[bestbits] The Necessity of an Inclusive, Transparent and Participatory Internet

[mawaki chango]

Indeed... given where we were in 2003!


On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Avri Doria <avri at acm.org> wrote:

> Rather amazing statement.
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> avri
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> On 1 Dec 2012, at 00:23, Deborah Brown wrote:
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> > FYI- Note the reference to Best Bits below.
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> > The blog below is being posted on NTIA, State and FCC websites
> >
> > The Necessity of an Inclusive, Transparent and Participatory Internet
> >
> > On the eve of the World Conference on International Telecommunications
> (WCIT), we believe that it is the right time to reaffirm the U.S.
> Government's commitment to the multistakeholder model as the appropriate
> process for addressing Internet policy and governance issues.  The
> multistakeholder model has enabled the Internet to flourish.  It has
> promoted freedom of expression, both online and off.  It has ensured the
> Internet is a robust, open platform for innovation, investment, economic
> growth and the creation of wealth throughout the world, including in
> developing countries.
> >
> > There are those who may suggest next week in Dubai - and in future
> venues where Internet policy is discussed - that the United States controls
> the Internet. Alternatively, they may suggest that in the future
> governments alone should run the Internet.  Our response is grounded in the
> reality that this is simply not the case.  The Internet is a decentralized
> network of networks and there is no one party - government or industry -
> that controls the Internet today.  And that's a good thing.
> >
> > The Internet's decentralized, multistakeholder processes enable us all
> to benefit from the  engagement of all interested parties. By encouraging
> the participation of industry, civil society, technical and academic
> experts, and governments from around the globe, multistakeholder processes
> result in broader and more creative problem solving.  This is essential
> when dealing with the Internet, which thrives through the cooperation of
> many different parties.
> >
> > The global community has many serious topics to discuss with respect to
> the Internet.  Collectively, we need to ensure that these matters are taken
> up in suitable multistakeholder venues so that these discussions are well
> informed by the voices of all interested parties.
> > Our commitment to the multistakeholder model is based on the fact that
> transparency, inclusion and participation are the 21st century standards
> governing discussions related to modern communications.  This is a view
> shared by many around the world and was most recently reiterated by a
> statement of civil society members and groups from around the world who
> participated in the "Best Bits" pre-Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting
> held earlier this month in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The U.S. Government wishes to
> lend its support to the spirit of the recommendations contained in the
> statement.
> >
> > We have and will continue to advocate for an Internet that is not
> dominated by any one player or group of players, and one that is free from
> bureaucratic layers that cannot keep up with the pace of change.  We will
> work with everyone to ensure that we have a global Internet that allows all
> voices to be heard.
> >
> > ----------------------
> > Lawrence E. Strickling, Administrator, National Telecommunications and
> Information Administration (NTIA)
> >
> > Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
> >
> > Phillip L. Verveer, U.S. Coordinator for International Communications
> and Information Policy, State Department
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Deborah Brown
> > Policy Analyst
> > Access | AccessNow.org
> > E. deborah at accessnow.org
> > S. deborah.l.brown
> > T. deblebrown
> > PGP 0x5EB4727D
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Mawaki Chango, PhD
Project Coordinator, Africa Internet Policy Advocacy
Association for Progressive Communications
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