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Line 25: − + − − ==2021-2025 Strategic Plan - Evolving ICANN's Multistakeholder Model== − During its strategic planning process, the [[ICANN Board]] identified the improvement of ICANN's multistakeholder governance model as a core goal for the five-year strategic plan beginning in fiscal year 2021.<ref name="msmhome">[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance-plan-improve-multistakeholder-model-2019-04-08-en ICANN.org - Governance Plan - Enhancing the Effectiveness of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model], April 8, 2019</ref> − − ===Draft Issues List & Public Comment=== − The Board held a session on governance at [[ICANN 63]] as a kick-off to efforts to solicit feedback the community around the topic of improving the MSM.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/chairs-blog-wrapping-up-the-los-angeles-workshop-20-2-2019-en ICANN Blog - Update from the Board's Los Angeles Workshop], February 2, 2019</ref> The effort to collect community feedback and define the issues was led by [[Brian Cute]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-icanns-multistakeholder-model-moves-into-implementation-14-10-2020-en ICANN Blog - Enhancing the MSM moves into implementation], October 14, 2020</ref> The work continued at [[ICANN 64]], and in April 2019, a draft issues list<ref name="draftlist">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-evolving-multistakeholder-model-issues-list-25apr19-en.pdf Draft Issues List - Evolving the MSM], April 25, 2019 (PDF)</ref> was published for public comment.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/public-comments/evolving-multistakeholder-model-2019-04-25-en Public Comment: Evolving the Multistakeholder Model], April 25, 2019</ref> The Draft Issue List included twenty-one issues, ranging from structural to cultural, that the community believed impacted the effectiveness of the MSM.<ref name="draftlist" /> The Draft Issues List received nineteen comments during the public comment period.<ref name="draftpcreport">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-evolving-multistakeholder-model-20jun19-en.pdf Staff Report on Public Comment Process], June 20, 2019 (PDF)</ref> ICANN staff identified broad agreement that the listed issues had impacts on the effectiveness of the MSM. Several commenters noted that the issues were interwoven, and many offered solutions to specific issues.<ref name="draftpcreport" /> − − ===Final Issues List=== − Through continued sessions at ICANN Meetings and the public comment process on the Draft Issues List, the Issues List was refined and condensed into a Final Issues List, published in June 2019.<ref name="finalissues">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/evolving-multistakeholder-model-final-issues-list-20jun19-en.pdf Final Issues List - Evolving the MSM], June 20, 2019</ref> Brian Cute noted in a blog post that the intention was to continue the community dialogue at [[ICANN 65]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/evolving-icanns-multistakeholder-model-continuing-the-conversation-and-preparing-for-icann65-29-5-2019-en ICANN Blog - Evolving the MSM: Continuing the Conversation and Preparing for ICANN 65], May 29, 2019</ref> The Final Issues List substantially narrowed the range of issues being addressed, noting that some issues raised by the community were symptoms, rather than causes, of inefficiency in the multistakeholder model.<ref name="finalissues" /> The final list presented eleven issue clusters to focus on in the evolution of the MSM: − #Prioritization of the Work; − #Precision in Scoping Work; − #Costs; − #Representativeness and Inclusiveness; − #Consensus; − #Terms of service in leadership positions; − #Recruitment and Demographics; − #Complexity; − #Efficient Use of Resources; − #Culture, Trust, and Silos; − #Roles, Responsibilities, and a Holistic View of ICANN.<ref name="finalissues" /> + + Line 58:
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ICANN's primary role is to coordinate the Internet naming system worldwide.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/ About ICANN]</ref> According to former [[ICANN CEO]], [[Rod Beckstrom]], the ICANN multistakeholder model serves as the catalyst for the internet and he describes it as open, inclusive, balancing, effective and international.<ref>
ICANN's primary role is to coordinate the Internet naming system worldwide.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/ About ICANN]</ref> According to former [[ICANN CEO]], [[Rod Beckstrom]], the ICANN multistakeholder model serves as the catalyst for the internet and he describes it as open, inclusive, balancing, effective and international.<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-27sep11-en.pdf Beckstrom Points to Multi-stakeholder Model as “Catalyst for the Internet”]</ref> During the Futurecom Information Technology conference in Sao Paulo, he said that the multistakeholder model is aimed at "increasing the participation of diverse groups from all around the globe" and praised Brazil's decision to adopt a multi-stakeholder approach in governing the country's Internet. He said, ''“It is an example of the Brazilian government’s wisdom in saying we want the private sector, we want the civil society, and academic leaders, Internet experts and corporations to come together and provide the Internet Strategy for the country.”''<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/rod-beckstrom-praises-brazils-multi-stakeholder-model-of-internet-coordination.html Rod Beckstrom praises Brazil's Multi Stakeholder Model of Internet Coordination]</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-27sep11-en.pdf Beckstrom Points to Multi-stakeholder Model as “Catalyst for the Internet”]</ref> During the Futurecom Information Technology conference in Sao Paulo, he said that the multistakeholder model is aimed at "increasing the participation of diverse groups from all around the globe" and praised Brazil's decision to adopt a multi-stakeholder approach in governing the country's Internet. He said, “It is an example of the Brazilian government’s wisdom in saying we want the private sector, we want the civil society, and academic leaders, Internet experts and corporations to come together and provide the Internet Strategy for the country.”<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/rod-beckstrom-praises-brazils-multi-stakeholder-model-of-internet-coordination.html Rod Beckstrom praises Brazil's Multi-Stakeholder Model of Internet Coordination]</ref>
===2021-2025 Strategic Plan===
During its strategic planning process, the [[ICANN Board]] identified the [[Evolution of the Multistakeholder Model|improvement of ICANN's multistakeholder governance model]] as a core goal for the five-year strategic plan beginning in the fiscal year 2021.<ref name="msmhome">[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance-plan-improve-multistakeholder-model-2019-04-08-en ICANN.org - Governance Plan - Enhancing the Effectiveness of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model], April 8, 2019</ref>
==Debate over ICANN's Multistakeholder Model==
==Debate over ICANN's Multistakeholder Model==
===Strickling Supports Multistakeholder Process===
===Strickling Supports Multistakeholder Process===
During the [[IGF|Internet Governance Forum]] (IGF) in Nairobi on September 27, 2011, NTIA Assistant Secretary [[Larry Strickling]], a consistent supporter of the multi-stakeholder model, stated that the multistakeholder process in Internet governance is being challenged because of the increasing restrictions by nations of the free flow of information over the Internet, disputes between standard bodies, and appeals for government interventions on the terms and conditions for exchanging Internet traffic. He also cited that the latest proposal by India, Brazil and South Africa to create a new international organization to manage the Internet. Secretary Strickling poined out that the existing Internet has been a very effective vehicle for economic growth and innovation, and that it was established through the hard work of multistakeholder organizations such as the [[ISOC|Internet Society]], the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] (IETF) and the [[World Wide Web Consortium]]. Strickling emphasized that the multistakeholder process is characterized by openness, inclusiveness, speed, flexibility, and decentralized problem solving in Internet governance. He encouraged IGF participants to continue to support ICANN's multistakeholder process and to continue to expand jobs, economic development, wealth and fundamental rights and freedoms for all.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/headlines/2011/opening-session-remarks-assistant-secretary-strickling-internet-governance-forum Opening Session Remarks of Assistant Secretary Strickling at the Internet Governance Forum]</ref>
During the [[IGF|Internet Governance Forum]] (IGF) in Nairobi on September 27, 2011, NTIA Assistant Secretary [[Larry Strickling]], a consistent supporter of the multi-stakeholder model, stated that the multistakeholder process in Internet governance is being challenged because of the increasing restrictions by nations of the free flow of information over the Internet, disputes between standard bodies, and appeals for government interventions on the terms and conditions for exchanging Internet traffic. He also cited that the latest proposal by India, Brazil and South Africa to create a new international organization to manage the Internet. Secretary Strickling poined out that the existing Internet has been a very effective vehicle for economic growth and innovation, and that it was established through the hard work of multistakeholder organizations such as the [[ISOC|Internet Society]], the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] (IETF) and the [[World Wide Web Consortium]]. Strickling emphasized that the multistakeholder process is characterized by openness, inclusiveness, speed, flexibility, and decentralized problem solving in Internet governance. He encouraged IGF participants to continue to support ICANN's multistakeholder process and to continue to expand jobs, economic development, wealth and fundamental rights and freedoms for all.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/headlines/2011/opening-session-remarks-assistant-secretary-strickling-internet-governance-forum Opening Session Remarks of Assistant Secretary Strickling at the Internet Governance Forum]</ref>
===Effects of COVID Pandemic===
By March 2022, most [[ICANN Community]] members had not sat in the same room as their peers for over two years, because ICANN’s public meetings had been held over Zoom since the start of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In turn, the fallout from COVID fatigue began surfacing in think pieces on ''[[CircleID]]'',<ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20220328-facing-the-future-of_icann_volunteer-recruitment Facing the Future of ICANN Volunteer Recruitment, CircleID]</ref><ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20220328-time-for-a-better-vision-of-internet-governance-multistakeholderism-to-citizenship Time for a Better Vision of IG: Multistakeholder to Citizenship, CircleID]</ref> in letters to the [[ICANN Board]],<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/hilyard-et-al-to-botterman-sanchez-22mar22-en.pdf ALAC to ICANN Board, March 22, 2022, ICANN Correspondence]</ref> and in many of the sessions at [[ICANN 73]]. A key point of contention was whether the multistakeholder model could achieve [[equity in incentivizing ICANN participants, especially those not paid to engage in [[Internet Governance]]. For instance, in a letter to the Board, [[ALAC]] Chair [[Maureen Hilyard]], [[Marita Moll]], and [[Joanna Kulesza]] noted that "it was important to establish ways of 'valuing' as well as of 'showing a return on'" work beyond mere words of appreciation.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/hilyard-et-al-to-botterman-sanchez-22mar22-en.pdf ALAC to ICANN Board, March 22, 2022, ICANN Correspondence]</ref> Another was whether the MSM would continue to be up to 21st-century challenges. In making his case for why IG should move from the MSM to a democratic citizenship model, [[Klaus Stoll]] explains that "In a democracy, who is a citizen and their rights and responsibilities in well-defined policy-making processes are based on fundamental common human rights values, such as equity, inclusiveness, and transparency. The common goal is to enable the well-being of all. We miss all of this in multistakeholderism."<ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20220328-time-for-a-better-vision-of-internet-governance-multistakeholderism-to-citizenship Time for a Better Vision of IG: Multistakeholder to Citizenship, CircleID]</ref>
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