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<DIV>I just wanted to touch base re your concerns with CSCG.</DIV>
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<DIV>As you will have seen, Ginger has resigned from CSCG for personal/family
reasons – and that leaves a difficult gap to fill, and we do need fresh
energy.</DIV>
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<DIV>I think many of us realise CSCG has to change and adapt, but getting
agreement on the best way to do this may not be easy. My own thoughts currently
would be to set up a working group to discuss this, and the various options
available to us. I would urge you to get involved and bring your perspectives to
that discussion.</DIV>
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<DIV>It may be a few weeks before we can devote much energy to this, as we have
2 Nomcoms under way currently. In the mean time, discussion here is more than
welcome and I would welcome anyone taking the initiative to move this
further.</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=cisse.kane@bluewin.ch
href="mailto:cisse.kane@bluewin.ch">cisse.kane@bluewin.ch</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:30 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=governance@lists.igcaucus.org
href="mailto:governance@lists.igcaucus.org">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</A> ;
<A title=gpaque@gmail.com href="mailto:gpaque@gmail.com">Ginger Paque</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=gurstein@gmail.com
href="mailto:gurstein@gmail.com">gurstein@gmail.com</A> ; <A
title=ian.peter@ianpeter.com
href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com">ian.peter@ianpeter.com</A> ; <A
title=cs-coord@internetgov-cs.org
href="mailto:cs-coord@internetgov-cs.org">cs-coord@internetgov-cs.org</A> ; <A
title=compsoftnet@gmail.com
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: Re: [governance] CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - WSIS FORUM
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thanks Ginger for these explanations !<BR><BR>Cisse<BR><BR>
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<DIV>Hello, Cisse and all,<BR></DIV>Thanks for your engagement and interest
Cisse. Five organisations currently have representatives on the CSCG, Best
Bits (Nadira), JNC (Norbert), IGC (Analia), NCSG (Robin Gross) and APC (Chat
Garcia). Each of these representatives carry the CSCG discussions into their
named group discussions. It is true that much of Civil Socity is outside of
these groups, and must be included peripherally for the moment, and we are
reviewing membership and procedures as possible, but have been very busy with
just NomComs so far this year. So, the discussions here on the IGC group are
the IGC discussing the work of the CSCG. They are not CSCG-wide, they are IGC.
Similar discussions should be taking place on the other lists, and their
summaries brought into the CSCG work by their
representatives.<BR><BR></DIV>Language is a definite concern, but without any
funding, and with all CSCG members working as volunteers, we count on our
readers to use Babel, GoogleTranslate or another app to translate into their
own working languages. We simply don't have the bandwidth for translations,
but are open to any offers for volunteers to work on this. We do have an IGC
volunteer working just starting to discuss the possibility of working on the
CSCG webpage, to make it more informative and more updated. Again, with
absolutely no funding, and our small group stretched to the limit, it is an
important, but slow process.<BR><BR></DIV>Enlarging the group, rotating
members, and rotating NomComs are high on the list of CSCG
priorities.<BR><BR></DIV>Choice of representatives for speaking at global
meetings are handled on an ad hoc basis, and CS groups work together, when
possible with the CSCG, to choose speakers that represent
CS.<BR><BR></DIV>Your request to have ACSIS considered as a new member of the
CSCG has been noted, but has not yet been considered.<BR><BR></DIV>Some of you
may know that I have resigned as independent co-chair of the CSCG (for
personal/family reasons), and that complicates procedures as the CSCG decides
how to move ahead on this circumstance as well. I am continuing until a
solution is found, at least as a collaborating observer.<BR><BR></DIV>I
encourage everyone to be involved in the work of the CSCG on their respective
lists (IGC/BB/JNC/NCSG/APC) and through their representatives. This is an
important function of CS, and is worth the investment of time and energy in
support of better CS representation.<BR><BR></DIV>Best wishes to
all,<BR></DIV>Ginger<BR>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On 29 March 2016 at 12:23, <A
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US>Dear Ginger and all<BR><BR>First I
wanted to thank and congratulate CSCG leading team for the efforts in
coordinating Civil Society activities. <BR>I see also a common will to
improve things. I call you upon to have an open discussion on the list about
these possible improvements.<BR>Apart from financing Civil Society
engagement in important foras I propose that you open a phase were people
can make proposals on the followings<BR>- Representativity of the IGC list:
If I am not mistaken we are exchanging now on IGC list. Is this list
representing overall Civil Society ? I see that there are other Civil
Society platforms. Are they all included in this IGC list ? If not, can we
imagine a plaform where all relevant lists are représented so that we can
share information at the same level. I remember that the question was raised
somehow during CSTD nomination process<BR>- language : all these debate are
only in english. Can we move to a more multilingual system in order to be
more inclusive ?<BR>- Nomination process to be standardized<BR>- Who should
talk on behalf of Civil Society during important gathering and what would be
the format ?<BR><BR>As far as ACSIS is concerned, one of my first actions as
new ACSIS chair was to request to Ian (6 months ago) an then to you a better
involvement of African Civil Society. ACSIS wishes to be considered as the
Civil Society Platform représenting Africa as geographical entity and
actively participate. In this regard, we are ready to assit with website and
work on CSCG initiatives as requested by Ginger.<BR><BR></SPAN>With my best
regards<BR><BR>Cisse Kane<BR>ACSIS Chair<BR><BR></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><BR>Cher Ginger et tous<BR><BR>Je voudrais tout d'abord
remercier et féliciter l'équipe de la CSCG pour ses efforts louables dans la
coordination des activités de la Société Civile.<BR>Je note aussi qu'il y a
une volonté générale d'en améliorer le fonctionnement. Je vous invite donc à
ce à ouvrir une discussion sur les améliorations possibles.<BR>Mis à part le
financement de la participation de la Société Civile dans les foras
importants, je propose que vous ouvriez une période de discussion où il y
aura des propositions sur les améliorations possibles. Parmi les points qui
pourraient être soumis à discussion il y a :<BR>- La représentativité de la
liste IGC par rapport à la CSCG : sauf erreur de ma part, nous échangeons
présentement uniquement sur la liste IGC. Est-ce que cette liste est
représentative de toute la CSCG ? Apparemment il y a plusieurs plateformes.
Sont-elles toutes représentées dans la liste IGC ? Si la réponse est
négative, peut-on imaginer une plateforme où toutes les lists importantes
sont représentées pour que tout le monde soit au même niveau d'information?
Je me souviens qu'il y a eu un débat sur cette question lors du lancement
des nominations pour la CSTD. <BR>- la question linguistique : tous les
débats sur cette list sont (presque exclusivement) en anglais. Y a-t-il un
moyen de d'aller vers un minimum de multilinguisme dans nos échanges pour
favoriser l'inclusion ?<BR>- la standardisation des processus de
nomination<BR>- qui doit parler au nom de la Société Civil et selon quel
format ?<BR><BR>Concernant ACSIS, l'une des premières actions que j'ai
entreprises en tant que responsable de cette structure est d'écrire à Ian
puis à Ginger pour solliciter une plus grande implication de la Société
Civile Africaine. ACSIS souhaite être considérée comme une des plateformes
de la Société Civile qui représente l'Afrique en tant qu'entité géographique
et participer activement. Dans cette perspective, nous sommes prêts à
assister la CSCG concernant le site Internet et aussi par rapport aux
initiatives de la CSCG selon la demande de Ginger. <BR><BR>Avec mes
meilleures salutations.<BR><BR>Cissé Kane<BR>Président ACSIS</P><BR><BR><BR>
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target=_blank>governance@lists.igcaucus.org</A>, <A
href="mailto:compsoftnet@gmail.com"
target=_blank>compsoftnet@gmail.com</A><BR>Cc : <A
href="mailto:gurstein@gmail.com" target=_blank>gurstein@gmail.com</A>, <A
href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com"
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<DIV>Hello again,<BR></DIV>When I mention 'Are there people whose
organisations might assist with website, or paid time to work on CSCG
initiatives?' I am suggesting that you might ask your
employer/university/organisation to allow you to work on CSCG initiatives
during normal working hours, so you can get paid for some of the work you
do. Some organisations allow, for example 10-20% of an employee's time to
be spent on initiatives like this. Ask! You never know, they might say
yes. :)<BR></DIV>Cheers,<BR></DIV>Ginger<BR></DIV>
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discussion and to add specific suggestions and steps for change.
<BR><BR></DIV>Are there people whose organisations might assist with
website, or paid time to work on CSCG initiatives? Think about it. This
is close to home--we are working to get our representatives placed and
heard -- we must invest in the process to select them. If you have ideas
or offers, you can post here, or privately to me or
Ian.<BR><BR></DIV>Thanks!<BR></DIV>Happy (spring/fall)
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say that I find this process from the UN (again) completely
ridiculous however, I think that this one may be material in
allowing for some possibly useful inputs from participants as
"facilitators"<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>I might
for example, be interested in volunteering as a "facilitator" but
would be immediately (self) excluded because of the requirement that
participants need to be self-funded. There is no way I could find
funding for this participation including because the time available
is way too short to do any useful fundraising and of course NAm
folks are automatically excluded from any of the more general
funding envelopes.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>What this
type of "invitation" does is to more or less automatically exclude
everyone from CS who isn't a trustfundarian, a resident of Geneva or
the environs, or a staff member of a major NGO with sufficient
discretionary funding. This of course is highly highly
discriminatory/exclusionary as we all know and has the effect of
drastically skewing results of such processes and thus presumably of
their outcomes as well.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>In most
cases it doesn't matter as the "opportunity" is of little
consequence. In this instance it looks like it may be of more
consequence and thus does matter.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Could I
suggest that the CSCG lodge an appropriate protest in this
regard.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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href="mailto:governance-request@lists.igcaucus.org"
target=_blank>governance-request@lists.igcaucus.org</A>] <B>On
Behalf Of </B>Ian Peter<BR><B>Sent:</B> March 24, 2016 1:08
PM<BR><B>To:</B> Analia Aspis <<A
href="mailto:analia.aspis@gmail.com"
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Re: [governance] CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - WSIS FORUM HIGHLEVELTRACK
FACILITATORS<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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[governance] CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - WSIS FORUM HIGHLEVELTRACK
FACILITATORS<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><SPAN
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members,<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">The WSIS Forum will take place
in Geneva from May 2-6 this year. The Civil Society Co-ordination
Group (CSCG) has been asked to forward four names of civil society
representatives to be High Level Track Facilitators (joining
facilitators from other stakeholder groups).</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">The attached document gives
details of what is required. Please note:</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">High Level Track Facilitators
are expected to cover their own fares and accommodation
expenses:</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">The main task of each
facilitator is to moderate a high level policy session and provide a
written executive summary based on interventions and discussion
during the session, while capturing the vision, identifying emerging
trends, opportunities and challenges shared by the high level
speakers.</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Successful candidates must be
able to demonstrate previous experience in this area, combined with
a good general knowledge of WSIS issues. </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Nominations or
self-nominations should be sent DIRECTLY to </SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue"><A
href="mailto:nomcom07@internetgov-cs.org"
target=_blank>nomcom07@internetgov-cs.org</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> no later than midnight UTC on
Wednesday, April 6. </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">The nominations should include
basic biographical information, plus a brief statement outlining
relevant experience in similar moderation/ facilitation
exercises.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Best,<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Analía<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>IGC
co-coordinator<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV>
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