[governance] IGC Nomcom results and final report

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Congratulations on this fine, fine work! I cannot think of a better
representation.

fraternal regards

--c.a.

On 11/27/2013 07:20 AM, Ian Peter wrote:
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> I am pleased to report the following results from the Nomcom formed by
> Internet Governance Caucus to consider names for the IGF
> Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG).
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> RECOMMENDED NEW MEMBERS
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> Nnenna Nwakanma
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> Bertrand de la Chappelle
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> Stuart Hamilton
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> Sonigitu Ekpe
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> Matthew Shears
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> Mawaki Chango
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> The above recommended candidates are asked to provide information in
> support of their nominations by filling in the form at
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2012/MAG%202014%20template%20.rtf. Copies
> should be sent urgently to the IGC co ordinators and given the tight
> timeframe you may also wish to send copies direct to the IGF Secretariat
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> CURRENT MEMBERS ENDORSED TO CONTINUE AFTER ROTATION
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> Anriette Esterhuysen
> William Drake
> Izumi Aizu
> Fatima Cambronero
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> NOMCOM MEMBERS
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> The members of the Nomcom, elected by the usual IGC random selection
> process from a pool of 25 volunteers, were
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> Deirdre Williams
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> Kerry Brown
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> Shaila Mistry
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> David Cake
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> Jefsey Morfin
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> Ian Peter was non-voting Chair.
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> PROCESS
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> Given the short time frame available, IGC Co-ordinators called for
> nominations on line prior to the Nomcom being formed. In order to
> encourage more nominations, the Nomcom announced it would continue to
> receive nominations until midnight UTC Thursday November 21.
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> The following nominations were received within the advertised period
> (one nomination was less than an hour late and was accepted by the Nomcom) 
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> Nnenna Nwakanma *
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> Bertrand de la Chappelle*
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> Stuart Hamilton*
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> Sonigitu Ekpe*
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> Matthew Shears*
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> Mawaki Chango*
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> Mishi Choudhary
> Asif Kabani
> Rudi Vansnick
> Imran Ahmed Shah
> Fouad Bajwa
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> The Nomcom also emailed all existing civil society members of the MAG,
> asking whether they would like their names to be put forward for
> endorsement by the IGC Nomcom. Responses were received from (some before
> our emails)
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> Anriette Esterhuysen *
> William Drake *
> Izumi Aizu  *
> Fatima Cambronero *
> Lillian Nalwoga
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> In both categories, those with an asterisk after their name are our
> recommendations.
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> PROCESS
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> The Nomcom decided on a set of Selection Criteria after discussion, and
> advised these on the IGC list. The criteria are mentioned below. The
> Nomcom then weighted all criteria in importance ( giving a weighting
> between 1 and 10 to each criteria). The weightings are in brackets after
> the criteria below.  Candidates were then scored with a score between 1
> and 10 against each criteria.
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> No weightings applied to gender and geographic balance, as this criteria
> was applied in arriving at a final slate after weighted average scores
> for candidates against other criteria were compiled)
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> Note: the scores against criteria were intended as a guide to selection
> only, to bypass a lot of discussion in our very tight time frames. They
> did serve to make clear some candidates who were clearly favoured, some
> who were not, but did leave a group in the middle whose scores were
> close and whose credentials for inclusion were then compared further,
> particularly with intentions to achieve better geographic and gender
> balance.
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> 1. Regular contributor to civil society networks including the IGC (6)
> 2. Consultative style with members of civil society networks including
> the IGC (8)
> 3. Knowledge of/ previous experience with IGF, including remote
> participation (6.5)
> 4. Knowledge of the UN system (5)
> 5. Able to communicate the diverse range of issues, views and perspectives
> held by civil society.(8.5)
> 6.Able to devote the time, resources and effort necessary to contribute
> constructively to MAG deliberations (9)
> 7. Willing and able to report and update civil society networks
> including the IGC on issues and progress (8)
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> 8. Gender and geographic balance
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> All Nomcom members provided scores against at least some of the
> candidates. 4 of 5 Nomcom members provided scores for all candidates, an
> exceptionally good result given the tight timeframes involved.
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> Considering these scores, Nomcom members then decided on a final slate
> reflecting as best possible some natural differences of emphasis to come
> to a mutual recommendation. Several members expressed some
> disappointment that the range and communicated attributes of those
> nominated made achieving balance very difficult. In particular, more
> women as candidates and more candidates from regions we were not able to
> represent would have been very welcome. This may partially be a factor
> of the very limited timeframe under which we operated – however, it
> would have been even more limited had the co –coordinators not taken the
> initiative to call for candidates while the Nomcom was being formed.
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> I must as non voting Chair thank the Nomcom members for their dedicated
> work, a not inconsiderable effort to decide on criteria and assess
> candidates in this limited timeframe. They really did good work on your
> behalf.
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> Ian Peter
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> Non voting chair
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