ATRT2 Templates 

Proposed new recommendations Cross-Community efforts (9.1e)

Hypothesis of problem

There is a general perception among many ICANN participants that ICANN is too “silo-ized”. Augmented by the occasional meeting between selected pairings of AC/SO/Sub-units, most work is carried out within the confines of particular ICANN organizational units. Where joint meetings do occur, it is relatively rare that there is a true exchange of ideas and in-depth discussion among participants.

The AoC in paragraph 9.1 (e) requires:

Assessing the policy development process to facilitate enhanced cross community deliberations, and effective and timely policy development.

While efforts have been ongoing in the enhancement of cross-community deliberations, there are still issues that need to be improved in this area.

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 The Bylaws define each unit within ICANN but with the exception of a few references to Liaison’s do not contemplate cross-unit efforts.. 

Relevant ICANN published policies

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Relevant ICANN published procedures

ATRT2 analysis

 The The natural tendency for groups to work within their own territory and among those where they feel some level of kinship is strong. Moreover, for most groups within ICANN, there is an overwhelming amount of work to done, without sufficient resources or time to do it all. When individuals do try to penetrate the boundaries of other groups, they are met with reactions ranging from being welcomed to outright hostility. It will take positive action from ICANN leaders to change this.

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Look for opportunities where there are real benefits from joint-efforts. The Board in particular must could charter cross-constituency groups where there are synergies between and amongst ICANN units.

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• keep up the

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• efforts currently underway for broader cross-community 
• learn from previous efforts and produce guideline for future effort

ATRT2 to provide

look for new opportuntiyes

Board shuld charter where there are synergies.

Need metrics that can be base lined and further tracked. 

Public Comment on Draft Recommendations

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