<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>On 11/10/2011, at 1:58 AM, Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div>Following on my own informal discussions at the IGF with<br>representation from the Brazilian Government and noting the<br>willingness of the Brazilians, at least, to discuss, compromise and<br>collaborate, I am in support of Marilia's and Parminder's position as<br>well as their rationale re: the proposed IGC Response/Statement ...<br></div></blockquote></div><div><br></div><div>Then, I don't think we will be able to finish a substantively useful statement in time for the IBSA Summit but could only restate the more high-level ideas from our enhanced cooperation statement, since our collective view has not been much refined since then. That is OK, because it is better to be thoughtful than on time, but if anyone does not wish us to miss the opportunity to contribute ahead of the IBSA Summit then please help to discuss:</div><div><br></div><div>How to respond to each of these assertions?</div><div><ul><li>There
is an institutional gap in managing global Internet processes and
developing policies for Internet at a global level which needs to be
addressed.</li><li>This requires a new body (outside of the IGF, ITU, OECD, etc.) to
coordinate and evolve coherent and integrated global public policies
pertaining to the Internet.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should be located within the UN system.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should develop and establish international
public policies on cross-cutting Internet-related global issues.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should oversee the bodies responsible for
technical and operational functioning of the Internet, including global
standards setting.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should address developmental issues related to the Internet.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should undertake arbitration and dispute resolution, where necessary.</li><li>If a new body is created, it should be responsible for crisis management</li></ul></div><div>If a new body is not formed within the UN system, how else should global
public policies for the Internet be set, in cases that fall outside the
competence of any global body?</div><div><ul><li>No institutional change, no global norm-setting in areas not covered by existing institutions, improved consultation in areas that are.</li><li>Institutional
improvements to the IGF, to enable it to produce policy options which
policy makers (including at the national level) can use.</li><li>Institutional
change outside of the UN system, such as a voluntary network of policy
makers that would consult with all stakeholders.</li></ul><div><br></div></div><div>
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