<p dir="ltr">Dear Bill,</p>
<p dir="ltr">First things first. Please do NOT misqoute and misrepresent me. I did not disagree at all. I have clearly mentioned the need for both. A coordinated approach between different stakeholder groups especially CS is very welcome and essential. At the same time because to get anything done the MAG which is a multistakeholder advisory group needs support of all stakeholders a request has been made to do a formal orientation for all the new MAG members. And then a second round of introductions between old and new MAG members. We call that capacity building. I am quite surprised that having just endorsed the suggestions made by me you would choose to deliberately misinform.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Also thanks for sharing the request I made to the secretariat for funding and support for CS and academia. I did look at hotel prices during the week and yes they are steep and without support from DESA and newly formed IGFSA it is difficult to ensure physical presence. And CS I have argued for long needs to be in the room in larger nos. Let’s work together to facilitate all those we can. The UN has a definite time stipulation for processing funding requests and all that we've been suggesting is that we must ensure support for new members even though the announcement of renewal might come after the deadline for seeking support.</p>
<p dir="ltr">When I say they are not mutually exclusive that's exactly what I mean. </p>
<p dir="ltr">In the interest of full disclosure, I will now follow this up with the emails that I have sent to the secretariat and the MAG advocating strongly for extension of all possible support to CS and academia. The meeting and consultations are open to all.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We may have diffences in opinion and approaches but let's remain civil, balanced and fair towards each other. For any dialogue to occur we must be able to respect our differences and still be able to work for a common cause.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The main focus session that I helped facilitate this year looks at strengthening the IGF and I believe NETmundial is an approach and a means not an end in itself. <br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Bill I'd like to take this opportunity to put my appreciation on reccord for all the work you have done at the IGF as a MAG member. With continuity there is also value in allowing new voices to emerge and respecting both diversity of opinion and approaches. Sometimes when we put more responsibility on people less experienced and delegate, it creates new leaders and allows for a healthier ecosystem. I hope we will find generosity within, to give up what is to build, create and renew.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I am positive with a coordinated approach CS can put in a vibrant and well rounded representation in this significant year for the IGF.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Regards</p>
<p dir="ltr">Subi Chaturvedi<br><br><br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">On 17 Sep 2014 21:45, "William Drake" <<a href="mailto:wjdrake@gmail.com">wjdrake@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> On Sep 17, 2014, at 5:08 PM, William Drake <<a href="mailto:wjdrake@gmail.com">wjdrake@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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>> On Sep 17, 2014, at 3:19 PM, Lea Kaspar <<a href="mailto:Lea@gp-digital.org">Lea@gp-digital.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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>>> Thanks for sharing this information. Having a hand-over/induction process to<br>
>>> the newbies by incumbent CS members sounds like a great idea.<br>
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>> So far, people on the MAG seem to be supporting it, and Chengetai has said he will look into the availability of extra rooms.<br>
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> I spoke too fast, Subi disagrees and says that stakeholders should just meet informally.<br>
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