[governance] Fwd: [igf_members] MAG Renewal for 2013

Mon Jan 7 05:53:06 EST 2013

While creating a well-coordinated process with other like-minded CS groups for
MAG nomination might be the ideal solution, I would not push for this
at the moment.

Even within IGC, there are very diverse views and positions on several issues.
I don't think that is our weakness, per se, but rather, could be a strength.

I don't think making a single voice to represent the whole CS by IGC
is, at this stage,
ready and well accepted by other CS groups.

izumi

2013/1/7 Suresh Ramasubramanian <suresh at hserus.net>:
> Wouldn't that argue that we certainly don't represent all of civil society?
> There obviously will always be organizations or people who, while not full
> time engaged in tracking igov, may respond to significant events such as MAG
> nominations.
>
> --srs (htc one x)
>
>
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Thomas Lowenhaupt" <toml at communisphere.com>
> To: <governance at lists.igcaucus.org>, "Robert Guerra"
> <rguerra at privaterra.org>
> Subject: [governance] Fwd: [igf_members] MAG Renewal for 2013
> Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 1:20 AM
>
>
> +1 especially to the suggestion
>
>>  civil society should coordinate among itself and send a single list
>> of names it "recommends" to the UN. Competing lists, lessen the impact
>> of the IGC on the decision making process
>
> As the "fill-in" chair of last year's MAG nomcom, I was quite
> disappointed to learn that ours was just one of the lists from civil
> society that was submitted to the MAG. I would not advocate for the
> creation of an official list by a MAG designated body (a channel for
> self nominations by outsiders is helpful), but submissions from a
> scattering of civil society sources puts too much power in the hands of
> MAG central to pick and choose. A submission by a civil society "joint-
> board" seems worth considering.
>
> Tom Lowenhaupt
>
>
> On 1/5/2013 11:04 AM, Robert Guerra wrote:
>> My quick thoughts, in no particular order,  on this are as follows:
>>
>> - Do we know the details of the persons rotating off the MAG (ie.
>> gender, Stakeholder groups & regions) If so, can someone share that -
>> thanks!
>> - The IGC needs to setup a transparent, open and inclusive process
>> that builds on lessons learned.
>> - If possible, civil society should coordinate among itself and send a
>> single list of names it "recommends" to the UN. Competing lists,
>> lessen the impact of the IGC on the decision making process
>>
>> regards
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>> On 2013-01-04, at 10:47 PM, parminder wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> IGC may want to do something about this.... parminder
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: [igf_members] MAG Renewal for 2013
>>> Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 13:03:57 +0100
>>> From: Chengetai Masango <cmasango at unog.ch>
>>> To: igf Forum <igf_members at intgovforum.org>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> Happy New year to you all.  I hope you had a restful holiday season.
>>> It was a pleasure working with you all in 2012  and look forward to
>>> continuing to do so in 2013.
>>>
>>> Please find below a message from Under-Secretary-General Mr. Wu
>>> Hongbo concerning the MAG renewal. It is posted on the IGF website
>>> and I would be grateful if you could distribute it among your
>>> respective stakeholder groups.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>>
>>> Chengetai
>>>
>>> _________________________________
>>>
>>>
>>> The Internet Governance Forum's Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group
>>> (MAG) has been instrumental in planning the programme of the annual
>>> IGF meetings.
>>>
>>> We would like to express our gratitude to all past and present
>>> members of MAG who have donated their time, effort and valuable
>>> guidance in ensuring the smooth running of the IGF.
>>>
>>> On behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Department of
>>> Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) requests nominations from all
>>> stakeholder groups, according to the established principles and
>>> practices of MAG on the rotation and selection of its members.
>>> Governments, the private sector, civil society, and technical
>>> communities should submit names of candidates from developed and
>>> developing countries as well as from economies in transition.
>>> Successful nominees will become part of MAG for a period of one year
>>> and will contribute to the multi-stakeholder consultation process,
>>> bringing the perspectives of their respective groups on Internet
>>> governance. Group nominees should be members who have actively
>>> participated in IGF meetings and activities in the past. As in
>>> previous years, stakeholder groups can resubmit the names of current
>>> MAG members for re-election and are expected to publicize the
>>> selection and nomination process.
>>>
>>> Please submit the names of nominees to the IGF Secretariat by *20
>>> January 2013* via email:magrenewal2013 at intgovforum.org
>>> <mailto:magrenewal2012 at intgovforum.org>, using the attached
>>> submission template. The aim is to rotate one third of MAG members.
>>>
>>> Selection and Operation Principles:
>>>
>>> (i) MAG members are selected to achieve a balance among all
>>> stakeholder groups, while retaining regional and gender
>>> representation, according to established procedures;
>>>
>>> (ii) All MAG members serve in their personal capacity but are
>>> expected to have extensive linkages with their respective stakeholder
>>> groups;
>>>
>>> (iii) The main task of MAG is to provide advice on the programme and
>>> main themes of the next meeting of the IGF;
>>>
>>> (iv) MAG members are expected to attend two to three MAG meetings in
>>> Geneva, Switzerland, in addition to the annual IGF meeting. They
>>> should participate actively in the preparatory process throughout the
>>> year, through engagement in the online multilateral dialogue among
>>> MAG members;
>>>
>>> (v) MAG meetings are open to Intergovernmental organizations.
>>>
>>> Thank you and I look forward to the continued success of the Internet
>>> Governance Forum.
>>>
>>>
>>> (Signed)
>>> Wu Hongbo
>>> Under-Secretary-General
>>> Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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