[governance] hearing on Internet Governance arrangements in

[Ian Peter]

I've discussed with Ginger and unless there are strong objections we
recommend that we take up Christopher's offer to represent IGC at this
event.

As regards a statement - current statements are all on line at
www.igcaucus.org (there is a page dedicated to these). That's probably a
good starting point.



On 28/04/09 10:34 PM, "Christopher Wilkinson"
<christopher.wilkinson at skynet.be> wrote:

> Well, Jeanette, I don't know who has been invited ...
> 
> I think that what I have had to say on behalf of ISOC-ECC is already on
> the record, so if IGC so wishes, I could also speak to the points that
> we might wish to make. I suggest that we follow your suggestion: (a)
> edit appropriately an IGC statement and post it to the EC website - I
> imagine that the original authors would like to do that (by tomorrow?),
> and (b) prepare a few key points for a 5 minute (max) intervention.
> Depending on who else is present, we could arrange on the spot who
> actually speaks to these points.
> 
> If IGC wishes to fill the available IGC place, OK.
> 
> CW
> 
> 
> 
> Jeanette Hofmann wrote:
>> Hi Christopher,
>> 
>> you are probably attending on an ISOC ticket?
>> I've been told there is one place left we can fill.
>> As usual, no funding available.
>> jeanette
>> 
>> Christopher Wilkinson wrote:
>>> Dear Jeanette:
>>> 
>>> I plan to go to this event. ISOC-ECC has submitted our presentation
>>> to the European Parliament Hearings on 15 April.2009, attached.
>>> 
>>> Regards to you all,
>>> 
>>> Christopher.
>>> 
>>> ----------------------------
>>> 
>>> Jeanette Hofmann wrote:
>>>> 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 ñ 17:15
>>>> Brussels ñ 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 donít yet have Internet access be
>>>> represented in the policy making processes and, if so, how?
>>>> 
>>>> jeanette
>>>> 
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