[governance] Canada text on Forum function

[Mr. Robert Guerra]

Here's a copy of the text Canada proposed this morning. I would be  
keen that it be considered in whole or in part by the CS IG caucus.

The Canadian delegation is keen to hear comments - and keen to hear  
the CS view on their proposal

regards

Robert



Canada

Proposed Terms of Reference for Forum on Internet Governance
To be inserted either in section 4 (Development), or section 5 (The  
Way Forward)

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NEW PARAGRAPH (# to be determined)

We commit to establishing a new forum mechanism, dedicated to  
enhancing the capacity of all stakeholders, particularly those from  
developing countries, to participate fully and effectively in all  
forums relevant to Internet governance.  Recognizing the rapid  
development of technology and institutions, we propose that the forum  
mechanism periodically be reviewed to determine the need for its  
continuation.  Further, we propose that it be constituted as a  
neutral, non-duplicative and non-binding process chiefly to  
facilitate the exchange of information and best practices and to  
identify issues that are not otherwise being adequately addressed.   
The forum mechanism should be viewed as a continuation of the  
"multistakeholder" approach of the WSIS, building on the valuable  
lessons learned in the WSIS and WGIG processes, in particular I the  
open WGIG consultations.

We call upon all stakeholders to engage in and fully support this  
important new mechanism.  The forum mechanism should be established  
in a timely fashion to:
·      Strengthen and enhance stakeholders’ engagement in existing  
and future Internet governance mechanisms, particularly for those  
from developing countries;
·      Develop capacity to participate in discussions and decisions  
on pertinent topics under consideration in relevant institutions;
·      Encourage the full involvement and participation of all  
stakeholders and experts engaged in Internet governance to benefit  
from their expertise, including those of the academic and scientific  
communities, to facilitate coordination and collaboration, and to  
avoid duplication;
·      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
·      Establish ongoing electronic forums on pertinent topics and,  
when appropriate, create a permanent on-line record for future use in  
capacity development activities, and to continue to add value over time.
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