[bestbits] [governance] Your key ICANN issues as a user - more re: funding

[John Curran]

On Jun 20, 2014, at 5:33 AM, John Curran <jcurran at istaff.org> wrote:

> The CS IGC should advocate for whatever position it feels appropriate; I pointed
> out the distinction entirely to note that the perception of what you are seeking may 
> hinge on the explanation of why it is appropriate ICANN to commit funds in this 
> manner, and whether the issues to be addressed are those directly part of ICANN's 
> mission or simply Internet-related in some manner.

Also, if there is a position taken that ICANN should be part of the funding solution
for increased end-user participation in either of ICANN's processes or processes 
for Internet Governance matters (i.e. Internet-related social issues) then it might 
be worth referencing the recently released recommendations of the high-level
"Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanisms"
<http://internetgovernancepanel.org>, which recognize a similar challenge with
the present mechanisms and recommend that we "Establish urgently needed
sustainable funding and resource models to enable IG evolution and to 
strengthen and operationalize the collaborative IG ecosystem"

It's actually a very worthwhile report to read in total, but helpful in noting the 
need for sustainable funding as a key enabler for a healthy IG ecosystem - 
<http://internetgovernancepanel.org/sites/default/files/ipdf/XPL_ICAN1403_Internet%20Governance%20iPDF_06.pdf>

FYI,
/John

Disclaimer: my views alone.



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