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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ian/ All<br>
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I had agreed to internationalisation/ transnationalisation and not
transnationalisation alone...<br>
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It is my view that internationalisation term had enough support for it
to have stayed, if with a slash transnationalisation, which is put
there to accommodate genuine concern that we may not look like rooting
for a pure inter-governmental arrangement.<br>
<br>
As Bill and Jeanette say below - and they represent two out of the
three who gave options to internationalization term - ICANN may itself
be an example of an transnational governance. If so, the important
connection of this workshop to the debate for new political oversight
mechanisms for the ICANN is completely lost, probably reversed. <br>
<br>
As for the the term globalisation, it may signify too ambitious a
transformation, which is my problem with it. Another problem, perhaps
the more important one, is the strong connotation of neoliberal
economic globalisation that the term carries. I will though be happy
with using the term 'democratic globalisation' . <br>
<br>
That brings me to another point. One accepts that Internet and
information society is a new reality and therefore the need for
evolutionary terms, which is why I agreed to internationalisation/
transnationalisation. But assertions like "</font>we are aiming at
developing international substitutes for democratic institutions" are,
sorry to say, absolutely shocking to me. They bring forth the dangers
of too much adventurism in such important matters as our governance
and political systems. A lot of us are convinced that many of the new
governance systems are blatantly undemocratic and inequitous, and
represent a dangerous new political ideology. For us, new global
governance systems are as much about democracy as the national and
sub-national ones are. Democracy is a political theory and ideology
before it is a set of specific institutions, and if we are not working
towards democratizing global governance systems than we are not
working together. <br>
<br>
So i will like to either bring 'internationalisation' back in the
heading along with transnationalisation, or go for 'democratic
globalisation of IG'. <br>
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Parminder <br>
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Ian Peter wrote:
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<pre wrap="">The two workshops are now submitted. I have gone with transationalisation
for the time being as it seemed to have most support, but I think we all
agree we need a bit more work on this. There appear to be problems with
internationalisation, transationalisation, globalisation, democratisation or
multistakeholderism as ways to express participitative, accountable and
inclusive governance. All of these phrases seem tainted or incomplete for at
least some of us. While I think we agree on the principles we want to see,
the right expression is challenging!
To be revisited...
On 22/04/09 12:00 AM, "William Drake" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:william.drake@graduateinstitute.ch"><william.drake@graduateinstitute.ch></a>
wrote:
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<pre wrap="">Hi,
I agree with dumping "internationalization," it sounds like the
original Syrian version of the Opinion on IG that the ITU WTPF will
debate tomorrow here in Lisbon (WSIS II has come early). At the same
time, "transnationalization" is usually understood to mean trans-
territorial processes over which states have little or at least
contestable control, and FWIW in the academic and policy literatures
"transnational governance" is usually understood to mean private
sector/nongovernmental governance. By this standard, what we have now
with ICANN is transnational governance, so calling for
transnationalization would seem a bit odd. And I don't suspect this
is what Parminder has in mind, since he was referring to the WGIG
"oversight" models.
Personally, I'd fudge it and say "globalization" instead. At least
then nobody will assume they know what we mean and disagree
accordingly. And I'd still much prefer that if the workshop is
intended to be about ICANN, we just say ICANN, rather than hiding
behind verbiage and implicitly conflating ICANN and IG to the
exclusion of all else---precisely what the caucus worked to challenge
during WSIS. I don't think it's particularly helpful for us to go
retrograde, although I'll roll with whatever has support here.
Cheers,
Bill
On Apr 21, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Jeanette Hofmann wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I support both workshop proposal and a replacing of
internationalization by transnationalization. Internationalization
suggests replacing one government by many governments.
Transnationalization would include non-state actors.
jeanette
Parminder wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I personally have no problem with putting it as
Internationalisation/ transnationalisation
something like "
*Internationalization/ transnationalisation of Internet Governance
- The way forward from
where we stand today *
I know this is last minute, and it is entirely up to the co-
coordinators to take this change or not. But since Milton replied
to my formulation I thought I should state my response/ position on
it. If not changed now, when we send the final formulation in May
we can always do it this way. parminder Milton L Mueller wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I support the basic idea of both Workshops. However, can we use a
term other than "internationalization" to describe Workshop 1? To
many, "internationalization" means "takeover by existing
intergovernmental organizations. Do we mean "transnationalization"
or globalization" instead?
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From: Graciela Selaimen [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:graciela@rits.org.br">mailto:graciela@rits.org.br</a>]
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 10:05 AM
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:governance@lists.cpsr.org">governance@lists.cpsr.org</a>; Parminder
Subject: Re: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal -
Internationalisation
of
Dear all,
I support the proposal of both workshops.
best,
Graciela
Parminder escreveu:
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<pre wrap="">IGC-ers
IGC has always taken lead in some key political issues at each
IGF,
and it will be rather amiss if we do not do. Moreover, it will
not be
the best outcome of all the energy and time we all devote here
voluntarily for some public interest causes we believe it.
I therefore seek views and endorsements for the two workshops
that i
think have a history in IGC's political engagements in global IG
forums, especially the IGF. I am trying to push this at this
late hour
because I do believe ob both these subjects - Network Neutrality
and
Internationalisation of IG - there is a strong support in the IGC,
which for some reasons have not clearly come out.
So if you do want IGC to sponsor a workshop on these subjects pl
indicate so in the next 24 hours, after which I will request the
coordinators to take a call if enough support for these workshop
has
been forthcoming. While the text of the two workshop, at this
stage
of discussion, is posted below, we must remember that this is an
initial rough proposal stage, and the final text can be changed
to a
considerable extent, within the overall stated subject framework,
later, which we can do over some discussions. On the other hand,
if we
do not submit workshop proposals now they cannot be submitted
ever for
the IGF 4.
I am only picking up these two workshops to especially advocate
for
them on my behalf within the IGC. Other workshop proposals that
are
moving forward will of course keep doing so, and coordinators
may take
a final decision tomorrow, though i ma not quite sure what the
overall
plan is.
Thanks, parminder
Workshop 1 -
*Internationalization of Internet Governance - The way forward
from
where we stand today *
The Internet's present governance structures grew out of certain
historical contexts, as well as some new socio-political
realities
around the Internet. In the context of rapid changes that the
Internet has wrought, the key and emerging issues related to its
governance could not have been anticipated by anyone. One thing
however is clear by now; the Internet is not just a technical
artifact, requiring technical governance with regard to keeping
it
running smoothly, but a key socio-political phenomenon requiring
participative, inclusive and accountable internationalization.
It is
important to analyze the needs of evolution and
internationalization
of IG from various standpoints and the direction in which we
might
move from here.
The workshop will seek to discuss some real institutional
possibilities of what to do next, possibly
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Relates to theme - IG, CIRs
Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or who do you
think
should organize it?
IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop..
It is important to analyze the needs of evolution and
internationalization of IG from various standpoints and the
direction
in which we might move from here.
The workshop will seek to discuss some real institutional
possibilities of what to do next, possibly
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Relates to theme - IG, CIRs
Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or who do you
think
should organize it?
IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop
*
Workshop 2*
*Network Neutrality - Exploring a global consensus on principles*
Concise description (up to 200 words)
There is an increasing recognition of the urgency to develop
some kind
of NN principles in order to preserve the open and democratic
nature
of the Internet, and safeguard the interest of Internet users and
others affected by it. This workshop will explore recent efforts
to
articulate and agree on NN principles in Europe, Japan, the U.S.
and
developing countries. While proceeding from numerous national
regulatory developments, it will try to assess the transnational
implications of various approaches to NN, especially vis a vis
developing countries who seem largely absent from NN debates.
Relates to theme -
Openness
Who would you approach as co-organizers ? or who do you think
should
organize it?
Internet Governance Project (IGP) is happy to play a support
role in
organizing this. Others we would approach: Free Press (USA-based
civil
society advocacy group); Consumer Council of Norway; ITforChange
(India-based civil society advocacy group), Japan Internet
Providers
Association and Ministry of Communications. There are other
specific
countries or examples that are involved in such negotiations over
principles that we don't know about yet but will learn about
later. We
will seek out additional developing country commentators in
particular.
Michael Gurstein wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I would support this Workshop.
MBG
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From: Ian Peter [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com">mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com</a>]
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Subject: RE: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal -
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<pre wrap="">Internationalisation of
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<pre wrap="">At th is stage as we all seem to be occupied with other things
I do not
believe IGC can endorse this workshop (unless there is a flood of
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<pre wrap="">support in
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<pre wrap="">next 48 hours and no opposition. Parminder, I would encourage
you to
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<pre wrap="">submit
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<pre wrap="">it in any case.
Ian Peter
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From: Ian Peter [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com">mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com</a>]
Sent: 18 April 2009 05:12
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:governance@lists.cpsr.org">governance@lists.cpsr.org</a>; 'Parminder'
Subject: RE: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal -
Internationalisation of
Thanks Parminder. Any more comments on this? I thinkwe need
expressions of support for the new wording from a few of
those who were not happy with the previous version if we are
to submit this as an IGC proposal
Ian Peter
PO Box 429
Bangalow NSW 2479
Australia
Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
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From: Parminder [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:parminder@itforchange.net">mailto:parminder@itforchange.net</a>]
Sent: 18 April 2009 03:01
To: '<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:governance@lists.cpsr.org">governance@lists.cpsr.org</a>'; Ian Peter
Subject: Re: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal -
Internationalisation of
I am fine with this. Just a technical language related point.
I think we mean IG and not the Internet to be
internationalised.
Would therefore prefer
"One thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not
just a technical artifact, requiring technical governance
with regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key
socio-political phenomenon requiring participative, inclusive
and accountable internationalization."
to be changed to
"One thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not
just a technical artifact, requiring technical governance
with regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key global
socio-political phenomenon whose governance requires
participative, inclusive and accountable internationalization. "
parminder
Ian Peter wrote:
Let me have one last go at this to see if we
can get some acceptable wording . Please let me know if the
following draft works, or possible amendments that might make
it work. I'm trying to accommodate the range of interesting
viewpoints we have on this subject
- that is going to require removing some of the concepts
which require further discussion or we will not reach agreement
I've changed the original text quite liberally!
Let me know if this works
Title
Internationalization of Internet Governance -
The way forward from where we stand today
Concise description (up to 200 words)
The Internet's present governance structures
grew out of certain historical contexts, as well as some new
socio-political realities around the Internet. In the context
of rapid changes that the Internet has wrought, the key and
emerging issues related to its governance could not have been
anticipated by anyone. One thing however is clear by now; the
Internet is not just a technical artifact, requiring
technical governance with regard to keeping it running
smoothly, but a key socio-political phenomenon requiring
participative, inclusive and accountable
internationalization. It is important to analyze the needs of
evolution and internationalization of IG from various
standpoints and the direction in which we might move from here
The workshop will seek to discuss some real
institutional possibilities of what to do next, possibly
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Relates to theme - IG, CIRs
Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or
who do you think should organize it?
IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop..
Ian Peter
PO Box 429
Bangalow NSW 2479
Australia
Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.ianpeter.com">www.ianpeter.com</a>
________________________________
From: Parminder
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:parminder@itforchange.net">mailto:parminder@itforchange.net</a>]
Sent: 13 April 2009 13:07
To: '<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:governance@lists.cpsr.org">governance@lists.cpsr.org</a>'
Subject: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop
proposal - Internationalisation of IG
This is an attempted draft for the
proposed internationalisation workshop.
Title
Democratic internationalization of
Internet Governance - The way forward from where we stand today
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Concise description (up to 200 words)
As the Internet becomes a key factor of
reorganizing our social structures, and doing so at a global
level as never before, democratic global governance of the
Internet is a pressing imperative. Its present governance
structures grew out of certain historical contexts, as well
as of some new socio-political realities around the Internet.
In the context of rapid changes that the Internet has
wrought, the key and emerging issues related to its
governance, and the correspondingly legitimate governance
arrangements, could not have been anticipated by anyone. One
thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not just a
technical artifact, requiring technical governance with
regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key
socio-political phenomenon requiring participative political
governance by all people of the world, who are all
implicated. However, the direction we move in from here
depends on where we stand. It is important to analyze the
needs of evolution and internationalization of IG from these
dual standpoints.
The workshop will seek to discuss some
real institutional possibilities of what to do next, possibly
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Relates to theme - IG, CIRs
Who would you approach as co-organizers
? Or who do you think should organize it?
It is best that this workshop is
organized by civil society actors. IG Caucus will like to
organize this workshop, along with some civil society
organizations form the North and South that have shown interest.
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