[bestbits] WEF

[Jeanette Hofmann]

Or the whole thing might just fizzle into nothing.

This is indeed a remarkable comment but, probably unlike what Anja 
recommends, I would say that the selection committee really should not 
be in the business of assessing the process or structure for which it 
selects candidates.

jeanette


Am 05.09.14 22:54, schrieb Ian Peter:
> Please note that CSCG received an email yesterday from Alan Marcus of
> World Economic Forum, in reply to ours requesting clarification on
> various issues as regards possible appointment of civil society reps and
> asking for more time. Alan had already left IGF.
> The letter really clarified nothing. But it did say that yes we could
> have more time (how much not specified). Here is the text
> “I believe I understand your questions and concerns. And certainly with
> other consultations through out the week I believe I have a much better
> appreciation for where the concerns come from and what the opportunities
> for collaborative impact can be.
> As should be the case, the feedback points to improvement opportunities
> for which we are prepared to evolve our thinking.
> For now I can agree to give more time and we will take some time as well
> to ensure out "tweaks" are well thought through a(nd) reflect feedback
> we have received. “
> So I think this is all on hold at present – for how long we dont know,
> and if anyone has further information please pass it on (confidentially
> if you wish).
> One of the changes certainly seems to be that they will drop the
> NetMundial Initiative name; at least for now This was mentioned at
> several meetings throughout the week, and apparently they received a lot
> of negative feedback on this.
> What will happen as regards CS reps is unknown – we had their earlier
> agreement to appoint 4 reps, but this may be one of the “tweaks” that
> change. Or the whole thing might just fizzle into nothing.
> CSCG  will not be doing anything without further clarification.
> Ian Peter
>
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