[bestbits] IGF Open Consultations and MAG meetings in Geneva 1-3 December 2014

[Subi Chaturvedi]

Dear Bill,

First things first. Please do NOT misqoute and misrepresent me. I did not
disagree at all. I have clearly mentioned the need for both. A coordinated
approach between different stakeholder groups especially CS is very welcome
and essential. At the same time because to get anything done the MAG which
is a multistakeholder advisory group needs support of all stakeholders a
request has been made to do a formal orientation for all the new MAG
members. And then a second round of introductions between old and new MAG
members. We call that capacity building.  I am quite surprised that having
just endorsed the suggestions made by me you would choose to deliberately
misinform.

Also thanks for sharing the request I made to the secretariat for funding
and support for CS and academia. I did look at hotel prices during the week
and yes they are steep and without support from DESA and newly formed IGFSA
it is difficult to ensure physical presence. And CS I have argued for long
needs to be in the room in larger nos. Let’s work together  to facilitate
all those we can. The UN has a definite time stipulation for processing
funding requests and all that we've been suggesting is that we must ensure
support for new members even though the announcement of renewal might come
after the deadline for seeking support.

When I say they are not mutually exclusive that's exactly what I mean.

In the interest of full disclosure,  I will now follow this up with the
emails that I have sent to the secretariat and the MAG advocating strongly
for extension of all possible support to CS and academia. The meeting and
consultations are open to all.

We may have diffences in opinion and approaches but let's remain civil,
balanced and fair towards each other.  For any dialogue to occur we must be
able to respect our differences and still be able to work for a common
cause.

The main focus session that I helped facilitate this year looks at
strengthening the IGF and I believe NETmundial is an approach and a means
not an end in itself.

Bill I'd like to take this opportunity to put my appreciation on reccord
for all the work you have done at the IGF as a MAG member. With continuity
there is also value in allowing new voices to emerge and respecting both
diversity of opinion and approaches. Sometimes when we put more
responsibility on people less experienced and delegate, it creates new
leaders and allows for a healthier ecosystem.  I hope we will find
generosity within, to give up what is to build, create and renew.

I am positive with a coordinated approach CS can put in a vibrant and well
rounded representation in this significant year for the IGF.

Regards

Subi Chaturvedi



On 17 Sep 2014 21:45, "William Drake" <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Sep 17, 2014, at 5:08 PM, William Drake <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> On Sep 17, 2014, at 3:19 PM, Lea Kaspar <Lea at gp-digital.org> wrote:
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>>> Hi Bill,
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>>> Thanks for sharing this information. Having a hand-over/induction
process to
>>> the newbies by incumbent CS members sounds like a great idea.
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>> So far, people on the MAG seem to be supporting it, and Chengetai has
said he will look into the availability of extra rooms.
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> I spoke too fast, Subi disagrees and says that stakeholders should just
meet informally.
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