[governance] IGF MAG Chair

Sat Jun 29 05:49:18 EDT 2019

Arsene,

You haven't answered Ayden's question.

Sivasubramanian M

On Sat, Jun 29, 2019, 6:11 AM Arsène Tungali <governance at lists.riseup.net>
wrote:

> In some circumstances, it is hard to balance confidentiality and
> openess/transparency, especially when those involved in the process haven’t
> discussed and agreed upon the level of confidentiality and transparency to
> consider for such a process. Trying to say something that I hope comes
> across clearly as i am thinking about it.
>
> I am glad that finally this community is discussing this topic but as i
> think I said, it is too late. When i started this thread, that was the best
> moment and opportunity for this community to shape the process somehow. One
> of the things i expected was a good discussion about the ideal candidate in
> order to help us better carry the responsibility we were given by the
> Secretariat.
>
> We will always complain about CS MAG members not consulting with their
> group but until we are able to have one voice, in a single platform where
> these types of communications can happen, the same will remain. I am
> referring here to the other thread about merging/uniting under one label. I
> feel connected to this group because i feel like i belong here and it is
> this group that sent me to the MAG this year, that’s why i am doing my best
> to keep you in the loop whenever i am able to.
>
> But we should remember that not all CS MAG members belong here, that’s why
> you don’t read them here. Maybe they have another group/community where
> they feel connected to and where they consult. Many were not selected
> through the CSCG!
>
> Back the discussion re: MAG Chair.
>
> As i said, since the level of transparency was not discussed within the CS
> group on the MAG, i could not share the names of those who showed interest
> in being considered for the position. I posted on this list when we were
> tasked to select names and i am sure that’s what triggered those interested
> to reach out privately either to me or to other CS MAG.
>
> Many of those candidates whose profiles were discussed are on this list
> and i am glad Anriette disclosed herself. And I would encourage the others
> to say it by themselves.
>
> To Ayden’s question: I will personally be comfortable to share the outcome
> of our discussions and deliberations once the process has officially ended
> and i even tend to think i should wait until the name of the selected had
> been published by the UN.
>
> My colleague Helany or anyone else can decide to proceed differently,
> again, it will be their choice since nothing was agreed upfront on
> disclosure. Sorry for making it feel like MAG members are that powerful :)
>
> Thanks,
> Arsene
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 28 Jun 2019, at 17:21, Ayden Férdeline <ayden at ferdeline.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Arsene,
>
> Can you please advise what name it is that you put forward?
>
> I apologise, I must have missed the consultation with civil society here -
> I have been a bit behind on reading emails lately.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ayden Férdeline
>
>
> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
> On Friday, 28 June 2019 12:07, Arsène Tungali <governance at lists.riseup.net>
> wrote:
>
> It would have been through MAG members but it is too late at this stage as
> many have already made their minds on the candidate per stakeholder group.
> For CS, we have made our mind on one name that was communicated to the
> Secretariat.
>
> My apologies for brievity and typo, boarding a flight now
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 28 Jun 2019, at 12:04, Fouad Bajwa <fouadbajwa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Is there a particular announcement against which one can send name
> suggestions?
>
> Best
>
> Fouad
>
> On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 11:59 AM Arsène Tungali <
> governance at lists.riseup.net> wrote:
>
>> MAG Chair selection has always been the responsibility of the UN, through
>> the UNDESA as far as i know. This year, MAG members have been asked to
>> discuss and suggest names. There is no point for this to go through any
>> formal CS consultation
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 28 Jun 2019, at 11:52, Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Helani, Arsene, all
>>
>> Thanks for sharing this information. Is there any information on the
>> process for selection? Is there a timeline in mind? We could request CSCG
>> to run this,
>>
>> Best
>>
>> On Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:27, Helani Galpaya <helani at lirneasia.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Aresene and others:
>>> Where is the discussion and nomination process taking place for the
>>> Civil Society nomination(s) for MAG chair?
>>> I mean in which list?
>>> Apologies if these questions were answered elsewhere and I'm just not
>>> seeing it.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Helani
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Helani Galpaya
>>> LIRNEasia
>>> www.lirneasia.net
>>> +94 77 3600 766 (m-LK); +44 7415 865222 (m-UK)
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 7:39 PM Arsène Tungali <
>>> governance at lists.riseup.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>> As you know, the current MAG Chair is Lynn St Amour, she is ending her
>>>> term this year!
>>>>
>>>> There is a need to have another chair starting right after IGF Berlin.
>>>> Was wondering, maybe we need to discuss the profile of a good MAG Chair?
>>>>
>>>> Though we will not choose on this list, but wanted to share that
>>>> consultations are going on within different stakeholder groups within the
>>>> MAG, each one of them being asked to suggest a name (s) to the IGF
>>>> Secretariat.
>>>>
>>>> Just throwing this out here.
>>>>
>>>> Arsene
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