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-----Original Message----- From: Doug Brent [mailto:doug.brent@icann.org] Sent: Friday, 24 October 2008 05:05 To: Chris Disspain Cc: Denise Michel; Bart Boswinkel; Gabriella Schittek Subject: Process for and draft of ICANN 2009-2012 Strategic Plan
Dear Chris, cc: Denise, Bart, Gabi
As you are aware, ICANN operates on an annual planning cycle; the strategic plan is developed in the second half of the calendar year and the operating plan is developed in the first half of the calendar year. Consistent with this timetable, we are posting a first draft of the strategic priorities that form the basis of the July 2009 June 2012 Strategic Plan for consultation with the ICANN community.
Given the enormous volume of work that is happening in the community at the moment, we have decided to use an incremental approach to developing the Strategic Plan this year. When you read the plan, you will see that it is very much based on the current Strategic Plan. This is not surprising given that the Strategic Plan covers a three year timeframe. Although we have achieved much in the past year, there have been few major changes in ICANN¹s environment and primary objectives. The draft plan that is attached to this email is based on input from the Board and maintains the direction that was set in the current plan. In terms of top priorities, there are two additions from the plan developed last year: Strengthen processes for developing policy (which highlights the importance of policy development in ICANN) and Globalize ICANN¹s Operations (which addresses the challenges of dealing effectively with ICANN¹s global community).
Could you please forward the attached plan to your Council or Committee for their review? I and other staff would be happy to meet with you during the Cairo meeting to get your feedback on these priorities. Additionally, at your request, there is opportunity for feedback in a telephonic meeting (post-Cairo), and, as always, written feedback is welcome. Please let me know if you would like to set up an in-person meeting in Cairo, and I will schedule it.
The draft priorities will also be posted on the ICANN website and a public comment forum will be opened so that all members of the community can contribute.
In parallel to seeking community input on these priorities, we are also developing the activities that sit below each of the priorities outlined in the document that you have in front of you now. We hope to be able to share these with you during the Cairo meeting and then to post them for public comment. As in past years, our objective is to have the Strategic Plan approved by the Board at its December meeting.
Thank you for your support of this important element of the ICANN planning process.
Regards, Doug -- Doug Brent Chief Operating Officer ICANN Voice: +1 310.301.3871 Mobile: +1 650.996.4447 Fax: +1 310.823.8649
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