[governance] Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] All Male Panel discussion during UN ECOSOC Session - 5 July 2007

[karen banks]

hi bill

> > yes - interesting panel ;) - but as importantly, what exactly was
> > this panel about? i see a title and a list of names.. but what was
> > the objective and outcome (if any?)
>
>Per previous, it was basically a touching bases/networking schmooze while
>the GAID leadership and a lot of government and industry people were in town
>for ECOSOC and Global Compact meetings.  Luncheon, general discussions about
>ICT4D and related matters, no outcomes intended or achieved.  Renate at the
>lunch and I at the panel made remarks about the need for transparency and
>real CS inclusion in post-WSIS and related global policy contexts, etc.
>There was no mention of the relevant and objectionable language in the SG
>and CSTD reports, which need CS responses before they're taken up on the
>23rd.

thanks for the update.. and so, it looks like at least some of us are 
agreed on the need for a response to the report.. which, i think will 
need to be led by the geneva based folk..  but, i'm willing to help..

karen