[governance] IGC Statement in response to NTIA's announced intent to relinquish role in IANA functions
Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro
salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com
Thu Mar 20 17:41:58 EDT 2014
Hi Mawaki,
Just tidying up the statement to send it through.
Sala
On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Mawaki Chango <kichango at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> -----------
>
> 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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