[governance] ITU IG Resolution

[Milton Mueller]

>>> parminder at itforchange.net 11/30/2006 7:04 AM >>>
 >I think the civil society engaging with
>IG issues need to give up its self-doubts in 
>frontally facing the 'public policy' question in 
>IG and the issue of institutional arrangements 
>adequate to this purpose. 

Good statement. Some of us have never avoided these issues. I would
make two suggestions: 

1. You are now one of the coordinators of IGC therefore you are in a
position to exert leadership and take initiative in this regard, so
let's see some specific proposals. Adam made a one (send a letter to
Desai asking what's up with Enhanced cooperation) which is fine although
it is a very modest initiative.

2. The problem is that we need to find a point of leverage, which may
or may not come from working within normal policy processes. The
blocking power of one sovereign, USG, is not easily ignored or bypoassed
in these international institutions. By way of contrast, the free
software movement has gained leverage over the policy debate regarding
its issues by creating its own institution -- the general public license
-- embodying its values. Are there analogues that could be pursued in
the IG arena? 


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