[WSIS CS-Plenary] speaking slots for summit

[Laina Raveendran Greene]

Dear Rik,
 
Thank you for letting usknow about this. Some of us are experiencing a
situation where this new method of working within sub Comm A as the Internet
Caucus group, leading to a an "Insiders" (former WGIG members) and new
comerswhich they seem reluctant to invite into the circle. Not sure about
the same for SubCom B as I have given up on trying to be part of it given
the hours they work and style of working (I am sure no intentional part on
Betrand).
 
I have a little concern here because as we run up the end of these
discussions, some of us where also not aware of this request for speakers.
If we stick to the SubCom A and B process of being the only caucuses
inputting into the debates, then many other caucuses will get left behind.
Can you kindly suggest how we can submit names from our caucuses directly.
Would CSB or the working methods group do this? A little clarification on
how working methods will receive the names and how speakers will be
suggested would definitely help add a new level of openess that seems to be
closed now given that both SubComm are so focused only on negotiating clear
text that they feel are relevant rather than on how other caucus feel may be
relevant. 
 
If you need more clarifications on what I mean, I have discussd this with
TRacy and would appreciate some advise.
 
Thanks,
Laina

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Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:23 AM
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Subject: Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] speaking slots for summit


Actually, we have been discussing this subject at the Working Methods
Working Group for some time now, and plan to spend a good part of next week
on this. We plan to have a recommendation on how to manage the selection
process for the numerous slots to present to plenary and the bureau asap. 

Rik Panganiban
CONGO

On Sep 24, 2005, at 2:36 AM, Robert Guerra wrote:


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again, i remind the plenary (as well as the bureau) of an item that I have
mentioned - ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS - for the PAST MONTHS - that by EARLY OCT
CS needs to develop and submit a list of specific names for high level
panels and rountables that will take place at the summit.

This issue of speakers was mentioned at the governmental bureau on friday.
Specifically, the ITU SG (Itsumi) mentioned that the ITU at the moment is
seeking recommendations from all stakeholders as well as governments on who
could participate and speak at the events.

CS was asked to identify speakers for a few months now. However, little to
no action has been taken by CS in this regards. CS should take up the offer
to suggest speakers. if not, we run the risk that the iTU and WSIS ES will
identify speakers for us.

let's move on this issue.

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Robert Guerra <rguerra at privaterra.org>
Director, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
WSIS Civil Society Bureau, Focal Point for North America & Europe
Tel +1 416 893 0377 Fax +1 416 893 0374



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