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On 3 Jun 2016 02:08, "avri doria" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> The secretariat has informed us that they will produce a summary of the
> meeting.
>
> One of the meeting participants asked about recordings. We wee told that
> they made them to help in summary production but that they don't keep
> them online because of space considerations.
>
SO: Am I the only finding this reason quite strange....
We did not pursue the
> subject at that point, but i expect we will either on the list or in a
> MAG call.
>
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.
Overall, I think the main reason is yet to be known. ;-)
Regards
> In brief the *Retreat on Advancing the 10-Year Mandate of the IGF
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-retreat>
> *
>
> (personally i love a title that starts with "retreat on advancing")
>
> The retreat is happening.
>
> There will be a call for open contributions that discuss not only the
> subject matter but the process.
>
> Based on discussion they are looking into remote participation for some
> limited portions of the meeting - no decision yet.
>
> Based on discussion they are looking into having the meeting live
> tweeted Chatham House style (content w/o attribution) or providing some
> other form of update - no decision
>
> They the retreat is just the start of process. No decision but
> recommendations as input to other processes, like MAG, DESA, UNGA &c.
>
> The retreat is a one time event and does not constitute the creation of
> a yet another group of advisers.
>
> I will pass on the summary when it comes out.
>
> And NCSG-discuss has others who were there who may want to add some
> discussion of their favorite issues from the meeting.
>
> avri
>
> On 02-Jun-16 03:25, Arsène Tungali wrote:
> > Ho Avri,
> >
> > I just got this. Would love to know if there are any transcripts
> > available or if someone can help sum up the highlights. This retreat
> > has got a lot of oppositions and hope they were able to clear some
issues.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > A
> >
> > Le mercredi 1 juin 2016, avri doria <[log in to unmask]
> > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> a écrit :
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > DESA is holding a call with MAG shortly (sorry for the late
> > notice) on
> > the subject of the retreat.
> >
> > As all MAG calls, it is open to observers (whether they can speak
> > or not
> > is up to the chair).
> >
> > Virtual Meeting with UNDESA/NY
> >
> > Wednesday, June 1, 2016
> >
> > 3:00 pm | Greenwich Time (Reykjavik, GMT) | 1 hr
> >
> > registration url:
> > <
https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/j.php?RGID=r2412329f0223afdecaa75d67f0216aef
>
> >
> > avri
> >
> > On 27-May-16 12:01, Robin Gross wrote:
> > > Please note: as the IGF has extended its deadline for nominations,
> > > CSCG will be able to accept nominations until COB next *Tuesday
(May
> > > 31)* Details of how to apply for CSCG endorsement are below.
> > >
> > >> On May 23, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Robin Gross <[log in to unmask]
> > <javascript:;>
> > >> <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>> 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]
> > <javascript:;>, 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] <javascript:;> 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 <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>
> > >>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:51 AM
> > >>> *To:* [log in to unmask] <javascript:;>
> > >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>
> > >>> *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)
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >
> >
> >
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> > Arsene Tungali,
> > Executive Director, Rudi International
> > Founder, Mabingwa Forum
> > Goma, DRCongo
> >
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