[governance] Invite: Code of Good Practice for IG Workshop

[Anriette Esterhuysen]

Dear McTim

Thank you for your comments which add interesting questions that should
be considered during the stake-holder consultation on the code on the
17th.  I hope you can be there.

> I have added my comments in the space provided, please find the doc attached.
> 
> I am curious as to why the word "consensus" appears nowhere in this
> document, as that is the traditional basis for deciding Internet
> policies.  Instead of adding it throughout the document, I thought I
> would ask first why it has been excluded.

My immediate reaction is that the reason for this lies in the code not
intend to cover how decisions are made; but rather the processes
surrounding decision-making to ensure transparency, access to
information and participation.

But it is a really interesting question. I am eager to hear what others
involved think.

> I have to say, with the greatest respect for you and the very good
> work of APC, that I find it highly ironic that 3 bodies whose work I
> cannot participate in as an individual are trying to establish "Good
> Practices" for IG that they themselves cannot meet.

Have you not just done exactly that? Participated in our work? 

Seriously.. speaking for APC. We are a membership organisation.. quite
old (20 years) and quite old-fashioned in some ways in that members
decide what we should prioritise. APC's primary accountability is to its
members. At the same time we work in a very inclusive way and many
organisations and individuals outside of the APC member community
participate in our work. I actually recall another APC document or
statement a long time ago (related to access in Africa) that changed as
a result of comments you made.

Also keep in mind that we are not governance institutions. As for
transparency, and making access to information easy... we try hard to do
both well, but we know we can do better.

Best and see you soon.

Anriette



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