[IGFmaglist] Change of dates for IGF 2014

[Anriette Esterhuysen]

I also endorse Veronica's proposal.

Anriette


On 27/01/2014 12:36, Veronica Cretu wrote:
> Dear Markus, 
>
> Thank you for this concise summary of the discussions on the list
> related to the dates for the IGF 2014. I fully endorse your proposed
> way forward and hope very much that the Host country will take into
> consideration all solid and valid arguments for keeping the dates as
> originally planned and will schedule the event accordingly! 
>
> With very best and wishing everyone a great week ahead!
> Veronica   
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Markus Kummer <kummer at isoc.org
> <mailto:kummer at isoc.org>> wrote:
>
>     Dear all,
>
>     Reading your reactions to the proposed change of dates I suggest
>     urging UNDESA to remain firm and to insist on the time slot
>     originally proposed, that is the first week of September. Last
>     year, UNDESA consulted the MAG whether we should go ahead with
>     Bali as a location or consider an alternative venue. Based on last
>     year's procedure, it would seem appropriate for UNDESA to consult
>     the MAG whether or not to go ahead with the Host Country's
>     proposal for new dates.
>
>     As many of you have pointed out, there are various factors that
>     need to be considered, first and foremost the fact that the August
>     dates would fall into the middle of the European holiday season.
>     Participants from Europe are traditionally well represented in any
>     IGF meeting and of course they are expected to be even more so if
>     the meeting takes place in the European region. In August, it
>     would be practically impossible to get any high-level participants
>     from Europe. In addition, having the meeting earlier would reduce
>     the time necessary for a careful preparation of the meeting and it
>     would also interfere with some of the national/regional IGF
>     initiatives.
>
>     All in all, it would be best for the IGF to stick to the
>     originally proposed dates in a year that will be crucial for the
>     IGF's future.
>
>     Should the hosts not be amenable to reconsider, we could also
>     consider alternative venues, as we did last year. This year at
>     least we would have more time! We do have offers for 2015 and 2016
>     and also other countries expressed their interest last year. 
>
>     If you agree, I will send a note to UNDESA on behalf of the MAG
>     conveying this message.
>
>     Lastly, I suggest focusing on the dates and not mixing other
>     issues into this discussion. Some of the parameters in which the
>     IGF operates are fixed by the UN General Assembly, such as the
>     financing of meetings away from UN Headquarters, and there is no
>     point for the MAG to try to change what it cannot change.
>
>     Best regards
>     Markus 
>
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