Thank you Robin.

2016-05-24 8:57 GMT+01:00 Arsène Tungali <[log in to unmask]>:

> Thanks Robin,
> A
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> Arsène Tungali,
> Co-Founder, @RudiInternational
> CEO, @SmartServicesSarl & @MabingwaF
> www.twitter.com/arsenebaguma
> +243 993810967
> Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
>
> Sent from my iPhone (excuse typos)
>
> On May 23, 2016, at 11:13 PM, Robin Gross <[log in to unmask]
> <[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> FYI:
>
> Begin forwarded message:
> […]
>
> Following from the announcement  a few days ago of the IGF Planning
> Retreat, CSCG has decided that, while being deeply concerned about the way
> this exercise has been announced and the almost impossible timeframes being
> suggested for us to endorse suitable civil society candidates,  it will
> endorse suitable civil society names by the May 31 deadline given to us. We
> will use the best possible selection method we can in the circumstances of
> not enough time for a proper evaluation. Although this is not a
> satisfactory situation from our point of view, in the spirit of
> co-operating towards the introduction of better IGF processes for
> multistakeholder representation in the future, we will proceed as best we
> can and inform the IGF Secretariat of our intentions.
>
> What this means for civil society candidates seeking CSCG endorsement is
> that, in addition to completing the IGF form, you must also send an email
> to [log in to unmask], informing CSCG of your nomination and a
> brief statement outlining why you are a suitable civil society
> representative for this planning retreat. However, please note – THE
> SUBMISSIONS TO CSCG MUST REACH THE MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB
> THIS FRIDAY (MAY 27) - to allow us to also submit our recommendations by
> the IGF closing date of May 31.
>
> So briefly – to seek CSCG endorsement for attendance at this workshop, you
> must submit an email to us at [log in to unmask] no later than
> COB on Friday, May 27. (and you must also apply via the IGF process
> outlined at http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat)
>
> CSCG will make its recommendations taking into account the contribution
> nominees can make, as well as gender, geographic and political diversity.
>
> If more information comes to hand, we will inform CS lists as soon as
> possible. But we do believe it is important to select a diverse and
> representative group of civil society attendees for this retreat, and will
> do the best possible in the limited time available to achieve this.
>
> Ian Peter
>
> *From:* Ian Peter <[log in to unmask]>
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:51 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* [governance] IGF Planning Retreat
>
>
> The IGF has opened a call for nominations to attend a Planning Retreat
> from July 14-16 at Glen Cove, New York. Details can be found at
>
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat
>
> The IGF nomination procedures can be found from the link above and
> interested civil society people should apply. Travel assistance *may* be
> available for participants from developing countries and transitional
> economies but cannot be guaranteed at this stage.
>
> CSCG is still discussing whether it wishes to become involved in a
> parallel process of recommending civil society candidates. Our involvement
> is welcomed by the IGF Secretariat, but we are concerned about the lack of
> transparency and rushed nature of any involvement (which would also need to
> be completed by May 31 on current indications, in parallel with nominations
> still being received). We will advise further (within 48 hours) on
> procedures that should be followed for those seeking CSCG endorsement if a
> decision is made to be involved.
>
> Apologies for incredibly short notice: this was only announced on Thursday
> May 19 and we have been seeking clarification on how this will be conducted.
>
>
> Ian Peter (Independent Chair, CSCG)
>
>
>