[bestbits] IN SOME HOURS FROM NOW - CALL ON GLOBAL CONNECT

[Carolina Rossini]

Dear all,

I just want to make sure you all have the information on this handy for
tomorrow morning.

Best, C


On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 3:46 PM, Carolina Rossini <
carolina.rossini at gmail.com> wrote:


> Call information confirmed
>
>

> December 1st at 9:30amEST
>
> US calls: +1 877-336-1839
> All other international calls: +1 636-651-0008
>
> Access Code: 8542435
>



>
> On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 7:29 PM, Carolina Rossini <
> carolina.rossini at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> Sorry for cross-post, but it is a holiday week in some parts of the world.
>> So I am in my lazy/slow mode. ;-)  And please, share with your contacts.
>>
>> *I - What this email is about: PUT IN YOUR CALENDARS *
>>
>> This is an email to invite you all for a conference call with the US
>> State Department on the Global Connect Initiative. They reached out to a
>> couple of CS folks to make themselves available to discuss the initiative
>> with CS and be available to address any questions any of you might have. *The
>> call - details still to be confirmed - will be held on December 1st. *Manu
>> Bhardwaj (bhardwajm at state.gov) is one of the magician who is now moving
>> forward with the effort and who is the core contact on this, if you need
>> it.
>>
>> *II - Global Connect:*
>>
>> As some of you might know and might actually be engaged with, the Sate
>> Department launched a cross-agency initiative called Global Connect.  which
>> will include some events in NY, during the UNGA meeting this December.
>> Based on the last information I've known of, they already have many
>> supports and expression of support from countries around the world -
>> including a bunch in Africa and Asia - and also many of the companies that,
>> in a way or another, are involved in providing services and products for
>> access. Over 20 NGOs supported the initiative during its launch, in NY,
>> including Alliance for Affordable Internet (part of the Web Foundation),
>> PK, AccessNow and others from the Global South. International
>> organizations, including the World Bank, are also involved.
>>
>> Expression of support by Best Bits community -
>> http://bestbits.net/global-connect-initiative/
>> <http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://bestbits.net/global-connect-initiative/>
>>
>> And example of a company's support:
>> http://www.itic.org/news-events/news-releases/tech-indusetry-releases-statements-lauding-state-department-s-global-connect-initiative
>> <http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://www.itic.org/news-events/news-releases/tech-industry-releases-statements-lauding-state-department-s-global-connect-initiative>
>>
>> Launch event webcast:
>> http://webtv.un.org/watch/development-in-the-digital-age-high-level-panel-discussion/4513663507001
>> <http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://webtv.un.org/watch/development-in-the-digital-age-high-level-panel-discussion/4513663507001>
>>
>> *III - Core Principles*
>>
>> The core principles of this initiative are:
>>
>> 1)   Countries integrate Internet connectivity as a key part of their
>> national development strategy and budget process and consult with all
>> stakeholders in doing so;
>>
>> 2) International financial institutions and international development
>> organizations prioritize digital access, including in the projects they
>> support;
>>
>> 3)  All stakeholders promote the linkage between the use of technology,
>> expression, transparency and innovation; and the overall social, economic,
>> and political benefits reaped from connectivity;
>>
>> 4) All stakeholders promote dialogue and action on how to harness,
>> deploy, and enable innovative technologies to support quality, affordable
>> and sustainable connectivity for the unconnected, particularly in
>> power-deficient communities.
>>
>> *IV - New York in December *
>>
>> On December 16th, the US will host a invitation-only event mostly with
>> the launch partners and some new countries that are joining the initiative.
>> It seems that, du to the lack of space in the venue they secured, this will
>> not be a open event. BUT, the State department is interested in hosting a
>> event with CS that will be in NY for the UNGA meeting. I do not have the
>> details for now. We all hope to hear more soon. (note - I will NOT be in
>> NY, but I hope many of you will and will try to check this out).
>>
>> *V - After New York > Washington in April 2016 *
>>
>> To advance these goals, the State Department will host a high-level
>> conference in Washington in mid-April, likely on the margins of the
>> Bank/Fund Spring meetings, that aims to showcase policies and innovative
>> public and private approaches to expand global connectivity, to encourage
>> collaboration among stakeholders to increase Internet availability and
>> access, and to gather commitments in support of the Global Connect
>> objectives.
>>
>> *VI - And *
>>
>> As soon as I learn more about this, I will be here sharing with you.
>> Other should feel free to jump in if they have more information.  And feel
>> free to reach out to Manu directly if you or your organization want to get
>> more involved.
>>
>> Best, C
>>
>> --
>> *Carolina Rossini *
>> *Vice President, International Policy*
>> *Public Knowledge*
>> *http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>*
>> + 1 6176979389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini
>>
>>
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>
> --
>
> *Carolina Rossini *
> *Vice President, International Policy*
> *Public Knowledge*
> *http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>*
> + 1 6176979389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini
>
>


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*Carolina Rossini *
*Vice President, International Policy*
*Public Knowledge*
*http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>*
+ 1 6176979389 | skype: carolrossini | @carolinarossini
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