[governance] Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] ECOSOC reviewing WSIS follow up and implementation: CSTD, UNGIS, ALF, IGF, GAID

Thu Jul 19 05:46:07 EDT 2007

Hi Parminder and all,

I also support this action from IGC, with text amended as per Karen's  
proposal, especially the request for a _formal_ consultation re:  
enhanced cooperation. Not simply because of possible resistance, but  
also because of probable dilution of this issue in the IGF whole  
conversation..
Informal discussions during IGF may nevertheless be also encouraged.
Best,
Meryem

Le 18 juil. 07 à 18:19, Parminder a écrit :

> Hi All
>
>
>
> This is regarding the discussions we have been having on the SG’s  
> report to ECOSOC and the mention in it of consultations for the  
> process of enhanced cooperation for global public policy regarding  
> the Internet.
>
>
>
> It is fine if we request CONGO to add the following on the behalf  
> of the IGC in its statement.
>
>
>
> This is in reference to the SG's report stating that, and we quote,  
> "Consultations are under way to start a process towards enhanced  
> cooperation among all relevant stakeholders with regard to Internet  
> governance, as requested by the Summit". Para 71 of the Tunis  
> Agenda clearly states that "
>
> the process towards enhanced cooperation, ...will involve all  
> stakeholders". However, the Civil Society IG Caucus notes with  
> concern that civil society has not been involved at all in the  
> consultations mentioned in the SG’s report. We do not even have any  
> information about this consultation, despite directly requesting  
> the SG office regarding it.
>
>
>
> We request ECOSOC to ensure that the multistakeholder principle in  
> WSIS follow-up is fully adhered to as per WSIS documents, in  
> general spirit, and in specific mandates as in case of the process  
> towards enhanced cooperation, where as mentioned above, the WSIS  
> injunction for multistakeholder involvement is clearly not being  
> complied with. The caucus will like to be invited to and involved  
> in these consultations, along with other civil society groups.  
> Since a lot of civil society groups interested in IG issues  
> converge at IGF meeting, holding such consultations on the  
> sidelines of the IGF meeting may be useful. We will also like to be  
> kept updated on the consultations with other stakeholders.
>
>
>
> (ends)
>
>
>
>
>
> This has to go to CONGO by 22nd. So if we need to seek consensus  
> over 21st and 22nd, we have only 19th and 20th for comments and  
> amendments. Thanks
>
>
>
> Parminder
>
>
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> > follow up and implementation: CSTD, UNGIS, ALF, IGF, GAID
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> > William Drake ha scritto:
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> > > With regard to enhanced cooperation, as Parminder notes, the IG  
> caucus
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> > > already agreed a letter months ago saying we’ve been told  
> nothing and
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> > > would like/expect to be consulted in keeping with the spirit of  
> the TA.
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> > > There is no need for prolonged debate over whether and how to  
> reiterate
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> > > already adopted language.  Parminder and Vittorio should just  
> draft a
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> > > few sentences referencing the prior letter and saying these  
> concerns are
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> > > raised anew by the SG Report and we look forward to a response,  
> and
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> > > submit it for a quick consensus call under the charter procedure.
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> >
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> > Possibly, the report saying "consultations are under way" is an  
> elegant
>
> > way to say "we've not been doing our homework, so we'll rush  
> something
>
> > up asap". Nonetheless, my feeling is that everyone realized that  
> that
>
> > process can't just be deferred forever, so things could actually  
> start
>
> > to move between now and Rio. So I agree with you, I think that it  
> would
>
> > be a good idea to issue a statement reminding that civil society  
> has to
>
> > be involved in this process. I'll work it out with Parminder (he  
> might
>
> > already have a 3-page draft ready :-D ).
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