[IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

[Vladimir Radunovic]

Excellent put, Mark. This is not the year in which we should risk failure of
the IGF meeting in any way.

Agree with Markus to try to involve in dialogue with Turkish organisers on
finding the win-win. 

Chengetai, Markus - please let us know how MAG or anyone of us can help with
this dialogue.

 

Best!

 

                Vlada

 

 

 

From: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] On Behalf Of
Markus Kummer
Sent: 24 January 2014 19:41
To: CARVELL, Mark; Chengetai Masango; MAG-public
Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

 

Dear all,

 

Mark has eloquently expressed my immediate reaction to these proposed
changes. This could well be fatal for the future of the IGF in a year that
will be crucial for the evolving Internet governance landscape!

 

Let's engage in a dialogue with our Turkish hosts to find a solution that
works for all concerned.

 

Best regards

Markus

 

From: <CARVELL>, Mark <Mark.Carvell at Culture.gsi.gov.uk>
Date: Friday24, January, 2014 7:32 PM
To: Chengetai Masango <cmasango at unog.ch>, MAG-public
<Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org>
Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

 

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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