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* The independent and financial evaluation process should be simplified particularly the review of financial capacity to accelerate the process and reduce cost.
* The independent and financial evaluation process should be simplified particularly the review of financial capacity to accelerate the process and reduce cost.
* Use the existing contractual framework for the new sponsored TLDs.
* Use the existing contractual framework for the new sponsored TLDs.
===Sponsored TLDs Application Process===
On June 23, 2003, ICANN released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the establishment of new sponsored top level domain names. The RFP emphasized that the requirements to operate a new sTLD is rigorous ad only applicants with high qualifications that will meet or exceed the selection criteria will be accepted. An additional $25 000 is required on top of the $ 50 000 application fee for those whose applications were already evaluated in 2000.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/new-stld-rfp/new-stld-rfp-24jun03.htm Establishment of new sTLDs: Request for Proposals]</ref>
===Evaluation Methodology and Selection Criteria===
Based on the Evaluation Methodology and Selection Criteria released by ICANN on June 23, 2003, external consultants will evaluate the applications for new sTLDs. The ICANN Staff will not participate in the evaluation process but it will assist the consultants in compiling, synthesizing or tabulating information which will be reviewed by the ICANN Board. Meanwhile, the criteria for selecting new sTLDs include:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/new-stld-rfp/new-stld-evaluation-criteria-24jun03.htm Evaluation Methodology and Selection Criteria]</ref>
# Applicants should provide evidence of ability to ensure stable registry operation
* provide a detailed business plan to ensure satisfactory continuing registry operation
* ensure that the chosen registry operator will conform to high standards in technical operation of the new sTLD registry
* provide a full range of registry services
* ensure continuity of registry operation in the event of business failure of the proposed registry
## Conform to requirements of sponsored TLD
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