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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>The MAG reconstitution draft stands follow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The
Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus’s input on issue of MAG renewal
/ restructuring </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>With Athens and Rio
meetings behind us, we are of the opinion that IGF is getting firmly
established as the key global forum for an inclusive dialogue on various
Internet policy issues. This has led to different stakeholder groups beginning
to understand and appreciate each others viewpoints, which sets the context of
a socially and politically engaged development of the Internet through
appropriate policy guidance as required. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rio brought in new topics
for discussion, and also tried new forms of interactions. These are all steps
in the right direction. However, we think that IGF, New Delhi, should take some
firm steps toward realizing the full potential of this unique global
institution. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In a later statement we
will provide inputs on possible improvements in the format for IGF, New Delhi,
and the themes that should be taken up in the main sessions. Here we will
present some suggestions regarding renewal and restructuring of MAG.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>MAG is the driving seat
of the IGF, and restructuring MAG is basic to making the IGF more effective and
productive. We appreciate the new measures of transparency taken with respect
to MAG’s working. We are of the view that MAG should work through two
elists – one open and other closed. Since MAG discusses issues of public
importance, normally discussions should be open to public scrutiny. However we
do understand that there can be some circumstances requiring closed
discussions. All discussions taken to the closed list should be listed, and
summaries of them provided as appropriate. By the same rule transcripts should
be provided of all face to face meetings of the MAG, unless some topics are
expressly chosen to be dealt in a closed manner, in which case such topics
should be listed, and summary of discussions provided as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Membership
of the MAG</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>(text to
be decided.) Since the process that built towards Meryem/ Ian formulation failed,
I will request someone to suggest fresh text for this.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Special
Advisors and Chair </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>The role and necessity of the
Special Advisors should be clarified, as also the criteria for their selection.
Adequate diversity should be represented in the selection of Special Advisors
as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><font
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>We are of the opinion that in
keeping with the multi-stakeholder nature of the MAG, there should only be one
chair, nominated by the UN SG. The host country should be able to nominate a
deputy chair, an arrangement that would be helpful in context of various issues
of logistics for the annul IGF meetings. In any case, we will like to
understand the division of work and responsibility between the two chairs, in
the present arrangement? It may be too late to move over to this suggested
arrangement for the New Delhi meeting, especially if the Indian government
representative has already taken over as the co-chair, but we can take a
decision now about the post-Delhi phase.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Role and
Structure of the MAG </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>With the experience of
two years of IGF, it is also the right time to re-visit the role and the
structure of MAG. It will be appropriate to list out the functions that MAG is
expected to play. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><font
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>One function is of course to make
all arrangements for the annual IGF meeting. We must reviews MAG’s
experience with carrying out this function. What more needs to be done by MAG
to further improve the effectiveness of the IGF? We are of the opinion that MAG
must review its decision making processes to make them more effective. These
are especially important if IGF is to evolve into something more than what it
is today, to enable it to fulfill all aspects of its mandate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>It will be very useful for MAG to
work through working groups. These WGs should prepare for each main session and
the set of workshops connected to this main session. WGs can also be used for
managing internal tasks of MAG more effectively. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo20'><![if !supportLists]><font
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>We will also like greater clarity
at this point whether MAG has any substantive identity other than advising the
UN SG. For instance, to carry out some part of the mandate which requires
‘interfacing’, advising’, identifying issues’,
‘giving recommendations’ etc, MAG needs to be able to represent IGF.
It looks highly impractical that these tasks can cohere in the UN SG. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Having some authority and identity
of its own is also required for MAG to do some important regular tasks like
assessing how well is the Tunis Agenda mandate being fulfilled by the IGF and
what more needs to be done. Does MAG ever undertake, or propose to undertake,
such an exercise? If not MAG, who would carry out this exercise, which needs to
be done with full engagement of all stakeholders. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo26'><![if !supportLists]><font
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><i><span style='font-style:italic'> </span></i>MAG
should prepare an annual report for the IGF. This report should mention IGF
activities and performance for the year against relevant parts of the TA which
lays out its mandate, and also outline plans for the year ahead. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo28'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>IGF should actively encourage
regional and national level IGFs, which should be truly multi-stakeholder. A
specific plan should be drawn out for this purpose, possibly using a WG. Such a
need is also expressed in the paragraph 80 of TA.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greater financial support
for the IGF, through untied public funds, is one of the central imperatives for
improving the effectiveness, and consequently, the meaningfulness, of the IGF.
We understand that a meeting among potential funders is being held in Geneva
around the February consultations on this issue, and we look forward to some
positive results from that meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>IGF should also fund the
participation of at least 5 members of civil society from developing and least
developed countries to ensure meaningful participation in its open
consultations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In the end, we appeal
that we all use the full term MAG at least for official purposes, because
multi-stakeholderism is the most important aspect of the IGF. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Parminder
[mailto:parminder@itforchange.net] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, February 21, 2008
12:51 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> governance@lists.cpsr.org<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [governance]
Reconstituting MAG (Tech/admin language)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Firstly, I am enclosing
the draft on 'reconstituting MAG' that we are discussing at present. (also put
below this email) (I am still to incorporate changes like – removing the
number 40, removing all numbers as well etc. Will do in the morning.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>To this an opening para
will be added. Something very roughly like<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>“We appreciate the
new measures of transparency taken with respect to MAG’s working. We are
of the view that MAG should work through two elists – one open and other
closed. Since MAG discusses issues of public importance, normally discussions
should be open to public scrutiny. However we do understand that there can be
some circumstances requiring closed discussions. All discussions taken to the
closed list should be listed, and summaries of them provided as appropriate. By
the same rule transcripts should be provided of all face to face meetings of
the MAG, unless some topics are expressly chosen to be dealt in a closed
manner, in which case such topics should be listed, and summary of discussions
provided as appropriate.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Now on this long
discussion on the ‘tech community’ issue. There is enough
opposition to getting into any kind of details on the matter of how MAG’s
membership should be vis a vis different stakeholders, and views in favor of
saying something simply like – CS is under-represented and this should be
corrected in this round (I will pick from the emails and construct appropriate
language, but basically this is the point)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fine. But it leaves me
with some problems. There are two key parts of the statement, the MAG
membership part and the ‘MAG role and structure’ part, and in
addition some other specific issues.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The part other than on
MAG membership received a few early comment, and if I remember right, all
positive (pl correct me if I am wrong). Further comments may also be given.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Now in the MAG
membership part, there were three substantive parts. Firstly, about how we want
the MAG seats apportioned. But that has not received consensus and will not go
in. However, the question that now comes up is (about the second substantive
part) - can we ask for clarity from the secretariat on MAG composition, quota,
stakeholder description etc kind of issues without ourselves suggesting
anything at all. And when we ourselves refuse to be clear on these issues. Is
it defensible to ask secretariat to be clear and share its
‘clarity’ as well, in such circumstances. So please let me know
what to do with this part. We did ask in caucus’s 07 statements for some
clarity on these issues. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>And about the third
substantive part, I am also not sure how can we ask for self-selection of each
stakeholder category. I would think self-selection will require the secretariat
to recognize some parameters of what or who can go into a category. So, in
fact, we will be asking them to name all categories, and some definition of
what constitutes these categories… Should we then ask only for self
selection for CS (well, hypothetically, if they do agree, we will quickly have
to resume this discussion that some are keen to end, and we will HAVE to
establish some criteria of who all can be included and who cant, and on what
grounds etc)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>In all these contexts, I
am not at all clear what can go in this part of the statement. Suggestions will
be hugely appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Also pl also close
comments on the other parts, which have (I think) found no negative comment,
but still not enough comments. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Parminder <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>(Its late here, and I
will be able to respond only after about 8 hours)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The
Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus’s input on issue of MAG renewal
/ restructuring </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>With Athens and Rio
meetings behind us, we are of the opinion that IGF is getting firmly
established as the key global forum for an inclusive dialogue on various
Internet policy issues. This has led to different stakeholder groups beginning
to understand and appreciate each others viewpoints, which sets the context of
a socially and politically engaged development of the Internet through
appropriate policy guidance as required. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rio brought in new topics
for discussion, and also tried new forms of interactions. These are all steps
in the right direction. However, we think that IGF, New Delhi, should take some
firm steps toward realizing the full potential of this unique global
institution. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In a later statement we
will provide inputs on possible improvements in the format for IGF, New Delhi,
and the themes that should be taken up in the main sessions. Here we will
present some suggestions regarding renewal and restructuring of MAG.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>MAG is the driving seat
of the IGF, and restructuring MAG is basic to making the IGF more effective and
productive. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Membership
of the MAG</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>We
think that 40 is a good number for MAG members. One third of MAG members should
be rotated every year. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>The
rules for membership of the MAG, including in terms of representation of
different stakeholders, should be clearly established, and make open along with
due justifications. We think that as per Tunis Agenda’s multi-stakeholder
approach, membership should be divided equally among governments, civil society
and the business sector. TA also rightly recognizes international organizations
involved in IG as a stakeholder category, and they should be allowed an
appropriate number of seats in the MAG. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>As
per above, if we leave, say, 6 seats for international organizations, out of
the remaining 34 seats civil should be entitled to 11 seats. There are five
civil society members at present in a MAG of 40, an anomaly which should be
corrected in this round of rotation of members. Obviously, this cannot happen
if we replace each retiring member with one from the same stakeholder group.
Full civil society representation is necessary to ensure legitimacy for this
new experiment in global governance.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
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size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Stakeholder
representatives should be chosen based on appropriate processes of
self-selection by stakeholder groups. We do appreciate that it is difficult to
recognize any one stakeholder entity, or even a given set of them, as
completely representing the whole of that particular stakeholder group. This
complicates the process of selection, especially in the case of civil society
and business sectors, and makes for some scope for the final selecting
authority exercising a degree of judgment. This, however, should be done in a
completely transparent manner. Deviations from the self-selection processes of
stakeholder groups should be kept to the minimum and be defensible, and
normally be explained.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>All
stakeholders should be asked to keep in mind the need to adequately represent
diversity in terms of gender, geography, and, where applicable, special
interest groups.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Special
Advisors and Chair </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>The
role and necessity of the Special Advisors should be clarified, as also the
criteria for their selection. Adequate diversity should be represented in the
selection of Special Advisors as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>We
are of the opinion that in keeping with the multi-stakeholder nature of the
MAG, there should only be one chair, nominated by the UN SG. The host country
should be able to nominate a deputy chair, an arrangement that would be helpful
in context of various issues of logistics for the annul IGF meetings. In any
case, we will like to understand the division of work and responsibility
between the two chairs, in the present arrangement? It may be too late to move
over to this suggested arrangement for the New Delhi meeting, especially if the
Indian government representative has already taken over as the co-chair, but we
can take a decision now about the post-Delhi phase.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Role and
Structure of the MAG </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>With the experience of
two years of IGF, it is also the right time to re-visit the role and the
structure of MAG. It will be appropriate to list out the functions that MAG is
expected to play. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>One
function is of course to make all arrangements for the annual IGF meeting. We
must reviews MAG’s experience with carrying out this function. What more
needs to be done by MAG to further improve the effectiveness of the IGF? We are
of the opinion that MAG must review its decision making processes to make them
more effective. These are especially important if IGF is to evolve into
something more than what it is today, to enable it to fulfill all aspects of
its mandate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>It
will be very useful for MAG to work through working groups. These WGs should
prepare for each main session and the set of workshops connected to this main
session. WGs can also be used for managing internal tasks of MAG more
effectively. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo20'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>We
will also like greater clarity at this point whether MAG has any substantive
identity other than advising the UN SG. For instance, to carry out some part of
the mandate which requires ‘interfacing’, advising’,
identifying issues’, ‘giving recommendations’ etc, MAG needs
to be able to represent IGF. It looks highly impractical that these tasks can
cohere in the UN SG. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Having
some authority and identity of its own is also required for MAG to do some
important regular tasks like assessing how well is the Tunis Agenda mandate
being fulfilled by the IGF and what more needs to be done. Does MAG ever
undertake, or propose to undertake, such an exercise? If not MAG, who would
carry out this exercise, which needs to be done with full engagement of all
stakeholders. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo24'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>An
annual report needs to be submitted by the IGF to the UN Commission on Science
and Technology. Is MAG in anyway involved in preparing this annual report, at
present? It is appropriate that MAG prepares and submits this report, with
engagement of all stakeholder members. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo26'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><i><span
style='font-style:italic'>(Alternate text for the above point since CSTD is an
inter-governmental body and there is nothing very exciting about it. But every
organization including IGF should have an annual report.) MAG should prepare an
annual report for the IGF. This report should mention IGF activities and
performance for the year against relevant parts of the TA which lays out its
mandate, and also outline plans for the year ahead. </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo28'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>IGF
should actively encourage regional and national level IGFs, and a specific plan
should be drawn out for this purpose, possibly using a WG. Such a need is also
expressed in the paragraph 80 of TA.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greater financial support
for the IGF, through untied public funds, is one of the central imperatives for
improving the effectiveness, and consequently, the meaningfulness, of the IGF.
We understand that a meeting among potential funders is being held in Geneva
around the February consultations on this issue, and we look forward to some
positive results from that meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>IGF should also fund the
participation of at least 5 members of civil society from developing and least
developed countries to ensure meaningful participation in its open
consultations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In the end, we appeal
that we all use the full term MAG at least for official purposes, because
multi-stakeholderism is the most important aspect of the IGF. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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