[Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal - Internationalisation of

Mon Apr 20 08:54:41 EDT 2009

Thanks for the prompt Parminder, and to those involved in the drafting.
I support the submission of both proposals.

Many thanks,

Lisa

From: Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net] 
Sent: 20 April 2009 12:42
To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Michael Gurstein
Cc: 'Ian Peter'
Subject: Re: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal - Internationalisation
of

IGC-ers

IGC has always taken lead in some key political issues at each IGF, and
it will be rather amiss if we do not do. Moreover, it will not be the
best outcome of all the energy and time we all devote here voluntarily
for some public interest causes we believe it. 

I therefore seek views and endorsements for the two workshops that i
think have a history in IGC's political engagements in global IG forums,
especially the IGF. I am trying to push this at this late hour because I
do believe ob both these subjects - Network Neutrality and
Internationalisation of IG - there is a strong support in the IGC, which
for some reasons have not clearly come out. 

So if you do want IGC to sponsor a workshop on these subjects pl
indicate so in the next 24 hours, after which I will request the
coordinators to take a call if enough support for these workshop has
been forthcoming.  While the text of the two workshop, at this stage of
discussion, is posted below, we must remember that this is an initial
rough proposal stage, and the final text can be changed to a
considerable extent, within the overall stated subject framework, later,
which we can do over some discussions. On the other hand, if we do not
submit workshop proposals now they cannot be submitted ever for the IGF
4. 

I am only picking up these two workshops to especially advocate for them
on my behalf within the IGC. Other workshop proposals that are moving
forward will of course keep doing so, and coordinators may take a final
decision tomorrow, though i ma not quite sure what the overall plan is. 

Thanks, parminder 

Workshop 1 - 

Internationalization of Internet Governance - The way forward from where
we stand today 
The Internet's present governance structures grew out of certain
historical contexts, as well as some new  socio-political realities
around the Internet. In the context  of rapid changes that the Internet
has wrought, the key and  emerging issues related to its governance
could not have been  anticipated by anyone. One thing however is clear
by now; the  Internet is not just a technical artifact, requiring
technical governance with regard to keeping it running  smoothly, but a
key socio-political phenomenon requiring  participative, inclusive and
accountable  internationalization. It is important to analyze the needs
of  evolution and internationalization of IG from various  standpoints
and the direction in which we might move from here.

        The workshop will seek to discuss some real institutional
possibilities of what to do next, possibly 
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the  advantages
and disadvantages of each.  

        Relates to theme - IG, CIRs

        Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or who do you think
should organize it?

         IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop..

 It is important to analyze the needs of  evolution and
internationalization of IG from various  standpoints and the direction
in which we might move from here.

        The workshop will seek to discuss some real institutional
possibilities of what to do next, possibly 
presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the  advantages
and disadvantages of each.  

        Relates to theme - IG, CIRs

        Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or who do you think
should organize it?

         IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop

Workshop 2

Network Neutrality - Exploring a global consensus on principles

Concise description (up to 200 words)
There is an increasing recognition of the urgency to develop some kind
of NN principles in order to preserve the open and democratic nature of
the Internet, and safeguard the interest of Internet users and others
affected by it. This workshop will explore recent efforts to articulate
and agree on NN principles in Europe, Japan, the U.S. and developing
countries. While proceeding from numerous national regulatory
developments, it will try to assess the transnational implications of
various approaches to NN, especially vis a vis developing countries who
seem largely absent from NN debates. 

Relates to theme - 
Openness

Who would you approach as co-organizers ? or who do you think should
organize it?

Internet Governance Project (IGP) is happy to play a support role in
organizing this. Others we would approach: Free Press (USA-based civil
society advocacy group); Consumer Council of Norway; ITforChange
(India-based civil society advocacy group), Japan Internet Providers
Association and Ministry of Communications. There are other specific
countries or examples that are involved in such negotiations over
principles that we don't know about yet but will learn about later. We
will seek out additional developing country commentators in particular.

Michael Gurstein wrote: 

I would support this Workshop.

MBG

-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Peter [mailto:ian.peter at ianpeter.com] 
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 3:45 PM
To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; 'Ian Peter'; 'Parminder'
Subject: RE: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal - Internationalisation
of

At th is stage as we all seem to be occupied with other things I do not
believe IGC can endorse this workshop (unless there is a flood of
support in
next 48 hours and no opposition. Parminder, I would encourage you to
submit
it in any case.

Ian Peter
PO Box 429
Bangalow NSW 2479
Australia
Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
www.ianpeter.com

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Ian Peter [mailto:ian.peter at ianpeter.com]
	Sent: 18 April 2009 05:12
	To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; 'Parminder'
	Subject: RE: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal - 
	Internationalisation of

	Thanks Parminder. Any more comments on this? I thinkwe need
	expressions of support for the new wording from a few of 
	those who were not happy with the previous version if we are 
	to submit this as an IGC proposal

	Ian Peter

	PO Box 429

	Bangalow NSW 2479

	Australia

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

	www.ianpeter.com

	________________________________

	  From: Parminder [mailto:parminder at itforchange.net] 
	  Sent: 18 April 2009 03:01
	  To: 'governance at lists.cpsr.org'; Ian Peter
	  Subject: Re: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop proposal -
	Internationalisation of

	  I am fine with this. Just a technical language related point.

	  I think we mean IG and not the Internet to be
internationalised. 
	Would therefore prefer

	  "One thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not
	just a technical artifact, requiring technical governance 
	with regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key 
	socio-political phenomenon requiring participative, inclusive 
	and accountable internationalization."

	  to be changed to

	  "One thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not
	just a technical artifact, requiring technical governance 
	with regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key global 
	socio-political phenomenon whose governance requires 
	participative, inclusive and accountable internationalization. "

	  parminder

	  Ian Peter wrote:

	         Let me have one last go at this to see if we
	can get some acceptable wording . Please let me know if the 
	following draft works, or possible amendments that might make 
	it work. I'm trying to accommodate the range of interesting 
	viewpoints we have on this subject
	- that is going to require removing some of the concepts 
	which require further discussion or we will not reach agreement

	         I've changed the original text quite liberally!
	Let me know if this works 

	         Title

	         Internationalization of Internet Governance -
	The way forward from where we stand today 

	         Concise description (up to 200 words)

	         The Internet's present governance structures
	grew out of certain historical contexts, as well as some new 
	socio-political realities around the Internet. In the context 
	of rapid changes that the Internet has wrought, the key and 
	emerging issues related to its governance could not have been 
	anticipated by anyone. One thing however is clear by now; the 
	Internet is not just a technical artifact, requiring 
	technical governance with regard to keeping it running 
	smoothly, but a key socio-political phenomenon requiring 
	participative, inclusive and accountable 
	internationalization. It is important to analyze the needs of 
	evolution and internationalization of IG from various 
	standpoints and the direction in which we might move from here

	         The workshop will seek to discuss some real
	institutional possibilities of what to do next, possibly 
	presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the 
	advantages and disadvantages of each.  

	         Relates to theme - IG, CIRs

	         Who would you approach as co-organizers ? Or
	who do you think should organize it?

	          IG Caucus would like to organize this workshop..

	         Ian Peter

	         PO Box 429

	         Bangalow NSW 2479

	         Australia

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

	         www.ianpeter.com

	________________________________

	                 From: Parminder
	[mailto:parminder at itforchange.net] 
	                 Sent: 13 April 2009 13:07
	                 To: 'governance at lists.cpsr.org'
	                 Subject: [Fwd: [governance] Workshop
	proposal - Internationalisation of IG

	                 This is an attempted draft for the
	proposed internationalisation workshop. 

	                 Title

	                 Democratic internationalization of
	Internet Governance - The way forward from where we stand today 
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	                 Concise description (up to 200 words)

	                 As the Internet becomes a key factor of
	reorganizing our social structures, and doing so at a global 
	level as never before, democratic global governance of the 
	Internet is a pressing imperative. Its present governance 
	structures grew out of certain historical contexts, as well 
	as of some new socio-political realities around the Internet. 
	In the context of rapid changes that the Internet has 
	wrought, the key and emerging issues related to its 
	governance, and the correspondingly legitimate governance 
	arrangements, could not have been anticipated by anyone. One 
	thing however is clear by now; the Internet is not just a 
	technical artifact, requiring technical governance with 
	regard to keeping it running smoothly, but a key 
	socio-political phenomenon requiring participative political 
	governance by all people of the world, who are all 
	implicated.  However, the direction we move in from here 
	depends on where we stand. It is important to analyze the 
	needs of evolution and internationalization of IG from these 
	dual standpoints. 

	                 The workshop will seek to discuss some
	real institutional possibilities of what to do next, possibly 
	presenting and analyzing alternative models, along with the 
	advantages and disadvantages of each.  

	                 Relates to theme - IG, CIRs

	                 Who would you approach as co-organizers
	? Or who do you think should organize it?

	                 It is best that this workshop is
	organized by civil society actors. IG Caucus will like to 
	organize this workshop, along with some  civil society 
	organizations form the North and South that have shown interest.

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