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  <td width="369" valign="top" style="width:369.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:-.9pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Author : Philippe Blanchard<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:-.9pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Subject : UN Ecosoc plenary
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  « internet governance forum »<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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  and especially the internet activity related reports :<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
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  progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the
  World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international
  levels (<a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/66/64">A/66/64
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  improvements to the Internet Governance Forum (<a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/66/67">A/66/67-E/2011/79</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify;tab-stops:17.1pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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  <td width="369" valign="top" style="width:369.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
  height:25.55pt"><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">I will not paraphrase the content of the two
  reports and I am just taking the liberty to highlight some elements of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Strong agreement on some stakes both on the
  citizen level (privacy,…) and the economical level (growth factor, cloud
  computing…) and on some risks (fraudulent use ; espionage…). But no mention
  of key elements such as “freedom of speech”, “local vs universal
  jurisdiction”… I fear those elements are definitely more controversial and will
  be/must be addressed once the e-governance principles have been set.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
  text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">I would personally suggest we work in parallel the meta-level
  (e-governance) and the fields of application. We are bound to proceed in a
  co-development scheme rather than a (more historical) sequential process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">IGF is definitely the opportunity to address this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The principles of stake-holder participation,
  multilateral work are clearly understood and (at least) communicated. After
  the panelists’s presentation, we had the opportunity to have some comments
  from the civil society (ISOC- Internet Society ; CCI – International Chambers
  of Commerce).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">Nicolas SEIDLER, Policy Advisor for ISOC : for more information on his
  report. (<a href="mailto:seidler@isoc.org">seidler@isoc.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">We were reminded the “sovereignty of States”
  (not a surprise) and the “necessity to engage in a multistakeholders”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>IGF role is unanimously recognized.
  US representatives praised the “consultative role” and the fact it was “a
  no-decision body” (to ensure leeway and avoid being struck in some diplomatic
  vocabulary bargaining). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">However, I would have liked to have some definition of “internet
  eco-system”. I am afraid there is still a misunderstanding about the
  existence of a theoretical frontier between IRL (in real-life) and e-life. Cf
  some comments, for instance on “internet is a global facility” from a State
  representative (Venezuela, I think)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">Some confusion between “e-governance” and “internet governance” also
  appeared in floor comments, following the reports presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify;
  text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">Some demands to extend IGF role (CUBA) and a request from the Working
  group (India, Brasil and RSA- South Africa) to benefit from a “official
  platform”. I am not sure if it was complementary to IGF or not. This platform
  would support more effectively the developing countries actions and would
  bring up “processes to enhance collaboration”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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  of interest (cont’d)<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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  <td width="369" valign="top" style="width:369.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:8.35pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">We were told that Key performance
  indicators have been agreed upon by the CSTD. I think this is key and would
  suggest these are shared and monitored by all the stake-holders and
  followers. (but it is probably my “If you cannot measure it, it is just a
  hobby” mindset </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Wingdings;
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  only mentioned once and I hope I wasn’t listening carefully enough.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:44.35pt;text-align:justify;
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  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:
  EN-GB">For me this element is definitely key. Yes I understand both the
  political and economical stakes… but it is core.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">We were also told that IGF Executive
  Coordinator (Markus Kummer’s previous position) should be soon filled. No
  deadlines announced yet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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  <td width="369" valign="top" style="width:369.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:8.35pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Very interesting and informative
  session. I understood the meeting room was slightly more packed on the
  previous days, with more politically sensitive discussions but the attendance
  was fairly high. And that is definitely a good sign.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:8.35pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:8.35pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">I would like to take the
  opportunity to thank twice Mrs Renate BLOEM:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:44.35pt;text-align:justify;
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  mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">she found the way to get me
  accredited. And I can swear it was no piece of cake. Despite the confirmation
  she had beforehand, she had to spend 30 mn securing my access. My
  accreditation was issued at 10:02 for a meeting starting at 10:00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="margin-left:44.35pt;text-align:justify;
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  mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">  </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">The discussion we had after the
  session was really great and she brought challenging food for thought.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBlockText" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Vielen Danke, Renate, du bist wunderbar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<!--EndFragment--></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div><div>On Jul 22, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Renate Bloem (Gmail) wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div>Hi Philippe,<br><br>I have tried to accredit you under CIVICUS, hope it is not too late<br>BTW, this item will only be dealt with on Tuesday, 26 July, 10h00-11h030 <br>Best<br>Renate<br><br>Renate Bloem<br>Main Representative<br>Civicus UN Geneva<br>Tel:/Fax +33450 850815/16<br>Mobile : +41763462310 <br><a href="mailto:renate.bloem@civicus.org">renate.bloem@civicus.org</a><br>renate.bloem@gmail.com <br>skype: Renate.Bloem<br><br>CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation<br>PO BOX 933, 2135, Johannesburg, South Africa<br>www.civicus.org<br>Read e-CIVICUS, a free weekly newsletter on civil society<br>(http://www.civicus.org/ecivicus-newsletter)<br><br>Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Thank you.<br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: governance@lists.cpsr.org [mailto:governance@lists.cpsr.org] On Behalf<br>Of Philippe Blanchard<br>Sent: vendredi, 22. juillet 2011 11:39<br>To: governance@lists.cpsr.org; Roland Perry<br>Subject: Re: [governance] ECOSOC<br><br>Dear Roland<br><br>thank you for the follow-up.<br>I have enquired and unfortunately, only the "usual suspects" :-) can make<br>it.<br>I discovered that the "International NON-Olympic Committee" is welcome<br>whereas the "International Olympic Commitee", despite its UN recognition, is<br>not !!!<br><br>I will follow the outcomes through the net.<br><br>Kind regards,<br>Philippe<br><br>On Jul 21, 2011, at 1:57 PM, Roland Perry wrote:<br><br>In message <1D8E4662-5BB4-40E1-9E5E-C8BCB994F2AA@me.com>, at 11:35:13 on<br>Thu, 21 Jul 2011, Philippe Blanchard <philippe.blanchard@me.com> writes<br><br><blockquote type="cite">Anyone knows the access condition for public viewing ?<br></blockquote><br>I have a feeling you have to be [a government or] ECOSOC accredited.<br><br>http://csonet.org/index.php?menu=113<br><br>Several of the 'usual suspects', here, have this.<br><br><http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/substantive2011/docs/2011_registration_&_ac<br>creditation.pdf><br><br>ps. It's the CSTD (in effect an ECOSOC subgroup) which is still<br>admitting "WSIS accredited" people, which in practice means 'anyone'.<br>But you would still have to register for that [1] in advance.<br><br>[1] http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ecn162011d1_en.pdf<br>-- <br>Roland Perry<br>____________________________________________________________<br>You received this message as a subscriber on the list:<br>    governance@lists.cpsr.org<br>To be removed from the list, visit:<br>    http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing<br><br>For all other list information and functions, see:<br>    http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance<br>To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see:<br>    http://www.igcaucus.org/<br><br>Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t<br><br><br>____________________________________________________________<br>You received this message as a subscriber on the list:<br>     governance@lists.cpsr.org<br>To be removed from the list, visit:<br>     http://www.igcaucus.org/unsubscribing<br><br>For all other list information and functions, see:<br>     http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance<br>To edit your profile and to find the IGC's charter, see:<br>     http://www.igcaucus.org/<br><br>Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t<br><br></div></div><br></body></html>