<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Hello,<div><br></div><div><div>One more thing to pack into a busy week next...Many of you are probably aware that the UN's GAID has been moving along with activities but that many in and out of the alliance have concerns about its internal management, external focus, and future prospects. Some of us have called for a open consultation in which stakeholders et al could express these concerns, and a brief meeting has now been scheduled for Monday 23rd from 13:30-14:45 in Room K1, Montbrilliant Building at the ITU. <a href="http://un-gaid.ning.com/events/gaid-open-consultation">http://un-gaid.ning.com/events/gaid-open-consultation</a> </div><div><br></div><div>The hope is that people attending the IGF consultation who are also interested in the UN's interface with the broader ICT4D terrain will be able to grab a quick lunch in the cafeteria or top floor tower cafe and then head to K1. We'll need to begin promptly since we only have 75 minutes to work with. There will be dial in phone links (alas, via NYC, a 1-212 call) for remote participation. </div><div><br></div><div>I told the secretariat that I'd help get the word out to civil society and fellow travelers, so attached below are the invitation letter and agenda, and for background, documentation on GAID's prior consultation, recent activities, and current work program.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Bill</div><div></div></div></body></html>