[IRPCoalition] [governance] Request for comment on proposal for IGF multistakeholder opinions

[Jeremy Malcolm]

On 19/05/2013, at 4:03 PM, Milton L Mueller <mueller at SYR.EDU> wrote:

> I have read the Brazilian resolution at the link you provided (was not allowed to enter the WTPF meetings). While I recognize that it is a well-intentioned attempt to bridge some of the divides, I cannot support it. In fact, I can only view it as a step backwards because of its reversion to the language that makes representatives of national governments preeminent policy makers and the rest of us nothing more than consultants to them at their pleasure. I am referring, of course, to the language about “each in their respective roles and responsibilities.”

Yes, that is definitely going to be one of the major sticking points, and not just for you.  Interestingly though, it is not a red line for everybody.  WTPF opinion 5 contains the same reference, so it was part of the compromise that the civil society representatives at the IEG were willing to accept.  I don't like the language either, but on the other hand I don't see it as a step backward, since it was part of the agreed language at WSIS.

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