[Governance] NOTICE: CSCG nomination process for IGF Leadership Panel

Suresh Ramasubramanian suresh at hserus.net
Sun Nov 28 08:29:52 EST 2021 

I find myself wondering whether it actually is a mistake rather than a particular choice of wording.  What motivated that choice of words is an interesting question.

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Subject: Re: [Governance] NOTICE: CSCG nomination process for IGF Leadership Panel

It seems to me that Suresh and Parminder have hit the nail on the head together.
The semantics and semiotics of the English language (and I expect of others as well) have been rudely interfered with in this new digital world. Computer programs reject shades of meaning. But those shades still exist inside people's understanding.
To call something a "Leadership" panel in a world where hierarchies are supposed to have been broken down, where the process purports to be flat and inclusive, is surely a mistake?
Stay safe
Deirdre

On Sun, 28 Nov 2021 at 07:31, Suresh Ramasubramanian via Governance <governance at lists.igcaucus.org<mailto:governance at lists.igcaucus.org>> wrote:
People who sit on committees appointed by the Indian government calling others “leadership class”?

Global south buzzwords fit some people Parminder but you least of all


--srs
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Subject: Re: [Governance] NOTICE: CSCG nomination process for IGF Leadership Panel


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 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<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. 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
[X]

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.

[X]
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.

[X]
Best
Sheetal


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