[governance] Fwd: IGF Hub proposal

Thu Aug 21 10:05:30 EDT 2008

Dear all

Marilia Maciel from Diplo Foundation among other Diplo associates just  
send me this proposal that I hope some of you could take the lead. I  
hope this info. is useful for you. Best, Katitza

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Marilia Maciel" <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>
> Date: August 21, 2008 10:09:18 AM GMT-03:00
> To: "Katitza Rodriguez Pereda" <katitza at datos-personales.org>,  
> "Carolina Rossini" <carolina.rossini at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: IGF Hub proposal
>
> Hello Kati!
>
> Some of Diplo people and other interested parties have joined  
> together a few months ago to study and propose channels of remote  
> attendance in the IGF. We have examined different options and we  
> have been in touch with the IGF Hyderabad organizers and with the  
> Secretariat.
>
> We have proposed the idea of creating local IGF hubs, which, in  
> brief, would be local meetings that would exhibit the webcast of the  
> IGF sessions, followed by a discussion of issues related to the  
> themes debated in the IGF that are locally relevant. I enclose below  
> a document that explains in detail what are the hubs, the main  
> objectives and requirements to develop this activity.
> Up to now, some groups have showed interest to develop local hubs,  
> such as the CGI, the Stanford Center and a group in India. Others  
> are studying the possibility.
>
> If you could help us to spread the word about this project, it would  
> be great!
>
> Hugs!
> Marília
>
> IGF Remote Participation Project
> Presenting the hubs initiative
>
> 1) Objective:
> To develop partnerships with regional organizations and communities  
> with the aim to create local IGF hubs. These hubs would be local  
> meetings, which would exhibit the webcast of the IGF as well as hold  
> panels and roundtables, to discuss the themes of the IGF from a  
> local perspective. This forum should serve as a stimulus or a  
> starting point for the debate of local issues and implications and  
> for the development of a network of interested people.
> 2)  Some reasons that support the creation of hubs
> 2.1. Increases the visibility of the meeting. The local press will  
> more likely cover a local  event than one that takes place overseas.  
> In addition to that, the engagement of civil society in organizing  
> the hubs is a natural publicity and promotion that reaches all the   
> larger local and regional community gathered around it.
> 2.2. Raises awareness. As a consequence of an increased visibility,  
> the society in general becomes more aware of the importance of the  
> subjects discussed at the IGF. The civil society plays an important  
> role in getting in touch with possible stakeholders (NGO's,  
> politicians, government representatives, economic sector, academics,  
> etc) and convincing them of the importance of the subject and of  
> their presence by being involved on the process.
> 2.3. Favors commitment. When a person solitarily watches a  
> broadcasted meeting he/she feels free to drop it anytime and may  
> never be involved with the subject again. When he's on the company  
> of others and discusses the subject with them a sense of commitment  
> with the group may flourish.
> 2.4. Favors community building. This sense of commitment can evolve  
> into a structured relationship among stakeholders .
> 2.5. Provides networking. People can identify common interests and  
> establish different kinds of partnerships. The hubs fully accomplish  
> the second reason appointed here for people to be engaged on this  
> experience.
> 2.6. Favors follow-up initiatives. People may feel motivated not  
> only to follow the measures taken in the global sphere, but also to  
> develop local actions. Through local discussion, people can agree on  
> measures to take and share tasks and responsibility.This experience  
> encourages collaboration and rises local initiatives.
>
> 3) Support provided to the local hubs
> 3.1) High quality webcast, with technical assistance
> 3.2) Publicity for the hub in the organization homepage, in the  
> project homepage as well as in preparatory meetings and discussion  
> forums
>
> 4) What is necessary to create a local hub?
> The hubs can be held by any group of interested people. Each local  
> group can propose and develop a methodology for the meeting,  
> according to its needs. In general, the organization of the hubs  
> does not demand high investments of time and resources. We suggest:
> 4.1) A four day activity (3-6 of December), on flexible hours (but  
> the hubs are free to adjust this to their needs)
> 4.2) A room or auditorium. It can be held at an university class or  
> any other convenient place in the city
> 4.3) a broadband Internet connection and a video-conference (or  
> projector) equipment.
> 4.4) A server
> 4.5) A moderator, who will plan the dynamics of the discussion
> 4.6) A general call in lists, forums, etc, to invite the local  
> community interested in Information Society and Internet Governance
>
> 5) What are the modes of participation from the hub?
> 5.1) Projection of a 2 minutes statement from remote hubs in the  
> main session at the IGF.
> 5.2) People attending the hubs will be able to benefit from the  
> regular channels of participation:
> a) Incorporated link for making an interactive recording of audio or  
> video similar to "Youtube", "Seesmic" or "Quik", for broadcast in  
> IGF sessions as comments or questions (In discussion with the IGF  
> organization)
> b) Chat
> c) Open channel for discussions (fora) including theme-specific and  
> moderated help forum for newcomers to the IGF
>
> Any interested group can have more information in www.igfremote.com  
> or send a mail to mariliamaciel at gmail.com
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Katitza Rodriguez Pereda <katitza at datos-personales.org 
> > wrote:
> Sure, I know her. Marilia. feel free to write an email and I will  
> see to whom I could introduce you. I cant follow up with them due to  
> little time but I could introduce you
> I am sure I will connect you with the right person If I know one  
> that I think could help you in your proposal. To make all this easy,  
> please send me a formal email that I can forward to my colleagues
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Katitza Rodriguez Pereda
> katitza at datos-personales.org
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 20, 2008, at 5:26 PM, Carolina Rossini wrote:
>
>
> Kati,
>
> I would like to introduce you to Marilia.
> Actually, I am pretty sure you both met during the IGF in Brazil.
> Marilia is also from Diplo community and is coordinating a  
> initiative related to HUBs for remote participation at the IGF.
>
> I thought you may be able to help her spreading this call around  
> Latin America. Mainly, she is looking for institutions to host the  
> local hubs. She can give you more information.
>
> In USA, i am talking to Berkman, Yale A2K, American university in DC  
> and another colleague is talking to others.
>
> Hugs,
>
> Carol
>
>
>

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