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report
> <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/153520393/SubPro%20-%20Final%20Report%20-%2020Jan2021%20-%20FINAL%20WITH%20CORRECTIONS.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1612279143000&api=v2>
> (starting on page 71 on the Applicant Support topic). The working group
> started working in November and we have had 2 meetings so far. We have 6
> tasks, and as homework have been asked to review tasks 3, 4 and 5. As a
> recap, here are the tasks:
>
>    1. Task 1 - Review the 2011 Final Report of the Joint Applicant
>    Support Working Group and the 2012 implementation of the Applicant Support
>    program in detail, to serve as resources for other Applicant Support
>    related questions/tasks.
>    2. Task 2 - Working with ICANN org staff as appropriate,
>    identify experts with expertise to aid in tasks 3, 4, and 5.
>    3. Task 3 – Analyze the set of suggested metrics in Implementation
>    Guidance 17.9 and propose which ones should be prioritized. The set of
>    prioritized metrics is NOT limited to what is identified in 17.9.
>    4. Task 4 – Identify any other appropriate metrics and measures of
>    success to help in identifying the necessary program elements and measuring
>    program success after the fact. In identifying the suggested set of
>    metrics, propose how data can be collected, how metrics can be measured,
>    who can collect the data, as well as what represents success.
>    5. Task 5 – Consider, and to the extent feasible, suggest how the
>    “outreach, education, business case development, and application
>    evaluation” elements of the Applicant Support Program may be impacted by
>    the identified metrics and measures of success. For example, based on the
>    success metrics for Awareness and Education, this may impact the approach
>    for performing outreach and education. To the extent feasible, suggest an
>    approach to outreach, education, business case development, and application
>    evaluation assistance.
>    6. Task 6 - Recommend a methodology for allocating financial support
>    where there is inadequate funding for all qualified applicants.
>
>
> We discussed Tasks 1, 2 & 3 today and I captured some initial feedback on
> Task 3 (analyzing and prioritising metrics identified in 17.9 - noted in this
> document
> <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2022/draft/draft-subpro-ggp-initiation-request-clean-26oct22-en.pdf>),
> and what we can take back to the GGP:
>
>    - Set clear objectives of what we want to see achieved from the
>    applicant support program (e.g. what are potential applicants?).
>    - Portfolio applications (multiple applications for gTLDs)
>       - Is it possible to put a cap on the number of applicants? (Note:
>       Limiting the number is complex and there will be objections from people who
>       want to submit multiple applications)
>    -  ICANN should make it clear that there are policy issues behind the
>    metrics
>
> We shall post this on the wiki
> <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/GNSO+Guidance+Process+%28GGP%29+Reports>
> to help with discussions next week, but happy to get the discussion
> started.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Sarah
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