[bestbits] PRIORITY - TODAY -- Need for strong CS candidates for 2017 MAG

[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]

Hi

Deirdre, thanks for the corrections

Just reinforcing the link to the application form
http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-nominations-2017

And the announcement with more details
http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/announcement-from-mr-wu-hongbo-under-secretary-general-for-economic-and-social-affairs

And MAG Renewal FAQs
http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-renewal-2016

Best

Renata

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 7:58 PM, Deirdre Williams
<williams.deirdre at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 15 December 2016 at 17:43, Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> So that no one is even more confused let me offer a correction.
>>
>>
>> And I've already got messages from folks who are confused so
>> explaining once more
>>
>> There are 2 MAG Civil Society nomination processes
>
>
> This is incorrect and confusing
>
>>
>>
>> A civil society organized via
>>
>> CSCG process - Civil Society Coordination Group which forms a slate
>> from the 5 groups of CS - APC, Bestbits, IGC, JNC, NCSG
>> This ended on 9dec
>
>
> The CSCG  process is one of endorsement NOT selection. CS nominees seeking
> endorsement from a coalition of civil society coalitions were invited to
> present themselves to the CSCG Nomcom by 9th December. The decision on who
> should be endorsed is underway at the moment.
>>
>>
>> and
>>
>> IGF Website mantained by Secretariat - UN and UNDESA
>> Open to everyone, via filling a form and confirming the nomination
>> Until tomorrow
>> This is not a public process, the form data is sent only to UN personnel
>
>
> The SELECTION of all MAG members is the prerogative of the Secretary General
> of the United Nations. UNDESA acts on behalf of the Secretary General in
> inviting nominations from all stakeholders and facilitating the process with
> the assistance of the IGF secretariat. This process is open to all with a
> deadline tomorrow. The application form is available here
>
> Civil society nominees presenting themselves also to the CSCG for
> endorsement is an entirely voluntary process, and there is no guarantee that
> such endorsements will be accepted. Civil society members may be selected
> for the MAG without going through the CSCG endorsement process.
>
> I hope this is clearer now. Please contact me, directly if you wish, if you
> still have questions.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Deirdre
> (Temporary IGC representative on the current CSCG Nomcom)
>
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Renata
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ginger Paque <gpaque at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi all,
>> > I'd like to ask that CS IGers consider self-nominating to the IGF MAG
>> > 2017
>> > directly to the IGF Secretariat before the deadline tomorrow, if you
>> > have
>> > not yet done so.
>> >
>> > This is a critical time for CS. We have many voices, many positions. We
>> > are
>> > not one homogeneous group, we are not a melting pot, but a mosaic. We
>> > don't
>> > 'represent' anyone except ourselves--but we must work together to ensure
>> > that our collective voices are heard.
>> >
>> > The new DESA may be inclined to be less receptive to CS inclusion, so we
>> > must have strong, informed, efficient and productive MAG members,
>> > willing to
>> > work together with other CS voices and other stakeholders.
>> >
>> > Time is short.
>> > Consider self nominating asap if you fit the bill and have the energy to
>> > carry it out.
>> >
>> > Good luck to us all!
>> > Ginger
>> >
>> > .
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