[governance] Overpasses - Summit

[Adam Peake]

Rhonda, hello.

I was talking about passes for the prepcom in Tunis, not the summit. 
Two different things.

The prepcom will be held before the summit in a difference location. 
There's a chance that it will be held in a small'ish space -- 300 
people.  When we first heard this we were concerned there might not 
be enough seats for observers, we need a minimum number if we're to 
function (speak, takes notes, etc.)  But, we've since heard that the 
secretariat is looking for somewhere larger and are confident of 
finding somewhere. So we're hopeful there will be no problem with 
overpasses for the prepcom.

Summit overpasses are needed to enter the main plenary hall.  This is 
the are where the opening ceremony will be held then a series of 
speeches by all stakeholders.  Overpasses are being organized by the 
civil society bureau. As Robert's said, overpasses are very much in 
demand for the opening ceremony, but after that the space is usually 
only half full. Number of overpasses will be limited for the opening 
session and they will be much demand by all caucuses.

Thanks,

Adam



At 4:30 AM -0400 10/23/05, Ronda Hauben wrote:
>hi adam
>
>seems important that there be overpasses available for those
>of us who want them.
>
>you asked a while ago for the names of those who were interested.
>
>have you gotten responses to that?
>
>either way it would be good if you did put in for a number
>so those who wanted to go to the events would be able to.
>
>ronda
>
>On Sat, 22 Oct 2005, Adam Peake (ajp at glocom.ac.jp) wrote:
>
>>Robert, what does plenary room mean?  Will it be the same as Geneva,
>>the space where the opening ceremony will be held, followed by 2 days
>>of mini speeches (a long series of 3-5 minute speeches.)
>>
>>Incredibly dull in Geneva. Assuming round tables and other meetings
>>will be in a separate, more open area?
>>
>>Just wondering if overpasses are worth much effort. My opinion only,
>>others may feel differently.
>>
>>Adam
>>
>>
>>
>>On 10/22/05, Robert Guerra <rguerra at lists.privaterra.org> wrote:
>>>Dear  colleagues:
>>>
>>>The summit overpass policy (still being drafted by the CSB)
>>>contemplates each WG, Caucus and regional group being given an equal
>>>share of passes to enter the plenary room. The exact details as to
>>>how that will be divided, well, is still under debate by the bureau...
>>>
>>>That being said, it seems likely that each WG, Caucus and regional
>>>group will have to appoint a designated contact person. This person's
>>>role will be pickup the passes and equitabily distribute them to his/
>>>her  caucus.
>>>
>>>
>>>In terms of how "others" are doing it...well, as focal point on the
>>>CSB for the "north american and european" regional group, I have
>>>setup a email address (wsis at privaterra.org) where people can submit
>>>an email. As it gets received, a automated acknowledgement gets sent.
>>>
>>>I have also setup a website <http://www.privaterra.org/~rguerra/wsis/
>>>>  , one where people fill in their details and have it emailed to
>>>the address above.
>>>
>>>In summary, has this caucus dealt with the overpass issue yet? If
>>>not, we should.
>>>
>>>regards
>>>
>>>Robert
>>>
>>>--
>>>Robert Guerra <rguerra at privaterra.org>
>>>Director, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
>>>WSIS Civil Society Bureau, Focal Point for North America & Europe
>>>Tel +1 416 893 0377 Fax +1 416 893 0374
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Email from Adam Peake <ajp at glocom.ac.jp>
>>Email from my Gmail account probably means I am travelling.  Please
>>reply to  <ajp at glocom.ac.jp> Thanks!

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