[governance] bureau yes bureau no??? ... Nomenclature vs functionality

[Milton Mueller]

>>> avri at psg.com 5/24/2007 1:56 AM >>>
>we cannot call it a Bureau as that word has too much baggage 
>and a   particular meaning especially to the governments in 
>the process.   

Yes, Adam has convinced me of this and after investigating I am
convinced completely that he is right. 

>just as the IGF could not call dynamic coalitions working groups or  
>task forces or work parties ...

Exactly, these terminological choices, which seemed perfectly sensible
to our community, meant something very different to governments. So we
have to be very careful about terms used. 


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