<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div apple-content-edited="true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><div>Dear all</div><div><br></div><div>Marilia Maciel from Diplo Foundation among other Diplo associates just send me this proposal that I hope some of you could take the lead. I hope this info. is useful for you. Best, Katitza</div></div></div></div></span></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>From: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">"Marilia Maciel" <<a href="mailto:mariliamaciel@gmail.com">mariliamaciel@gmail.com</a>></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Date: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">August 21, 2008 10:09:18 AM GMT-03:00</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>To: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">"Katitza Rodriguez Pereda" <<a href="mailto:katitza@datos-personales.org">katitza@datos-personales.org</a>>, "Carolina Rossini" <<a href="mailto:carolina.rossini@gmail.com">carolina.rossini@gmail.com</a>></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Subject: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><b>Re: IGF Hub proposal</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><br></div> </div><div dir="ltr"><div>Hello Kati!</div> <div><br>Some of Diplo people and other interested parties have joined together a few months ago to study and propose channels of remote attendance in the IGF. We have examined different options and we have been in touch with the IGF Hyderabad organizers and with the Secretariat.</div> <div><br>We have proposed the idea of creating local IGF hubs, which, in brief, would be local meetings that would exhibit the webcast of the IGF sessions, followed by a discussion of issues related to the themes debated in the IGF that are locally relevant. I enclose below a document that explains in detail what are the hubs, the main objectives and requirements to develop this activity.<br> </div> <div>Up to now, some groups have showed interest to develop local hubs, such as the CGI, the Stanford Center and a group in India. Others are studying the possibility. </div> <div> </div> <div>If you could help us to spread the word about this project, it would be great!</div> <div> </div> <div>Hugs!<br>Marília<br> <br><strong>IGF Remote Participation Project </strong><br></div> <div>Presenting the hubs initiative <br> <br><strong>1) Objective: <br></strong>To develop partnerships with regional organizations and communities with the aim to create local IGF hubs. These hubs would be local meetings, which would exhibit the webcast of the IGF as well as hold panels and roundtables, to discuss the themes of the IGF from a local perspective. This forum should serve as a stimulus or a starting point for the debate of local issues and implications and for the development of a network of interested people.<br> </div> <div><strong>2) Some reasons that support the creation of hubs <br></strong>2.1. Increases the visibility of the meeting. The local press will more likely cover a local event than one that takes place overseas. In addition to that, the engagement of civil society in organizing the hubs is a natural publicity and promotion that reaches all the larger local and regional community gathered around it. <br> 2.2. Raises awareness. As a consequence of an increased visibility, the society in general becomes more aware of the importance of the subjects discussed at the IGF. The civil society plays an important role in getting in touch with possible stakeholders (NGO's, politicians, government representatives, economic sector, academics, etc) and convincing them of the importance of the subject and of their presence by being involved on the process. <br> 2.3. Favors commitment. When a person solitarily watches a broadcasted meeting he/she feels free to drop it anytime and may never be involved with the subject again. When he's on the company of others and discusses the subject with them a sense of commitment with the group may flourish. <br> 2.4. Favors community building. This sense of commitment can evolve into a structured relationship among stakeholders . <br>2.5. Provides networking. People can identify common interests and establish different kinds of partnerships. The hubs fully accomplish the second reason appointed here for people to be engaged on this experience. <br> 2.6. Favors follow-up initiatives. People may feel motivated not only to follow the measures taken in the global sphere, but also to develop local actions. Through local discussion, people can agree on measures to take and share tasks and responsibility.This experience encourages collaboration and rises local initiatives. <br> <br><strong>3) Support provided to the local hubs </strong><br>3.1) High quality webcast, with technical assistance<br>3.2) Publicity for the hub in the organization homepage, in the project homepage as well as in preparatory meetings and discussion forums <br> <br><strong>4) What is necessary to create a local hub? <br></strong>The hubs can be held by any group of interested people. Each local group can propose and develop a methodology for the meeting, according to its needs. In general, the organization of the hubs does not demand high investments of time and resources. We suggest:<br> 4.1) A four day activity (3-6 of December), on flexible hours (but the hubs are free to adjust this to their needs) <br>4.2) A room or auditorium. It can be held at an university class or any other convenient place in the city <br> 4.3) a broadband Internet connection and a video-conference (or projector) equipment.<br>4.4) A server <br>4.5) A moderator, who will plan the dynamics of the discussion <br>4.6) A general call in lists, forums, etc, to invite the local community interested in Information Society and Internet Governance <br> <br><strong>5) What are the modes of participation from the hub?</strong><br>5.1) Projection of a 2 minutes statement from remote hubs in the main session at the IGF. <br>5.2) People attending the hubs will be able to benefit from the regular channels of participation: <br> a) Incorporated link for making an interactive recording of audio or video similar to "Youtube", "Seesmic" or "Quik", for broadcast in IGF sessions as comments or questions (In discussion with the IGF organization) <br> b) Chat <br>c) Open channel for discussions (fora) including theme-specific and moderated help forum for newcomers to the IGF<br><br><strong>Any interested group can have more information in </strong><a href="http://www.igfremote.com/"><strong>www.igfremote.com</strong></a><strong> or send a mail to </strong><a href="mailto:mariliamaciel@gmail.com"><strong>mariliamaciel@gmail.com</strong></a></div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Katitza Rodriguez Pereda <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:katitza@datos-personales.org">katitza@datos-personales.org</a>></span> wrote:<br> <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">Sure, I know her. Marilia. feel free to write an email and I will see to whom I could introduce you. I cant follow up with them due to little time but I could introduce you<br> I am sure I will connect you with the right person If I know one that I think could help you in your proposal. To make all this easy, please send me a formal email that I can forward to my colleagues<br><br><br>Cheers<br> <font color="#888888"><br>Katitza Rodriguez Pereda<br><a href="mailto:katitza@datos-personales.org" target="_blank">katitza@datos-personales.org</a></font> <div> <div></div> <div class="Wj3C7c"><br><br><br><br>On Aug 20, 2008, at 5:26 PM, Carolina Rossini wrote:<br><br> <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"><br>Kati,<br><br>I would like to introduce you to Marilia.<br>Actually, I am pretty sure you both met during the IGF in Brazil.<br> Marilia is also from Diplo community and is coordinating a initiative related to HUBs for remote participation at the IGF.<br><br>I thought you may be able to help her spreading this call around Latin America. Mainly, she is looking for institutions to host the local hubs. She can give you more information.<br> <br>In USA, i am talking to Berkman, Yale A2K, American university in DC and another colleague is talking to others.<br><br>Hugs,<br><br>Carol<br><br></blockquote><br></div></div></blockquote></div><br></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>