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<DIV>Please note that CSCG received an email yesterday from Alan Marcus of World
Economic Forum, in reply to ours requesting clarification on various issues as
regards possible appointment of civil society reps and asking for more time.
Alan had already left IGF.</DIV>
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<DIV>The letter really clarified nothing. But it did say that yes we could have
more time (how much not specified). Here is the text</DIV>
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<DIV>“I believe I understand your questions and concerns. And certainly with
other consultations through out the week I believe I have a much better
appreciation for where the concerns come from and what the opportunities for
collaborative impact can be. </DIV>
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<DIV>As should be the case, the feedback points to improvement opportunities for
which we are prepared to evolve our thinking. </DIV>
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<DIV>For now I can agree to give more time and we will take some time as well to
ensure out "tweaks" are well thought through a(nd) reflect feedback we have
received. “</DIV>
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<DIV>So I think this is all on hold at present – for how long we dont know, and
if anyone has further information please pass it on (confidentially if you
wish).</DIV>
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<DIV>One of the changes certainly seems to be that they will drop the NetMundial
Initiative name; at least for now This was mentioned at several meetings
throughout the week, and apparently they received a lot of negative feedback on
this.</DIV>
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<DIV>What will happen as regards CS reps is unknown – we had their earlier
agreement to appoint 4 reps, but this may be one of the “tweaks” that change. Or
the whole thing might just fizzle into nothing.</DIV>
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<DIV>CSCG will not be doing anything without further clarification.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ian Peter</DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>