ICANN 57 High Interest Topic session - Underserved Regions in ICANN

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2 ICANN 57 High Interest Topic session - Underserved Regions in ICANN GAC Underserved Regions WG Co-Chairs - Alice Munyua, African Union Commission - Pua Hunter, Cook Islands Monday 7 November :00 18:30 HALL 3

3 Underserved Regions - Definition Alice Munyua, GAC Underserved Regions WG Co-chair

4 USR Definition o GAC USR WG Terms of Reference (ToRs) The focus of the working group will be on regions under-served by the DNS industry, and on least developed economies and small island developing states.[1] A particular focus will be on under-served economies/countries from the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions.[2] o Find an alternative name Evolving Nations High Potential Regions Outreach and Inclusiveness Working for Internet and Sustainable Development [1] As defined by UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States ( and specifically and [2] Neither Latin America nor any specific geographic region will be excluded. However, a special focus on the already institutionalized cross-geographical grouping of African, Caribbean & Pacific (see ACP - countries is being executed in alignment with (and as a "quick win" follow-up to) the recent efforts in ICT Policy & Internet Governance capacity building of the ACP countries through the EU@CP-ICT Programme, 9th European Development Fund (EDF). Similar efforts in other cross-regional groupings will certainly be considered for attention by this WG and identified for development following, or in parallel with, the execution of the ACP Pilot. 4

5 ICANN s Community definition of Underserved Regions Should there be a global definition in ICANN? o Andrew Mack, GNSO o Tijani Ben Jemaa, ALAC

6 New gtlds and the Global South Understanding Past Demand + Possible Paths to Promoting Growth Andrew Mack AMGlobal Consulting 7 November 2016 Hyderabad, India

7 Framing our Inquiry Recommendations: How to improve outreach Most applications in the last round were from global north/more developed markets Europe, US + China Q: What factors influenced the decisions of people in the global south that caused them not to apply? Q: What might ICANN and we as a broader ICANN community consider doing to increase global south participation in future rounds?

8 Interviewees Broad sector diversity and organization type Representing multiple regions, with a focus on Latin America

9 Constraints and Concerns Awareness too few people knew about the program generally, not enough time for decision-making, incomplete information in dense, expert language, too limited knowledge at the edges busy policymakers and the general public Business model no sense of what success looks like, concerns about customer confusion and market demand, limited sense of generic gtlds are our markets ready now? Cost, Complexity, Channel high cost in global south markets, process seen as complex, uncertainty about support from ICANN, local consulting resources or ability to connect in to global sales channels Urgency While there was interest, there was a limited sense of urgency

10 What What we we as as a a Community Community might might do do Create outreach tools clear to non-expert audiences, answering answer key questions about cost, process, timing and ICANN itself More fully explain different uses for new gtlds, answering business model/use case questions Build a long-term program of consistent outreach including inlanguage, in person and general public-facing efforts starting well in advance of the next round, in partnership with the community Evaluate other possible assistance additional price support, consultant registries, sales channel information

11 Address the big underlying questions the big underlying questions Q: Is the community committed to promoting gtlds in the global south, and if so, how committed are we? Q: What would success look like for this effort? Q: Why is this important for ICANN and for the ICANN community?

12 ICANN s Community definition of Underserved Regions Tijani Ben-Jemaa, ALAC

13 Underserved Regions in ICANN Working Groups Auction Proceeds CCWG Acct WS2 Diversity CCT Review o Olga Cavalli, GAC o Cheryl Langdon-Orr, ALAC o Jonathan Zuck, IPC

14 New gtld Auction Proceeds Proposed Charter for CCWG

15 Process and deliberations to date March 2015 June 2015 Sept 2015 Feb 2016 June 2016 Sept 2016 GNSO reaches out to discuss a possible CCWG ICANN53: SO/AC Panel High Interest Session and Community Workshop Publication of Staff Discussion Paper for Public Comment Formation of Drafting Team tasked to develop a proposed charter for a CCWG Distribution of proposed charter and public crosscommunity Session at ICANN56 Revised proposed charter distributed to ICANN SO/ACs to request input on pertinent issues that would prevent adoption Next Steps 15

16 Proposed CCWG Charter State of Play 1 Substantive community discussion and input has led to the proposed charter 4 ICANN SO/ACs were requested to identify any key, pertinent issues that would prevent adoption of the charter 2 Comments received on draft charter were reviewed utilizing public comment tool and addressed by DT 5 No pertinent issues were identified, request sent to SO/ACs to consider adoption of charter 3 Proposed charter is the result of extensive discussion and 6 compromise Several SO/ACs have indicated that they will / are consideration adoption 16

17 Proposed CCWG Charter - Sections Problem Statement, Goals & Objectives, and Scope Deliverables & Reporting Membership, Staffing & Organization Rules of Engagement 17

18 Goals & Objectives CCWG tasked with developing proposal(s) for consideration by Chartering Organizations on mechanism to be developed in order to allocate new gtld Auction Proceeds CCWG also expected to consider the scope of fund allocation, necessary conditions to preserve ICANN s tax status and how to deal with potential or actual conflicts of interest. The CCWG will not make recommendations or determinations with regards to specific funding decisions (i.e. which specific organizations or projects are to be funded or not). 18

19 Scope Guiding Principles for CCWG Ensure transparency & openness; Provide sufficient accountability; Ensure that processes and procedures are lean & effective; Take all appropriate measures to deal with conflicts of interest, which includes enhanced disclosure as part of CCWG process as well as avoiding conflicts at subsequent stages; and Deal with diversity issues by: Striving for a fair, just and unbiased distribution of the auction proceeds not inconsistent with ICANN s mission & seek to ensure diversity of members/participants/observers of the CCWG itself N.B. These apply both in the context of CCWG deliberations as well as the final recommendations 19

20 Legal and Fiduciary Constraints Allocation will need to factor in that auction funds to be utilized in a manner not inconsistent with ICANN s Mission. CCWG expected to make recommendations on how to assess the extent to which use of proceeds is aligned with ICANN s mission ICANN will maintain ultimate responsibility for the confirmation of all disbursements Proposal(s) must not endanger ICANN s tax exempt status Specifically high standards when dealing with conflict of interest Administration of disbursement process as well as necessary oversight will be funded from auction proceeds For further details, see the memo prepared by ICANN Staff 20

21 Scope Questions to be answered 1. What framework (structure, process and/or partnership) should be designed and implemented to allow for the disbursement of new gtld Auction Proceeds? 2. What will be the limitations of fund allocation, factoring in that the funds need to be used in line with ICANN s mission while at the same time recognising the diversity of communities that ICANN serves? 3. Safeguards to be put in place to ensure that the creation of the framework, as well as its execution and operation, respect relevant legal and fiduciary constraints? 4. What aspects should be considered to define a timeframe for the funds allocation mechanism to operate as well as the disbursements of funds? 5. What conflict of interest provisions and procedures need to be put in place as part of this framework for fund allocations? 6. Any priority or preference be given to organizations from developing economies, projects implemented in such regions and/or under represented groups? 21

22 Scope Questions to be answered (continued) 7. Should ICANN oversee the solicitation and evaluation of proposals, or work with another entity e.g. a foundation created for this purpose? 8. What aspects should be considered to determine an appropriate level of overhead that supports the principles outlined in this charter? 9. What is the governance framework that should be followed to guide distribution of the proceeds? 10. To what extent could ICANN, the Organization or a constituent part thereof, be the beneficiary of some of the auction funds? 11. Should a review mechanism be put in place to address possible later adjustments to the framework following the completion of the CCWGs work? e.g. to accommodate changes which may occur that affect the original recommendations (for example, changes to legal and fiduciary requirements and/or changes to ICANN s mission)? 22

23 Expected Next Steps ICANN SO/ACs to consider charter for adoption Launch of call for volunteers First meeting of CCWG (date to be determined) 23

24 Further Information PROPOSED CCWG CHARTER: New gtld Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper - Transcript, recording and presentations from new gtld Auction Proceeds Workshop - ICANN53 High Interest Session in Buenos Aires (in addition to workshop): session materials here. Transcript, recording and presentations from June 28 th 2016 cross-community ICANN56 session Note to Auction Proceeds DT regarding legal and fiduciary principles ICANN56 Comment Review Tool - DT wiki space

25 CCWG ACCOUNTABILITY WS2 - Diversity Cheryl Langdon-Orr, ALAC

26 Competition, Consumer Choice, Consumer Trust Review J. Zuck 7 November 2016

27 CCT Process Update

28 Mandate Whether New gtld Program has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice Evaluate Effectiveness of safeguards Effectiveness of the application and evaluation processes 28

29 Review Team Members 3 Europe 6 North America Asia/Australia/Pacifi c 2 3 Latin America/ Caribbean islands 3 Africa TOTAL 17 29

30 Fact-Based Review Review effort informed by multiple survey/studies Available - Consumer survey (Nielsen) Available - Registrant survey (Nielsen) Available - Economic study (Analysis Group) Available New gtlds and Global South (AMGlobal) In progress - Applicant Survey In progress - DNS Abuse Study In progress INTA Survey 30

31 New gtlds and the Global South (AMGlobal) 31

32 New gtlds and the Global South (AMGlobal) 32

33 What does ICANN do to support the Underserved Regions? o Tarek Kamel, ICANN Government Engagement o Siranush Vardanyan, ICANN Staff o Michele Neylon, RrSG o Rubens Khul, RySG o Abdalla Omari, ccnso

34 All About Newcomers, Fellows and

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36 Programs Available Fellowshi p Global Capacity Building Program to support ICANN s Multistakeholder community; online application process 3x year around an ICANN Meeting (1 Mtg for Alumni only) NextGe n Newcome r Regionally based Program to create awareness and promote future discussions within universities and other regional forums; online application process 3x a year around an ICANN Meeting Those just entering the ICANN community can self-educate using the Newcomer webpage or participate in person or remotely at the ICANN Meeting Newcomer Day

37 The Unique Qualities Of Each Fellowshi p NextGe n Opportunity to interact with each ICANN Community Leader in private setting; Alumni form a bond to enable continuous post Meeting networking and support in their ICANN journey Orchestrated interaction with community and staff to encourage future engagement. Must create a 10 minute presentation to share at the Meeting, demonstrating their expertise and ideas related to Internet Governance Newcome r A structured learning experience whether participating at a Meeting or remotely, designed to help newcomers feel welcomed and ready to participate in ICANN activities going forward

38 How Program Funding Works Fellowshi p Travel, accommodations and stipend provided to defer some costs associated with attending the Meeting NextGe n Travel, accommodations and stipend provided to defer some costs associated with attending the Meeting Newcome r No funding offered but opens the door to communication and learning through engagement@icann.org and ICANN Learn

39 Fellowship and NextGen Programming 1 2 Support to new particpants provided by Fellowship Alumni Coaches or NextGen Ambassadors starting at least 6 weeks prior to the Meeting to get prepared and create spirit of Team Set Schedule of Mandatory Morning and/or Afternoon Sessions aimed at fast and effective immersion into the ICANN Multistakeholder Community through various presentations and discussions 3 4 Networking Opportunities; feeling of support, team, community Post Meeting Summary of the Fellowship Experience / At Meeting presentation by NextGenners

40 How NextGen Differs From Fellowship The Fellowship program focuses on capacity building and fast immersion into the ICANN Community, bringing approximately 60 fellows to (2) ICANN meetings and 40 to (1) Meeting, which is the Alumni only Policy Forum Meeting. Fellowship candidates must be at least 21 years of age with no other age limit; priority is interest in continuing engagement as a volunteer in the Multistakeholder Model after meeting the other selection criteria The NextGen@ICANN program focuses on education, awareness and future engagement. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, live and be enrolled in some type of higher learning curriculum within the region that the ICANN Meeting is being held. Approximately eligible candidates selected per meeting to engage in customized, topical discussions

41 Long-term goals Fellowshi p NextGe n Newcome r Continued learning and active participation after the Meeting has ended, with expectation that Fellows return to join an ICANN community as an active volunteer and future leader. Additionally ask that Alumni give back as Coach to Newcomers Following interactions with Staff and Community members at the Meeting, facilitate outreach events and webinars in conjunction with GSE Regional team and Universities. Additional opportunity to return as a NextGen Ambassador to mentor Newcomers Show any Newcomer all of the the opportunities available, prepare them for participation through online resources and at Meeting networking and information for ultimate goal of creating actively engaged community members

42 Learn More Fellowshi p NextGe n Newcome r

43 Michele Neylon, RrSG

44 Rubens Khul, RySG

45 Abdalla Omari, ccnso

46 What does the Underserved Regions Community need? How to better help the Underserved Regions in the ICANN Community o Pua Hunter, GAC USR WG Co-chair