[governance] IGF plus IGC + only members list.

[Katitza Rodriguez]

I have heard within the IGF (from public authorities) and other venues: 
Who is saying what? How many people has back up certain position. IGC 
has not developed policy papers compare to other civil society 
coalitions like CSISAC, IRP. Papers that have been signed by more than 100+

The comment of Divine is so in the heart of IGC weakness.

On 5/23/11 12:16 AM, Katitza Rodriguez wrote:
> It is the job of the coordinators "to work for a consensus that 
> includes CS ideas and postions ". MAGs members can help but it is not 
> our job. We already have lot of work (very time consuming). That is 
> why you have coordinators/liaisons that facilitate the job of the 
> community with their representatives at certain meetings.
>
> Katitza
> On 5/22/11 8:48 PM, Avri Doria wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just my opinion but i think the responsibilities of someone put 
>> forward to something like the MAG, or any other representational 
>> group, involves several aspects.
>>
>> While understanding that in the end, you make decisions based on your 
>> own perceptions and priorities, one needs to do at least the following;
>>
>> - make sure that the views the IGC has come to consensus on are 
>> presented adequately and completely and not dismissed with facile 
>> PS/ICT arguments
>> - make sure to the extent possible to make sure all CS viewpoints get 
>> a hearing, this often would require mentoring and assisting those who 
>> are new to the process or in the minority to get their statements heard
>> - to work for a consensus that includes CS ideas and postions
>> - to be a bi-drectonal method by which the IGC remains informed of 
>> what is going on in the MAG and by which the IGC can inject its opinions
>> - to explain yourself to the IGC, if in addition to presenting the 
>> IGC's opinion, you have an additional strategy because of your own 
>> advocacy goals.
>> - to do your best to get as many CS people on the various panels, 
>> especially high level ones, as possible - but to make sure you are 
>> not only helping your natural friends and allies within CS, but 
>> helping the diverse range of CS opinion.
>>
>> It is a challenging and difficult role that involves a lot of work 
>> and involves finding a way to balance ones own goals with the goals 
>> of the caucus.
>>
>> Over the years, from my vantage point as a watcher, I think various 
>> CS reps to the MAG have done an admirable job.  Others less so.
>>
>> Ain't gonna say who i think did which - at least not outside of a 
>> nomcom.
>>
>> a.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 22 May 2011, at 13:53, Katitza Rodriguez wrote:
>>
>>> Hi there,
>>>
>>> On 5/22/11 7:38 PM, Avri Doria wrote:
>>>> The IGC functions well as a place where a diverse group of CS 
>>>> leaning stakeholder groups and individuals (as well as observers) 
>>>> comes together to do some things, like present candidate lists etc 
>>>> and make generic pro CS statements.  To do anything serious, it 
>>>> must be done by coherent advocacy groups like APC or IT for Change 
>>>> and others, with the IGC serving as a clearinghouse for 
>>>> coordination when coordination is necessary or possible.  I do not 
>>>> think we can ever expect the IGC to be the action oriented group.  
>>>> In a sense it is a multi-substakeholder group for Civil Society 
>>>> where various CS trends meet and find their common ground. But it 
>>>> seems the real advocacy emphasis has to come from other more 
>>>> focused groups.
>>> I am happy with this answer and addressed my concerns. It was quite 
>>> important to have it clear since I was elected by the IGC.
>>>
>>> Many thanks,
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Katitza Rodriguez
>>> International Rights Director
>>> Electronic Frontier Foundation
>>> katitza at eff.org
>>> katitza at datos-personales.org (personal email)
>>>
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