[Governance] UNSG Roadmap on digital cooperation: a brief status-check
parminder
parminder at itforchange.net
Tue May 11 07:16:48 EDT 2021
And for those who have so thoroughly pooh poohed and trashed the 170
organisations globally that expressed their support to the JNC letter
opposing the new MS digital policy body, in just 3 days that we had
before the deadline, I would like to inform you that we have kept on
getting more support for the letter, on the JNC elist and privately.
Just now I received the following:
Dear all,
I'm happy to inform you that the Italian Association for Open Science (AISA) has publicly endorsed the JNC letter to the UN and will be shortly get in touch with you for formally including the association among the signatories:
https://aisa.sp.unipi.it/lettera-aperta-al-segretario-onu-contro-il-progetto-di-un-high-level-multistakeholder-body-for-digital-cooperation/
I think there could be other Italian national groups interested both in endorsing the letter and joining the activities of the JNC.
Is there an Italian "chapter" of the JNC that we can connect to?
Warmest regards,
Domenico
ENDS
You can sure keep calling these groups inconsequential, at the cost of
your own credibility ....
best, parminder
On 11/05/21 3:22 pm, parminder via Governance wrote:
>
> Some passing thought:
>
> The world is amidst a pandemic with global civil society fighting to
> free medical technologies from monopolistic profiteers . A article
> describes the US support for TRPS intellectual property waiver thus:
>
> The U.S. government’s announcement Wednesday that it will enter
> negotiations to waive World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual
> property rules is a victory for democratizing technology, for
> rebalancing power toward governments and away from corporations,
> and for the power of countries working /together /to fight the
> global pandemic. This may also be the most significant departure
> from the U.S. government’s longstanding commitment to global
> pharmaceutical monopolies since that regime was first introduced
> via NAFTA negotiations 30 years ago.
>
> https://democracyjournal.org/arguments/first-the-waiver-next-lets-vaccinate-the-world/
>
> ENDS
>
> But if the groups like the big supporters of new MS digital coop
> policy body would have their way, we should have Pfizers, and Johnson
> and Johnsons, and the such, sitting at the apex global policy systems
> determining how our covid response should be market-based and we
> should not make such foolish demands like asking for societal needs to
> trump profit, and regulators weighing on production and distribution
> issues ...
>
> Fortunately, 'they' could not succeed in the health sector, but in the
> digital sector it seems they are close to succeeding, with liberal
> help from civil society quarters. But remember, Apples and Googles of
> today would be some of the biggest health companies of tomorrow.
>
> BTW, our great Bill Gates -- the same one who was asked to co-head
> the Digi Cooperation panel but passed it on to his wife -- stoutly
> holds firm that TRIP intellectual property waiver for covid is not at
> all needed. This, even as the biggest political force defending pharma
> monopolies, the US government, later supported the waiver, leaving
> that self professed czar of global public health blushing, and subject
> to much global reprobation. If likes of Bill Gates give such advice in
> an area which he chose voluntarily to do his philanthropy in, what
> kind of advice he, and his ilk, would give in an area where Gates
> earned all his fortune, and still earns it!
>
> But both the irony and profanity of rooting for such global policy
> systems as the proposed MS Digi Coop body so completely misses the
> civil society here! One wonders why exactly, what is it that one is
> missing?
>
> Anyway, do what you would. But know that the world is watching, will
> ask for accountabilities at some time. Even CS has to be accountable.
>
> BTW, if you all are so righteous about what you are up to, why not
> open up an interaction with social movements and big civil society
> groups in all different areas. After all, digital being a
> cross-cutting horizontal area, the civil society in this area should
> have close connections with groups in other areas and be serving their
> interests, as all sectors get digitalisation. Or do people disagree
> with this proposition?
>
> My call to open a dialogue with other global CS groups in different
> sectors, and justify your stances, is a serious one. Any takers?
>
> best, parminder
>
>
> On 10/05/21 10:32 pm, Sheetal Kumar via Governance wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>> Thanks to those who joined the call last week!
>>
>> Please find below the notes for your reference. Don't hesitate to
>> reach out if you have any questions,
>>
>> Best
>> Sheetal.
>>
>>
>> UNSG Roadmap on digital cooperation: a brief status-check call,
>>
>> /Tuesday 04 May/
>>
>> /Present: Raquel, Amrita, Nnenna, Bruna, Judith, Sheetal, Jovan/
>>
>> Sheetal explained that the reason for the call was to provide an
>> overview of the UNSG's efforts so far w/r/t Digital Cooperation, from
>> the High Level Panel to the Roadmap.
>>
>> *
>>
>> High-level expert panel was appointed in 2018
>>
>> *
>>
>> We had a meeting at the global IGF in Paris in 2018 and decided
>> to submit an input
>>
>> *
>>
>> The input focused on the values and principles we recommended the
>> report emphasise, as well as existing efforts at the UN
>> level/elsewhere
>>
>> *
>>
>> The HLP report was released in 2019 at RightsCon Tunis
>>
>> *
>>
>> UNSG's office launched roundtables
>>
>> *
>>
>> A number of civil society groups were invited to join roundtables
>> as participants/champions
>>
>> *
>>
>> Tech Envoy
>>
>> o
>>
>> Nnenna/Web Foundation has been spearheading a group which has
>> sent a position paper on the appointment of the Tech Envoy (c
>> 99 groups)
>>
>> *
>>
>> Roadmap includes various suggestions which roundtables have taken
>> up, e.g
>>
>> o
>>
>> Reform to IGF
>>
>> +
>>
>> We have supported the relevant IGF’s WG’s output on this
>>
>> +
>>
>> A number of groups/IGC members have inputted into a
>> consultation that the IGF hosted and which closed last month
>>
>> o
>>
>> Due diligence guidance
>>
>> +
>>
>> A number of groups, coordinated by Access Now, sent an input
>>
>> o
>>
>> Trust and security statement
>>
>> o
>>
>> Digital inclusion metrics
>>
>> o
>>
>> Appointment of Tech Envoy
>>
>> +
>>
>> We have sent a position paper and followed up
>>
>> + The Tech Envoy is currently on leave pending an
>> investigation into sexual harassment claims
>> + A few of the NGOs part of the aforementioned coalition
>> had a meeting with the Tech Envoy Office a couple of
>> months ago, to introduce ourselves and learn more about
>> the priorities of the Office. The Office wants to
>> prioritise the implementation of the Roadmap in an
>> inclusive way.
>>
>>
>> We then discussed the IGF+ model, Jovan made the following points:
>>
>> * IGF+ model: was an ‘obvious’ one/ IGF mandate in Tunis Agenda /
>> tested model in practice / rare spaces where civil society has
>> reasonable ‘footprint’ compared to other spaces where governments
>> and businesses have much more influence.
>> * IGF needs to evolve - otherwise it will slide slowly into
>> irrelevance. In 2006 IGF was almost only space for digital
>> debates. Today, there are tens of spaces/places where
>> digital/cyber/tech policy issues are addressed. Many of these
>> spaces are not open or fully transparent.
>> * IGF irrelevance would be the biggest loss for civil society; some
>> governments unease with IGF; some business in ‘wait and see
>> mode’. in 2005 IGF was Irrelevance - there are a growing number
>> of spaces and places where digital issues are discussed;
>> * On the leadership/high-level track; it is clear that the IGF does
>> not have ‘buy-in’ among leaders in governments, business and
>> civil society. Many of them are not aware of the existence of the
>> IGF (an exception is a limited segment of the tech community and
>> civil society - ‘usual IGF suspects’). If the leadership gap
>> exists, the second question is how to fill this gap. It is the
>> background to the current discussion at the IGF where we may
>> (dis) agree about details and approaches.
>> * During pandemics governments and the tech sector gained power
>> and relevance comparing to civil society. IGF Plus can help
>> ‘check’ the growing power of governments and tech business. If it
>> is done in transparent and inclusive ways, it could be a great
>> contribution to global governance in general.
>> * The ultimate question: do we need prominent and solid IGF. If it
>> is the case changed are needed (including leadership ‘buy in’).
>> With status quo IGF will slide into irrelevance rather soon given
>> the growing need for digital governance solutions.
>> * Clarity of priority and next steps is needed. It is our
>> responsibility not only for the future of IGF but also to global
>> public which in search for digital governance solutions.
>>
>> We agreed we need civil society people who want an improved IGF to
>> speak more loudly - we need to amplify those voices.
>>
>>
>>
>> Office of the Tech Envoy:
>>
>> * Still deliberating on various options for IGF reformbased on
>> feedback received.
>> * UN agencies are expected to make the decision- maybe by June?
>>
>> _*Next steps: *_
>>
>> /Start drafting support letter:/
>>
>> *
>>
>> See the points of groups (e.g JustNet) who have voiced concern
>> and make sure we’re responding to them/reach out
>>
>> *
>>
>> Upcoming event where we can voice support for IGF reform:
>> Stockholm Internet Forum session on 11th
>>
>>
>> /Other processes:/
>>
>> Judith will send information about Open Consultation about the next
>> CWG at the ITU
>>
>>
>> /IGF session proposal: /
>>
>> Bruna and Sheetal to work on a sessionthat discusses the IGF's place
>> in the IG ecosystem/addresses how the ecosystem has developed
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 4 May 2021 at 10:20, Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org
>> <mailto:sheetal at gp-digital.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> This is just a gentle reminder that our status-check is happening
>> later today, at _*12 PM UTC.*_
>> _*
>> *_
>> Please find the joining details below.
>>
>> Best
>> Sheetal.
>>
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>> On Tue, 27 Apr 2021 at 18:03, Sheetal Kumar
>> <sheetal at gp-digital.org <mailto:sheetal at gp-digital.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> Thank you for taking the time to fill out the doodle. The
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>> Best
>> Sheetal.
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>> On Mon, 26 Apr 2021 at 14:51, Bruna Martins dos Santos
>> <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com <mailto:bruna.mrtns at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Hope this email finds you well and safe!
>>
>> This is another reminder about our doodle for
>> the/ Overview of the UN's Digital Cooperation Roadmap &
>> relevant CS
>> efforts/ Meeting: https://doodle.com/poll/hxvk5ribmq4sxk78
>>
>> So far May 4th is the winning date, but we will close
>> this doodle tomorrow COB, so please register your
>> interest and availability!
>>
>> Best,
>> Bruna and Sheetal
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 1:44 PM Sheetal Kumar
>> <sheetal at gp-digital.org <mailto:sheetal at gp-digital.org>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> We've had a few responses to the doodle, which is
>> great to see!
>>
>> This is just a gentle reminder to register your
>> interest & availability for an overview of the UN's
>> Digital Cooperation Roadmap & relevant CS efforts so
>> far by filling out the doodle here:
>> https://doodle.com/poll/hxvk5ribmq4sxk78
>>
>>
>> Best
>> Sheetal.
>>
>> On Fri, 16 Apr 2021 at 12:52, Sheetal Kumar
>> <sheetal at gp-digital.org
>> <mailto:sheetal at gp-digital.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> There have been interesting exchanges on this
>> list regarding the UNSG's Roadmap on digital
>> cooperation, and in particular the proposal for a
>> IGF + and a new 'high level multistakeholder
>> advisory group' or MHLB.
>>
>> Bruna and I thought it might be helpful for those
>> less acquainted with the discussions and with
>> civil society engagement so far to have an
>> overview of how civil society has contributed so
>> far to these discussions and what their current
>> status is.
>>
>> We'd be happy to dedicate an hour or so in the
>> coming weeks to catch people up with what's been
>> happening and answer any questions you may have,
>> as well as provide a space for reflection on the
>> discussions so far.
>>
>> For timezone purposes we suggest holding the call
>> at 1 PM UTC. Please fill out this doodle with
>> some proposed dates in May:
>> https://doodle.com/poll/hxvk5ribmq4sxk78
>>
>> Best
>> Sheetal & Bruna
>>
>>
>> UN Digital Cooperation Process
>>
>> *
>> *
>>
>> Road map for digital cooperation:
>> implementation of the recommendations of the
>> High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation
>> <https://undocs.org/A/74/821>
>>
>> *
>>
>> DiploFoundation summary of the Roadmap on
>> Digital Cooperation
>> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/digital-roadmap-realistic-acceleration-digital-cooperation>
>>
>>
>> IGF and Mechanisms for Global Digital Cooperation
>>
>> *
>>
>> "Recommendation 5A/BOptions for the Future of
>> Global Digital Cooperation" Paper.
>> <https://www.global-cooperation.digital/GCD/Redaktion/EN/Downloads/options-for-the-future-of-global-digital-cooperation.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2>
>>
>> *
>>
>> MAG WG on Strengthening the IGF paper
>> <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/filedepot_download/10447/2267>
>>
>>
>> Civil Society Statements, positions and inputs
>>
>> *
>>
>> Just Net Coalition Statement - More than 170
>> Civil Society Groups Worldwide Oppose Plans
>> for a Big Tech Dominated Body for Global
>> Digital Governance
>> <https://justnetcoalition.org/big-tech-governing-big-tech.pdf>,
>> 2021.
>>
>> *
>>
>> Letter of intent for engagement with the UN
>> SG's Digital Cooperation efforts
>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maUtIXBF3K74eeN4DSXAFWlggcKguiwhNcrNh0uy-jE/edit>,
>> October 2020;
>>
>> *
>>
>> IGF - Civil Society Joint Statement for Main
>> Session on Digital Cooperation
>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SH5UB-wi5KRTyF5ZLiPfe06a4DKk2SZTL0DNfwiL_Pc/edit>,
>> November 2020;
>>
>> *
>>
>> The UN HLP on Digital Cooperation: Top-down
>> Calls for More Cooperation
>> <https://www.internetgovernance.org/2019/06/25/the-un-hlp-on-digital-cooperation-top-down-calls-for-more-cooperation/>,
>> Internet Governance Project Blog Post
>>
>> *
>>
>> Open letter on the interpretation of
>> paragraph 93(a) of the UN Secretary-General's
>> Roadmap on Digital Cooperation
>> <https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/open-letter-interpretation-paragraph-93a-un-secretary-generals-roadmap-digital-cooperation>
>>
>> *
>>
>> Non-State Actors’ Position Paper on the
>> appointment of the UN Tech Envoy
>> <https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/Non-State_Stakeholders_Position_paper_on_UN_Tech_Envoy_.pdf>
>>
>> * Civil Society Initial Feedback "Developing
>> System-Wide Guidance on Human Rights Due
>> Diligence for Technology Concept Note."
>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CIA546HakwZTACOCUWz0zybZdhTvghLQznNKW91lPOE/edit>
>>
>>
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>> Engagements
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>> IGF High-Level session on Digital Cooperation
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>> *Sheetal Kumar*
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>> Advocacy Coordinator | Data Privacy Brazil Research
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>> Member | Coalizão Direitos na Rede
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>> Co-Coordinator | Internet Governance Caucus
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