Summary of recommendation: ICANN should strengthen its translation and interpretation processes.
Summary of tasks in implementation:
- Near-term changes will be proposed to processes needed for increased policy engagement dependent on the availability of translations.
- A Translation Policy will be implemented (either as adminitrative initative or with Board approval, as determined).
Rec. |
Sub-Task |
Implementation Task |
Status |
Notes |
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9.1 |
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Interim measures (near term) |
Watching Brief |
This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy. |
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9.1(a) |
Build into At-Large’s consideration of ICANN policy issues (open Policy Forums) more and earlier translation of relevant materials. |
Watching Brief |
This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy. |
9.2 |
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Adoption of Translation Policy |
Watching Brief |
This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy. |
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9.2(a) |
Review ICANN’s new Language Services Policy (once available) and request that At-Large staff do the same, focusing on At-Large needs, particularly related to ICANN policy issues. |
Watching Brief |
This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy. |
9.3 |
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Implementation of Translation Policy (by Public Participation Committee) |
Watching Brief |
This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy. |