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Hi - I agree - there are other avenues for concerns to be raised and
the arguments for Best Bits to do so in light of other priorities do
not appear strong.<br>
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<div>That was indeed what I had in mind, Anriette, as well
as linking more theoretical discussions or discussions of
principles (which we do need to have at times) to these
specific mechanisms we are developing and/or engaging in.</div>
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<div>And that is the problem with the OECD: it is much less
clear to me how we can make this particular discussion a
concrete and outcome oriented one. I have seen the debate
about the OECD play out on various lists (even if without
resolution, I think a discussion has been had), and don't
yet see where there could be common ground to move forward
among the varous stances that seem to exist on the OECD. <br>
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If there are any proposals in this regard, I would of
course be happy to hear them.<br>
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<div>The OECD has a rather dense set of process of its own, which
are covered a different coalition, viz. CSISAC (though there is
significant cross membership with Best Bits). It is hard to
simply "dip your toes" into what goes on at the OECD, and I
don't suggest we try to do so. However better reporting from
CSISAC to its own members and broader civil society is
definitely needed (its website is two years out of date, to
start with), and something that we are trying to make happen.
As always, resource constraints apply.</div>
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