[governance] Draft Evaluation for the purposes of creating a Strategic Coordination Plan [Call for feedback]

[Avri Doria]

Hi,

I tend to support remaining with a single email list and using etherpad and wiki for caucus work.

Etherpad, assuming it works properly, not only allows for both synchronized cooperation that allows multiple individuals to edit and chat at the same time, it also allow for asynchronous cooperation.  Wiki tend to be more access controlled, do not function well with synchronized or overlapping edits but allow for better final document production where there is a smaller editing group.  Wiki's also tend to provide better formatting capabilities.  I tend to see a progression of effort something like:

- Anyone in IGC is free to contribute to an Etherpad that serves as the bottom up contribution part of any effort - getting down all of the various positions.  'Events' can be scheduled like a 48 period when anyone who cares goes to the pad and contributes.

- once the ideas are down, a smaller group can move something to a wiki and start crafting the language, the wordsmithing part of an effort.  Anyone can still comment, but editing ability get narrowed.

- near consensus can be reached on the mailing list and if necessary the voting mechanism can be used to nail down contentious issues.
I.e. different Interent tools for different parts of the process, but still leaving things open.

In terms of the perennial problem of bothering people who are not interested in a topic with email they don't care about, I suggest we make better use of subject labels and appropriate. While I can live with list proliferation it does decrease bottom-up participation.

In terms of Parminder's suggestion of a members only list, I ask:

- what do we mean by members
- is this to be a secret list - without an open archive.  I would be troubled by this.

avri


On 5 Feb 2012, at 13:45, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro wrote:

> Dear All,
> 
> We are pleased that there have been numerous suggestions for improvement from seeking funding, NomCom reforms, reviewing the Charter, creation of mailing lists, consolidation of rules and procedures. 
> 
> The Coordinators met on the 30th January, 2012 and one of the Agenda Item was the creation of a modest Strategic Development Plan or a Coordination to evaluate our functionality which specifically is the level of alignment to our Charter etc.  The Vision, Mission and Objectives are imported from the Charter although in text below, I have numbered them to make it easy for people to comment etc.
> 
> We can also conduct discussions wiki style on the website. We also noted that the various working groups on the IGC list are inactive based on the IGC Nairobi Face to Face meeting. These include the following:-
> 		• IGC Outreach Working Group;
> 		• IGC Strategy Working Group;
> 		• IGC Work Plan Working Group;
> 		• IGC Charter Review Working Group;
> 		• IGC Working Group for CSTD issues.
> 
> We have the option of reviving these groups. We also have the option of creating new groups but it will need volunteers to be actively involved to drive these Groups.
> 
> 
> The excellent work that was developed through this list and headed by Norbert Bollow in terms of Internet Governance Mapping has paved a pathway to enable us to strategically discuss and assess our levels of engagement and how we are meeting Charter objectives. As such, kindly find the Charter vision, mission and objectives listed for your view. [This is available from Source: http://www.igcaucus.org/charter ]
> 
> Jeremy Malcolm has built an etherpad into our website to enable us to put thoughts and craft something together. For now, let us know what you think.
> IGC Strategic Coordination Plan
> VISION: The policies that shape the Internet impact not only the development of the technologies themselves, but also the realization of internationally agreed human rights, social equity and interdependence, cultural concerns, and both social and economic development. Our vision is that Internet governance should be inclusive, people centered and development oriented. Our contributions to the various forums relevant to Internet governance, will strive to ensure an information society which better enables equal opportunity and freedom for all.
> MISSION: The mission of the Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) is to provide a forum for discussion, advocacy, action, and for representation of civil society contributions in Internet governance processes. The caucus intends to provide an open and effective forum for civil society to share opinion, policy options and expertise on Internet governance issues, and to provide a mechanism for coordination of advocacy to enhance the utilization and influence of Civil Society (CS) and the IGC in relevant policy processes.
> Evaluation - means to evaluate current work done by the IGC through its various sub groups etc
> No.	Objectives	Evaluation	Comments	
> 1	 Inform civil society and other progressive groups/actors on significant developments impacting on Internet governance policies.	 	 	
> 2	Provide a context for open on line and, wherever and whenever possible, face-to-face debate on the range of issues related to Internet governance policies from a civil society perspective.	 	 	
> 3	 Develop an on-going and outcome oriented structure. Create informal relationships with various CS groups and individuals with a direct interest in Internet governance policies, including those involved in human rights, ICT4D, intellectual property, international trade and global electronic commerce, access to knowledge, and security.	 	 	
> 4a	Provide outreach to other CS groups who have an interest or a stake in some aspect of Internet governance polices. 	 	 	
> 4b	Act as the representative of itself, and other CS constituencies with similar interests, generally or on specific issues, at various forums involved with Internet governance policies.	 	 	
> 5	For the sake of the above, as well as for more general purposes, develop common positions on issues relating to Internet governance policies, and make outreach efforts both for informing and for creating broad-based support among other CS groups and individuals for such positions.	 	 	
> 6	Anticipate, identify and address emerging issues in the areas of Internet governance and help shape issues and perspectives in a manner that is informed by the stated vision of the IGC	 	 	
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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