[governance] Thank you to Parminder

[Willie Currie]

I'd also like to thank Parminder for his commitment and hard work as IGC 
coordinator.

Parminder has played an important role for the IGC during a difficult 
period of adjustment to a post-WSIS global policy space in internet 
governance, when a sustained attempt to deflect attention from the need 
for global public policy principles for managing critical internet 
resources was underway as a backlash to the gains made in the WSIS. It 
is largely to Parminder's credit that the issue of 'enhanced 
cooperation' could be discussed in Hyderabad without the sky falling 
down. Indeed a little more attention to public policy principles at an 
earlier stage may have helped the IPv4/6 transition as the IGF open 
policy dialogue on the matter demonstrated. Like the banking system, I 
think we have been witnessing the limits of the claims for technical 
expertise in the absence of suitable policy and regulation in the public 
interest in this area.  And no one had an adequate answer to Jeanette's 
question as to who is in charge? Parminder suffered unjustifable attack 
while coordinator of the IGC when he did raise questions of public 
policy. And I think the shambles around the IPv4/6 transition vindicates 
his concerns for public policy frameworks in internet governance.

There was a long stretch in which Parminder was virtually carrying the 
IGC coordination alone. I would like to commend his work for the IGC as 
beyond the call of duty and while many may have disgreed with his 
arguments, Parminder nevertheless ensured that there was considerable 
engagement on the list during his watch.

All the best, Parminder!

Willie


Peter wrote:
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> Everyone,
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> In a few days we will have a new Co-coordinator to congratulate. 
> Please don't forget to vote!
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> All of which means that this is the last few days of Parminder's term 
> as Co-coordinator.
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> I have had the please of working with Parminder in this role over the 
> last six months, and in working closely with him over this period got 
> to appreciate what a splendid job he has done for our Caucus.
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> Parminder has had a huge commitment to openness and transparency. He 
> had worked very hard to help the Caucus to adopt consensual positions 
> on policy matters. He has shown a great policy mind, a firm commitment 
> to civil society and its advancement, and a lot of strength in dealing 
> with difficult issues.
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> I said a few words along these lines in Hyderabad for those who were 
> present, but I do want to mark this milestone by thanking Parminder 
> for his commitment to IGC. I am glad he is remaining involved and look 
> forward to working with him in the future.
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> All the best, Parminder, and thank you very much!
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> Ian Peter
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> PO Box 429
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> Bangalow NSW 2479
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> Australia
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> Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
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> www.ianpeter.com
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