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− | The '''Policy Development Process''' ('''PDP''') is a common set of practices used in the creation or change of policies related to [[ICANN]] and its constituencies. PDP refers to the steps an organization, such as the [[GNSO]], takes to fulfill its objectives, generate its guidelines, and structure its actions. | + | The '''Policy Development Process''' ('''PDP''') is the set of practices used in the creation or change of policies related to [[ICANN]] and its constituencies. PDP refers to the steps an organization takes to fulfill its objectives, generate its guidelines, and structure its actions. |
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| + | All policy recommendations are formed and refined by ICANN's Supporting Organizations ([[SO]]s) and influenced by ICANN's Advisory Committees ([[AC]]s). |
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| + | ===ICANN Body Policymaking=== |
| + | Every [[SO]] has its own PDP.<br /> |
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| + | '''GNSO''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[GNSO#GNSO Policy Development Process|GNSO PDP]]'' |
| + | :The PDP for the GNSO is outlined in Annex A of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. |
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| + | '''ccNSO''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[ccNSO#ccNSO Policy Development Process|ccNSO PDP]]'' |
| + | :The PDP of the ccNSO is outlined in Annex B of the [[ICANN Bylaws]].<br /> |
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| + | '''ASO''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[ASO#Policymaking Process|ASO PDP]]'' |
| + | :The role of the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) in ICANN policymaking is outlined in the [[Memorandum of Understanding]]. |
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| + | Every [[AC]] has its own policy advice development process (PADP).<br /> |
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| + | '''GAC''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[GAC#GAC Policy Advice Development Process|GAC PADP]]'' |
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| + | '''ALAC''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[ALAC#The Role of the ALAC|ALAC PADP]]'' |
| + | :The ALAC shares its advice through the [[Public Comment]] Proceedings.<br /> |
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| + | '''SSAC''' |
| + | :''Main Article: [[SSAC#How does SSAC work?|SSAC PADP]]'' |
| + | :The SSAC generates advisories.<br /> |
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| + | '''RSSAC''' |
| + | :Main Article: [[RSSAC#Advisories|RSSAC PADP]] |
| + | :The RSSAC generates advisories.<br /> |
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| ==ICANN Policy Development Support Staff== | | ==ICANN Policy Development Support Staff== |
− | ICANN has always been focused on policy development by means of consensus to attract support and generate compliance throughout the entire global Internet community.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/evol-reform/working-paper-process-07may02.htm ICANN policy development]</ref> Therefore, ICANN provides a 32-person [[Policy Development Support Team]] from around the world to assist and shepherd policy and advice development.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/policy#staff ICANN Policy Staff]</ref> | + | ICANN strives to develop policy by means of consensus because the organization believes it offers the best way to attract support and generate compliance throughout the entire global Internet community.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/evol-reform/working-paper-process-07may02.htm ICANN policy development]</ref> Toward this end, ICANN provides a 32-person [[Policy Development Support Team]] from around the world to assist and shepherd policy and advice development.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/policy#staff ICANN Policy Staff]</ref> |
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| ===Work Products=== | | ===Work Products=== |