[governance] IGC Statement in response to NTIA's announced intent to relinquish role in IANA functions
Mawaki Chango
kichango at gmail.com
Thu Mar 20 17:39:13 EDT 2014
Dear All,
Here I am again. with the latest draft taking into account all the comments
above. Now, I'd like to urge you: this not the end of the story and we will
have all the consultation process for the formulation of the transition
proposal to make submit further inputs. If you have proposed an edit that
has not been included as proposed/worded, it is because there is a reason
--most likely distorting the intent of the drafters. If you can't live with
that and want explanation, please ask.
I for one will personally take issue with anyone asking again for a change
in language in all but the last two paragraphs, unless they can show a
mistake or obvious contradiction is being made or they are just improving
on the English. Otherwise I'll begin to believe that some people here just
don't want IGC to be able to put anything out as a result of our work :)
The title may be changed to shorten it (if you are so inclined.)
Para. last but one: I have reformulated after Adam's observations/questions
in order to reflect more clearly its economic motivation (the intention
here was not to ask for funding developing countries CS to attend
meetings.) I hope it's clearer now and acceptable to you.
Last para.: I have re-worded it to reflect the initial language and intent
while trying to improve on clarity. I hope that is the case. I wouldn't
change it for a language that would be fuzzier than what we now have if I,
with all my limitations, am not convinced the replacing language better
serves the meaning intended.
Timeline
1) Comments to be received before tomorrow (Friday) midnight
2) I will issue a two-day consensus call tomorrow (Friday) midight UTC/GMT
3) Sunday midnight: The statement will be made the official IGC statement
as is then.
Thanks for your understanding.
Mawaki
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The IGC's Statement Responding to NTIA's Call to Start Transitioning IANA
Functions to the Internet Global Multi-Stakeholder Community.
On March 14, U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intention to end its
oversight role with the IANA functions by calling to start a process to
transition the full administration of those key Internet domain name
functions to the global multi-stakeholder community.
The Civil Society 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. The IGC welcomes NTIA's
resolve to see all stakeholders involved in the consultation process as
well as in the subsequent arrangements completing the transition toward a
stakeholders-led administration of the DNS (also referred to as the
"privatization of the DNS" by NTIA.)
The 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 concerned and who might be affected by the
resulting policies. For the Internet, the need to enhance meaningful
engagement globally is critical for such processes to be authentic and
their results more robust in heeding the global public interest.
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 exclusively accommodates technical standards setting
groups. In the inclusive spirit of an authentic multi-stakeholder 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.
We support the four principles put forward by NTIA to guide ICANN and the
global Internet community in the formulation of a transition proposal. It
is critical that we continue to protect 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.
>From the standpoint of the opportunities for economic development afforded
by the Internet, the IGC urges the international community and the global
Internet community to give particular attention to the cost structure
associated with the emerging governance framework so as to reduce economic
barriers for developing nations and their Internet stakeholders, to the
extent those costs may result from governance and policy decisions.
Finally, the Internet Governance Caucus expresses hope that the
globalization of the IANA functions will be further completed by carefully
assessing the jurisdiction that should apply to the institution which will
result from this transition. This should be done taking into account, and
striving to balance across all stakeholders from all regions of the world,
the burden of accessing and making use of the applicable legal apparatus.
In this context, suitable and effective accountability and transparency
mechanisms will also be established for the new global Internet governance
institution.
The Internet Governance Caucus
March 24, 2014.
On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Sivasubramanian M <isolatedn at gmail.com>wrote:
> 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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