[IGFmaglist] IGF Resource Persons list

Fri Jul 22 17:31:23 EDT 2016

Hi

There is a tab called community on IGF website. This would enable
registered people to message each other.

FYI This section is being updated. But for a fast solution could be a way
to go.

Em 22 de jul de 2016 16:34, "Dr. Rasha Abdulla" <rasha at aucegypt.edu>
escreveu:

> Thank you for your support of the idea of a resource pool list. I would
> think it should be open to all to fill out a (searchable) form with their
> expertise areas, experiences, etc, maybe even upload a CV, and it would
> then be up to the workshop organizer(s) to choose and contact speakers. I
> don't think the MAG should "evaluate" people on the list, for one thing
> because it will be a very cumbersome task to do it with any degree of
> fairness, and also because we shouldn't be responsible for the validity of
> the information people provide, that would be almost impossible to check,
> we shouldn't take responsibility for that. It would be something like
> choose speakers at your own risk after doing your own research about them.
> But it would certainly help those with expertise who may lack the proper
> knowledge of how to get involved or how to organize a session, and it would
> also be another means to get recruited if someone's workshop didn't make
> the MAG cut if they have the proper experience.
>
> If there's enough support for the idea, perhaps the MAG Chair and the
> Secretariat can tell us what they think and if it can be implemented for
> this year, I don't think it would take too much effort to start it.
>
> Best regards.
> Rasha
>
> Rasha A. Abdulla, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor and Past Chair
> Journalism and Mass Communication
> The American University in Cairo
> www.rashaabdulla.com
> Twitter: @RashaAbdulla
> <http://twitter.com/rashaabdulla>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 4:11 PM, Marilyn Cade <marilynscade at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I am sympathetic also to those who proposed but were denied a slot for
>> whatever reason - fell below the magic threshold of how many slots we have.
>>
>> Before I am supportive of those who didn't make it in submitting a
>> workshop proposals, I would like to advance the idea that we also support
>> those who did submit but didn't make it into the magical approved list.
>>
>> they read the materials. They met the deadlines. And I went through
>> several of those who didn't make it and I see that a) they submitted
>> workshop proposals while some in the 'first list' did not, and b) they went
>> for diversity of speakers, and c) if they proposed a panel, they submitted
>> a real background paper.
>>
>>
>> Let's reward a few of those who did the work first, before we keep going
>> out and saying: okay, you didn't make the deadline but we love you and will
>> find you a role.
>>
>> Maybe we can do both, but let's be kind to those who did the work as a
>> priority.
>>
>> M
>>
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:18:06 +0000
>> Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] IGF Resource Persons list
>> CC: igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
>>
>>
>> Creating a resource pool might be something worth thinking about. It
>> might make it easier...:
>> ...for people like this, who have something to say but missed deadline
>> for workshop proposals;
>> ...for people who have a good idea, but have not had global exposure
>> before and don't have the networks;
>> ...for the IGF in general, to get out of the 'usual suspects' trap,
>> through a widened resource pool...
>>
>> But, to avoid such a resource pool becoming a 'usual suspects' enhancer,
>> it should make possible for anyone to put their name forward, but then to
>> be evaluated at end of workshops for such things as: depth of knowledge in
>> area, novelty of ideas, clarity of communication, etc.
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Jivan.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:08 PM, Dr. Rasha Abdulla <rasha at aucegypt.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I received an inquiry from a group of Internet activists regarding the
>> resource persons list. Basically, they have missed the deadline for
>> workshop applications, and are wondering if there is a way for their
>> members to be included on panels. I take it the resource persons list is
>> closed to MAG members? Is there any other list that we maintain (or can
>> maintain) that would serve to put together a pool of speakers for workshop
>> proposers? This maybe quite helpful both for individual speakers who want
>> to find an opportunity that suits their expertise and for proposers who are
>> looking for experts on a particular topic.
>>
>> Best regards.
>> Rasha
>>
>> Rasha A. Abdulla, Ph.D.
>> Associate Professor and Past Chair
>> Journalism and Mass Communication
>> The American University in Cairo
>> www.rashaabdulla.com
>> Twitter: @RashaAbdulla
>> <http://twitter.com/rashaabdulla>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Miguel Ignacio Estrada <
>> miestrada at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I think this helps networking in advance to the IGF, whether you need it
>> to look for a speaker or just to meet someone before, during or after the
>> meeting.
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 9:16 AM, Ginger Paque <virginiap at diplomacy.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I think of resource people as individuals who have expertise on an issue,
>> perspective, or process and are willing to help in organising, suggesting,
>> editing, networking to help find speakers, and other related activities,
>> one of which might be, but might well not be, speaking on a panel. These
>> are important activities that MAG members in particular might assist with.
>>
>> Is there a way to note what areas and tasks a resource person is
>> particularly interested in?
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Virginia Paque
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>> On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 7:34 AM, Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Battling with same question as Segun.
>>
>> Can MAG members apply as resource person and if yes  what role will they
>> be playing.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
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>> On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 8:34 AM, Olusegun H. Olugbile <solugbile at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>> Dear Renata,
>>
>> You have raised a valid point. On this basis can MAG members apply as
>> resource persons?
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Segun O.
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>> On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 6:43 PM, avri doria <avri at acm.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> good point
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> avri
>>
>>
>> On 05-Jun-16 13:26, Renata Aquino Ribeiro wrote:
>> > Hi
>> >
>> > I took it as the definition of "resource" can be broader thank speaker.
>> > MAG members, for instance, could help their stakeholder groups with
>> > advice and information about the event.
>> >
>> > Best,
>> >
>> > Renata
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 1:15 PM, avri doria <avri at acm.org> wrote:
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> Another small question re:
>> >>
>> >>>> Very useful.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/resource-persons-list
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Resource Persons
>> >> While it is ok for MAG members to be listed as speakers for a few
>> >> workshops, should we be shopping ourselves out for workshop speaker
>> slots?
>> >>
>> >> Just wondering.
>> >>
>> >> avri
>> >>
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