Thanks Anriette,<div><br><div>So these are recommendations from MAG to the Retreat organisers? I will be happy to hear in the near future if these were taken into account, which will be a good way to give (back) legitimacy to the retreat.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>A<br><br>Le jeudi 2 juin 2016, Anriette Esterhuysen <<a href="mailto:anriette@apc.org">anriette@apc.org</a>> a écrit :<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Dear Arsène<br>
<br>
Here are some highlights shared by Jac sm Kee from APC who is a member<br>
of the MAG.<br>
<br>
Anriette<br>
<br>
Hi all,<br>
<br>
Just an update from the MAG meeting discussing the retreat this evening.<br>
<br>
The concerns around short timeline, problematics around representation<br>
and participation, interest in knowing about content as well as outputs<br>
of the process, broad participation were raised also in the meeting.<br>
<br>
Some suggestions were put forth to address some of this, in summary:<br>
<br>
* That the retreat not be seen as something that makes decisions, but<br>
rather the start of articulating the process for a strategic plan. So<br>
part of the "journey" of IGF improvements that has begun many years ago,<br>
with the opportunity of a 10 year mandate<br>
* That an open process be provided for inputs to shape the agenda<br>
(including e.g. CSTD recommednaitons, WSIS + 10 doc)<br>
* Remote participation in some way is important to promote transparency<br>
and participation, and the need to balance this against smaller space<br>
for brainstorming work as forwarded by some (live tweeting, remote<br>
participation at some point every day)<br>
* That outputs be open for comments and inputs by everyone<br>
* That there be clarity around what happens next with these outputs -<br>
roles and responsibilities<br>
* And that recommendations and suggestions on how to make the retreat<br>
work is open for informing it<br>
<br>
I think that's it. May have missed out on some, but hope this gives a<br>
gist of the conversation. Also happy to bring any further thoughts or<br>
recommendations to the MAG space.<br>
<br>
j<br>
<br>
<br>
On 02/06/2016 09:25, Arsène Tungali wrote:<br>
> Ho Avri,<br>
><br>
> I just got this. Would love to know if there are any transcripts<br>
> available or if someone can help sum up the highlights. This retreat has<br>
> got a lot of oppositions and hope they were able to clear some issues.<br>
><br>
> Thanks,<br>
> A<br>
><br>
> Le mercredi 1 juin 2016, avri doria <<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'avri@apc.org')">avri@apc.org</a> <mailto:<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'avri@apc.org')">avri@apc.org</a>>><br>
> a écrit :<br>
><br>
> Hi,<br>
><br>
> DESA is holding a call with MAG shortly (sorry for the late notice) on<br>
> the subject of the retreat.<br>
><br>
> As all MAG calls, it is open to observers (whether they can speak or not<br>
> is up to the chair).<br>
><br>
> Virtual Meeting with UNDESA/NY<br>
><br>
> Wednesday, June 1, 2016<br>
><br>
> 3:00 pm | Greenwich Time (Reykjavik, GMT) | 1 hr<br>
><br>
> registration url:<br>
> <<a href="https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/j.php?RGID=r2412329f0223afdecaa75d67f0216aef" target="_blank">https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/j.php?RGID=r2412329f0223afdecaa75d67f0216aef</a>><br>
><br>
> avri<br>
><br>
> On 27-May-16 12:01, Robin Gross wrote:<br>
> > Please note: as the IGF has extended its deadline for nominations,<br>
> > CSCG will be able to accept nominations until COB next *Tuesday (May<br>
> > 31)* Details of how to apply for CSCG endorsement are below.<br>
> ><br>
> >> On May 23, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Robin Gross <<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'robin@ipjustice.org')">robin@ipjustice.org</a><br>
> <javascript:;><br>
> >> <mailto:<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'robin@ipjustice.org')">robin@ipjustice.org</a> <javascript:;>>> wrote:<br>
> >><br>
> >> FYI:<br>
> >><br>
> >>> Begin forwarded message:<br>
> >>> […]<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> Following from the announcement a few days ago of the IGF Planning<br>
> >>> Retreat, CSCG has decided that, while being deeply concerned about<br>
> >>> the way this exercise has been announced and the almost impossible<br>
> >>> timeframes being suggested for us to endorse suitable civil society<br>
> >>> candidates, it will endorse suitable civil society names by the May<br>
> >>> 31 deadline given to us. We will use the best possible selection<br>
> >>> method we can in the circumstances of not enough time for a proper<br>
> >>> evaluation. Although this is not a satisfactory situation from our<br>
> >>> point of view, in the spirit of co-operating towards the<br>
> >>> introduction of better IGF processes for multistakeholder<br>
> >>> representation in the future, we will proceed as best we can and<br>
> >>> inform the IGF Secretariat of our intentions.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> What this means for civil society candidates seeking CSCG<br>
> >>> endorsement is that, in addition to completing the IGF form, you<br>
> >>> must also send an email to <a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org')">nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org</a><br>
> <javascript:;>, informing<br>
> >>> CSCG of your nomination and a brief statement outlining why you are<br>
> >>> a suitable civil society representative for this planning retreat.<br>
> >>> However, please note – THE SUBMISSIONS TO CSCG MUST REACH THE<br>
> >>> MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB THIS FRIDAY (MAY 27) - to<br>
> >>> allow us to also submit our recommendations by the IGF closing date<br>
> >>> of May 31.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> So briefly – to seek CSCG endorsement for attendance at this<br>
> >>> workshop, you must submit an email to us at<br>
> >>> <a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org')">nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org</a> <javascript:;> no later than COB on<br>
> Friday, May 27.<br>
> >>> (and you must also apply via the IGF process outlined at<br>
> >>> <a href="http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat" target="_blank">http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat</a>)<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> CSCG will make its recommendations taking into account the<br>
> >>> contribution nominees can make, as well as gender, geographic and<br>
> >>> political diversity.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> If more information comes to hand, we will inform CS lists as soon<br>
> >>> as possible. But we do believe it is important to select a diverse<br>
> >>> and representative group of civil society attendees for this<br>
> >>> retreat, and will do the best possible in the limited time available<br>
> >>> to achieve this.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> Ian Peter<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> *From:* Ian Peter <mailto:<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'ian.peter@ianpeter.com')">ian.peter@ianpeter.com</a> <javascript:;>><br>
> >>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:51 AM<br>
> >>> *To:* <a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'governance@lists.igcaucus.org')">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a> <javascript:;><br>
> >>> <mailto:<a href="javascript:;" onclick="_e(event, 'cvml', 'governance@lists.igcaucus.org')">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a> <javascript:;>><br>
> >>> *Subject:* [governance] IGF Planning Retreat<br>
> >>><br>
> >>><br>
> >>> The IGF has opened a call for nominations to attend a Planning<br>
> >>> Retreat from July 14-16 at Glen Cove, New York. Details can be<br>
> found at<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> <a href="http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat" target="_blank">http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat</a><br>
> >>><br>
> >>> The IGF nomination procedures can be found from the link above and<br>
> >>> interested civil society people should apply. Travel assistance<br>
> >>> *may* be available for participants from developing countries and<br>
> >>> transitional economies but cannot be guaranteed at this stage.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> CSCG is still discussing whether it wishes to become involved in a<br>
> >>> parallel process of recommending civil society candidates. Our<br>
> >>> involvement is welcomed by the IGF Secretariat, but we are concerned<br>
> >>> about the lack of transparency and rushed nature of any involvement<br>
> >>> (which would also need to be completed by May 31 on current<br>
> >>> indications, in parallel with nominations still being received). We<br>
> >>> will advise further (within 48 hours) on procedures that should be<br>
> >>> followed for those seeking CSCG endorsement if a decision is made to<br>
> >>> be involved.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>> Apologies for incredibly short notice: this was only announced on<br>
> >>> Thursday May 19 and we have been seeking clarification on how this<br>
> >>> will be conducted.<br>
> >>><br>
> >>><br>
> >>><br>
> >>> Ian Peter (Independent Chair, CSCG)<br>
> >>><br>
> >><br>
> ><br>
><br>
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</blockquote></div></div><br><br>-- <br>------<br>Arsene Tungali,<br>Executive Director, Rudi International<br>Founder, Mabingwa Forum<br>Goma, DRCongo<p>Sent via Mobile (excuse type and brievity)<br></p>