[bestbits] IGF 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals

[Deborah Brown]

Dear all,

I don't think this information has been circulated yet on this list. It's
worth noting the 22 March to submit preliminary proposals for workshops for
those who organized workshops at the 2011 and 2012 IGFs, and that for new
comers, there is a later deadline of 30 April.

Best,
Deborah


http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/121-preparatory-process/1288-2013-preliminary-call-for-workshops-proposals

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The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) in its meeting on 1 March 2013
agreed to modify the procedure for the selection of workshops.

They advised that a preliminary call for workshop proposals be issued.
Workshop proponents should include a concise description of the thematic
area of interest and other pertinent information in their submissions. The
proposals could focus on the priority themes identified by the open
consultations/MAG meetings or could also introduce other themes. (These can
be found in the annex of the MAG summary
report<http://intgovforum.org/cms/2013/MAG.Summary.Report.1March.r2.pdf>
: <http://intgovforum.org/cms/2013/MAG.Summary.Report.1March.r2.pdf>.)

The MAG recommended that a two track process be followed:


   - For organizers of workshops  in *2011 or 2012* IGF meeting the
   submission of a preliminary proposal by *22 March 2013 *is mandatory.
   After this deadline the MAG will go through and assess the preliminary
   proposals. The MAG through the Secretariat will then invite selected
   workshop proponents to submit full and complete workshop proposals by *30
   April 2013 *based on these preliminary proposals. Workshop proponents
   with similar proposals may be asked to work together to develop a single
   fully-fledged proposal. Workshop proponents cannot significantly change the
   topic of an approved proposal.

   - In order to broaden the base of workshop organizers, the MAG welcomes
   new comers. First time proponents are encouraged to but do not need to
   submit preliminary workshop proposals.They do however have to submit a full
   and complete workshop proposal by *30 April 2013. *The Secretariat
   stands ready to assist new workshop proponents in any way.


As a result of the above MAG recommendations the IGF Secretariat is issuing
a preliminary call for workshop proposals to which the deadline will be *22
March 2013*.

An online form will be available on *15 March 2013 *on the IGF website for
submissions.

The template will be as follows:

1. Workshop working title:
2. Concise description of broader thematic area of interest:
3. Concise description of specific issues or policy questions to be
addressed:
4. Indication of workshop format:
a. Panel*
b. Roundtable
c. Free discussion (with one or two moderators)
d.  Other (please describe)
5. Name of contact person:**
6. Institution:
7. Contact email:


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* Names of speakers are not required at this stage.
* *New workshop organizers are encouraged.


-- 
Deborah Brown
Policy Analyst
Access | AccessNow.org
E. deborah at accessnow.org
S. deborah.l.brown
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