[NCUC-DISCUSS] Reminder!!! Replenishment strategy on ICANN Reserve Fund at 17h00 UTC today

Fri Mar 2 22:31:59 CET 2018

I think it depends on what the proposed fee increase is. If the increase is a mere penny on each domain name registered, what would the implications be? Don't get me wrong, I think a cost-based budget is better than one dependent on a cut of business, however I'm not convinced a small USD 0.01 rise would necessarily hurt the market. Of course one more substantial than that could very easily affect overall growth/renewals. It will be interesting to see what ICANN proposes in the weeks and months ahead.

Ayden

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On 2 March 2018 3:34 AM, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys for this initial reporting and updates, really helpful before listening to the recordings and reading the material.
> I just wanted to comment on the point below: any increase in fees will be passed to registrants most of the time (not all registries and registrants have the same business model). The margin is particularly small for registrars and so it will registrants who will see the price increase. As we are defending non-commercial interests, we cannot really support such solution which is neither sustainable nor making ICANN more responsible with regard to budget.
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> Rafik
>
> 2018-03-02 3:23 GMT+09:00 DANIEL NANGHAKA <dndannang at gmail.com>:
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>> Operational costs are to high, reduce on OPEX increase CAPEX (Capital expenses). The lower costs of registries and registrars to attract more then increase ICANN domain cost by cents or even 1 USD then raise funds.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 1, 2018, Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Thato,
>>>
>>> So there are two options being considered for the reserve fund target level; one is based on the org being in caretaker mode (i.e. operational costs would not influence the target level, but be fixed bar inflation), or the org continuing in 'business as usual' mode. I think the latter is probably better for us, as the first things to go in caretaker mode are anything to do with capacity building, engagement, learning and development, etc.
>>>
>>> The org itself acknowledges that the reserve fund is depleted; this is just fact, not my opinion. The word ICANN uses to describe its status is "depleted."
>>>
>>> It should not be confused with the budget contingency, however - that's what changes year upon year.
>>>
>>> As for how we bridge the gap, well we all have ideas, but the org proposal was outlined on today's call (please see my first email). Thanks!
>>>
>>> Ayden
>>>
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>>> On 1 March 2018 7:07 PM, thatomfikwe <thatomfikwe at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I think we need to consider opetational costs as they influence the targel level amount of the Reserve Fund.
>>>>
>>>> One way to minimise costs could be to cut down on meetings (coupled with sessional community meetings) and substatial amounts spent on ICANN staff.
>>>>
>>>> Not even sure if Reserve Funds are fully depleted in a particulay year or not. Sorry I could not complete the call, connectivity problem, will keep trying.
>>>>
>>>> Thato Mfikwe.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>> From: Kris Seeburn <seeburn.k at gmail.com>
>>>> Date: 01/03/2018 19:43 (GMT+02:00)
>>>> To: Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com>
>>>> Cc: thatomfikwe <thatomfikwe at gmail.com>, NCUC-discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [NCUC-DISCUSS] Reminder!!! Replenishment strategy on ICANN Reserve Fund at 17h00 UTC today
>>>>
>>>> All this is because we don’t have a clear process …. when was the alarm raised. The reserve fund is too less for ICANN. My doubts if operational doesn’t get in there. ICANN needs to keep an eye on the reserve and its operational expenses. How and for what purpose the reserve has gone to so much?
>>>>
>>>> Raise in max 5 years i would like to see that with expansion and the loads being paid to executives…..do we need all these staff as much as do we need all these staff to travel?
>>>>
>>>> Which projects etc., is eating into the reserves?
>>>>
>>>>> On Mar 1, 2018, at 21:36, Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I can sum up the call rather quickly. The reserve fund is empty and only covers 4.8 months of operating expenses, so has to be replenished. We need $68m.
>>>>>
>>>>> Where do we get the money from? The proposed strategy is as follows:
>>>>>
>>>>> - Raise it within five years maximum.
>>>>> - ICANN org operational savings can generate $15m over five years.
>>>>> - Raid the new gTLD auction proceeds and take a minimum $36m.
>>>>> - Remaining shortfall can be funded through EITHER additional funds from fees imposed on the contracted parties OR additional auction proceeds allocation.
>>>>> - Current investment strategy generates 6% returns per annum.
>>>>>
>>>>> — Ayden
>>>>>
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>>>>> On 1 March 2018 4:55 PM, thatomfikwe <thatomfikwe at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks Daniel.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>>>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>>>> From: DANIEL NANGHAKA <dndannang at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Date: 01/03/2018 13:19 (GMT+02:00)
>>>>>> To: thatomfikwe <thatomfikwe at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Cc: NCUC-discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [NCUC-DISCUSS] Reminder!!! Replenishment strategy on ICANN Reserve Fund at 17h00 UTC today
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Am available, I will make a draft.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, March 1, 2018, thatomfikwe <thatomfikwe at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Webinar Details and How to Attend
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Date: 1 March 2018
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Time 17:00 UTC
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To participate please access the Remote Participation:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://participate.icann.org/planning
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If anyone want to volunteer to draft a summary of the webinar, please come forward so that we can share the experience with the wider community thanks.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Looking forward to seeing you in the call.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thato Mfikwe.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>> Nanghaka Daniel K.
>>>>>> Executive Director - ILICIT Africa / Chair - FOSSFA / Community Lead - ISOC Uganda Chapter / Geo4Africa Lead / Organising Team - FOSS4G2018
>>>>>> Mobile [+256 772 898298](tel:+256%20772%20898298) (Uganda)
>>>>>> Skype: daniel.nanghaka
>>>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> "Life is a Beach, it all depends at how you look at it"
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards
>> Nanghaka Daniel K.
>> Executive Director - ILICIT Africa / Chair - FOSSFA / Community Lead - ISOC Uganda Chapter / Geo4Africa Lead / Organising Team - FOSS4G2018
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>>
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