[governance] Thank you to Parminder

[Michael Gurstein]

Well said Willie!
 
MG

-----Original Message-----
From: Willie Currie [mailto:wcurrie at apc.org] 
Sent: December-18-08 4:12 PM
To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Ian Peter
Subject: Re: [governance] Thank you to Parminder


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: 

Everyone,



In a few days we will have a new Co-coordinator to congratulate. Please
don't forget to vote!



All of which means that this is the last few days of Parminder's term as
Co-coordinator.



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.



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.



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.



All the best, Parminder, and thank you very much!







Ian Peter

PO Box 429

Bangalow NSW 2479

Australia

Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773

www.ianpeter.com






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