[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 17:58:20 EDT 2014
Hi Mawaki,
Developing statements in a world where we live in different timezones, and
commitments can be challenging. I should have communicated with you just
the same to ease your concerns.
Best Wishes,
Sala
On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 9:53 AM, Mawaki Chango <kichango at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Sala,
>
> Thanks and sorry for not holding to my word, i.e. that I was done with
> this. As I wasn't seeing anything happening I thought we might be giving up
> and wanted to submit at least the next draft, which is included in my
> previous message you just responded you.
>
> Mawaki
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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