[bestbits] Should a U.S. candidate back away?

[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]

Hi

Thanks for this discussion. Indeed bringing in diversity to internet
governance is of the utmost important but certainly not choosing a
path of exclusion of any nation.

So Dave, I agree with Ayden you bring great value to our democratic
election process.

And Poncelet, really happy you remanining engaged with this space.

In fact we all can use as much energy as we can muster. These are
crucial times for civil society in internet governance and we can use
all support we can get.

Best regards,

Renata




On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 7:37 PM, Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji at ymca.gm> wrote:
> Thanks Ayden,
>
> I share your thoughts on these ++1.  Personally I decide to be involved
> within the SC as I certainly love the policy dialogue that goes own within
> BestBits and appreciate the varied intellect and opinions within BestBits.
> Yes am from the global south, however me been from the global south alone
> does not guarantee me any right to be on the BestBits SC if i fail to bring
> value to it and grow the movement, I belief I will add value to the various
> policy dialogue within BestBits on IG and help promote such within my civil
> society constituency in my "Neck of the Woods" based on BestBits overall
> objectives.
>
> So value added is the important yardstick for me.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Poncelet
>
> On 23 August 2017 at 22:53, Ayden Férdeline <ayden at ferdeline.com> wrote:
>>
>> Speaking only for myself here, I think it is unnecessary for one to
>> withdraw on the basis of their nationality. We are having an election to
>> determine our representation on the Steering Committee, which is, I think,
>> the best path forward. Personally I do not want the US out of the playground
>> and no Americans in leadership positions; I just don't want them to be the
>> biggest kid around.
>>
>> The question of representation and diversity, and what serving on the
>> Steering Committee symbolises is quite another matter. We use geography as a
>> rough proxy for addressing overall population diversity, and I think that's
>> what you're getting at here, but it is not, in my humble opinion, a very
>> good one. Diversity can also be seen along cultural, economic, linguistic,
>> and ideological lines. My hope, more than anything else for the Steering
>> Committee, is that our representatives are able to bring unique perspectives
>> to the role.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Ayden Férdeline
>> linkedin.com/in/ferdeline
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: [bestbits] Should a U.S. candidate back away?
>> Local Time: 23 August 2017 10:35 PM
>> UTC Time: 23 August 2017 21:35
>> From: daveb at dslprime.com
>> To: Ayden Férdeline <ayden at ferdeline.com>
>> Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com>, bestbits at lists.bestbits.net> <
>> <bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
>>
>> Folks
>>
>> I care deeply about policy issues, so I'd be glad to serve BestBits, a
>> valuable Forum.
>>
>> Whan I volunteered, there was a shortage of candidates. That's now
>> changed; five other people whose experience suggests that they are
>> appropriate are now running.
>>
>> The "Internet Governance" space has been dominated by the U.S. and allies
>> while the majority of Internet users are now on the other side of the global
>> North-South divide.
>>
>> If a few people email me offlist, I'll withdraw. It's no great sacrifice
>> to give up an unpaid post, especially when I'm swamped with work.
>>
>> On the other hand, I do bring some strengths to the group. I'm a tech
>> reporter who has learned a great deal about networks over 18 years. I've
>> made a point of asking those in the Global South what are most important
>> international policies for bringing down the cost of access. (Answers
>> include: the high cost of backhaul/transit, unreasonable royalties, and the
>> unwillingness of giant companies to hire or pay taxes locally.)
>>
>> I'm the only candidate from the U.S. and back away if a few people think I
>> should.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
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