[governance] Contributions to IGF synthesis paper

Jeffrey A. Williams jwkckid1 at ix.netcom.com
Mon Aug 25 00:16:14 EDT 2008


Ian and all,

  Nicely outlined.  I am particularly glad to see the section regarding
"AVOIDING THE HARD QUESTIONS".  These questions, some
of which I have already posed, and hope will be again posed by
others, are paramount.  Well done!

Ian Peter wrote:

> Just a couple of points on this and suggestions to add to the paper which
> Parminder is preparing.
>
> REVIEW OF IGF. In addition to our general statement can we add here that
> civil society believes that some sort of ongoing forum or structure should
> be in place to continue when the 5 year term of IGF expires, and the review
> should specifically examine and recommend what sort of ongoing structure
> might be appropriate?
>
> PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
> Can we suggest that, in order to enhance participation, comments and
> questions be invited on line in advance from stakeholders, including the
> many who wont be able to attend Hyderabad meeting, on the main session
> themes and what they would like to see covered? This could be used to inform
> and construct the debates, and also the speakers and main session content.
>
> AVOIDING THE HARD QUESTIONS
> Can we mention that civil society belives that IGF cannot and should not
> avoid discussion on some of the hard issues of Internet governance. Although
> IGF is not a policy making body, can we say we believe that contentious
> issues should not be avoided, and that the IGF offers a unique forum for
> discussion among stakeholders with differing viewpoints on contentious
> matters. While agreement may not be possible, discussion of contentious
> issues can only lead to greater understanding and possibilities for enhanced
> co-operation.
>
> Just a few thoughts to add to those already advanced.
>
> Ian Peter
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net]
> > Sent: 22 August 2008 22:41
> > To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; 'Adam Peake'
> > Subject: [governance] Contributions to IGF synthesis paper
> >
> >
> > > Thanks, but please no motions of thanks.
> >
> > Sorry Adam, but the motion is already carried ;-).
> >
> > > Just get a paper in for the September 12 deadline :-)
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > As pointed out by Adam the deadline for getting our inputs into the
> > synthesis paper for IGF Hyderabad is the 12th of September. This synthesis
> > paper serves as a kind of conference paper for the meeting, and since
> > thousands attend the IGF, it can be expected to get a good readership.
> >
> > All those who want to get their word/ views in may send contributions
> > before
> > the 12th.
> >
> > We will like to get a contribution form the IGC as well. Please see the
> > synthesis paper for IGF Rio at
> > http://www.intgovforum.org/Rio_Meeting/IGF.SynthesisPaper.24.09.2007.rtf
> > to
> > get an idea of what kind of things go in.
> >
> > It is mostly a paper for substantive inputs on various themes for the IGF,
> > about IGF generally, or more generally about IG.  However, since it is
> > likely to be organized by the theme of IGF, Hyderabad, contributions made
> > directly on these topics have a greater likelihood to go in, and have
> > greater prominence.
> >
> > There are specific sections on role and structure of the IGF.
> > Contributions
> > under this theme should also get good prominence.
> >
> > Ian and I conferred to suggest two themes for IGCs contribution
> >
> > 1) Rights and the Internet - as a substantive theme in IGFs,
> >
> > 2) Review of the IGF
> >
> > In addition, we may also give our inputs for how the IGF should be - WGs,
> > regional IGFs, inter-sessional activity, more pro-active engagement with
> > other policy bodies in this area, etc.
> >
> > Anything else IGC wants to say on access, CIRs, FoE, any emerging issues
> > or
> > whatever.
> >
> >
> > Other ideas are welcome. Please also suggest how we should go about this.
> > Should we discuss both the above topics in this group, or make working
> > groups on each who can then suggest text for further amendment and
> > adoption.
> >
> >
> > Parminder
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Adam Peake [mailto:ajp at glocom.ac.jp]
> > > Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 5:40 PM
> > > To: governance at lists.cpsr.org
> > > Subject: RE: [governance] new MAG members
> > >
> > > Thanks, but please no motions of thanks.
> > >
> > > Just get a paper in for the September 12 deadline :-)
> > >
> > > Congratulations to the new and continuing MAG members.  I hope you
> > > have fun, it's a worthwhile thing to do.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Adam
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > At 4:56 PM +0530 8/22/08, Parminder wrote:
> > > >I shared my feeling about Adam's rotation offline with him. Everyone
> > > knows
> > > >his stellar contribution to the MAG, especially with respect to CS's
> > > >interests.
> > > >
> > > >I think we should adopt a formal motion putting on record our
> > > appreciation
> > > >and gratitude for his exemplary stint at the MAG. I propose so because
> > as
> > > we
> > > >all know his work and contribution has really been way out of the
> > > ordinary.
> > > >
> > > >I also take the opportunity to congratulate all the new members of the
> > > MAG.
> > > >
> > > >Parminder
> > > >
> > > >>  -----Original Message-----
> > > >>  From: Jeanette Hofmann [mailto:jeanette at wzb.eu]
> > > >>  Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 4:49 PM
> > > >>  To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Ian Peter
> > > >>  Subject: Re: [governance] new MAG members
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>  Ian Peter wrote:
> > > >>  > Congratulations to all those selected - I am personally sad to see
> > > Adam
> > > >>  > Peake rotated out,
> > > >>
> > > >>  I couldn't agree more and the only explanation I can think of are
> > > >>  regional artithmetics. Adam is highly appreciated across the
> > > stakeholder
> > > >>  lines, and he has been one of the most active participants  in the
> > MAG
> > > >>  since the IGF's inception.
> > > >>  jeanette
> > > >>
> > > >>  because of his great contribution and excellent
> > > >>  > liaison with civil society. And I thought a few more of our
> > nominees
> > > >>  > were worthy of selection, but were not chosen. But congratulations
> > > also
> > > >>  > to a number of other participants here as well - among them I see
> > > >>  > Bertrand de la Chapelle, Raul Echeberria, Alejandro Pisanty, who
> > > have
> > > >>  > also been included. Despite a few individual disappointments there
> > > are
> > > >>  > some good inclusions.
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Ian Peter
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Ian Peter and Associates Pty Ltd
> > > >>  >
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> > > >>  >
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> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --
> > > ----
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > *From:* Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net]
> > > >>  > *Sent:* 22 August 2008 20:05
> > > >>  > *To:* governance at lists.cpsr.org
> > > >>  > *Subject:* [governance] new MAG members
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > The new MAG list is out
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>
> > >
> > http://www.unog.ch/unog/website/news_media.nsf/(httpNewsByYear_en)/417AFED
> > > >>  5138FD8E5C12574AD002E6C13?OpenDocument
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > The following are new members from among the list of those
> > nominated
> > > by
> > > >>  > IGC. All are women. It looks like gender balance was, admirably, a
> > > major
> > > >>  > consideration. I see a considerable geographic realignment also
> > > among CS
> > > >>  > members. There is a good increase in the number CS members.
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Valeria Betancourt
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Graciela Selaimen
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Y. J. Park
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Natasha Primo
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > And a few of IGC members whose membership has been renewed.
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Robin Gross
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Jeanette Hofmann
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Ken Lohento
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Qusai Al Shatti
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Thanks
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  >
> > > >>  > Parminder
> > > >>  >
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> > > >>  > 1:22 PM
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