[bestbits] [governance] MAG nominations - Latin America/Caribbean members, step up!

Sat Jan 9 23:31:51 EST 2016

Hi

Thank you João for the support. I'm also hoping all sectors of LAC get to
be well represented on MAG.

I've now seen also the process for applying as technical community in a
message I'm forwarding below.

As mentioned by Nadira Alaraj to continue the email exchanges, our next
messages may also address a version of these questions for CS.

All the best,

Renata Aquino Ribeiro

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From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer at isoc.org>
Date: 8 January 2016 at 17:41:38 GMT
To: Internet Policy External <InternetPolicy at elists.isoc.org>
Subject: [Internet Policy] Call for Applications - Internet Technical
Community Representation in the IGF MAG

Dear Colleagues,

Please share the call below through your networks.

Best regards,

Constance

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Call for Applications for Internet Technical Community Representation in the
Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group 2016 (MAG)

The purpose of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) is to advise the
U.N. Secretary General on the programme and schedule of  the Internet
Governance Forum meetings. The MAG comprises of 55 Members from governments,
the private sector and civil society, including representatives from the
academic and technical communities.  Those nominated should expect to attend
two virtual MAG meetings per month as well as typically three face to face
meetings per year. <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout>   More
information.

The Internet Society (ISOC) is facilitating a process
<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/nominations/>  leading to
recommendations from the Internet Technical Collaboration Group for
participation in the 2016 <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout>  MAG of
the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).  A Nominating Committee (NOMCOM)
consisting of senior members of the Internet technical community is
currently being formed and will provide nominations to be transmitted to the
United Nations for consideration. Candidates should be aware that
nominations may or may not be accepted by the UN.

Individuals interested in being suggested by the Nominating Committee are
invited to complete the Nomination Form
<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/10/20
15-MAG-Nomination-Form-10.10.14.docx>  in full to provide responses to a set
of
<http://www.internetcollaboration.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/10/Su
pplementary-Questions-Form-.docx> Questions that are specific to the
Internet technical community. Both the form and the answers to questions
should be returned to information.itcg at gmail.com by 2359 UTC on Friday,
January 22nd.  Applications with incomplete responses to either set of
questions will not be considered.  ISOC will transmit the names of nominees
to the United Nations no later than February 1st. More details on the
nomination process can be found here
<http://wp.internetsociety.org/internetcollaboration/wp-content/uploads/site
s/12/2016/01/Mag-2016-Renewal-NomProcess_TC.docx> .

Both sets of questions should be answered completely. Responses need not
necessarily be lengthy, but they must be sufficiently content-full that the
Nominating Committee can accurately judge from them the extent and specifics
of your background.  If the applicant believes that an existing CV or
biographical sketch would contribute to the Nominating Committee's
understanding of the candidacy, such a document may be provided in either
PDF form or in the form of a link.

In terms of attendance at physical meetings, potential funding for MAG
members (selected applicants)  is available through the IGF "Participant
funding" program outlined at
http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/mag/2144-eligibility-criteria-for-funding-a-p
articipant. Note that this program is targeted only toward participants from
Least Developed Countries, Developing Countries or Transitional Economies.

Technical Community Representatives on the 2015 MAG includes the following
people:

*       Xiaodong Lee (NIC CN, China)
*       Peter Dengate Thrush (Counsel, Barrister, New Zealand)
*       Michael Nelson (CloudFlare, USA)
*       Lynn St. Amour (Internet Matters, USA)
*       Izumi Okutani (JPNIC, Japan)
*       Susan Chalmers (Independent Consultant, USA)
*       Baher Esmat (ICANN, Egypt)*
*       Constance Bommelaer (ISOC, France)*
*       Flavio Wagner (CGI.br <http://cgi.br/> , Brazil)

Candidates with a "*" by their names have stated that they not standing
again for nomination.

Privacy Statement

The nominating committee is required to forward information provided by
nominees on the MAG Nomination Form to the United Nations for purposes of
the nomination.  With the exception of candidates naming themselves,
information provided to the NOMCOM for its consideration shall be treated in
the strictest confidence

On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 2:42 PM, João Carlos R. Caribé <joao.caribe at me.com>
wrote:

> I support Renata's nomination and believe she has great potential do
> represent the LAC Civil Society on MAG.
>
> _
> João Carlos Caribé
> (021) 9 8761 1967
> Skype joaocaribe
> Enviado via iPad
>
> > Em 4 de jan de 2016, às 22:41, Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com>
> escreveu:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > I'd like to nominate myself as LAC participant.
> >
> > I'm an ICANN53 fellow, LACRALO participant and a graduate from the
> > Brazilian Internet School of Governance of CGI.br in the 1st class
> > (2014). Recently I've also joined NCUC, Giganet, AIR, IAMCR and
> > Internet Society Brazil (official membership).
> > I've also been recently to the UN in the WSIS+10 event and the CTEC
> > event last 17th.
> >
> > I am geographically nearer the Caribbean than subtropical Latin
> > American (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro), however I've done my doctorate
> > in Catholic University of São Paulo and my research group has
> > representatives both in SP and Rio. Also, me and other interested
> > parties in Internet Governance in Brazil articulate ourselves via an
> > online group of 600+ members, a national mobile messaging group of
> > +/-50 and a Northeastern Brazil chapter with +/-20 members.
> >
> > I was subscribed in all IGF lists the last edition - including as
> > observer, I've participated in some and also a few online meetings.
> > I've also been to IGF as a former student of CGI.br representative of
> > the Northeastern Brazil region.
> >
> > I'm also an university teacher in a new IT Campus, I have some
> > flexibility to travel. I'm mainly trying to engage students in
> > research in Internet Governance and seeking paths to continue studying
> > the topics myself.
> >
> > As for civil society engagement, I've been a project coordinator and
> > volunteer in ONGs, a writer/reviewer for activism blogs and tech
> > journalism media and I've acted towards policy development for
> > education and technology in public schools and universities.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> > Renata Aquino Ribeiro
> > https://pesquisaeducacao.wordpress.com/in-english-bio-and-etc/
> >
> >
> >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 8:55 PM, Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> + 1
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Monday, January 4, 2016, Ginger Paque <gpaque at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> At first glance, it appears that the only retiring civil society MAG
> >>> member may be Fatima Cambronero. I strongly suggest that we look for a
> Latin
> >>> American or Caribbean replacement for her. If you have the time,
> interest
> >>> and energy, think about it, talk about it, and analyse whether you or a
> >>> colleague would be a good candidate.
> >>> This is particularly important because I have relocated from Venezuela
> to
> >>> the USA for family medical reasons. While I maintain strong ties to
> LAC, it
> >>> is important to have someone 'on the ground' in LAC civil society.
> >>> Good luck and energy.
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Ginger
> >>> Ginger (Virginia) Paque
> >>> DiploFoundation
> >>>
> >>> DiploFoundation upcoming online courses:
> http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses
> >>
> >> --
> >> WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)
> >> ICANN Fellow / ISOC Member
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> >> National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
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> >> wisdom.donkor at data.gov.gh
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> >> Website: www.nita.gov.gh / www.data.gov.gh
> >> www.isoc.gh / www.itag.org.gh
> >>
> >>
> >>
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