[IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

[CARVELL, Mark]

Dear Chengetai

I would be grateful if you would clarify if this is a consultation with stakeholders or a fait accompli ("request....inform").

I would recommend rejecting this change of timing to the mid-peak holiday season in Europe. The risk of a likely serious downturn on numbers of stakeholders from Europe and elsewhere in the northern hemisphere would outweigh any venue cost benefit in my view. The immediately preceding preparatory period for finalising workshops, presentations and speeches would also be negatively impacted due to many stakeholders taking holidays in mid-July/August. Most Ministers and Parliamentarians in Europe will also be on their summer break.

This of all years, being prior to IGF mandate renewal in the context of the WSIS+10 review, is not the time to contemplate such a risk of lower stakeholder attendance at the IGF.

Best regards

Mark

Mark Carvell
United Kingdom Government

From: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] On Behalf Of Chengetai Masango
Sent: 24 January 2014 17:02
To: MAG-public
Subject: [IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

Dear All,

The Host Country has requested that the dates of the IGF 2014 meeting be moved to 19-22 August 2014. I would be grateful if you could inform your various constituencies of the change in dates.

The change of dates have been necessitated by the availability of a more cost-effective venue.

Apologies for any inconveniences this change may bring.

Best regards,

Chengetai
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