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2016-03-09 Future gTLDs Rounds : Public Policy Issues
GAC Advice
2016-03-09 Future gTLDs Rounds : Public Policy Issues
ICANN55 Marrakech Communique
Consensus met
2016-03-09 Future gTLDs Rounds : Public Policy Issues
Communication
1. Future gTLDs Rounds : Public Policy Issues
GAC Members reviewed the public policy aspects of current work across the ICANN community that impacts on the policy framework for future rounds of new gTLDs. This work includes the PDP on Subsequent Procedures, the CCT Review, the Program Implementation Review, Reviews of Root Stability and the Trademark Clearing House; and development of metrics to assess gTLD developments.
The GAC recalls the ICANN-wide shared understanding that development of a policy framework for future new gTLD rounds should follow a logical sequence of review of the current round and associated issues so that this can inform policy development through GNSO-based community processes. The GAC notes with concern that current PDP scheduling may put this logical sequencing at risk, potentially leading to policy development work that does not have access to the most up to date and comprehensive data and analysis.
a. The GAC therefore reiterates previous advice to the Board to:
I. ensure that a proper assessment of all relevant aspects of the new gTLD program is made, taking into account feedback from all stakeholders, and that development of future rounds should be based on the conclusions of this assessment.
b. The GAC advises the Board to:
I. give particular priority to awareness raising in, and facilitating applications from, underserved regions.
Having noted these concerns, GAC members will nevertheless make efforts to participate in open processes such as PDPs. The GAC, with the support of its independent Secretariat, will strive to provide input to all relevant work on future gTLD policies at an early stage and relevant later stages. In view of the overall community workload, the GAC notes the importance of allowing sufficient time for appropriate engagement.
Responsible Party
ICANN Board
Current Status/Communications Log
GNSO review of the GAC Marrakech Communiqué (11 March 2016)