<div dir="ltr">Hi all,<div><br></div><div>there is 2 new blogs post at ICANN website from the CEO and ICANN Chair:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/president-s-corner-finances-planning-for-the-next-two-years">https://www.icann.org/news/blog/president-s-corner-finances-planning-for-the-next-two-years</a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairman-s-blog-year-end-well-wishes">https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairman-s-blog-year-end-well-wishes</a><br></li></ul></div><div>the 2 posts seem highlighting forthcoming issues regarding ICANN finance and budget. </div><div>The next fiscal year ICANN budget cycle will be opened soon for comments and with the new Empowered Community rights, the GNSO, including NCSG, is supposed to pay more attention to budget and operating plan.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Rafik</div></div>