[bestbits] [very quick follow up] I*coalition/dialogue = 1net

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Good to know, Robin! We need to talk in BsAs.

--c.a.

On 11/13/2013 02:53 PM, Robin Gross wrote:
> I've finally been added to the steering cmte from ICANN civil society.
>  This was supposed to have happened right after Bali, but Theresa forgot
> to get to it until now.  So I'm trying to catch up on the discussions
> and proposals that have happened.  If anyone who has been part of these
> discussions will be in Buenos Aires for the ICANN meeting, I'd really
> appreciate it if you would sit down with me and discuss the situation
> with me in detail.  I have questions and concerns.
> 
> Thanks!
> Robin
> 
> 
> On Nov 13, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Jeremy Malcolm wrote:
> 
>> On 13 Nov 2013, at 8:13 pm, Joana Varon <joana at varonferraz.com
>> <mailto:joana at varonferraz.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> My understanding was that the liasons would work as a bridge between
>>> the Brazilian Gov and International civil society, passing
>>> information and concerns about the Summit. I'm happy to help with it,
>>> but if there is no need, my life will be easier, so I'll be happy as
>>> well. I just need to know the overall position, because since Bali
>>> I've been readapting my agenda and priorities to be able to do this.
>>> If it is useless, just let me know. If it is needed, a letter
>>> indicating and making clear our role as liassons will also be of good
>>> help.
>>>
>>
>> That was the understanding, and you've been doing an invaluable job.
>>  So yes we can write a letter on this setting out the current
>> position.  I will start a draft if nobody else can do so.  But going
>> forward, it will also be important to have a broader civil society
>> nomination process for stakeholder representatives for various
>> purposes.  As Carlos says this will need to involve NCUC/NCSG.  So we
>> will, in parallel, continue exploring this with other constituency
>> groups, and report back here.
>>
>> -- 
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