[governance] IGC statement REVISION 2.0: PAras 3 and 4 together

[Jeanette Hofmann]

McTim wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Jeremy Malcolm <jeremy at ciroap.org> wrote:
>> Submission of the IGC in taking stock of the Sharm el Sheikh meeting of the
>> IGF
> .
> .
>> One particular aspect of the IGF's operations in which the participation of
>> stakeholders could be improved is in the making of decisions relating to the
>> IGF's structure and processes.  Many of the IGC's members believe that the
>> MAG, drawing on input received at open consultation meetings, ought to 
exercise a greater influence than in the past on decisions about the future
structure and processes of the IGF
>> 

I guess I don't really understand this paragraph. It is not precise 
enough. The IGF's structure (main sessions plus workshops, topics of 
main sessions, etc) have been developed by the MAG reflecting the input 
from open consultations and the necessary compromises between various 
views, etc. All the changes we have seen over the last years have also 
been suggested by the MAG. At least I don't remember any relevant 
exceptions. This para needs to specify what is meant by greater influence.

jeanette


> 
> We are saying the MA should have greater influence.   Per Bill's
> question, lets have some more input to confirm this before we say it.
> If we don't have some (many) positive replies on this, I'd say it can
> be stricken.
> 
> 
>> A second aspect in which there is room for further improvement in the
>> accountability of the IGF to its stakeholders is in setting the substantive
>> agenda of IGF meetings.  Although at present this responsibility falls to
>> the MAG, the IGC was surprised that for instance the very strongly and
>> widely expressed views of stakeholders from civil society as to the
>> importance of a human rights agenda for the IGF was not reflected in the
>> agenda set by the MAG for the Sharm el Sheikh meeting.
> 
> Here we say, while it's up to MAG to do, we (et.al. per Ian) didn't
> get what we want last time.  Sounds like sour grapes to me, I would
> strike the para.
> 
> 
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