[bestbits] Formation of a joint steering Committee - as received

[michael gurstein]

In my previous note, although it was implied I should have been explicit in
indicating that the CI network has as a primary concern enabling the use of
ICTs at the grassroots for both current users and non-users and a great many
of those involved in the network are specifically working to bridge various
of the divides between those who have the opportunity to access and use ICTs
for self and community enablement and empowerment and those who don't..

 

M

 

From: michael gurstein [mailto:gurstein at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 6:05 AM
To: 'Nnenna Nwakanma'; '<bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>'; Peter, Ian
(ian.peter at ianpeter.com)
Subject: RE: [bestbits] Formation of a joint steering Committee - as
received

 

As the host/enabler of the global Community Informatics network which
incorporates some 1500+ practitioners, researchers and policy folks
concerned with the grassroots use of ICTs I think that I/we should be
represented/participating in that Steering Committee and subsequent
discussions. 

 

I see no one else on this steering committee who would effectively present
the position of grassroots ICT users and ICT enabled marginalized
communities and I feel it necessary to insist that their voices have a
chance to be heard in these discussions.

 

I believe that our network has as much legitimacy as other members of this
steering committee, with rather larger numbers and with significantly
broader representation than most.

 

Thanks,

 

M

 

 

From: bestbits-request at lists.bestbits.net
[mailto:bestbits-request at lists.bestbits.net] On Behalf Of Nnenna Nwakanma
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:05 AM
To: <bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
Subject: [bestbits] Formation of a joint steering Committee - as received

 

Dear all,

In the framework of:

- 1Net

- Brazil commitees

- Future collaboration of Civil Society  on representations

Ian Peter has made a proposal that has circulated in the past 24 hours among
the coordinating/steering/leadership of different platforms and networks.

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Here is the original proposal

 

My first suggestion is everyone agrees to formation of a Steering Committee.
I suggest it be composed of one rep from each of

 

APC

Best Bits

Diplo

NCSG

IGC

 

 

I think you should empower the Civil Society Steering Committee (CSSC)  to
make such nominations as are necessary, consulting as appropriate.

 

This seems to have a fair amount of agreement - and does have the advantage
of allowing CS to speak in a more united fashion in various discussions.

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Marianne has remarked that IRP needs to be on this as it is a coalition of
its own.

What do you think/say?

Listening.

Nnenna

[Posting as a BB Steering member]

 

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