<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Please find below the additional budget requests of NCSG both approved and not approved. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">I will start having a discussion with NCSG FC about these opportunity and the allocation of funds in the near future.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb(0,32,96)">APPROVED:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">FY19-08-NCSG-Participation of Leaders from Developing Countries at ICANN Meetings NCSG request for support of leadership from developing countries at ICANN Public Meetings</span></b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">(Yes)(10,045)(to be managed by Benedetta Rossi, Manager for Policy Support & Community Services, ICANN Policy Development Support)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">The success of similar pilot efforts and the opportunity presented for leadership recruitment from under served and underrepresented countries qualifies this request for support. Approval is granted for 1 traveller per ICANN Public Meeting in FY19 (i.e. ICANN63, 64, and 65) from an underserved and underrepresented country within the applicable ICANN meeting region. Approval of this request is contingent upon coordination with ICANN’s Policy Development Support Team and on the submission of a written report<span> </span><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0" style="border-bottom:1px dashed rgb(204,204,204)"><span class="gmail-aQJ" style="top: 2px; z-index: -1;">within 30 days</span></span> of travel which addresses how the opportunity met the request objectives and each itemized metric as per the community request. The report is to be submitted to<span> </span><a href="mailto:sbr-outcomes@icann.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">sbr-outcomes@icann.org</a><span> </span>and is a condition of future resource allocations. Unused travel allocations may not be carried over to future meetings or the next fiscal year. Approved travel means economy airfare + hotel + per diem for 1 traveller as noted above.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">FY19-09-NCSG-Capacity Building Program for NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Request for the continuation of the FY18 NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Capacity Building Program aimed at consensus building within ICANN PDP/WG environment<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">(Yes – partial approval)(10,900)(to be managed by Benedetta Rossi, Manager for Policy Support & Community Services, ICANN Policy Development Support)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">Deliverables from the first NCSG/NCUC/NPOC Capacity Building Program (FY18-25) included the production of materials which are to be made accessible on demand via ICANN Learn. The ICANN Organization, in collaboration with the NCSG, NCUC and NPOC, will evaluate the success of the FY18 program including the use and usability of ICANN Learn. This ABR allocation is for the delivery of another round of training via webinars, in keeping with the FY18 experience, with a professional trainer, on the understanding that the training will be complementary to the materials to be created for ICANN Learn based on the FY18 ABR allocation. The funds allocated do not include travel support or a face-to-face component. The NCSG should consider incorporating feedback from their experience in FY18, when collaborating with ICANN Organization and the professional trainer for this FY19 project.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb(0,32,96)">NOT APPROVED:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">FY19-04-NCSG-NCSG IGF Request<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">NCSG request for travel support to the 2019 IGF for 3 NCSG members to organize a workshop (No)(0)<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">The thoughtfulness and specificity included within this request is greatly appreciated. However, decisions relating to FY19 ABR approvals are made based on the extent to which the request is directly and demonstrably related to current ICANN policy, advisory and technical work and, in relation to travel related requests, whether the event in question is or will take place at an ICANN Public Meeting. As a result, this request cannot be accommodated in FY19. The NCSG is encouraged to liaise with the appropriate ICANN regional engagement teams to collaborate in raising awareness and forging partnerships.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">FY19-05-NCSG-Travel Support for DNS Related Activities<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">NCSG Request for attendance at 5 DNS-related events during FY19 (No)(0)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">Decisions relating to ABR approvals for FY19 are made based on the extent to which the request is directly and demonstrably related to current ICANN policy, advisory and technical work and, in relation to travel related requests, whether the event in question is or will take place at an ICANN Public Meeting. As a result, this request cannot be accommodated in FY19. The NCSG is encouraged to liaise with the appropriate ICANN regional engagement teams to collaborate in raising awareness and forging partnerships.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">Y19-06-NCSG-Student Research</span></b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><span> </span><b>Assistant</b><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">NCSG request for a student/research assistant to provide research support for public comment on a 12-month basis (No)(0)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">The ICANN Organization recognizes the importance of facilitating community contributions through the public comment process; however, this request cannot be accommodated in FY19. The NCSG is encouraged to liaise with ICANN's Public Responsibility Support (PRS) Team to seek their assistance in identifying capable and interested researchers or students (e.g. NextGen/Fellowship Alumni).<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">FY19-07-NCSG-Roundtable</span></b><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><span> </span><b>Seminars<u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">NCSG request for round table meetings prior to DNS related conferences aimed at NCSG member in-reach.(No)(0)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)">The NCSG's roundtable seminar approach aimed at in-reach is an interesting idea. Decisions relating to ABR approvals for FY19 are made based on the extent to which the request is directly and demonstrably related to current ICANN policy, advisory and technical work and, in relation to travel related requests, whether the event in question is or will take place at an ICANN Public Meeting. As a result, this request cannot be accommodated in FY19. The NCSG is encouraged to liaise with the appropriate ICANN regional engagement teams to explore the possibility of aligning such roundtables with ICANN Public Meetings.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> </span></p><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Best</div><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Farzaneh </font></div></div></div></div>
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