[governance] World Telecom Policy Forum

[William Drake]

Hi Je,

Yes, I've been saying this for some time...?  When 150+ governments
(probably not the full ITU membership) get together to adopt resolutions and
opinions on globally applicable public policy principles for the Internet,
NGN and convergence, one would think the caucus would want to be engaged.

Obviously, the way they've set things up, with "individual members of the
general public" petitioning to be considered qualified enough to listen and
then waiting for word on whether they can attend, poses some challenges to
working as a group. But that's the way it is and I doubt it would change
were IGC to write a letter saying why can't we just attend as observers like
in other UN agencies or whatever.  They are aware of the way its done
elsewhere and this is what's been decided.  So the foundational issue is to
determine whether we can get a number of people to attend under the rules as
they are, which is why it'd be good to know as a first step how many folks
here are willing to apply and would be able to attend if accepted.

Best,

Bill

On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu> wrote:

> Hi Bill,
> do you think it would make sense to get involved in the World Telecom
> Policy Forum as a group/caucus?
> jeanette
>
>
> William Drake wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Jean-Louis,
>>  You answered you own questions, no?
>>  Is anyone here considering applying to have their qualifications
>> assessed?  While the process is unusual and a bit off putting, we're talking
>> about an IG discussion in which all governments actually get involved...
>>  BD
>>  On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM, jlfullsack <jlfullsack at wanadoo.fr<mailto:
>> jlfullsack at wanadoo.fr>> wrote:
>>
>>    Thanks, Bill
>>
>>    This a WTPF specific arrangement for "qualified CS members" to
>>    attend the Forum during three days. What about the interworking
>>    procedures and possibilities, before, during and after the Lisbon
>>    meeting ? The ITU site only mentions "participation" ... A silent one ?
>>
>>    As for CS inclusion in the ITU, in the WSIS framework at least,
>>    nothing new on the horizon ...
>>
>>    Best
>>    Jean-Louis Fullsack
>>
>>    ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Drake"
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>>    To: "Governance" <governance at lists.cpsr.org
>>    <mailto:governance at lists.cpsr.org>>
>>    Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:07 PM
>>    Subject: [governance] World Telecom Policy Forum
>>
>>
>>
>>        Hi,
>>
>>        The ITU has decided how to handle civil society participation in
>>        the World Telecom Policy Forum 22-24 April in Lisbon, which will
>>        focus on  the Internet, NGN, and convergence.  individuals may
>>        fill out a form attesting to their "proven interest in matters
>>        related to the WTPF-09, along with expertise and experience in
>>        Information Society issues,"  and then staff will decide if they
>>        qualify.
>>
>>        http://www.itu.int/osg/csd/wtpf/wtpf2009/registration.html
>>
>>        Best,
>>
>>        Bill
>>
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>>        Centre for International Governance
>>        Graduate Institute of International and
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