In this session, members of the Joint Applicant Support Working Group, also known as JAS WG, will discuss the Second Milestone Report recently posted for public comment. The Second Milestone Report is a document produced by the JAS WG that offers recommendations on how ICANN should develop a sustainable approach to providing support to applicants from developing economies requiring assistance in applying for and operating new gTLDs Registries. The Report proposes initial criteria for qualification as well as several other types of support for ICANN to considered. It has been approved by ALAC, one of the chartering organizations of the working group, but it has not yet been approved by the GNSO.
Who Should Attend? All community members interested in discussion how can ICANN assist applicants from developing economies to increase their participation in the new generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) Program.