[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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>                 *
>                 *Sheetal Kumar*
>                 Head of Global Engagement and Advocacy | GLOBAL
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