Members:
- ALAC Liaison to the GGP: Tijani Ben Jemaa
- ALAC alternate Liaison to the GGP: Sarah Kiden
BACKGROUND
In August 2022, the GNSO Council approved the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) Initiation Request to perform work on Applicant Support.
This GGP will operate as a Working Group, which may initiate sub-teams if the need arises. This GGP Working Group will follow the method of operation as detailed in the GNSO Working Group Guidelines. The GGP Working Group will employ a “Representative + Observers” model, consisting of Members and Observers.
The “Representative + Observers” model is chosen to enable the GGP Working Group to conduct and conclude its work in an efficient/effective manner while allowing for inclusive community participation. As this GGP builds on the existing Subsequent Procedures work and is intended to conclude in an expeditious manner. Members must either possess a level of expertise in previous deliberations and/or knowledge that may have been lacking during those initial deliberations.
What is the Applicant Support Program?
The Applicant Support Program was developed to ensure worldwide accessibility and competition in the 2012 new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Program. It enabled new gTLD applicants meeting certain qualifying criteria to receive financial and non-financial support. Community work continues to advance improvements to Applicant Support for the next round of new gTLD applications.
The Council has determined that the provision of guidance, for the next round, is best accomplished via the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP).
RESOURCES:
- GNSO Workspace: Guidance Process (GGP) Initiation Request for Applicant Support Home
- GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) Initiation Request for Select New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Topics
- Policy Transition Program pilot - Topic: GNSO Guidance Process and the Applicant Support Program
