Dear Councillors, In case you do not agree with the triage recommendation on this topic, please, let me know by 21 May, at the latest. Thanks, Gabi

== Topic: Report on Supporting the Domain Name Industry in Underserved Regions

Originator: ICANN

Summary of request: ICANN is exploring ideas and strategies to help promote the domain name industry in regions that have typically been underserved. In particular, ICANN is looking at existing barriers to Registrar Accreditation and operation and considering ways that these challenges might be mitigated. See http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/dns-underserved-14may14-en.htm

Date received: 15 May 2014

Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 30 June 2014

Recommended action, if any: Post to community for information (done)

Expertise needed, if any: Various

Date of submission to Council: 19 May 2014

Last date of Council decision: 21 May 2014

Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Depending on region: Low/Middle