Plus one, Renata. On Aug 18, 2016 4:38 PM, "Renata Aquino Ribeiro" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi all > > Just wanted to clarify a point of a question I made during the candidates > call > > It is great that both NCSG and NCUC have amazing LAC representatives. > They not only represent the region but maintain online actions > engaging civil society in IG which are key to participating in LAC. > A while ago there was a comment about one of the reps current address > being in EU. I do not mind and have not heard about any LAC colleague > that worries about this. It is more important what someone lives as > coming from the region and doing work for it than actually living > there. Speaking as a researcher, the few opportunities I had of doing > work abroad were very impactful for the group and region I come from. > > So the point was > > Given the low level of participation of LAC and other developing > regions in policymaking process at GNSO, it is important that the > candidates keep thinking about strategies to listen to these voices. > Specifically in LAC's case, the disengagment due to the ICANN's 2 year > distance from the region will only worsen. Other sectors in ICANN have > been working on ways to react to this. I have seen no reaction from > GNSO or NCUC/NCSG. > > So without addressing this problem, it does not seem possible that > there will be new engagement of volunteers in GNSO. > > That was just an observation. > > Best > > Renata >