[governance] more news on the IGF

[David Goldstein]

Hi all

The Huffington Post has an article on the IGF and even mention "dynamic coalitions"!!! See below. Also an article by Pascal Lamy on "Globalisation and Global Governance" that's not dealing with the internet, but could be of interest. Don't forget to check out http://technewsreview.com.au/ for more news!

Cheers
David

The UN launches the Internet Governance Forum, in Athens
The IGF is a model for global governance. It is also a work in process. The differences between the IGF and previous UN bodies are significant and several. I will focus on the few that seem most important. The IGF is formally a "multi-stakeholder" body. That means the actors include not only government officials, but also businesses, NGOs of various types, academics, journalists and individuals. This appears to be pretty fundamental to the way the IGF operates, including equal participation and access to panels, workshops and social events. 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-love/the-un-launches-the-inter_b_33498.html


Globalization and Global Governance by Pascal Lamy
Increasing globalization has led to more intense discussions of global "governance." But what does "governance" really mean — and how is it different from "government"? Pascal Lamy, director general of the World Trade Organization, provides insights into the history, meaning, benefits and limitations of governance — and explores how to achieve it.
http://theglobalist.com/StoryId.aspx?StoryId=5740
 
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