[Evolintgov2014] [IGFmaglist] UPDATE - EVOLVING THE IG ECOSYSTEM/ROLE OF IGF

[Matthew Shears]

Just like to add my support for the selection of co-moderators.

On 8/18/2014 4:27 PM, Peter Major wrote:
>
> Dear Marilyn, Subi and MAG Colleagues,
>
> Thank you Marilyn and Subi for the excellent finalized version of the 
> session. I believe the issues are pertinent, and the speakers have the 
> expertise to contribute to a lively discussion. I think the choice of 
> Nermine and Jovan to be co-moderators is a good one: they will able to 
> find a way to make panelists focus on the essential points and to 
> involve attendees from the audience in the discussions.
>
> I look forward to participating in the session.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Peter
>
> *From:*Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] *On 
> Behalf Of *Marilyn Cade
> *Sent:* lundi 18 août 2014 14:24
> *To:* evolintgov2014 at intgovforum.org; igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
> *Subject:* [IGFmaglist] UPDATE - EVOLVING THE IG ECOSYSTEM/ROLE OF IGF
>
> Dear MAG and colleagues who volunteered in the Evolintgov2014 list
>
> Attached is a finalized version of the session, taking into account 
> comments received on the Evolintgov working list, comments received 
> from MAG members and others from the community, and the discussions 
> during the Paris IGF Open Consultations.
>
> Subi and I, as co-organizers, thank all who have contributed 
> throughout the process.  This has perhaps had the most individual 
> comments, undoubtedly a testiment to the interest of the MAG and other 
> stakeholders in this topic. We have had many exchanges by email, on 
> list, and by phone, and we thank you for this commitment to the 
> evolution of the IG Evolution session.
>
> As has been commented on the list, this session is different from each 
> of the other main sessions, and indeed, the main sessions for this IGF 
> 2014 all have individual characteristics.  We first set the stage for 
> all participants with the inclusion of leaders from some of the key 
> ecosystem organizations, followed by engagement with participants in 
> the room and remote participants. The second half of the session moves 
> into more of a dialogue with a panel of speakers who have a history 
> with IGF, but draws more directly on participants in the room to 
> engage in a dialogue focused on the final set of questions.
>
> We have indeed had many requests to speak. We have done our best to 
> accommodate diversity and perspective. We also recognize that the Day 
> 0 session [Agenda not yet available] and the following day's Taking 
> Stock/Emerging Issues session will also address Improvements to the IGF.
>
> We have two to four speakers who will possibly drop out, or 
> participate remotely.
>
> The suggestions from Veronica to increase the role of social media in 
> both publicizing the session and in engaging in the discussion and 
> contribution is much welcomed, and we are discussing the idea of 
> adding a specific twitter moderator.  Comments welcomed, and volunteer 
> also welcomed.
>
> Co-Moderators:
>
> We have received many suggestions, and listened to the back and forth 
> discussion where some like co moderators; some argue that that is not 
> a good idea and co-moderators might stop over each other or take up 
> more time if they made statements, or tried to editorialize.  We also 
> had considered two teams of co-moderators, and learned that was 
> definately not supported!
>
> In the end, we received nominations not only on the list, but also via 
> email and direct contact. Taking all aspects into account, including 
> the nature of this session, and the engagement of many of the other 
> names in other sessions, including on Day 0, our proposal is to have 
> co-moderators, drawn from the NGO community and the government 
> community, in particular, someone from a former IGF host and both with 
> very current  and broad awareness of the IG ecosystem.
>
> Therefore, we have invited Jovan Kubalija, DIPLO and Nermine 
> el-Saadany, Egypt - Government to take the co-moderating roles for the 
> full session.
>
> Both are available and have confirmed their availability to work 
> closely with the organizers and speakers to prepare the program.
>
> It has been an interesting experience to work on the organizing of 
> this session and to experience the passion and enthusiam that all 
> bring to creating sessions for the IGF, as two first time MAG members. 
>   We have benefitted from advice from Matthew Shears, Markus Kummer, 
> turned often to the Paris IGF open Consultation as we have digested 
> the online comments that have come in from some MAG members. We have 
> also had many insights offered directly.   It has been an honor to 
> collaborate with all who have made positive and constructive comments 
> during this planning process.  This is indeed an illustration of how 
> the IGF process and the MAG members are open and inclusive to new MAG 
> members contribution.
>
> It is our plan to post this as a finalized document to the Secretariat 
> by 12 midnight EST, which allows for any final input.   We will of 
> course monitor the MAG list for further, and any new feedback on the 
> final proposal.
>
> Marilyn Cade and Subi Chaturvedi
>
>
>
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Matthew Shears
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