Would be good to get Michael on the MAG. Would be good to get anyone clueful on the MAG. > -----Original Message----- > From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of > Milan, Stefania > Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:08 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia > > Dear Ayden > thanks for nominating Michael. I have met him at last year's IGF in Brazil, and > appreciated his enthusiasm and mixed background that certainly adds to > diversity in a community where we see a lot of the same faces. While those > same faces are invaluable and precious contributors we are very lucky to > have, I welcome also people who have the potential to bridge over new > communities. So my +1 to Michal, and thanks Ayden for this great idea. > All the best, stefi > > ________________________________________ > Da: NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]> per conto di Ayden > Férdeline <[log in to unmask]> > Inviato: martedě 13 dicembre 2016 18.58.44 > A: [log in to unmask] > Oggetto: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia > > Greetings, all- > > As you may be aware, the purpose of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group > (MAG) is to advise the U.N. Secretary General on the programme and > schedule of the annual Internet Governance Forum. The MAG comprises of 55 > members from government, the private sector, and civil society, and currently > includes NCSG members Avri Doria, Renata Aquino Ribeiro, and Ephraim > Percy Kenyanito, among others (apologies if I have missed any names). Those > nominated are expected to attend two virtual MAG meetings per month as > well as three face-to-face meetings per year. > > I would like the NCSG to consider nominating one of our members, Michael > Oghia, to serve on the MAG for 2017. I see Michael as a bridge between > stakeholder groups and regions, as he represents: > > * Developed nations (having been born and raised in the United States); > * MENA region (he is Lebanese, works with iGmena, and does considerable > work in the region); > * Europe (he currently lives in Serbia); > * Youth (he is 28); and > * Civil society. > > He is already heavily involved in IGF processes, such as the IXP and IPv6 Best > Practice Forums, spearheading work with Dynamic Coalitions (DC), such as > the DC on Core Internet Values and the DC on the Internet and Climate > Change, and has been involved in national and regional IGF initiatives, such as > the Southeastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) and the > European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG). > > He has also been an Internet Society Ambassador to the IGF twice, is an active > member of the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance where he advocates > for more youth involvement in the field, was a fellow at EuroDIG and its youth > pre-event, and he has been an NCUC and NCSG member for the past 12 > months where he has been instrumental in developing the charter for the > Middle East and Adjoining Countries Special Working Group. > > Finally, I know Michael and he has the positive energy and collaborative spirit > that the MAG needs to get work done. He has a quick mind, the ability to draw > connections others don't see, and the ability to draw out the talents of others. > He is always listening and motivating others with intelligent, constructive > feedback. I can't imagine anyone I'd want to work with more in the Internet > governance space. > > MAG nominations close on 16 December - I appreciate this nomination has > come through very last minute, but I hope we might consider lending our > support to one of our members. > > Best wishes, > > Ayden Férdeline > linkedin.com/in/ferdeline<http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline> > > > > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which > it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any > review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use > of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or > entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express > permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.