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Consensus Policy Implementation Framework(CPIF)
A five-stage process that the ICANN organization follows to implement policies that have been developed by the Generic Names Supporting Organization and approved by the ICANN Board of Directors. The Consensus Policy Implementation Framework is designed to support predictability, accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the implementation process.