[governance] IGF Topics - very draft proposals ... and the caucus

[Danny Butt]

Benn offline for a few days...

I like Mawaki's proposed topics for March 31 - they emerged strongly  
in the Asia-Pacific fora.

I also support this statement:

> As CS participant, I see our role in clarifying the debates,  
> analyzing the issues, advocating for a wider public interest,  
> foiling hindering hidden agendas, disclosing adverse machinations,  
> alerting on equally adverse impacts on human rights, etc.

And so, I also support Milton's suggestion:

> IG Caucus should NOT attempt to develop common policy statements  
> but should simply facilitate convergence of opinion within CS to  
> whatever degree it can.

Of course, where there is broad agreement (and is some areas we do  
have it - I haven't heard too many defenses of USG involvement or the  
gTLD approval process) we can make forceful collective statements.  
But otherwise, I agree with Brett's suggestion that focused, diverse  
outputs on specific issues is better than compromised, by-committee  
rough consensus.

The question is "What is the most effective structure for  
coordinating those outputs among this group?" My only issue with  
Milton's suggestion of appointments is that I am wary of the  
representative mode which puts the person from the least developed  
country as some kind of representative of issues pertaining to LDCs,  
and  sort of excuses everyone else from dealing with it (see also:  
gender). Perhaps working groups on specific issues is the best way?

I am appreciative of Robert's attempts to add the collaborative  
writing infrastructure - however we probably need consensus ;) on a  
technical platform that will suit everybody (I also couldn't sign up).

Danny






On 13/03/2006, at 10:11 AM, Mawaki Chango wrote:

>
> So let's move on and get ready for March 31 - my take on this:
>
> 1/ Diversification of the DN space
> - introduction of new gTLDs, and above all, adoption of a policy that
> demystifies the DNspace and opens up for a wider audience to request
> and obtain the introduction of new gTLDs; support to and
> implementation of IDNs; adoption of policy processes that ensure
> broad dissemination of the opportunities and fair conditions of
> market entry for the new comers in the registration (registries &
> registrars) business.
>
> 2/ Capacity-building and meaningful participation in policy
> development
> - ensure participation from all the regions and support the regions
> in need to have access to policy development fora and build a
> knowledge base on policy issues of global relevance.
>
> 3/ Freedom of expression, data protection and privacy rights
> - hmm... "quite obvious"!
>
> Mawaki
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