[governance] CONSENSUS CALL - IGF ROLE

[Hartmut Glaser]

Yes ...

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On 15/2/2009 20:28, Ian Peter wrote:
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> We also need to get a consensus on the following statement which, 
> depending on the flow of the consultations, may be delivered with or 
> separately to the statement on the IGF review.
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> Please indicate YES or NO in response. If responding no and can 
> articulate why, we may be able to accommodate suggestions even at this 
> late stage.
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> STATEMENT
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> The Internet Governance Caucus is of the view that the IGF should 
> continue beyond its first mandated period of five years.
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> There are two clear, and relatively distinct, mandates of the IGF -  
> first, regarding public policy functions, as a forum for 
> multistakeholder policy dialogue, and second, regarding capacity 
> building. Both aspects of the IGF's role need to be strengthened.
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> Especially, one role (for instance, capacity building) should not be 
> promoted to the exclusion of the other (policy related role). If the 
> IGF is assessed not to be sufficiently contributing to its one or the 
> other principal roles, adequate measures should be considered to 
> improve its effectivenesses vis-a-vis that role.
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> It is important that IGF remains open to addressing all issues that 
> are in the IG space, no matter how controversial. Very likely, the 
> more controversial an issue, the more appropriate it may be to bring 
> it to the IGF where inputs from a diverse range of stakeholders can be 
> sought.
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> Deliberations at the IGF can be used as inputs for global Internet 
> policy making, which will help make policy-making processes more 
> participative and democratic.
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> We congratulate the IGF secretariat on doing exemplary work in the 
> last few years, However for this success to be built on, the IGF 
> should be assured stable and sufficient public funding to be able to 
> carry its functions effectively, and impartially in global public 
> interest. To this end we believe it is important that no other UN 
> organization gets involved in the IGF's management.
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> Ian Peter
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> PO Box 429
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> Bangalow NSW 2479
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> Australia
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> Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
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> www.ianpeter.com
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