Re: [soac-newgtldapsup-wg] GAC response to scorecard

[Elaine Pruis <elaine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This part is of particular interest:

GAC welcomes the commitment of the Board to implement the necessary  
mechanisms to
ensure an inclusive new gTLD program.
The GAC would appreciate clarity from ICANN on whether cost  
considerations for
developing and least developed country applications will be given due  
attention.  The
reduction of costs should be applied to all the steps (including but  
not limited to objections
by SMEs, trademark clearing house) of the process.
GAC looks forward to the final JAS WG report. The report will need to  
propose sustainable
mechanisms for implementation within a deadline that ensures the  
introduction of new
gTLDS is inclusive.
(Additional reaction: we propose 70% fees reduction for developing  
country applicants and
free for least developed countries)

Elaine

On Apr 12, 2011, at 4:30 PM, Karla Valente wrote:

> Dear all:
>
> Please see attached GAC comments on the ICANN Board’s response to  
> the GAC Scorecard.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Karla Valente
> Director, gTLD Registry Programs
> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
> Direct:  + 1 310 301 3878
> Mobile:  +1 310 936 4639
> Skype: kdlvalente
>
> <20110412_GAC_comments_on_the_Board_response_to_the_GAC_scorecard.pdf>
Elaine Pruis
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