Dear All, This is to inform you that the ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC) has responded to the ICANN Board and org’s request for input<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-pla...> on the draft ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030 and a five-year Operating Plan Framework. Input from the ICANN80 ccNSO membership meeting<https://icann80.sched.com/event/1dr2g/ccnso-what-are-cctld-relevant-aspects-...> session in Kigali guided the SOPC in preparing its submission. Read the SOPC submission at: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-pla... ABOUT SOPC AND ITS RECENT SUBMISSION | The purpose of the SOPC is to coordinate, facilitate and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in ICANN's strategic and operational, planning and budget processes. In accordance with the SOPC Charter, the Committee may, as part of its activities, take a position on its own behalf and/or provide input to the requests for comments and subsequently report back to ICANN or other supporting organisations and advisory committees. Therefore, the views expressed in this submission are those of the SOPC only. They are not necessarily those of the ccNSO (Council and/or its members), nor of the ccTLD community at large, nor of individual ccTLD managers. ABOUT THE DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN AND OPERATING PLAN FRAMEWORK | The draft ICANN Strategic Plan outlines the specific strategic objectives, goals, and strategies for fiscal years 2026–2030, and it informs the draft Operating Plan Framework. The draft Strategic Plan contains four strategic objectives, each accompanied by strategic goals to further these objectives. It then outlines specific strategies to achieve these goals. Additionally, the plan features progress indicators to define what will enable the ICANN community to assess the success in achieving those strategies, as well as strategic risks. The five-year Operating Plan Framework is designed to outline the high-level activities necessary to effectively execute the five-year Strategic Plan. It details the key actions and initiatives that ICANN will undertake over the next five years to achieve its strategic objectives. The specific details of prioritization and resource allocation will be defined during the annual Operating Plan and Budget process. ICANN org will publish a detailed draft FY26–30 Operating and Financial Plan and an FY26 Operating Plan and Budget for Public Comment in December 2024. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>