My understanding of an "enhanced accountability mechanism" is that it has several components. 
 
There is no one single master-slave-relationship. It is an interactive mechanism where various components offers various channels to turn input into impact.
 
wolfgang
 

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Von: Non-Commercial User Constituency im Auftrag von Avri Doria
Gesendet: Mi 16.09.2009 13:14
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Betreff: Re: Dynamic Coallition on ICANN Accountability and International Conformity - IAIC at IGF?



On 16 Sep 2009, at 12:24, McTim wrote:

> If you want to have an
> impact on ICANN, you can't do it via the IGF.


well that is a bit strong.

certainly one can have the most direct effect by participating in 
ICANN and its vehicles.

but that does not mean that what goes on in the IGF is not seen by 
ICANN or that ICANN ignores it.
it most certainly can have an effect, albeit it indirect.


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