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Fwd: Guidance Requested on Topics for ICANN85 GAC–ALAC Bilateral
by Joanna Kulesza Feb. 1, 2026

Feb. 1, 2026

Dear colleagues, As we move forward with preparations for the ICANN85 GAC–ALAC bilateral, I would welcome the Programme Committee’s guidance on the choice of topics. Below are the topics proposed by the GAC for the indicative bilateral agenda with brief issue descriptions, reproduced verbatim for ease of reference: *Applicant Support Program (ASP): Uptake, Sustainability, and Support Models* – Low uptake and uneven regional distribution of ASP applications – Outreach and communication challenges, including in underserved regions – High-level discussion of support models, including platform and backend support concepts, with appropriate guardrails – Alignment ahead of the planned ICANN85 facilitated dialogue *DNS Abuse: Government Expectations and End-User Harm* – Data, reporting, and enforcement expectations – End-user impact and trust considerations – Coordinated advisory signals to ICANN org and relevant PDPs *Linguistic Inclusion: Latin Script Diacritics* – Supporting linguistic and cultural inclusion – Managing timing constraints without delaying the Next Round *WSIS+20 and Global Digital Governance Processes* – Information exchange on preparations and timelines – Identifying areas for possible GAC–ALAC coordination Please let me note that during the January meeting ALAC did not express specific support for any of the GAC proposed bilateral topics, noting that the current relevance of some of these may be limited. In light of the recently hosted and well-attended joint "Regulatory Updates" briefing on WSIS+20 outcomes meeting [ https://gac.icann.org/sessions/gacalac-regulatory-developments-briefing-ser…] the last topic also seems to raise no current concerns. With regard totopic 1 on DNS Abuse, it must be noted that At-Large will be hosting a dedicated plenary on DNS abuse at ICANN85, with possible participation by GAC speakers. I would be grateful for your views on which of these topics would be most suitable for the bilateral or suggestions for alternative, policy-relevant themes to be discussed during the dedicated 60 minutes. I am very happy to be guided by the Committee’s assessment. Best regards, Joanna

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