Page History
Info |
---|
The Public Comment: Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization closed on 31 July 2015. For information on the Draft Report, watch a short YouTube video and read a short Report Summary on any or all of the 36 recommendations. The Final Report was published on 15 September 2015 (along with a correction). |
GNSO Review Frequently Asked Questions have now been translated into all UN Languages!
Background InformationThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking a provider engaged Westlake Governance Limited to conduct an independent review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), as mandated by ICANN's Bylaws.
As part of ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement, Article IV – Section 4.4(a) of ICANN's Bylaws contains provisions for "periodic review of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee."
These periodic reviews present ICANN structures with opportunities for continuous improvement through consistent application of compliance review principles to objectively measure performance relative to specific and quantifiable criteria developed by ICANN based on the unique nature of its structures. The resulting implementation of improvements and the systematic means of measuring performance and validating effectiveness of implementation are of utmost importance to the ongoing legitimacy of ICANN.
The GNSO is the policy-making body responsible for generic Top-Level Domains, such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG. Its members include representatives from generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) registries, gTLDregistrars gTLD registrars, intellectual property interest, Internet service providers, businesses and non-commercial interests. The GNSO strives to keep gTLDs operating in a fair, orderly fashion across one global Internet, while promoting innovation and competition.
Key Milestones
Given the significant increases in the number and nature of the generic Top Level Domains resulting from the recent launch of the New gTLD Program, the upcoming review of the GNSO is of critical importance to theICANN community. ICANN is planning to start the review on 1 July 2014, with an anticipated duration of 6 months. The primary schedule is as follows:
Activity
RFP published
21 April 2014
Briefing with GNSO (webinar)
7 May
GNSO to identify GNSO Review Working Party
19 May
Refine examination criteria
July
Implement 360 assessment
July
Board appointment of independent reviewer
26 June
Start of review work
1 July
Summary results from 360 Assessment
August
Draft Report 1
30 September
Clarification and rebuttal from GNSO
October
Draft Report 2
31 October
Public comment period
November – January 2015
Final Report
January 2015
Preparation of Implementation Plan
January – February
Implement Recommendations
1 March 2015 – February 2016
For additional information on the GNSO Review, see the revised Timeline and Key Links below.
GNSO Review Timeline:
|
Key Links
- Final Report of Independent Examiner
- Community Engagement Meetings
- 360 Assessment
- Documents and Review Information
- Independent Examiner Information
- Working Party Information
- Activities, Milestones and Statistics
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Key Links
- GNSO Review 2014 360 Assessment Workspace
- GNSO Review 2014 Background Information Workspace
- GNSO Review 2014 Documents Workspace
- GNSO Review 2014 Independent Examiner Workspace
- GNSO Review 2014 Working Party Workspace
Recent space activity
Recently Updated | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|