[governance] CS strategic objectives in Internet governance

[Norbert Bollow]

Adam Peake <ajp at glocom.ac.jp> wrote:

> So we should think about the modalities for that.  In one of the
> focus sessions the Brazilian Ambassador said when they used the word
> Summit they really did mean a *Summit*, i.e. high level with enough
> authority to make decisions (light paraphrasing of his words).  Is
> this the impression everyone got from meetings with the Brazilian
> delegation and other stakeholders?

My impression is that the Brazilian delegation has been consistently
speaking of a summit, while stakeholders who are not comfortable with
governments having a strong role in Internet governance related
decision making have preferred to use a different terminology. The
whole thing being in flux as much as it is, this use of a different
terminology has probably been influenced by an intention to try to
minimize governmental influence on the Internet.

> Such Summits are not easy for CS, we don't have ministers, CEOs, etc
> that can slip easily into representative roles (and can sense the
> shoving for those CS seats begin :-) )  
> 
> We have heard about some coalition of stakeholders that will work on
> ideas for the summit, what is this, can someone explain (and others
> confirm.)  Is it for modalities of participation?  For issues on the
> summit agenda?  For outcomes and what comes after May in Brazil?  (or
> all and more?)

At least one such group is indeed in the process of forming itself, or
at least trying to do so. I'm attaching the best information that I have
available, which is the meeting report from a meeting on Friday that
has been circulated on the BestBits list.

Greetings,
Norbert
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