cc TLD Briefing Document The cc TLD ICANN

cc. TLD Briefing Document The cc. TLD - ICANN Model Cc. TLD Relations with ICANN Cc. TLD organization Mission and size

The cc. TLD - ICANN Model “Technically Driven” n “THIN” Or “Policy Driven” n “THICK”

cc. TLD - ICANN “THIN” Model ICANN acts as technical co-ordination body IETF, domain names, root servers, address space No Policy Services: n n Organization, Publishing, Root Operations Few physical meetings (1 per year)

cc. TLD - ICANN “THIN” Model Cost US $ 500, 000 per year Root cost estimate US $ 125, 000 each 15 Roots = US $ 1, 875, 000 Total US $ 2, 375, 000 (US $ 2. 5 Million) 25 Countries pay 90% if allocated by name count. About US $ 0. 06 to 0. 07 per name Calculated at 40 Million names

cc. TLD - ICANN “THICK” Model Technical coordination as in “THIN” Policy Development Consensus formation Political System Larger bureaucracy Outreach and Public Relations Campaign to induce compliance

cc. TLD - ICANN “THICK” Model If there is “Policy” Requires participation by 200+ countries Requires outreach to achieve this level “Broad-based consensus” claim could be questioned Impact on US-DOC transfer of Root

cc. TLD - ICANN “THICK” Model Need to engage another 100+ cc. TLD Learn about them n n Who they are Technical Infrastructure Possibly provide support w Technical Training w Political training w Outsourced DNS or tech services

cc. TLD - ICANN “THICK” Model Propose US$ 500, 000 / year for 2 years US$ 200, 000 Travel grants for meetings US$ 200, 000 for outreach trips US$ 100, 000 for full time work on IANA database Probably grant funds here, need person to deal with compliance

cc. TLD - ICANN “THICK” Model Cost about US$ 7. 3 million with root Cost about US$ 5. 5 million without root Funding requires $ 0. 15 to 0. 20 / name Acceptance of grants for cc. TLD outreach reduces this by 0. 01 / name The fact is, we are here already!!!!

Cc. TLD Relations with ICANN: Some cc. TLDs want the “Thin Model” n May not see advantages of “Consensusbased Policy-Making Organization Some cc. TLDs want the “Thick Model” n But ICANN does not devote sufficient resources to cc. TLD issues & Outreach

Cc. TLD Relations with ICANN: Current Problems 90% of ICANN resources go to g. TLD issues. cc. TLD is asked for 30% of the ICANN Budget No proportional relationship between domain names and contributionsn I. e. Net. Sol has a “cap” on fees. cc. TLD subsidizes US registrars.

Cc. TLD Relations with ICANN: Current Problems No direct possibility of cc. TLD electing member of ICANN Board cc. TLDs want a new method of relating. Possible SO or Advisory Council Could still retain DNSO representation for consensus formation between constituencies

Cc. TLD Mission and size Light Weight ? CENTR suggests using ICANN to coordinate regional organizations n n Requires strong regional organizations CENTR is only really strong one US $ 400, 000 budget about 35 members Where does that leave 100+ cc. TLDs?

Cc. TLD Mission and size Substantial n n n cc. TLD development cc. TLD outreach Political Training Technical Training Possible outsourced DNS Travel assistance and/or Visits to cc. TLDs

Cc. TLD Mission and size Substantial cc. TLD Mission Model n n n Strong, World-Wide Organization Administrative support Multi-Language information dissemination Full NGO Status Members pay dues according to their ability to pay. Accept funding from Multi-Nationals

Cc. TLD Mission and size Substantial cc. TLD Organization Peer-to-Peer relationship with ICANN Satisfies Sovereignty issues Guarantees ICANN a fixed income stream to support its work. Reinforce ICANN credibility as a world-wide, consensus based organization. Help USDOC decide root server question.

Conclusion and Call to Action Consider carefully the long-term ramifications of how we guide the Policy and Progress of world-wide Internet development. Be ready to discuss, explain your positions, and help reach agreement on these important matters of mutual interest. Our Mission for the Future.