Global Public Interest

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Global Public Interest (GPI) is a belief in weighing the various interests at play, determining how to best serve the interests of the general public, and deciding by which means. It was foundational to the formation of ICANN and its commitments, and it is central to the Affirmation of Commitments, the ICANN Bylaws, and ICANN's Articles of Incorporation.[1]

History

In 2018, the ICANN Board identified the GPI as one of its 2019 operational priorities and carried it over to 2021. In September 2019, the Board published a discussion paper on a proposed GPI framework.

GPI Toolkit

 
GPI Framework (from GPI Toolkit, ICANN.org)

The GPI Toolkit, which is shepherded by Avri Doria in its pilot version application for the SSAD and SUBPRO ODPs, is meant to systematically assess the determination of GPI when considering new actions.[2]

References