[governance] IGC Statement in response to NTIA's announced intent to relinquish role in IANA functions

Wed Mar 19 06:38:13 EDT 2014

Dear Adam Peake,

On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Adam Peake <ajp at glocom.ac.jp> wrote:

> "internationally neutral judicial framework" -- can this be explained
> please.
>

In a later message Ian has suggested that the word 'judicial' could be
dropped. If it is dropped, it is ok, I am still trying to answer your
question for clarity on what I meant.

The original sentence was

IANA function would be managed as a truly global function, gradually with
> 
> an internationally neutral judicial framework

Could have typed it better:  "IANA could be managed as a truly global
function, gradually [under an environment] of an internationally neutral
judicial framework." This was a non-specific suggestion, with all the
necessary thinking to be done by the Community. If you ask me if such a
framework exists anywhere, then my answer is "No, I don't know". Was I
implying that the present environment of California jurisdiction is NOT
neutral ?  No, I did not. My thoughts were more about the ease of access by
the Global community. I felt that the present framework is expensive and
largely inaccessible by organizations and people from around the world.

One more clarification:  This was not a suggestion of take the IANA
function to Hague :)

Hope this explains the reasoning.

Sivasubramanian

>
> Thanks,
>
> Adam
>
>
> On Mar 19, 2014, at 7:50 AM, Mawaki Chango wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Sala. The following shows the first time that change was
> suggested and what was being changed.
> >
> >
> > Finally, IGC is concerned that beyond phasing out NTIA’s current role,
> there remains the question of the jurisdiction to be applicable to the
> structure that will emerge from this transition. For such structure to be
> truly global, the Caucus feels it is important that it not be subject to
> one national jurisdiction but rather to an internationally recognized legal
> mechanism. It is in this context that appropriate accountability
> instruments should be carefully designed for the new governance institution.
> >
> > (Ideas expressed in the above sentence could be conveyed more gently,
> indicating a willingness to be patient) : The Internet Governance Caucus
> expresses hope that the IANA function would be managed as a truly global
> function, gradually with an internationally neutral judicial framework and
> that the new governance institution would constantly evolve suitable and
> appropriate accountability and transparency mechanisms.
> >
> > Sivasubramanian M
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 8:15 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Mawaki and De,
> >
> > Happy to help with wrapping this statement up and initiate the 48 hour
> consensus call soon.
> >
> > Before we bring it to a close soon can you clarify the purpose of using
> the words "judicial" in the statement as there has been some query about
> its use.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> > Sala
> >
> > On 19 Mar 2014 01:02, "Deirdre Williams" <williams.deirdre at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Dear Friends,
> > I have to say a huge thank you to Mawaki, who has been nobly carrying
> nearly the whole load for the last few weeks. The IGC election results more
> or less coincided with the arrival of my grandson in London, an expected
> event but not by emergency caesarian with the baby spending the first few
> days of his life in intensive care.
> > I needed to extend my planned visit for an extra two weeks, but should
> be going home on Sunday when I will be able to catch up with the rest of my
> life :-)
> > I have been trying to write this message for the last two hours.
> > So can I add my voice to Mawaki's appeal - is there someone on the list
> with a strong interest in the current statement and some quality time to
> devote to it?
> > It has taken me 3 hours to compose this message which i am now
> completing one handed, my other arm being currently occupied.
> > Suresh wrote recently about collegiality. Now is a good moment for it.
> Exchanging ideas, listening to one another and moving towards
> understanding, exposing the extreme views so that we are at least all aware
> of where the differences are and can begin to negotiate them towards a
> common position, this is surely the most important function of this
> discussion.
> > it would also be good to see some more feedback on anriette's questions
> about the planning for the igf.
> > as soon as i have two hands to plug in the power cable - of course my
> battery is choosing now to run out ....
> > best wishes and thank you again to mawaki
> > deirdre
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 18 March 2014 09:28, Mawaki Chango <kichango at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Folks,
> >
> > I went to bed in the wee hours of the morning thinking this was now
> going to be a formality to conclude. I have planned to devote the day (and
> fully concentrate) on a report which is long overdue and which, if
> delivered, will help me put food on the table and pay the bills. On
> Wednesday (well, tomorrow) I am due to travel for another fieldwork and
> won't be much available online. So you will probably won't be hearing a lot
> from me in the coming two weeks or so.
> >
> > Sorry, someone else will have to take over with the last wave of
> comments and finish this job. If Deirdre is not available either to do so,
> I'd suggest one of the former cocos to please step in and help with this
> (in any case, at least as my interim until I'm regularly back online.) Sala
> is convalescent and Norbert is not responding. Any volunteer?
> >
> > Someone does need to constantly keep an eye on the house before you guys
> burn it down ;)
> >
> > Thanks for your understanding.
> >
> > Mawaki
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 4:23 AM, Adam Peake <ajp at glocom.ac.jp> wrote:
> >
> > On Mar 18, 2014, at 9:03 AM, Mawaki Chango wrote:
> >
> > > Dear All,
> > > Shall we call for consensus on the following statement? Thanks. Mawaki
> > >
> > >
> > > On March 14, U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications
> and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intent to relinquish
> the oversight role it has played so far with the Internet Corporation for
> Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regarding key Internet domain name
> functions.
> > >
> >
> > why mention ICANN?  NTIA is starting a process to transition the IANA
> functions to the global multistakeholder community.  WOuld be good to see
> that in the 1st paragraph.
> >
> > > The Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) welcomes this decision and
> appreciates the opportunity for these functions and the stewardship of the
> Internet domain name system (DNS) to further evolve toward a governance
> model that is truly global and widely accepted. IGC particularly
> acknowledges with satisfaction the reiteration by NTIA of the necessity to
> involve all stakeholders in the process as well as in the subsequent
> arrangements completing the transition toward a stakeholders-led
> administration of the DNS (what NTIA has been referring to as  the
> privatization of the DNS.)
> > >
> > > IGC supports the multi-stakeholder policy making model as an
> inclusive, bottom-up, consensus driven model that enhances democracy by its
> inclusiveness of all people from around the world who might be affected by
> its policy decision outcomes. We understand the multi-stakeholder
> governance model as distinct from the "inter-governmental" model, from the
> private sector led model, as well as from a model that only accommodates
> technical standards setting groups. In the inclusive spirit of that model,
> we stand ready to work with all stakeholders and make sure effective
> consideration is given to the concerns and views of Internet users,
> citizens and civil society organizations across the world.
> > >
> > > Also supportive of the four principles put forward by NTIA to guide
> ICANN and the global Internet community in the formulation of a transition
> proposal, the Caucus wishes to particularly emphasize the need for
> maintaining the openness and the global availability of the Internet while
> continuously improving on its security and at the same time preserving and
> furthering Civil Liberties for all Internet users around the globe.
> > >
> > > In this process, IGC urges the international community and the global
> Internet community to give a particular attention to the cost structure
> associated with the emerging governance framework so as to make effective
> participation affordable for developing nations and related Internet
> stakeholders.
> > >
> >
> >
> > effective participation, cost the only or main barrier?
> >
> >
> > > Finally, the Internet Governance Caucus expresses hope that the
> globalization of the IANA function will eventually become more complete
> with an internationally appropriate and neutral judicial framework, and
> that suitable and effective accountability and transparency mechanisms will
> be established for the new global Internet governance institution.
> >
> >
> > "internationally appropriate and neutral judicial framework"
>  Judicial?  And calling for an "institution"?  (arrangement).
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> > > The Internet Governance Caucus
> > > March xx, 2014.
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