Transcript ccTLD Briefing Document The ccTLD - ICANN Model CcTLD Relations with ICANN CcTLD organization Mission and size.

ccTLD Briefing Document
The ccTLD - ICANN Model
CcTLD Relations with ICANN
CcTLD organization Mission and size
The ccTLD - ICANN Model
“Technically Driven”
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“THIN”
Or
“Policy Driven”
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“THICK”
ccTLD - ICANN “THIN” Model
ICANN acts as technical co-ordination
body
IETF, domain names, root servers,
address space
No Policy
Services:
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Organization, Publishing, Root Operations
Few physical meetings (1 per year)
ccTLD - 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
ccTLD - ICANN “THICK” Model
Technical coordination as in “THIN”
Policy Development
Consensus formation
Political System
Larger bureaucracy
Outreach and Public Relations
Campaign to induce compliance
ccTLD - 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
ccTLD - ICANN “THICK” Model
Need to engage another 100+ ccTLD
Learn about them
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Who they are
Technical Infrastructure
Possibly provide support
 Technical Training
 Political training
 Outsourced DNS or tech services
ccTLD - 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
ccTLD - 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 ccTLD
outreach reduces this by 0.01 / name
The fact is, we are here already!!!!
CcTLD Relations with
ICANN:
Some ccTLDs want the “Thin Model”
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May not see advantages of “Consensusbased Policy-Making Organization
Some ccTLDs want the “Thick Model”
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But ICANN does not devote sufficient
resources to ccTLD issues & Outreach
CcTLD Relations with
ICANN: Current Problems
90% of ICANN resources go to gTLD
issues.
ccTLD is asked for 30% of the ICANN
Budget
No proportional relationship between
domain names and contributions
I.e. NetSol has a “cap” on fees.
ccTLD subsidizes US registrars.
CcTLD Relations with
ICANN: Current Problems
No direct possibility of ccTLD electing
member of ICANN Board
ccTLDs want a new method of relating.
Possible SO or Advisory Council
Could still retain DNSO representation
for consensus formation between
constituencies
CcTLD Mission and size
Light Weight ?
CENTR suggests using ICANN to coordinate regional organizations
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Requires strong regional organizations
CENTR is only really strong one
US $ 400,000 budget about 35 members
Where does that leave 100+ ccTLDs?
CcTLD Mission and size
Substantial
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ccTLD development
ccTLD outreach
Political Training
Technical Training
Possible outsourced DNS
Travel assistance and/or Visits to ccTLDs
CcTLD Mission and size
Substantial ccTLD Mission Model
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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
CcTLD Mission and size
Substantial ccTLD 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.