[governance] hearing on Internet Governance arrangements in Brussels

[Jeanette Hofmann]

Hi Jacques and Christopher,

the commission has asked attendees to present a statement. It would be 
good if any draft statements could be posted to this list.

I am not in a position to decide who should speak on behalf of the 
caucus, I can only comment on potential caucus statements. Perhaps our 
coordinators have ideas how to proceed?

jeanette

Jacques Berleur wrote:
> Dear Jeanette,
> I could be available. Brussels is not too far from my place. But if you 
> got another answer, it is OK also.
> Yours,
> Jacques
> 
> Jeanette Hofmann a écrit :
>> Hi,
>>
>> the European Commission hosts a hearing on Internet Governance in 
>> Brussels on May 6. It is a by invitation only event. I got an 
>> invitation but cannot attend. Yesterday I was told that we, the IGC, 
>> can send somebody else. Would anybody be able and willing to go?
>>
>> We are also invited to contribute a written statement on any of the 
>> issues on the agenda. Since there is probably not enough time to write 
>> and agree on a new statement, perhaps it would make sense to 
>> contribute slightly amended version of one of our statements for the 
>> IGF public consultations?
>>
>> The website for the meeting:
>> http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/internet_gov/index_en.htm
>>
>>
>> I post the agenda here because it seems to be missing on the website:
>>
>> Hearing on Internet Governance arrangements
>> 6 May 2009, 10:00 – 17:15
>>  Brussels – Charlemagne Building , Room DURI
>>
>>
>> 09:30 Registration & coffee
>> 10:00 Introduction by the Commission
>> 10.30 WSIS
>> 11.15 Security & stability
>> 12.00 The role of governments
>> 12.45 Round up morning discussion
>> 13.00 Lunch
>> 14.15 Accountability and legitimacy
>> 15.00 Internationalisation of Internet Governance
>> 15:45 Coffee break
>> 16:00 Digital divide
>> 16.45 Round up afternoon discussion
>> 17:00 Concluding remarks
>>
>> ***
>> Theme description
>> 1.    WSIS: Progress since WSIS- how far are we with the 
>> implementation of WSIS principles? What are the new challenges, if 
>> any, since WSIS that should be addressed?
>> 2.    Security & stability of the Internet remains a key EU priority. 
>> What are the main threats/challenges? What should the EU be doing 
>> about them in particular with a view to their international dimension?
>> 3.    The role of public authorities: How should public authorities, 
>> in particular governments, respond to their responsibilities in view 
>> of the importance of the Internet to our economies and societies? What 
>> lessons, if any, should be learnt from the "financial crisis" (e.g. 
>> should self-regulation for critical infrastructures and services be 
>> more closely monitored by governments and relevant public 
>> authorities)? To what extent are private sector leadership and 
>> stronger governmental and public policy making complementary and 
>> necessary components for the effective management of the Internet?
>> 4.    Accountability and legitimacy: To what extent are 
>> self-regulatory governance bodies accountable to Internet users 
>> world-wide? What problems, if any, are posed by the fact that many 
>> Internet users do not participate, even indirectly, in the governance 
>> processes? Is it necessary to make governance fora more accountable to 
>> the wider international community and, if so, how?
>> 5.    Internationalisation of Internet Governance: Is it desirable or 
>> necessary to ensure fair participation of actors in their respective 
>> roles from all geographic regions in the future shaping of the 
>> Internet and if so, how? How can situations be avoided where the 
>> imposition of a particular legal system or jurisdiction might 
>> disadvantage players from outside the jurisdiction concerned?
>> 6.    Digital divide: The future billions of users will come largely 
>> from developing countries. Should the existing Internet governance 
>> mechanisms be adapted to reflect this evolution and, if so, how? 
>> Should the interests of those who don’t yet have Internet access be 
>> represented in the policy making processes and, if so, how?
>>
>> jeanette
>>
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