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]> 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) > >>> > >> > > > > > --- > 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)