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Cross Community Working Group on New Generic Top-Level Domains Auction Proceeds (view source)
Revision as of 18:13, 22 June 2022
, 1 year ago→Initial Report and Public Comment
<li>Delegation of grant processing and award to an external entity, with the ICANN board retaining oversight of mission focus and adherence to the board's fiduciary duties.<ref name="initial">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-08oct18-en.pdf ICANN.org Archive - CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], October 8, 2018</ref></li>
<li>Delegation of grant processing and award to an external entity, with the ICANN board retaining oversight of mission focus and adherence to the board's fiduciary duties.<ref name="initial">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-08oct18-en.pdf ICANN.org Archive - CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], October 8, 2018</ref></li>
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The initial report noted that Mechanism D was largely theoretical, and if an attempt to implement the mechanism occurred, it would likely look substantially similar to Mechanism B. As a result, the group specifically recommended that the board choose between Mechanisms A and B, and welcomed community input on Mechanism C.</ref name="initial" />
The initial report noted that Mechanism D was largely theoretical, and if an attempt to implement the mechanism occurred, it would likely look substantially similar to Mechanism B. As a result, the group specifically recommended that the board choose between Mechanisms A and B, and welcomed community input on Mechanism C.<ref name="initial" />
Public comment on the initial report was extensive.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-08oct18/2018q4/thread.html ICANN Listserv Archive - Public Comment Submissions, CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], November 20 - December 17, 2018</ref> <ref name="reportinitpc">[https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/auction-proceeds/report-comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-17dec18-en.pdf Report on Public Comments - CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], December 17, 2018</ref>
The report also defined the objectives and goals of grant review and approval. Broadly, the CCWG determined that the auction proceeds should be used to:
* Benefit the development, distribution, evolution and structures/projects that support the Internet's unique identifier systems;
* Benefit capacity building and underserved populations, and;
* Benefit the open and interoperable Internet.<ref name="initial" />
Specifically, the CCWG suggested the following guidelines for selecting projects that have applied for grant funding:
# The purpose of a grant/application must be in service of ICANN's mission and core principles.
# The objectives and outcomes of the projects funded under this mechanism should be in agreement with ICANN’s efforts for an Internet that is stable, secure, resilient, scalable, and standards-based.
# Projects advancing work related to any of the following topics open access, future oriented developments, innovation and open standards, for the benefit of the Internet community are encouraged.
# Projects addressing diversity, participation and inclusion should strive to deepen informed engagement and participation from developing countries, under-represented communities and all stakeholders.
# Projects supportive of ICANN’s communities’ activities are encouraged.<ref name="initial" />
Public comment on the initial report was extensive.<ref>[https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-08oct18/2018q4/thread.html ICANN Listserv Archive - Public Comment Submissions, CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], November 20 - December 17, 2018</ref> <ref name="reportinitpc">[https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/auction-proceeds/report-comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-initial-17dec18-en.pdf Report on Public Comments - CCWG-Auction Proceeds Initial Report], December 17, 2018</ref> Most responses from stakeholder groups preferred Mechanism B. One comment was noted that an internal ICANN process would be subject to [[ICANN Accountability Mechanisms]], which could impede its work. Other comments were dubious that a mechanism inside ICANN would be efficient in any event.<ref name="reportinitpc" /> Most commenters agreed with the broad guidelines outlined for the distribution of auction proceeds. Comments were largely complementary of the CCWG's work and efforts.<ref name="reportinitpc" />
==Final Report and Recommendations==
==Final Report and Recommendations==