[governance] Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] All Male Panel discussion during UN ECOSOC Session - 5 July 2007

[William Drake]

Hi Karen,

On 7/10/07 8:18 AM, "karen banks" <karenb at gn.apc.org> wrote:

> hi all
> 
>> I thank you for forwarding this panel list.
>> I think it is significant that when putting together "new
>> perspectives" there is not any room for a representative of  51% of
>> the world: namely WOMEN.
> 
> yes - interesting panel ;) - but as importantly, what exactly was
> this panel about? i see a title and a list of names.. but what was
> the objective and outcome (if any?)

Per previous, it was basically a touching bases/networking schmooze while
the GAID leadership and a lot of government and industry people were in town
for ECOSOC and Global Compact meetings.  Luncheon, general discussions about
ICT4D and related matters, no outcomes intended or achieved.  Renate at the
lunch and I at the panel made remarks about the need for transparency and
real CS inclusion in post-WSIS and related global policy contexts, etc.
There was no mention of the relevant and objectionable language in the SG
and CSTD reports, which need CS responses before they're taken up on the
23rd.

Cheers,

Bill