[governance] Re: [bestbits] Why IGF? Chair's blog on 2014 IGF- Istanbul

[Mawaki Chango]

Thanks, Subi, for forwarding this.

Just a thought while reading Amb. Janis Karklins' blog entry... and a
question. I admit I haven't paid as much attention as I should have to the
outcomes of some of the consultations held over the last year or so. Has
the idea ever come up to make the IGF become a more autonomous
entity/process from the UN? I explain. A UN process has set up the IGF.
After 10 years, now that everybody including those who initially opposed it
seems to agree that it's useful to have it, can we start thinking of a
different model from one where UN (UNDESA, CSTD, UNGA, etc.) only calls the
shot as to whether the IGF will survive or not, etc.? Maybe link IGF to a
collegial process where the UN for sure plus CSOs and individuals,
Academics, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (EU, AU, etc.) and I*
Organizations (ICANN, ISOC, etc.) will come together and make the
"meta-decisions" about IGF? With all those entities (or groups of entities)
bringing their legitimacy to the process (so the UN is not off the hook)
but not a single one will have to decide about the fate of IGF, and they
will also take some responsibility to bring funding to the process at
whatever level they can afford.

Please don't yet assume that I fully agree with myself here; just thinking
out loud.

Mawaki

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On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Subi Chaturvedi <subi.igp at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> Hope you will make time to please see the attached blog written by the
> Chair of the MAG Amb. Janis Karklins about the 2014 IGF- Istanbul.
>
> You may also wish to translate it into your language, for your local press
> and share it amongst your networks and communities.
>
> While the choice always exists, to critique and engage constructively,
> especially when you see room for improvement. The IGF, is a space which
> remains an amplifier of issues around a free, open , secure, interoperable
> Internet. CS has always looked at the internet as an enabler of free speech
> and expression. Human rights violations and policies/laws which are
> ambiguous or loosely worded impact digital trust and our ability to
> actualise potential. Enacted without public consultation they are often
> misused and interpreted at will more often than not failing to address the
> core problem. Privacy and surveillance are increasingly being pitted
> against national security and the two being posited as mutually exclusive.
> Governments globally have had a history of engaging with the private
> sector. When we look at the issues from purely resources standpoint, they
> win. Many friends and colleagues have rightly pointed out that it is
> important to recognise the voices which aren't in the room in
> multistakeholder participation. And venues are expensive, in destination
> cities for meetings. Most CS can ill afford, being present at these
> meetings in person, keeping track alone of all the different events on the
> IG calendar is a challenge. But it is our tenacity and will to hang in
> there, our sheer determination through continuous engagement that, ushers
> in change. Friends and colleagues who can't make it this year largely due
> to resource gaps will be missed. Each voice brings in a diversity of
> perspective and plurality of issues. While we recognise the conflicts and
> discourses within, there is undeniable value in speaking truth to power and
> being in the room and on the table. Change is slow but it is certain.
>
> There is value in engaging because we have the most at stake. Internet and
> Freedom. Both we care for, deeply. The IGF is a safe space and we must not
> shy away from raising issues that concern us as a community, however thorny
> or uncomfortable they might be.
>
> Hope to see you in Istanbul, dialogue, debate discuss.
>
> warmest
>
> Subi Chaturvedi
>  Dear All,
>
> Hope you will make time to please see the attached blog written by the
> Chair of the MAG Amb. Janis Karklins about the 2014 IGF- Istanbul.
>
> You may also wish to translate it into your language, for your local press
> and share it amongst your networks and communities.
>
> While the choice always remains, to critique and engage constructively,
> the IGF still, is a space which remains an amplifier of issues around a
> free, open , secure, interoperable Internet. CS has always looked at the
> internet as an enabler of free speech and expression. Human rights
> violations and policies/laws which are ambiguous or loosely worded impact
> digital trust and our ability to actualise potential. Enacted without
> public consultation they are often misused and interpreted at will more
> often than not failing to address the core problem. Privacy
> and surveillance are increasingly being pitted against national security
> and the two being posited as mutually exclusive. Governments globally have
> had a history of engaging with the private sector. When we look at the
> issues from purely resources standpoint, they win. Many friends and
> colleagues have rightly pointed out that it is important to recognise the
> voices which aren't in the room in multistakeholder participation. And
> venues are expensive more often than not, in destination cities for
> meetings. Most CS can ill afford, being present at meetings, keeping track
> alone of all the different events on the IG calendar is a challenge. But it
> is our tenacity and will to hang in there, our sheer determination through
> continuous engagement that, ushers in change. Friends and colleagues who
> can't make it for whatever reason and most often due to resource gaps will
> be missed. Each voice brings in a diversity of perspective and plurality of
> issues. While we recognise the conflicts and discourses within, there is
> undeniable value in speaking truth to power and being in the room and on
> the table. Change is slow but it is certain.
>
> There is value in engaging because we have the most at stake. Internet and
> Freedom. Both we care for, deeply. The IGF is a safe space and we must not
> shy away from raising issues that concern us as a community, however thorny
> or uncomfortable they might be.
>
> Hope to see you in Istanbul, dialogue, debate discuss.
>
> warmest
>
> Subi Chaturvedi
>
>
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