[IGFmaglist] GA 2nd Committee / ICT4D negotiations update

[Marilyn Cade]

Thanks, CristinaMy understanding as well is that the issue on the table re renewal is this year's Resolution.
I agree that there is impact on current MAG work and preparations, but I think that we took that into account in our discussions and planning.  
For example, we discussed two WGs - one which I was asked to lead on documenting improvements, and one which Dominique is leading on outreach and communications. Both will need many volunteers, and I know both will need to work together as well. 
I understand that the Secretariat will soon send out a request for volunteers for all WGs, and I look forward to launching discussions for collaborating.
2015 promises us much opportunity to work together. 
Marilyn


> From: Cristina.MONTI at ec.europa.eu
> To: markus_kummer at bluewin.ch
> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 14:40:06 +0000
> CC: igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
> Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] GA 2nd Committee / ICT4D negotiations update
> 
> Dear Markus, Hossam, Victoria and all,
> 
> Thanks for your feedback. I have no additional information at this stage on a possible compromise on WSIS+10 modalities but I understand negotiations in NY are ongoing, even if there is little progress at the moment.
> Just to clarify: G77 is against including the IGF renewal in this specific resolution, which in my view would have an impact on current MAG work and preparations for IGF15.
> 
> Kind regards,
> Cristina
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Markus Kummer [mailto:markus_kummer at bluewin.ch] 
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:13 AM
> To: MONTI Cristina (CNECT)
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> Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] GA 2nd Committee / ICT4D negotiations update
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> Dear Cristina,
> 
> Many thanks for sharing. Your wording seems to be imply that the G77 are against the renewal of the IGF mandate altogether, whereas my understanding was that the question at this stage was more about the timing:  should  the renewal of the mandate be decided this year, one year ahead of schedule, or next year, in the context of the WSIS+10 package. Grateful for any clarification.
> 
> Best regards
> Markus
> 
> 
> On 04 Dec 2014, at 16:39, Cristina.MONTI at ec.europa.eu wrote:
> 
> > Dear Colleagues,
> >  
> > Further to our discussions at the MAG, I thought it would be useful to share some information on what is the current situation in NY in the framework of the ICT4D Resolution, as it seems that the situation now on the IGF mandate renewal is not looking rosy.
> > The G77 have made clear earlier this week that they would not, under any circumstances, accept renewal of the IGF mandate. It is my understanding that at the moment there are no firm proposals to consider at this stage and that G77 are now seeking a compromise on WSIS+10 modalities.
> > Please let me know if you have any additional information you would like to share or your views on how you see this impacting the MAG work.
> >  
> > Kind regards,
> > Cristina
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