Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2010-03-12 - Support for Applicants Requesting New gTLD Applicants

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2010-03-12 - Support for Applicants Requesting New gTLD Applicants

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs
Summary: 

Board requests stakeholders to work through their SOs and ACs, and form a Working Group to develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs.

Category: 
gTLDs
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Resolution Number: 
2010.03.12.46, 2010.03.12.47
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-12mar10-en.htm
Status: 
Ongoing
Implementation Actions: 
  • Develop sustainable approach
    • Responsible entity: SO/AC Working Group
    • Due date: None
    • Completion date: Ongoing
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, the launch of the New gTLD Program will bring fundamental change to the marketplace, including competition and innovation;

Whereas, the evolution of relationships and restrictions on relationships between registries and registrars have been a center of discussion and analysis;

Whereas, the introduction of new gTLDs will bring change and opportunity for innovation, new services and benefits for users and registrants;

Whereas, ICANN aims to ensure that the New gTLD Program is inclusive, along the lines of the organization's strategic objectives;

Whereas, ICANN has a requirement to recover the costs of new gTLD applications and on-going services to new gTLDs; and

Whereas numerous stakeholders have, on various occasions, expressed concern about the cost of applying for new gTLDs, and suggested that these costs might hinder applicants requiring assistance, especially those from developing countries.

Resolved (2010.03.12.46), the Board recognizes the importance of an inclusive New gTLD Program.

Resolved (2010.03.12.47), the Board requests stakeholders to work through their SOs and ACs, and form a Working Group to develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs.

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