Dear Lise,
I can see a challenge with this study - which is that we are dealing
with moving goalposts at the moment. The next round of ICANN
Operating Plan & Budget feedback has just started and this year,
the process is quite different from prior years due to the new
management & introduction of a cross-matrix of cost centres thus
breaking down silos but introducing complexity at the budget making
level as well as bottom-up interaction with the community.
Last week I took part in a Budget call with the presentation of this
year's budget. Whilst I think that a lot of work has gone into the
communication and engagement aspect of the process, a vital question
was asked by participants: how much of this draft budget is frozen
already? The answer was that 80-90% of it was already frozen,
exceptionally this year, due to the late start. This shortness of
time was explained because last year's plans for budget and
strategic planning and framework cycles have been replaced by this
new system.
In short, I am worried that we're taking a snapshot of a process
which is actually undergoing a change and that snapshot will not be
a good reflection of the process at it will be by the time our
report will be drafted and released. As in any work in progress,
perhaps would it be important to wait for the finished article to be
more ready? Open question to all.
Kind regards,
Olivier
On 19/05/2013 18:39, Lise Fuhr wrote:
Dear all,
A proposal for a study.
Have a nice Sunday.
Best,
Lise
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