November 2024 - Subpro-irt-asp

Issues with ASP/RSP for non US/UK/Australia organizations
by Rubens Kuhl Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

Hi there. Since we don’t have yet an active SPIRT, and news for the ASP/RSP systems being launched have been posted here, I will post things here while more targeted channels are created in the road for 2026. After issues with ICANN authentication structure, now mitigated by using a different browser for ASP/RSP usage, the very first step, setting up the Organization, also resulted in failure. The issue is with the documents required, proof of establishment and good standing, and how they are required to be sent. 1) Only one file allowed Each of the requests allow only one file to be sent. In my jurisdiction a good standing documentation is composed of 15 different certificates. 2) File size limit too low The file is allowed to be only 5 MB. Our proof of establishment is more of that in size (22 pages, 7 MB); I managed to reduce quality and make it down to less than 5 MB, but because it is not in English, the size would actually be the double of that. 3) Non-English organizations are *required* to provide certified translations themselves Different from 2012, organizations are now required to provide both the original document, a certified translation and the certification statement. All of that in a single file limited to 5MB… so besides the costs for getting certified translations (way to go to foster Global South, ICANN!), it also requires reducing the quality of the documents, possibly to point of making them unreadable. Which also will make harder for evaluators to find indicators of forgery, since even the real documents will be of very low quality. Even Canadian organizations (where legal documents are of two official languages) might face issues here. Perhaps the system requirements should have gone thru a review of anyone not from the US ? Rubens

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ASP has Launched!
by Kristy Buckley Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

Greetings ASP-IRT colleagues (and cc to full IRT), We are very excited to announce that the Applicant Support Program is Open<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-opens-application-peri…>! You all have contributed immensely to the design and development of this program. As we move into the execution phase, we thought it would be helpful to share the available ASP resources that you can reference and pass on to your networks to help generate awareness and excitement for the program. * We hope you’ve had a chance to view the recent Blog Post<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-resources-available-to-prepare…> announcing the new ASP Applicant Readiness Materials now available to support prospective ASP applicants in understanding the eligibility criteria and application process. * If you haven’t seen it, please make note of the Pro Bono Services announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-mentors-and-pro-…> seeking professional service providers or mentors as volunteers to provide guidance to supported ASP applicants. We are seeing great engagement with this announcement with 173 visits to the registration link and 36 registrations. * To brief your networks, you are welcome to use the ASP Champions Toolkit <https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/resources/ChampionsToolkit> as a resource to create awareness about the Next Round Program and the Applicant Support Program, including the Engagement Calendar and a speaker request form. * Lastly, we kindly invite you to engage with recent social media posts on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/icann/posts/?feedView=all>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/icannorg/>, and Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/icannorg/> to increase visibility for the ASP, Next Round, and other ICANN happenings. As you well know, ICANN relies on you, our community, to help raise awareness, interest, and recruit volunteers. We appreciate all that you do and want to share the information you may need to help spread the word. Many thanks in advance for your help in doing so. Please see below for a more comprehensive list of available resources. With excitement and much gratitude, Kristy, on behalf of the ASP Project Team ASP Blog Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-resources-available-to-prepare…> ASP blog announcement creating awareness of the ASP Applicant Readiness materials now available, including the Quick Start Guide, Checklist, and System User Guides. ASP Website<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp> Online information and resources regarding ICANN’s Applicant Support Program. ASP Handbook<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/sites/default/files/documents/next-round-a…> Provides a comprehensive understanding of the ASP application deadlines, criteria, processes, and evaluation steps. Applicant Quick Start Guide<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/asp-applicant-quick-start-guide…> High-level overview of the ASP application process and what to expect. (Scheduled to be translated into six ICANN languages by end of 2024.) Applicant Checklist<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/asp-applicant-checklist-05nov24…> More detailed summary of the ASP application process to prepare applicants for the ASP submission requirements. (Scheduled to be translated into six ICANN languages by end of 2024.) Application System User Guide (English)<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/asp-application-system-guide-05…> Provides simple navigation and helpful tool tips of online application processes. Available in six ICANN languages. ASP FAQs<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/faqs> Up-to-date frequently asked questions and answers about the ASP. Champions Toolkit<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/resources/ChampionsToolkit> · ASP Info Sheet<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/sites/default/files/documents/asp-info-she…> · ASP Intro Deck<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/sites/default/files/documents/asp-deck-04o…> Toolkit of resources that can be leveraged to create general awareness of the Next Round Program and the ASP including a speaker request form. · Info Sheet offers a snapshot of the kinds of assistance provided through the ASP. · Intro Deck provides additional insights into harnessing the power of the internet through a gTLD and becoming a registry operator. Pro Bono Service Provider Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-mentors-and-pro-…> Announcement appealing to professional service providers to register to provide pro bono services for ASP supported applicants. We already have 173 clicks and 33 registered! Social Media Posts Engage with our social media posts on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/icann/posts/?feedView=all>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/icannorg/>, and Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/icannorg/>: · Increase visibility by liking or commenting on the posts. · Spread the word by reposting to your networks. ASP Launch Announcements: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7264692114549018626/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/628539175970152/posts/986675896823143 * X: https://x.com/ICANN/status/1858926573199765955

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Reminder! Monday night reception
by Kristy Buckley Nov. 11, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

Greetings ASP-IRT members, For those of you attending ICANN81 in-person, I'm sending a friendly reminder that you should have received an invitation (via the IRT mailing list) to a reception this evening (Monday, 11 Nov) from 17:30-19:00 local time at the Istanbul Congress Center -Camlica Foyer B2. If you do stop by, please come say hello as I'd like to share a small token of our appreciation for your participation and dedication to the ASP. If you're unable to attend this evening but are here this week, please feel free to wave me down in the conference center so I can say "thank you" in person. Hope to see you! Kind regards, Kristy, on behalf of the ASP Project Team

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Webinar just concluded on the next round that the ASP Program
by Anne ICANN Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

Marika and Lars, Although Chris Mondini seemed to say that training for potential applicants re risks and costs of running a TLD is outside ICANN's area of responsibility and somehow outside of the GGP guidance on outreach, the fact is that only ICANN is primarily responsible for financial and technical evaluations and these are big hurdles in the process. (Sorry I don't have Chris' email.) Recommendation 17.2 contemplates training and counselors. This should not be postponed and laid on the private sector only. At the very least, potential ASP candidates should be alerted to requirements for Financial Evaluation, RSP Evaluation (or working with a pre-approved RSP), and technical evaluations before they take all the time and trouble to apply for the program. Again, ICANN should not be risking a bunch of withdrawn ASP evaluations once these organizations understand the complexities. I don't see why ICANN cannot prepare a webinar that would cover these topics (as well as eligibility) and link that webinar to the invitation to apply for the program that opens November 19. Please don't skip this important step. I am a big fan of ASP and do not want to see it fail in any respect, including withdrawn applications for ASP qualification. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Publication of ASP Training Materials
by Samantha Mancia Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

Dear ASP-IRT Subtrack, I hope you are well and gearing up for ICANN81. I wanted to let you all know that we have recently published the following training materials for potential ASP applicants: * ASP Applicant Quick Start Guide<https://go.icann.org/4hE4gB8> * ASP Applicant Checklist<https://go.icann.org/3NYhScU> * ASP Application System Applicant User Guide<https://go.icann.org/3AxOvuZ> (also available in the ICANN languages) These materials are available on the ASP website under Resources<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/resources>. We also recently published an announcement on this which you can find here: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-resources-available-to-prepare… We are very excited to have these resources available to potential ASP applicants, and hope you can share with your networks. Thank you! Kind Regards, Samantha Mancia Project Manager, New gTLD Program Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Office Telephone: +1 310 301 5800 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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