[NCUC-DISCUSS] New gTLD program auctions

Wed Dec 18 02:25:46 CET 2013

The comment period about the topic opened today and goes until January
14th:
http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/new-gtld-auction-rules-17dec13-en.htm

Marília

On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>wrote:

> Gosh, the latest 6 messages have just arrived all together at once...
> Sorry for the lag in the conversation. I agree with Adam about involving
> regions. What would be the best way to reach them? Is there a procedure for
> that, like a joint GNSO/ALAC PDP? Or should we make bridges with the
> regional strategic discussions, as suggested by Adam? Or both? Sorry for
> the many questions, still on the learning curve here.
> Cheers
> Marília
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Adam,
>>
>> Having the regional strategies involved in the discussion of allocation
>> of revenues from the auctions to regional gTLD applicants is not a bad idea
>> at all. The folks participating in these strategies should have more
>> insight in their regional barriers to entering what has been called the
>> “Domain Name Industry” than others, and could probably make their cases
>> better.
>>
>> I am not personally especially happy with the progress made by the Middle
>> East Strategy Working Group, but the effort being made there is sincere.
>> For my part, I will bring up your suggestion there. I am not sure how it’ll
>> work out though, since (if I’m not mistaken) the strategy is mandated to
>> achieve its objectives within another two years. I don’t know if there will
>> be a new round of gTLD applications by then. Still…, worth bringing up.
>>
>> Thanks for the suggestion.
>>
>> Amr
>>
>> On Dec 3, 2013, at 1:07 PM, Adam Peake <ajp at GLOCOM.AC.JP> wrote:
>>
>> > So there'll be a PDP?  Again, shouldn't something like this be
>> coordinated across ICANN, part of the organization's strategic objectives?
>>  If talking about a further tld program and developing countries, doesn't
>> it make more sense to work that up through the African/LAC/AP regional
>> strategies?  If thinking how auction and 'windfall' type funds can be used,
>> again if the focus is development then let the regions work it out.
>> >
>> > Adam
>> >
>> > On Dec 3, 2013, at 8:36 PM, Rafik Dammak wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Tracy,
>> >>
>> >> Thank you for this update. Interesting to see GAC members trying new
>> approaches to work on advices. Was there any discussion on how GAC
>> participate early in the stage of PDP ?
>> >> For JAS, I remember as co-chair of the WG in that time to approach GAC
>> members to join us and we didn't fully succeed (I recall that you joined us
>> and participated in calls). But we could find support on GAC communique
>> later .
>> >>
>> >> regarding the input, did the GAC discuss on how to get it? are you
>> going to follow the model of public comment period and let the community
>> comment your deliverables?
>> >>
>> >> Best,
>> >>
>> >> Rafik
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> 2013/12/3 Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google <tracyhackshaw at gmail.com>
>> >> On a related note, the GAC has, as per its BA Communique, formally
>> established a Working Group to examine (future) new gTLD issues ... one of
>> which is Applicant Support and Developing Economies'
>> (involvement/participation). A large percentage of the foundational input
>> into this Working Group is based on an assessment of the implementation of
>> the JAS Working Group recommendations as well as an assessment of the
>> effectiveness of the final version of the Applicant Support Program.
>> >>
>> >> An initial position on the issue with the potential, based on wider
>> GAC discussion, to move forward to formal GAC Advice is due in Singapore.
>> >>
>> >> I am certain that the inputs of the NCUC, among others, on this topic,
>> will be VERY welcomed and immediately considered by the Working Group.
>> >> ------
>> >> Rgds,
>> >>
>> >> Tracy
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Dec 2, 2013 11:58 PM, "Rafik Dammak" <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >> Hi Marilia,
>> >>
>> >> regarding auctions, one of the proposal (mentioned again in Ba meeting
>> by Avri) was to create an ICANN Foundation to manage those funds coming
>> from auctions. That was suggested in the final report (
>> https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/22970578/Final_Report_JASWG+%28Sept+2011%29_Seth+created_Submitted.pdf)
>> made by the joiny working on new gTLD applicant support or JAS and the
>> board didn't pick-up that recommendation in that time .
>> >>
>> >> it is also possible to add other existing funds not related to new
>> gTLD program per se.
>> >>
>> >> Another option can be to support applicants from developing countries
>> in second round of the new gTLD program (I would prefer those not having
>> commercial interests to be supported) and working to make it more open and
>> inclusive. Unfortunately, the applicant support was implemented too late
>> for the first round in Jan 2012.
>> >>
>> >> as Amr said, public interest can be broad and having several
>> interpretations, we can see that on GAC advices to request content policy
>> via TLD. However, for applicant support, we also found support from the GAC
>> to the recommendation made by the WG.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Best,
>> >>
>> >> Rafik
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> 2013/12/3 Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>
>> >> Hi Amr! I have no particular attachment to this expression, we can use
>> whatever suits our discussion. Or we can avoid definitions and focus on
>> concrete proposals of what to do with the revenues that would benefit the
>> wider community. My point was just that revenues should not be entreasured
>> by ICANN or be appropriated by private actors in the chain, but put to good
>> use. What are the areas under ICANN's mandate in which additional resources
>> could benefit non-commercial interests? Foster development of the Internet?
>> That is what I am mulling over and would love to have company :)
>> >>
>> >> Marília
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM, Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org>
>> wrote:
>> >> Hi Marilia,
>> >>
>> >> I share your interest in this process and its outcome, however like
>> you, am not as informed on it as I would like to be. Reading up on this is
>> on my “to do” list, but I do have one observation:
>> >>
>> >> I personally have a problem with the term “public interest”. I do not
>> believe there is a standard or agreed upon definition of the term. It is
>> largely subjective as far as I can tell. If you ask a lawyer active in
>> civil society work in Brazil what the public interest is, I doubt you will
>> get the same response if you ask a state-security officer in Egypt (for
>> example). Forgive me if I’m a bit touchy with the term. I’ve had some
>> unpleasant experience with it in the past.
>> >>
>> >> If there has been a discussion on this list about the auctions, I have
>> missed it. If NCUC does have a position or would like to adopt one, I hope
>> we can agree on specific proposals on what we believe should be done with
>> auction revenues, and not use abstract terms like “pubic interest”.
>> >>
>> >> Just a few thoughts, and as always, I am agreeable to being corrected.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks.
>> >>
>> >> Amr
>> >>
>> >> On Dec 2, 2013, at 6:35 PM, Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Dear all,
>> >>>
>> >>> I am trying to understand better the new gTLD program auctions and,
>> more specifically, to understand what are the feasible options to invest
>> the revenue in a way that is public interest oriented and maybe development
>> oriented as well.
>> >>>
>> >>> Has NCUC reached a common position about the auctions? If not, I
>> would like to join others who would be interested to focus on that. I am
>> sorry if this topic has already been discussed on the list before I join.
>> If so, I will search the archives.
>> >>>
>> >>> It is my understanding that a proposal from civil society with a
>> public interest orientation could be supported by some govts as well.
>> Actually, some have been looking for inputs on this matter.
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks in advance for any information you can share about this.
>> >>>
>> >>> Marília
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> --
>> >>> Marília Maciel
>> >>> Pesquisadora Gestora
>> >>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio
>> >>>
>> >>> Researcher and Coordinator
>> >>> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
>> >>> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts
>> >>>
>> >>> DiploFoundation associate
>> >>> www.diplomacy.edu
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>> >> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
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> *Marília Maciel*
> Pesquisadora Gestora
> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio
>
> Researcher and Coordinator
> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts
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> DiploFoundation associate
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-- 
*Marília Maciel*
Pesquisadora Gestora
Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio

Researcher and Coordinator
Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts

DiploFoundation associate
www.diplomacy.edu
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