[governance] Formal IGC response to IBSA proposal ahead of 18-19 Summit?

[Jeremy Malcolm]

On 08/10/11 10:14, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I edited my earlier comments, here is the revised version:

I like this, though probably we can lose the UN-style wording of the
preamble (I wrote my first IGC statement in the same way, but others
pointed out that as CS we don't need to imitate the intergovernmental
style).

> *Acknowledging* that the WGIG in its 2005 report concluded that there
> is merit in improving institutional coordination as well as
> coordination among all stakeholders at the regional, subregional and
> national levels, the IGC believes that this does not justify the
> creation of an institution[s1]
> <file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/s.tamanikaiwaimaro/My%20Documents/IGF/Sala%27s%20comments%20on%20the%20IBSA%20Proposal.doc#_msocom_1> ;

This may be too strong?  Last year, we wrote in a consensus statement
that "It is imperative that this [governance] deficit continue to be
addressed through the existing institutions, and where appropriate
through new institutional developments that comply with the accepted
process criteria of being open, accountable, transparent, democratic and
inclusive."

> [Suggestion to IGC: We can hold a white monkey survey and take a vote
> on the issue – although we should be prepared for the results]
>

I agree that this could be helpful, so I propose to add an optional
section about these issues to the upcoming coordinator election poll,
after the vote for coordinator, so as not to bother people with multiple
polls in a short space of time.  This will make it easier to draft a
short statement that, as Carlos said, is proactive in suggesting
improvements rather than just harping on the negatives of the IBSA
proposal.  Even if we miss the Summit dates, it will be useful to have
this up our sleeves for later.

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