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

Sat Mar 22 22:57:02 EDT 2014

On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:24 PM, Jean-Christophe Nothias <
jeanchristophe.nothias at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi coordinators,
>
> It seems like the IGC statement basically welcomes the US Department of
> commerce March 14 statement, asking ICANN to convene global stakeholders in
> order to develop a transition proposal. If so, why don't the IGC statement
> tells it clearly using the same NTIA words? (see paraph 1, 2 & 4 in red!)
>
> Second, it seems like the IGC wants to emphasize a couple of specific
> requests, or have a few reminder. So instead - at paraph 3-  of mentioning
> "THE MULTISTAKHOLDER MODEL" - which is something far from being defined -
> why don't you go for a more humble and true "A MULTISTAKEHOLDER MODEL"?
> Using the term "THE" seems to conclude to the existence of ONE SINGLE
> MODEL. Is that the case? DO we have one MODEL already set? Which one? Can
> we have a look at it?
>

I have amended the statement to read: "Multistakeholder governance models
should include all sectors of the Internet ecosystem. "

>
> Regarding the expression "THAT ENHANCED DEMOCRACY", (see paraph 3) again
> this idea of "ENHANCED DEMOCRACY" is something very odd. Either we wish to
> RESPECT DEMOCRACY, or we do speak about something we don't know. WHAT IS
> THE NEXT BEST STAGE OF DEMOCRACY according to the IGC? This is vague
> enough, and slippery enough to maybe just mention "RESPECT DEMOCRACY". If
> we look for respecting Democracy, already quite a task then, where would
> you put the emphasis? I would recommend the idea of legitimacy, clear
> separation of power and definition of roles, accountability. As I haven't
> this in this statement, I do really wonder, if we should not all start by
> simply respecting democratic values, before "ENHANCING ANYTHING" toward
> something we have no idea about.
>
> The IGC is not at the spotlight here but we are focusing on what kind of
policy model we would like to see.
The IGC supports the multi-stakeholder policy making model as an
all-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 processes and outcomes.

> Last comment: has this statement value for all the IGC participants as a
> collective endorsement? Yes, no? If Yes, how did this happen? If No, when
> and how do you plan to give it legitimacy. Without this I would recommend
> that the names of people supporting would come at the end of statement, as
> a sum of individual signature of IGC members, in agreement with themselves,
> instead of an IGC collective statement? Please detail how this is
> respectful of Democratic values, or "Enhanced democratic values", if that
> would already be the case. I might have miss something.
>
> Thanks for your patience and good work
>
> JC
>
> *IGC Statement Responding to NTIA's Call to Start Transitioning IANA
> Functions to the Internet Global Multi-Stakeholder Community. *
>
>
> On March 14, 2014, the U.S. Commerce Department's National
> Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its
> intention to transition the IANA functions to the global Multistakeholder
> community and has asked ICANN to convene global stakeholders to develop a
> proposal for this purpose.
>
>
> The Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) is the oldest civil
> society network formed since pre-WSIS. The 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 the US
> Department of Commerce's resolve to involve all stakeholders in the
> transition toward a multistakeholder model of Internet policymaking and
> governance.
>
>
> The IGC supports a multi-stakeholder policymaking and governance model as
> an all inclusive, bottom-up, legitimate, accountable, consensus driven
> model that respects democracy by its inclusiveness of all people from
> around the world who might be affected by its policy decision processes and
> outcomes. The need to enhance meaningful engagement globally is critical
> for the processes to be authentic and in the global public interest.
>
>
> The Multistakeholder governance model should include all sectors of the
> Internet ecosystem. In the inclusive spirit of an authentic
> Multistakeholder 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 ICANN to guide
> IANA and the global Internet community in the formulation of a transition
> proposal. It is critical that we continue to strive for openness and 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.
>
>
> 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 make effective
> participation affordable for developing nations and related Internet
> stakeholders. Capacity development initiatives outreach and are also
> critical in improving access and enabling meaningful participation.
>
>
> For clarification or to contact the IGC email coordinators at igcaucus.org
>
>
>
> *Ends*
>
>
>
> Le 21 mars 2014 à 08:40, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro a écrit :
>
> *Dear Coordinators and the IGC:*
>
> Kindly find the revised cleaned version of the Statement.
>
> *IGC Statement Responding to NTIA's Call to Start Transitioning IANA
> Functions to the Internet Global Multi-Stakeholder Community. *
>
>
> On March 14, 2014, the U.S. Commerce Department's National
> Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its
> intention to transition the IANA functions to the global Multistakeholder
> community.
>
>
> The Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) is the oldest civil
> society network formed since pre-WSIS. The 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 involve all stakeholders in the transition toward a
> stakeholders-led administration of the DNS (what the NTIA has been
> referring to as the privatization of the DNS.)
>
>
> The IGC supports the multi-stakeholder policy making model as an all
> 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 processes and outcomes. The need to enhance meaningful
> engagement globally is critical for the processes to be authentic and in
> the global public interest.
>
>
> The Multistakeholder governance model should include all sectors of the
> Internet ecosystem. In the inclusive spirit of an authentic
> Multistakeholder 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 IANA and the
> global Internet community in the formulation of a transition proposal. It
> is critical that we continue to strive for openness and 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.
>
>
> 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 make effective
> participation affordable for developing nations and related Internet
> stakeholders. Capacity development initiatives outreach and are also
> critical in improving access and enabling meaningful participation.
>
>
> For clarification or to contact the IGC email coordinators at igcaucus.org
>
>
>
> *Ends*
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 2:32 PM, Suresh Ramasubramanian <suresh at hserus.net
> > wrote:
>
>>  More inclusive and catchall. Fine with me.
>>
>> On 21 March 2014 7:50:45 am McTim <dogwallah at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I would prefer my formulation below.
>>>
>>> It doesn't restrict us to CS, PS and governments.
>>>
>>> I have used html formatting, apologies for that.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 9:52 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
>>> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear All,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>  The IGC supports the multi-stakeholder policy making model as an all 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 processes and outcomes. The need to enhance meaningful
>>>> engagement globally is critical for the processes to be authentic and in
>>>> the global public interest.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *The multistakeholder governance model should include all sectors of
>>>> the Internet ecosystem.*  In the inclusive spirit of an authentic
>>>> Multistakeholder 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> --
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> McTim
>>> "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A
>>> route indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel
>>>
>>
> <IGC Statement Responding to NTIA Final Version 21.3.14.docx>
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