[CPWG] GGP Update + request for feedback

[Lavish Mawuena Mensah]

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for your concise report on the update and feedback from this
week's meeting.

Keep up the good work!

Kind regards,
...

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On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 2:57 PM Sarah T. Kiden via CPWG <cpwg at icann.org>
wrote:

> Dear CPWG,
>
> Thank you for the feedback to our GGP presentation at the just concluded
> CPWG meeting.
>
> There were some pending issues on the chat; for example, I need to check
> with our WG about under-represented communities in developed regions. We
> had an extensive discussion about this - some members felt that we should
> not open it up too much that it presents loopholes, while others felt that
> some communities in developing regions deserve support. Several scenarios
> were presented - would the program support small businesses in under-served
> regions? How about public entities (e.g., if a ccTLD that is operated by a
> public entity applies for support)? So it is an evolving discussion, and we
> are happy to check with the WG and come back to you (Greg, Justine and the
> CPWG) about this.
>
> For now, the agreement was to use the UN definition
> <https://unstats.un.org/unsd/methodology/m49/#fn2> for under-developed,
> and then use the GAC
> <https://gac.icann.org/working-group/gac-working-group-on-underserved-regions-usrwg>
>  and SubPro
> <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf>
> definition for under-served. Roberto promised to follow up, so we are happy
> to discuss this. This is the GAC definition:
>
>
> *An under-served region is defined as one that:*
>
>
>    -
> *Does not have a well developed DNS and/or associated industry or economy;
>    and/or *
>    - *Has low awareness within its government of ICANN, ICANN’s role and
>    functions and policy processes and the way that these policies affect it.*
>
> We have also noted John's suggestion about adjusting the review period to
> 3 years instead of 2 to investigate if applicants are still in business as
> registry operators. This is a welcome suggestion.
>
> Finally, kindly take a look at the attached document with revised
> lifecycle elements, implementation guidance and success metrics, then share
> any feedback with (preferably before our next GGP meeting on Monday, 08
> May). The document is also available on the Wiki
> <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=240617770#PDPs--624169151>
> .
>
> Regards,
>
> Sarah
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