[governance] Notes for input to opening session statement

[Imran Ahmed Shah]

Dear Jeremy and all Members, 

With reference to the proposal for the "IGF improvements", I would also
suggest following points / recommendations to be included in the agenda:

1.      The revision of the MAG members of the IGF. As the previous members
were given letter of the extension of 1 year of their MAG membership.
However, the status has been changed with the passage of time, revision and
expansion of the memberships is required. 

2.      During past meetings and consolation process regarding the
governance, Civil Societies were not given appropriate privilege or at least
equal level of opportunities comparing to other ones line those who have
Governmental status etc. So, we should raise voices for equal opportunities
and privilege for Civil Societies.

3.      To formulizer some Fellowship and Travel Support program for the
candidate from Developing Countries to participate in IGF Meetings. There
are different sponsor organizations on the board of IGF to host and organize
the IGF meetings but there is no easy and predefined process to apply to
obtain support.

 

Thanking you and Best Regards

 

Imran Ahmad Shah

From: governance at lists.cpsr.org [mailto:governance at lists.cpsr.org] On Behalf
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Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 02:09 PM
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Subject: [governance] Notes for input to opening session statement

 

This thread can be used for suggestions of topics to include in the opening
session statement to be delivered by Grace Githaiga.

Here are some of my thoughts, focussing on the theme of IGF improvements and
policy messages, and also touching on accessibility and the role of civil
society.  This is not to suggest that these are the only areas we should
cover:

*	During the first five year term of the IGF, it proved itself as a
discussion forum. Over the next five years, rather than simply replicating
the previous five, its evolution should continue.
*	The IGF has the potential to be a public sphere in miniature for the
Internet, where otherwise disenfranchised voices can have a real impact in
shaping policy decisions taken elsewhere.
*	Over the past year the commitment of some other institutions to the
multi-stakeholder principles established at WSIS has proved weak. [Not sure
if we want to point fingers, here.]
*	This is a challenge that the IGF can confront by proving itself up
to the task of providing concrete and useful inputs into the policy
development processes of those institutions.
*	In most other fora, the influence of the economically powerful, such
as the entertainment and pharmaceutical industries, can can cloud
policy-makers' view of the broader public interest.
*	The IGF does not suffer from that same limitation, to the extent
that all participants have equal status. But we must continue to improve the
IGF's accessibility, including through online means.
*	The involvement of civil society adds democratic legitimacy to
Internet governance processes, by presenting often overlooked perspectives,
including those that transcend national borders.

 

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