[IGFmaglist] Draft Agenda for September meeting// MAG self-assessment initiative

[Angelic del Castilho]

+1 Lea for this idea.

Wishing you a great day!
Angelic Alihusain-del Castilho

*Angelic Caroline Alihusain-del Castilho*

*POB 3036**Wanica*
 *Suriname*

On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Lea Kaspar <lea at gp-digital.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Following yesterday's call and the Chair's call for further comments on
> the draft agenda, I am writing to suggest an additional agenda item for
> consideration of MAG members:* MAG self-assessment*.
>
> To make this idea more tangible, I share below a framework for a
> potential self-assessment initiative which a number of MAG members have
> already commented on (many thanks to all who have provided feedback
> already). The draft framework outlines the initiative's potential
> objective, scope, methodology (data collection/ data analysis), and next
> steps. These are initial thoughts that need to be refined - they are open
> to comments and any feedback would be much appreciated.
>
> This initiative would not in any way preclude work and progress on other
> recommendations, which are equally relevant and timely, but should be seen
> as an attempt to address an obvious gap that is not being addressed
> elsewhere.
>
> Provided there is support for this among MAG members, the September
> meeting would be a good point to discuss the framework and next steps,
> although we may want to discuss this on one of the upcoming calls as well.
>
> I would be happy to answer any questions and thank you for your
> consideration.
>
> Warm wishes,
> Lea
>
> ---
>
> *Objective*
> The objective of the MAG self-assessment initiative would be to address
> one of the recommendations from the CSTD WG report on IGF improvements
> <http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/a67d65_en.pdf>, in
> particular recommendation under section II.2 ("Improve the structure and
> working methods of the MAG"). As the report noted: "the working modalities
> of the IGF, including open consultations, the MAG and the Secretariat,
> could be improved to ensure the effective impact of IGF multi-stakeholder
> policy dialogue."
>
> *Scope*
> The exercise could include the following elements (which could be captured
> in form of a report):
>
>    - Stocktaking of existing structure and working methods of the MAG
>    including: MAG membership, selection process, member affiliations, term
>    duration, terms of reference, transparency and accountability of
>    decision-making etc.
>    - Analysis of gaps against the benchmarks set out in the CSTD report
>    - Recommendations for going forward
>
> *Data collection*
> Combination of primary and secondary sources, including historic
> information from the website and/or from the Secretariat, and potentially a
> survey questionnaire among current MAG members on their perceptions about
> the MAG internal procedures.
>
> *Data analysis*
> This should be factual and descriptive. The inferential parts could be
> based on MAG members' input and drawn from the outcomes of the survey
> questionnaire.
>
> *Recommendations*
> Ideally, these would flow naturally from the data analysis, be practical
> and implementable with a clear timeline.
>
> *Next steps and timeline*
> We could suggest setting up a small ad hoc working group - supported by
> the Secretariat - to develop the framework for assessment (with the CSTD WG
> report as starting point), present a draft framework in one of the next MAG
> calls, consolidate comments from MAG members, and aim to get it approved at
> the September meeting. Some initial scoping could also be done in parallel
> and presented in September. Initial findings could be presented at the IGF.
> Final report with recommendations could be presented in 2016.
>
> ---
>
> *Lea Kaspar*
>
> Head of Programmes and International Policy | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
>
> Development House, 56–64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
>
> T: +44 (0)20 7549 0337 | M: +44 (0)7583 929216 | Skype: l.kaspar
>
> gp-digital.org
>
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 9:48 PM, Chengetai Masango <cmasango at unog.ch>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Please find attached the  draft agenda for the September Open
>> Consultations and MAG meeting (for discussion during the next call).
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Chengetai
>>
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