[governance] latest canadian proposal on the forum

[Jeanette Hofmann]

proposal presented this morning in subcom A:

The Forum should be focussed on capacity building and development.  This 
Forum:
1.	should be constituted as a neutral, non-duplicative and non-binding 
process to facilitate capacity building through the exchange of 
information and best practices, to identify issues and make known its 
findings, and to enhance awareness and build consensus and engagement;
2.	should actively involve all stakeholders on an equal footing, and 
benefit from their expertise and from that of experts engaged in 
Internet governance, including those of the academic and scientific 
communities;
3.	should not replace existing arrangements, institutions or 
organizations, but involve them and take advantage of their expertise;
4.	should not be involved in the day-to-day or technical operations of 
the Internet;
5.	should contribute, through its discussions, to fostering the 
security, stability and robustness of the Internet;
6.	should encourage enabling environments that will promote further 
diffusion and development of the Internet;
7.	should make full use of the tools of the information society to 
conduct capacity building activities, minimizing the need for 
conferences and face-to-face meetings, and to create on-line resources 
of lasting value; and
8.	should be periodically reviewed to determine the need for its 
continuation, recognizing the rapid development of technology and 
institutions, but notionally should sunset after five years, pending the 
conclusions of ongoing review.
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