[Governance] NOTICE: CSCG nomination process for IGF Leadership Panel
Nnenna Nwakanma
nnenna75 at gmail.com
Fri Nov 26 08:52:17 EST 2021
Thanks, Jovan, for this apt articulation.
You represent my thoughts
Best
Nnenna
On Fri, 26 Nov 2021, 13:36 Jovan Kurbalija via Governance, <
governance at lists.igcaucus.org> wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
>
> This discussion is important not only for IGF Leadership Panel, but for
> the future of the IGF as a whole. Civil society and other non-state
> actors should be particularly concerned about the future of IGF as it is a
> rare space in which we can all participate equally.
> For almost ten years, reform of the IGF has been in the works in various
> iterations. It is not new.
>
> The Leadership Panel should be seen as part of a broader attempts to
> reform IGF.
>
>
> I think that the Leadership Panel is a timely and relevant steps in the
> right direction of strengthening the IGF.
>
> However, these steps should be taken with necessary caution as outlined in
> the following text:
> https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/
>
>
>
> - 5 REASONS for the IGF Leadership Panel
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#5_REASONS_for_the_IGF_Leadership_Panel>
> - 1. Policy footprint: increasing the relevance of IGF as a space
> to address digital policy
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#1_Policy_footprint_increasing_the_relevance_of_IGF_as_a_space_to_address_digital_policy>
> - 2. Louder voices: amplify IGF messages and expertise
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#2_Louder_voices_amplify_IGF_messages_and_expertise>
> - 3. Policy conveyor belt: linking the IGF to other policy spaces
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#3_Policy_conveyor_belt_linking_the_IGF_to_other_policy_spaces>
> - 4. Genuine inclusion: from nominal to substantive participation
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#4_Genuine_inclusion_from_nominal_to_substantive_participation>
> - 5. Policy efficiency: reducing forum shopping
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#5_Policy_efficiency_reducing_forum_shopping>
> -
> - 5 CONCERNS for the IGF Leadership Panel
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#5_CONCERNS_for_the_IGF_Leadership_Panel>
> - 1. The Leadership Panel is only one aspect of IGF Plus
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#1_The_Leadership_Panel_is_only_one_aspect_of_IGF_Plus>
> - 2. IGF and Digital Compact
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#2_IGF_and_Digital_Compact>
> - 3. Preserving IGF as a space for vibrant discussions
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#3_Preserving_IGF_as_a_space_for_vibrant_discussions>
> - 4. Avoid capturing by vested interest
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#4_Avoid_capturing_by_vested_interest>
> - 5. Solve terminological confusion
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#5_Solve_terminological_confusion>
> -
> - In sum….
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#In_sum%E2%80%A6>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jovan
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 10:52 AM Sheetal Kumar via Governance <
> governance at lists.igcaucus.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> We did not receive a requisite number of eligible nominations for this
>> process launched last week. We are therefore unable to proceed with the
>> nomination process for the Leadership Panel as CSCG.
>>
>> While this does not constitute a boycott, we understand that the level of
>> doubt and concerns around the Leadership Panel may indicate that there
>> isn't the support required.
>>
>> We will continue to follow the process and to demand the transparency and
>> diversity required in all areas of the IGF, and to work towards
>> strengthening it in the coming years with the view to realising the true
>> spirit of the IGF's multistakeholder mission. More on our previous/relevant
>> position here:
>> https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/open-letter-interpretation-paragraph-93a-un-secretary-generals-roadmap-digital-cooperation.
>> There we say "Multistakeholderism, diversity and inclusion should guide any
>> new structure, building on the IGF legacy thus far and be the basis for
>> putting the structure in function of shaping the global internet governance
>> agenda in a way that effectively addresses the persistent, exacerbated and
>> new challenges derived from the pandemic situation, including the
>> increasing power of some parts of the industry, in particular the large
>> technology companies, and the lack of voices from more vulnerable and
>> marginalised groups."
>>
>> We do not want this to be seen as discouragement to anyone planning to
>> nominate themselves. However, as a network, it is clear that we don't have
>> the support or interest to continue with this specific nomination process.
>>
>> Best
>> Sheetal and Bruna
>>
>> On Fri, 19 Nov 2021 at 16:25, Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> This is a polite reminder to share your nominations to the CSCG for the
>>> IGF's leadership panel, as per the process outlined below. We request this
>>> is done by *COB November 22 *so that we are able to submit by the
>>> deadline of
>>> *November 29. *
>>>
>>>
>>> We look forward to receiving your nomination/s.
>>> Best
>>> Sheetal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, 15 Nov 2021 at 13:51, Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>> As you may have seen, the IGF Secretariat has launched the nomination
>>>> process at the request of the Executive Office of the United Nations
>>>> Secretary-General for the *inaugural Leadership Panel of the 2022 and
>>>> 2023 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) cycles*
>>>> <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/internet-governance-forum-leadership-panel-call-for-nominations>.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Following several rounds of open consultations, the Leadership Panel is
>>>> a response to the Secretary-General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation
>>>> <https://undocs.org/A/74/821>, which calls for strengthening of the
>>>> IGF through, among other aspects, *’’creating a strategic and
>>>> empowered multi-stakeholder high-level body, building on the experience of
>>>> the existing multi-stakeholder advisory group, which would address urgent
>>>> issues, coordinate follow-up action on Forum discussions and relay proposed
>>>> policy approaches and recommendations from the Forum to the appropriate
>>>> normative and decision-making forums*.’’
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> CSCG, and for this process, this includes APC and IGC, will run a
>>>> nomination process to identify nominees for the two categories:
>>>>
>>>> - Two [2] at-large members (distinguished or prominent persons who
>>>> do not fall under above stakeholder groups) and
>>>> - Two [2] CEO-level (or deputy-level) representatives from each of
>>>> the other three stakeholder groups (civil society)
>>>>
>>>> Please note, this does not mean we endorse the process or the mechanism
>>>> itself. We will send a letter with the nominations that clearly reiterates
>>>> our previous publicly stated positions (such as this Open letter on
>>>> the interpretation of paragraph 93(a) of the UNSG's Roadmap on Digital
>>>> Cooperation
>>>> <https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/open-letter-interpretation-paragraph-93a-un-secretary-generals-roadmap-digital-cooperation>
>>>> and this on the future of the IGF
>>>> <https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/why-inclusive-transparent-and-accessible-global-digital-governance-more-crucial-ever>on
>>>> the Leadership Panel/Higher-level MAG
>>>> <https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/why-inclusive-transparent-and-accessible-global-digital-governance-more-crucial-ever>),
>>>> including the importance of maintaining the MAG's current role and not
>>>> supplanting it, the importance of diversity and inclusion, transparency etc
>>>> and make clear that our submission of nominees should not be read as
>>>> endorsement.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We intend that our nominations reflect the above criteria. Please note
>>>> that to receive a CSCG nomination for the IGF leadership panel you'll need
>>>> to send us (me and Valeria and Bruna cc'd) the information required on the online
>>>> form
>>>> <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/leadership-panel-nomination-2022>.
>>>> We request this is done by *COB November 22 *so that we are able to
>>>> submit by the deadline of
>>>> *November 29. *
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We look forward to receiving your nomination/s.
>>>> Best
>>>> Sheetal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> *Sheetal Kumar*
>>>> Head of Global Engagement and Advocacy | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
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>>>>
>>>
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>>> *Sheetal Kumar*
>>> Head of Global Engagement and Advocacy | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
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>>
>> --
>>
>> *Sheetal Kumar*
>> Head of Global Engagement and Advocacy | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
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