**FYI [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=aade7a05-a09c-4f94-9cf4-a140d5c2db31&a=1122025...] Monday, 21 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Sign up for the session slot for ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants · Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 · 🔥 DUE WEDNESDAY: Design and Translation Deadlines Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest Information Sharing · NEW: The Global Digital Compact: A Top-down Attempt to Minimize the Role of The Technical Community · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar Public Comment · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism ICANN78 🔥 23 AUGUST 2023 🔥 DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. one-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything to Andrea Glandon [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> by 23 AUGUST. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated Sign up for the session slot for ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants? Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session on 21-22 October. This outreach session is an opportunity to share information with the fellows and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. The deadline to sign up for a slot is 30 August 2023 Link to sign up for available slots [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan@icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN public meetings and eligible ICANN events. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Transition Program creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Transition Program will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest You can find the Expression of Interest and further information on the Policy Transition Program workspace [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...>. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. Information Sharing NEW: The Global Digital Compact: A Top-down Attempt to Minimize the Role of The Technical Community The UN Tech Envoy's statement suggests that there is a new "tripartite" model for digital cooperation, in which there are only three stakeholder groups – the private sector, governments and civil society (which includes the technical community). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference Webinar The Public Comment proceeding for the Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference revealed diverging views on the pilot as well as the Holistic Review. In response to an analysis of the public comments, the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board reconvened the Terms of Reference (ToR) Development Team in March 2023 to address the questions and issues raised during the proceeding. The Development Team concluded its work in July 2023 and would like to invite the community to attend an informational webinar on 21 August 2023 at 18:00 UTC to discuss the revisions to the ToR document. Please click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> to register for the webinar. Public Comment GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023 Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023 ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Open for Submissions: 16 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 September 2023 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SAPyNX5Gz02bcwYDu...>. 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