[Governance] NOTICE: CSCG nomination process for IGF Leadership Panel
parminder
parminder at itforchange.net
Sun Nov 28 04:56:40 EST 2021
Dear Nnenna and Jovan, and indeed, Wolfgang,
I know things may look different to leadership class people like you :)
But the view from the streets is quite a bit different.
My best wishes in any case, parmidner
On 26/11/21 7:22 pm, Nnenna Nwakanma via Governance wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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
> attemptsto 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/
> <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>
>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o
>
> * 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>
>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 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>
> o 5. Solve terminological confusion
> <https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/5-reasons-and-5-concerns-for-the-igf-leadership-panel/#5_Solve_terminological_confusion>
> o
>
> * 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
> <mailto: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
> <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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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
>
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