Much appreciated, Avri. Thanks, Arsene Le vendredi 3 juin 2016, avri doria <[log in to unmask]> a écrit : > 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. We did not pursue the > subject at that point, but i expect we will either on the list or in a > MAG call. > > 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] <javascript:;> > > <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>> 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:;> > > <javascript:;> > > >> <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;> <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:;> > > <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:;> <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:;> > <javascript:;>> > > >>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:51 AM > > >>> *To:* [log in to unmask] <javascript:;> > <javascript:;> > > >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask] <javascript:;> > <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) > > >>> > > >> > > > > > > > > > --- > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > > > > > -- > > ------ > > Arsene Tungali, > > Executive Director, Rudi International > > Founder, Mabingwa Forum > > Goma, DRCongo > > > > Sent via Mobile (excuse type and brievity) > > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > -- ------ Arsene Tungali, Executive Director, Rudi International Founder, Mabingwa Forum Goma, DRCongo Sent via Mobile (excuse type and brievity)