[bestbits] FW: Open civil society letter re transparency at ITU Plenipotentiary

[Carolina Rossini]

Hi folks, I can also deliver a copy to the US Del.

On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Lea Kaspar <lea at gp-digital.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
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> Find below the email sent to the ITU Secretary General with our letter
> attached. I have added a footnote in the letter next to the list of
> signatories pointing to the fact that the letter remains a living document
> open for endorsements. Thank you to all who have participated in this
> effort.
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> Please feel free to share this with your contacts and encourage further
> organisational and individual sign-ons.
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> I will let you know as soon as we hear back!
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> Best,
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> Lea
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> *From:* Lea Kaspar [mailto:lea at gp-digital.org]
> *Sent:* 09 October 2014 15:17
> *To:* sgo at itu.int
> *Cc:* preetam.maloor at itu.int
> *Subject:* Open civil society letter re transparency at ITU
> Plenipotentiary
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> Dear Secretary-General Touré,
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> I am writing to share with you an open letter developed by a group of
> civil society organisations from around the world regarding the upcoming
> International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference in
> Busan. Please find the letter attached. Over the last two days, the letter
> has already received 31 organisational and individual endorsements from 18
> countries, and it will remain open for endorsements until the Conference.
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> The endorsing groups and individuals call for the ITU to build on its
> previous commitments to openness and transparency in an effort to work
> towards an ever more inclusive, transparent and accountable Union. More
> specifically, the letter lists a number of concrete asks relating to the
> upcoming Plenipotentiary in Busan.
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> We look forward to your response and continuing dialogue in the run up to
> and at the Conference.
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> We remain at your disposal for any questions or comments.
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> With Kind Regards,
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> *--*
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> *Lea Kaspar*
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> Programme Lead | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
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> Development House, 56–64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
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> T: +44 (0)20 7549 0337 | M: +44 (0)7583 929216 | Skype: l.kaspar
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