[bestbits] IGF plus

[michael gurstein]

The issue with the OECD principles is that it is quite clear that the US
etc. want to make these the basic principles for Internet governance
globally (see the US submission concering the ECWG as Parm has already
pointed to (even though the initial process of affirming these principles
was flawed--CS did not sign on to these in a context where the various
parties in the OECD are insisting that MSism including CS is a necessary
element in OECD legitimation processes.

 

So, dealing directly with the OECD principles is not a sideshow but rather
going right to the heart of the current drive concerning Internet governance
(at least from a Developed Country/OECD perspective.

 

M

 

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On 04/09/2013, at 9:13 PM, Anja Kovacs <anja at internetdemocracy.in> wrote:





That was indeed what I had in mind, Anriette, as well as linking more
theoretical discussions or discussions of principles (which we do need to
have at times) to these specific mechanisms we are developing and/or
engaging in.

 

And that is the problem with the OECD: it is much less clear to me how we
can make this particular discussion a concrete and outcome oriented one. I
have seen the debate about the OECD play out on various lists (even if
without resolution, I think a discussion has been had), and don't yet see
where there could be common ground to move forward among the varous stances
that seem to exist on the OECD. 

If there are any proposals in this regard, I would of course be happy to
hear them.

 

The OECD has a rather dense set of process of its own, which are covered a
different coalition, viz. CSISAC (though there is significant cross
membership with Best Bits).  It is hard to simply "dip your toes" into what
goes on at the OECD, and I don't suggest we try to do so.  However better
reporting from CSISAC to its own members and broader civil society is
definitely needed (its website is two years out of date, to start with), and
something that we are trying to make happen.  As always, resource
constraints apply.

 

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