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The '''Third Accountability and Transparency Review''' (ATRT3) was initiated in January 2017.<ref name="dashboard">[https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/specific-reviews/atrt ICANN.org - ATRT Dashboard]</ref> As of May 2021, the review is in the plan implementation phase.<ref name="dashboard" /> As of April 2023, four of the 15 Board-approved ATRT3 recommendations have been completed, including improvements for collecting community feedback and suspending future RDS and SSR reviews until the next ATRT considers their futures. Ten out of the 15 recommendations are currently being worked on, including the re-examination of the ATRT3 implementation, which is expected to be completed by [[ICANN 77]]. The key recommendations at play include Recommendation 3.2, which proposes another CCT review, limited to one year, starting within two years after the [[Sub Pro|next round]] of [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]]s, with data collection beforehand; Recommendation 3.4 is that ATRT Reviews should continue suggesting terminations, amendments, or creations of periodic reviews. Recommendation 3.5 creates the [[ICANN Holistic Review]], based on Operating Standards for [[ICANN Reviews#Specific Reviews|Specific Reviews]] to improve SOs/ACs/the NomCom practices, collaboration mechanisms, and accountability. Recommendation 3.6 is that [[ICANN Reviews#Organizational Reviews|Organizational Reviews]] should evolve into ICANN Org-established improvement programs in each SO/AC/NC, including an annual satisfaction survey, regular assessment, and funding. Recommendations 3.2 and 3.4 require modifications to the [[ICANN Bylaws]] and are being worked on, while the implementation of Recommendations 3.5 and 3.6 may impact Recommendation 3.2. Work on the [[ICANN Holistic Review|Pilot Holistic Review]] is ongoing and will include a second Public Comment period with a focus on the lack of agreement within the community. Recommendations 4.1-4.5 are being worked on to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency through the evaluation of metrics and targeted outcomes. Finally, Recommendation 5 is being addressed through the [[Prioritization]] framework.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/specific-reviews-q1-2023-report-31mar23-en.pdf Q1 2023 Specific Reviews Report, ICANN Files]</ref>  

The '''Third Accountability and Transparency Review''' (ATRT3) was initiated in January 2017.<ref name="dashboard">[https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/specific-reviews/atrt ICANN.org - ATRT Dashboard]</ref> By May 2021, the review was in the plan implementation phase.<ref name="dashboard" /> By April 2023, four of the 15 Board-approved ATRT3 recommendations have been completed, including improvements for collecting community feedback and suspending future RDS and SSR reviews until the next ATRT considers their futures. Ten out of the 15 recommendations are currently being worked on, including the re-examination of the ATRT3 implementation, which is expected to be completed by [[ICANN 77]]. The key recommendations at play include Recommendation 3.2, which proposes another CCT review, limited to one year, starting within two years after the [[Sub Pro|next round]] of [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]]s, with data collection beforehand; Recommendation 3.4 is that ATRT Reviews should continue suggesting terminations, amendments, or creations of periodic reviews. Recommendation 3.5 creates the [[ICANN Holistic Review]], based on Operating Standards for [[ICANN Reviews#Specific Reviews|Specific Reviews]] to improve SOs/ACs/the NomCom practices, collaboration mechanisms, and accountability. Recommendation 3.6 is that [[ICANN Reviews#Organizational Reviews|Organizational Reviews]] should evolve into ICANN Org-established improvement programs in each SO/AC/NC, including an annual satisfaction survey, regular assessment, and funding. Recommendations 3.2 and 3.4 require modifications to the [[ICANN Bylaws]] and are being worked on, while the implementation of Recommendations 3.5 and 3.6 may impact Recommendation 3.2. Work on the [[ICANN Holistic Review|Pilot Holistic Review]] is ongoing and will include a second Public Comment period with a focus on the lack of agreement within the community. Recommendations 4.1-4.5 are being worked on to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency through the evaluation of metrics and targeted outcomes. Finally, Recommendation 5 is being addressed through the [[Prioritization]] framework.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/specific-reviews-q1-2023-report-31mar23-en.pdf Q1 2023 Specific Reviews Report, ICANN Files]</ref>  

==Background==

==Background==

It is also charged to periodically review and assess its performance through the lens of each of the above commitments.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/affirmation-of-commitments-2009-09-30-en ICANN.org - Affirmation of Commitments], September 30, 2009</ref>

It is also charged to periodically review and assess its performance through the lens of each of the above commitments.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/affirmation-of-commitments-2009-09-30-en ICANN.org - Affirmation of Commitments], September 30, 2009</ref>

ICANN's board enshrined these commitments (and the associated reviews) in its [[ICANN Bylaws|Bylaws]] in Article 1 (Mission, Commitments, and Core Values)<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 ICANN Bylaws, Article 1]</ref> and in Article 4 (Accountability and Review).<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4 ICANN Bylaws, Article 4]</ref> Article 4.6 deals with "Specific Reviews," each of which are tied to one of the commitments in the Affirmation of Commitments.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4.6 ICANN Bylaws, Article 4.6]</ref>

ICANN's board enshrined these commitments (and the associated reviews) in its [[ICANN Bylaws|Bylaws]] in Article 1 (Mission, Commitments, and Core Values)<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article1 ICANN Bylaws, Article 1]</ref> and in Article 4 (Accountability and Review).<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4 ICANN Bylaws, Article 4]</ref> Article 4.6 deals with "Specific Reviews," each of which is tied to one of the commitments in the Affirmation of Commitments.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article4.6 ICANN Bylaws, Article 4.6]</ref>

The [[Organizational Effectiveness Committee]] of the board oversees the conduct of specific reviews.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/organizational-effectiveness-committee-2014-03-21-en ICANN.org - Organizational Effectiveness Committee]</ref> The ATRT is one such specific review.

The [[Organizational Effectiveness Committee]] of the board oversees the conduct of specific reviews.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/organizational-effectiveness-committee-2014-03-21-en ICANN.org - Organizational Effectiveness Committee]</ref> The ATRT is one such specific review.

# GAC interaction with the board and the broader community;

# GAC interaction with the board and the broader community;

# Review processes - how ICANN receives public input, as well as a review of the implementation of recommendations from [[Second Accountability and Transparency Review|ATRT2]];

# Review processes - how ICANN receives public input, as well as a review of the implementation of recommendations from [[Second Accountability and Transparency Review|ATRT2]];

# The impact of ICANN's decision-making process as it relates to the broader Internet community, and the effectiveness of ICANN's policy development process in fostering cross community participation.<ref name="workplan" />

# The impact of ICANN's decision-making process as it relates to the broader Internet community and the effectiveness of ICANN's policy development process in fostering cross-community participation.<ref name="workplan" />

===Methodology===

===Methodology===