[governance] What this debate is really about

[Lee McKnight]

Guru,

I agree a more variegated view would include international governance
institutions which are a mix of forms and functions - much facilitated
by the Internet. The distinction between subject and object of
governance is indeed confusing when 1 person may be both, at the same
time. 

'Civil society' will not merge with ICANN. But ICANN as an institution
can evolve toward or away from civil society. I prefer toward.  

Also, methinks someone at ICANN has figured out it's politically and
strategically a safer spot for them to be in the long run than the early
proclamations and designations as strictly private sector. Doesn't mean
IGC need always agree with ICANN, nor vice versa. And doesn't change
anything re MAG II, which is a UN headache now.

Lee

Prof. Lee W. McKnight
School of Information Studies
Syracuse University
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