[governance] Civil Society at IGF opening ceremony

[Adam Peake]

We were asked to recommend a person from civil society to speak at 
the opening ceremony of IGF, morning of Monday 30 October.  There 
wasn't much time to make a choice, so my apologies for the lack of 
democracy in the selection process -- my fault if anyone's.

We have recommended Natasha Primo, Executive Director of Women's Net 
<http://www.womensnet.org.za>, one of the most impressive women's and 
ICT organizations in Africa.  Natasha is also Chair of APC.

Thought it particularly important to bring gender issues forward in 
IGF as they are not well represented in any of the panel sessions. 
And I am sure Natasha will listen to comments from the Caucus.

We were not asked to find a representative of civil society.  But 
someone who could present some civil society perspective on the IGF, 
perhaps our hopes and aspirations for it. Natasha will have exactly 7 
minutes speaking time.

We will also be asked for suggest a person from civil society for the 
closing ceremony. Also 7 minutes.

I expect this will be more a reaction to the week and developments in 
Athens. No need to select anyone yet, the person may stand out as 
things develop in Athens.

Thanks,

Adam



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