[soac-newgtldapsup-wg] developing countries/nations - clarification on classification to be adopted and input on definition

[Karla Valente <karla.valente@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear all,

As  discussed last Friday during the JAS WG conference call, we need to 
standardize some terminology. I would like to get the WG opinion on which 
classification to adopt for the developing nations/countries and comments on 
the proposed definition below.

We have 2 options:

1. World Bank classification, which is adopted by ICANN's Fellowship Program. 
The Fellowships program uses the low income; lower middle income; 
upper-middle-income countries for eligibility - basically all but the 
wealthiest top layer is eligible.
http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups


2.       UN classification - Least Developed; Landlocked; Small Island 
Developing States
http://www.unohrlls.org/en/ldc/related/62/
We need to add emerging markets if UN list adopted. What official list you want 
to use?


Here is a proposed definition, pending the selection of the standard 
classification:

Developing nations/countries - for operational and analytical purposes, the JAS 
WG recommend the adoption of _____________________ classification. The official 
list can be found here:  _________. The WG notes that ___organization might 
update its classification from time to time. Also, the WG acknowledges that 
agencies that if the future participate in the Applicant Support Development 
Program as funding agencies might adopt its own developing nations/countries 
classification.




Thank you,



Karla Valente
Product/Services Director
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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