<p dir="ltr">Sent from my LG G4<br>
Kindly excuse brevity and typos<br>
On 3 Jun 2016 02:08, "avri doria" <<a href="mailto:avri@apc.org">avri@apc.org</a>> wrote:<br>
><br>
> Hi,<br>
><br>
> The secretariat has informed us that they will produce a summary of the<br>
> meeting.<br>
><br>
> One of the meeting participants asked about recordings. We wee told that<br>
> they made them to help in summary production but that they don't keep<br>
> them online because of space considerations. <br>
><br>
SO: Am I the only finding this reason quite strange....</p>
<p dir="ltr">We did not pursue the<br>
> subject at that point, but i expect we will either on the list or in a<br>
> MAG call.<br>
><br>
SO: ... Please let them know they could use things like gdocs, dropbox et all for free if indeed a few USD is too much to maintain an actual hosting space.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Overall, I think the main reason is yet to be known. ;-)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Regards<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">> In brief the *Retreat on Advancing the 10-Year Mandate of the IGF<br>
> <<a href="http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat">http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat</a>><br>
> *<br>
><br>
> (personally i love a title that starts with "retreat on advancing")<br>
><br>
> The retreat is happening.<br>
><br>
> There will be a call for open contributions that discuss not only the<br>
> subject matter but the process.<br>
><br>
> Based on discussion they are looking into remote participation for some<br>
> limited portions of the meeting - no decision yet.<br>
><br>
> Based on discussion they are looking into having the meeting live<br>
> tweeted Chatham House style (content w/o attribution) or providing some<br>
> other form of update - no decision<br>
><br>
> They the retreat is just the start of process. No decision but<br>
> recommendations as input to other processes, like MAG, DESA, UNGA &c.<br>
><br>
> The retreat is a one time event and does not constitute the creation of<br>
> a yet another group of advisers.<br>
><br>
> I will pass on the summary when it comes out.<br>
><br>
> And NCSG-discuss has others who were there who may want to add some<br>
> discussion of their favorite issues from the meeting.<br>
><br>
> avri<br>
><br>
> On 02-Jun-16 03:25, 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<br>
> > has 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="mailto:avri@apc.org">avri@apc.org</a><br>
> > <mailto:<a href="mailto:avri@apc.org">avri@apc.org</a>>> a écrit :<br>
> ><br>
> > Hi,<br>
> ><br>
> > DESA is holding a call with MAG shortly (sorry for the late<br>
> > notice) on<br>
> > the subject of the retreat.<br>
> ><br>
> > As all MAG calls, it is open to observers (whether they can speak<br>
> > 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">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="mailto:robin@ipjustice.org">robin@ipjustice.org</a><br>
> > <javascript:;><br>
> > >> <mailto:<a href="mailto: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<br>
> > 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<br>
> > society<br>
> > >>> candidates, it will endorse suitable civil society names by<br>
> > 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="mailto:nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org">nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org</a><br>
> > <javascript:;>, informing<br>
> > >>> CSCG of your nomination and a brief statement outlining why<br>
> > 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<br>
> > 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="mailto:nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org">nomcom08@internetgov-cs.org</a> <javascript:;> no later than COB<br>
> > on 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">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<br>
> > available<br>
> > >>> to achieve this.<br>
> > >>><br>
> > >>> Ian Peter<br>
> > >>><br>
> > >>> *From:* Ian Peter <mailto:<a href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com">ian.peter@ianpeter.com</a> <javascript:;>><br>
> > >>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:51 AM<br>
> > >>> *To:* <a href="mailto:governance@lists.igcaucus.org">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a> <javascript:;><br>
> > >>> <mailto:<a href="mailto: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">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<br>
> > concerned<br>
> > >>> about the lack of transparency and rushed nature of any<br>
> > involvement<br>
> > >>> (which would also need to be completed by May 31 on current<br>
> > >>> indications, in parallel with nominations still being<br>
> > 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<br>
> > 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>
> ><br>
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> > Arsene Tungali,<br>
> > Executive Director, Rudi International<br>
> > Founder, Mabingwa Forum<br>
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