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Public Comment

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Name: Phyo Thiri Lwin
Date: 2 Apr 2024
Affiliation: NetMission.Asia
Email: pyochiri@protonmail.com
Original Public Comment: Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program
1. Do you believe that Section 1 (“Introduction”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes
2. Do you believe that Section 2 (“Overview”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes, but with the following suggested clarification(s)

Please provide the suggested language change or an explanation of any inconsistencies, and provide alternative language where possible.

In the section 2.2, the financial need and financial stability are a bit confusing. It would be nice if it can revise with a clear sentence structure.

3. Do you believe that Section 3 (“Applicant Support Program Timeline”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes
4. Do you believe that Section 4 (“Reduction of New gTLD Program Application and Evaluation Fees”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes
5. Do you believe that Section 5 (“Applicant Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes, but with the following suggested clarification(s)

Please provide the suggested language change or an explanation of any inconsistencies, and provide alternative language where possible.

Although ASP is the support program for financially and non-financially, the question is "why is it looking for financial stability because it is support program in the section 5.4?

6. Do you believe that Section 6 (“Applicant Support Program Application Process”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes
7. Do you believe that Section 7 (“ASP Application Evaluation”) of the ASP Handbook accurately reflects the relevant policy recommendations on Applicant Support?
Yes
Summary of Submission

When clarifying the criteria between non-financial and financial support potential recipients in the ASP (Annual Support Program) handbook, it's crucial to establish clear definitions and guidelines to ensure consistency and fairness in the support allocation process.