[WSIS CS-Plenary] Consultations on the convening of the IGF

[Robert Guerra]

To be honest, my personal view is that the link between CS & PS is at  
best - weak. There is no real mechanism for dialogue.

The exchanges and "conversations" that happened in the past were seen  
by many to be closed and not transparent at all. For example, if one  
looks - one can not find the announcements and minutes of the  
meetings....

If the outcome of the WSIS process is the "development and maturation  
of the  multi-stakeholder process" , then communications channels  
between CS and the other stakeholders will need to be far more open,  
transparent and participatory. I think there is much potential for  
collaboration on numerous issues , HOWEVER, it will be a challenge to  
ensure the dialogue is in fact open, transparent, accessible and  
participatory.



regards,

Robert

--
Robert Guerra <rguerra at privaterra.org>
Managing Director, Privaterra <http://www.privaterra.org>





On 11-Jan-06, at 4:36 PM, Jean-Louis FULLSACK wrote:

> Dear Robert
>
> If I'm right there is a "soft link" between CS ans PS (in fact  
> CCBI) since PrepCom-2/2. Remembrer "we" even issued common  
> statements ... at least there were such ones I still have in mind  
> (and in my folders).
>
> I only notice that in this case this link didn't operate. As an  
> engineer in electronics, I think this link basically works like a  
> diode : unidirectionnally.
>
> Best regards
>
> Jean-Louis Fullsack
>
>
>
>
>
> > Message du 11/01/06 14:57
> > De : "Robert Guerra"
> > A : "Governance Caucus"
> > Copie à : "CS Plenary"
> > Objet : [WSIS CS-Plenary] Consultations on the convening of the IGF
> >
> > Further to my earlier message, i've been able to find what seems to
> > be an official notice regarding "Consultations on the convening of
> > the IGF"
> >
> > if you look at the webpage, it seems that the Business sector  
> already
> > has submitted a "contribution" .... Did they get advance notice? if
> > the official notice of the meeting was sent today, how can a
> > contribution have been sent in mid december..Sigh! I thought WSIS  
> was
> > about a culture of sharing and collaboration between all  
> stakeholders
> > and not just ITU sector members.
> >
> > Oh well, now we have just under a month to mobilize and respond.
> >
> >
> > regards
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > http://www.intgovforum.org/meeting.htm
> >
> > Participation
> >
> > Participants who represent governments and entities which are
> > accredited to the WSIS or ECOSOC are admitted to attend the meeting.
> > They may be requested to provide proof of their accreditation. Other
> > participants who can demonstrate proven interest and/or expertise in
> > Internet related issues will also be admitted. Participants will
> > include representatives from the Permanent Missions to the United
> > Nations in Geneva, officials from government offices responsible for
> > information technology strategy as well as representatives from the
> > private sector, civil society as well as the academic and technical
> > communities. In addition, participants from international and
> > regional organizations dealing with Internet Governance issues are
> > also expected to attend. Other specialized agencies and
> > intergovernmental bodies as well as non-governmental organizations
> > will also take part in the meeting.
> >
> > Click here to download registration form in French or English. They
> > should be filled in and submitted to the Secretariat by Fax (+41 22
> > 917 00 92) or by e-mail (wgig at unog.ch) preferably by 4 February, but
> > no later than 11 February 2006.
> >
> > Logistics
> >
> > The meeting will take place at the United Nations Office of Geneva,
> > Palais des Nations, Conference Room XVIII. Simultaneous
> > interpretation will be provided in the six official languages of the
> > United Nations.
> >
> > Upon arrival, participants are requested, before entering the Palais
> > des Nations, to collect their badge at the UN Security Service,  
> Villa
> > Les Feuillantines, 13 Avenue de la Paix (close to the main entrance
> > to the Palais on the Place des Nations, on the opposite side of the
> > road). The Security Service is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (non- 
> stop).
> > Due to the existing security measures in force, participants are
> > strongly advised to arrive before 8.30 a.m. in order to complete
> > procedures and reach the Meeting in good time. Walking from Villa  
> Les
> > Feuillantines to the E-Building (Bâtiment E) of the Palais, where
> > Conference Room XVIII is located, takes about 10 minutes.
> > Participants are requested to carry a passport or similar national
> > photo identity card with them. There is a general interdiction on  
> the
> > entry of taxis to the grounds of the Palais des Nations. Visitors
> > will be dropped off at the requested entrance gates. Further,  
> luggage
> > is not authorized inside the buildings unless the Security Service
> > grants special clearance.
> >
> > Further information and contact details
> >
> > All communications concerning representation at the meeting and
> > written contributions should be sent to the Secretariat, preferably
> > by e-mail, addressed to :wgig at unog.ch.
> >
> > Any other substantive enquiries should be addressed to Mr. Chengetai
> > Masango, Tel: +41 22 917 57 59, email: cmasango at unog.ch.
> >
> > >
> > [ Registration_Form_eng.pdf (137.9 Ko) ]
> > [ (pas de nom de fichier) (0.2 Ko) ]