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===Evaluation Methodology and Selection Criteria===
===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>
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>
'''A. Applicants should provide evidence of ability to ensure stable registry operation.'''
* provide a detailed business plan to ensure satisfactory continuing 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
* 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
* provide a full range of registry services
* ensure continuity of registry operation in the event of business failure of the proposed registry
* ensure continuity of registry operation in the event of business failure of the proposed registry
'''B. Conform to requirements of sponsored TLD'''
* provide precise definition of Sponsored TLD Community(determine the persons and entities within the community)
* provide precise definition of Sponsored TLD Community(determine the persons and entities within the community)
* appropriateness of the Sponsoring Organization and the policy formulation environment
* appropriateness of the Sponsoring Organization and the policy formulation environment
* responsiveness to Sponsored TLD Community
* responsiveness to Sponsored TLD Community
* demonstrate a large base of support from community
* demonstrate a large base of support from community
'''C. Add new value to the DNS'''
* value of name
* value of name
* enhanced diversity of the DNS
* enhanced diversity of the DNS
'''D. Reach and enrich broad global communities'''
* demographic reach
* demographic reach
* global reach and accessibility
* global reach and accessibility
'''E. Protect the rights of others'''
* assurance of charter-compliant registrations and avoidance of abusive registration practices
* assurance of charter-compliant registrations and avoidance of abusive registration practices
* assurance of adequate dispute-resolution mechanisms
* assurance of adequate dispute-resolution mechanisms
* provision of ICANN-policy compliant Whois service
* provision of ICANN-policy compliant Whois service
'''F. Provide complete and well-structured applications'''
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