[IGFmaglist] PROPOSAL FOR WORKING GROUP TO SUPPORT MAIN SESSIONS
Ginger Paque
virginiap at diplomacy.edu
Thu Apr 28 09:19:03 EDT 2016
Thanks, Virat, for your valuable work.
When I saw this (see the excerpt below), I assumed number 4 encompassed two
themes: gender, and trade. Indeed, gender was proposed as a main session
theme, and trade was mentioned. However, these two were not linked in any
way. (See the Day 4 transcripts at http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/3063).
In a follow-up discussion, someone mentioned the juxtaposition of gender
and trade in number 4, so I just want to make sure we are clear that we
mean that 'gender' was proposed (directly by Aida, implied by Jac), and so
was 'trade' (Sala), as a *separate theme*.
I just want to make sure that we know we actually have 9 proposed themes.
Cheers, Ginger
*EXCERPT*
*Planning 8 Thematic / Main Sessions recommended by MAG, at IGF 2016*
During the April MAG meeting, 8 possible requests for main sessions were
listed for discussion. These are:
1. Human Rights
2. Cyber Security
3. Internet and Inclusive Economy
4. *Gender and Trade*
5. SDGs
6. Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Sessions
7. Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion – Phase II
8. NRIs’ session (to be self-organized by NRIs)
Ginger (Virginia) Paque
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On Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 8:33 AM, Bhatia, Virat <virat.bhatia at intl.att.com>
wrote:
> *Subject*: PROPOSAL FOR WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE MAIN SESSION GUIDELINES
> AND SUPPORT PLANNING
>
>
>
> Dear Colleagues on the MAG,
>
> In preparation for the discussion on Working Groups and Main Sessions,
> listed as agenda item 4 and 5, for the MAG virtual meeting on Tuesday,
> April 26, and consistent with the MAG April meeting summary circulated by
> Chengetai on April 18, 2016, (Section 21) capturing the discussions of the
> MAG:
>
> “*The MAG Main Session Guidelines should be used when planning any
> main/thematic sessions and there was broad agreement that such sessions
> should be forward-looking and aim to produce tangible outputs/results that
> could be forwarded to other relevant processes working on common themes or
> issues*.”
>
> I submit the following proposal for your consideration.
>
> *Need for updating Guidelines / Criteria for Main Sessions in 2016*
>
> While the MAG made improvements on the Workshop Guidelines / Criteria
> during the April meeting (which were published as part of the Open Call on
> April 15), we could not update the Main Session Guidelines due to paucity
> of time. These Guidelines are important for thematic consistency and
> transparency in selection of main sessions, especially if the proposals
> exceed the number of main session time slots (grid attached), as was the
> case in 2015.
>
> Guidelines for 2016 Main Sessions, should ideally precede the process for
> initiating written proposals for proposed thematic / main sessions, for
> submission by co-facilitators for the main sessions.
>
> *Planning 8 Thematic / Main Sessions recommended by MAG, at IGF 2016*
>
> During the April MAG meeting, 8 possible requests for main sessions were
> listed for discussion. These are:
>
> 1. Human Rights
> 2. Cyber Security
> 3. Internet and Inclusive Economy
> 4. Gender and Trade
> 5. SDGs
> 6. Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Sessions
> 7. Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion – Phase II
> 8. NRIs’ session (to be self-organized by NRIs)
>
>
>
> While some might be known, it will be helpful if co-facilitators of these
> (above) Main Sessions can identify themselves. Usually this follows a wider
> call for MAG and non-MAG members to volunteer and support the co-
> facilitators.
>
> *Proposal for a Working Group (WG) for Updating Guidelines and supporting
> Main Sessions Planning*
>
> In 2015, recommendations for Guidelines for Main Sessions were prepared
> (attached) by a WG led by Subi Chaturvedi and Flavio Wagner. Many of these
> recommendations (not all) are still relevant. However, Section 1 “Criteria
> for Adopting Main Sessions”, “Next Steps” and some additions which have
> been recommended (Example: non-MAG members invited to join the effort,
> gender and stakeholder balance amongst co-facilitators and volunteers),
> plus any other relevant upgrades that need to be included for 2016.
>
> Since we all recognize the compressed timelines for 2016, and yet the need
> to update Guidelines before planning begins for the Main Sessions, I
> propose a Working Group which should consult and include suggestions /
> comments to update the Main Session Guidelines for 2016, preferably within
> the next 3 weeks, if possible. Following this, written proposals,
> consistent with the new published Guidelines for 2016 Main Sessions, can be
> submitted by respective co-facilitators.
>
> *Proposed Action Items / Timelines for supporting Main Session Planning *
>
> A proposed schedule for the consideration by MAG is submitted below:
>
> *Sl. No.*
>
> *Activity*
>
> *Deadline / Date*
>
> *Duration*
>
> 1.
>
> Finalization of Working Group to update Guidelines and support 2016 main
> session planning
>
> April 26. 2016
>
>
>
> 2.
>
> (i) Open call to invite volunteers for the Main Sessions Working
> Group.
>
> (ii) Co-facilitators identified for Main Sessions. Open call for
> volunteers to assist co-facilitators can follow.
>
> (iii) Consultation begins by WG to update Main Session Guidelines.
>
> April 27, 2016
>
>
>
> 3.
>
> Working Group to submit Main Session Guidelines for 2016.
>
> May 16, 2016
>
> 3 weeks post formation of WG
>
> 4.
>
> Co-facilitators and volunteers begin individual session planning and
> initiate written proposals for each main session.
>
> May 16 – June 23, 2016
>
> 6 weeks post final Guidelines
>
> 5.
>
> Written proposals from co-facilitators, consistent with 2016 Guidelines,
> to be to be submitted (indicative names / org / SH group, only where
> relevant).
>
> June 24, 2016
>
> 6.
>
> Possible MAG virtual meeting to discuss Main Session written proposals.
>
> During June 24 and July 8
>
> Any time during the 2 weeks
>
> 7.
>
> Discussion on Main Sessions at the 2nd MAG meeting.
>
> During 13-15 July 2016
>
> 2-3 hours
>
> 8.
>
> Main session planning continues, led by co-facilitators and volunteers,
> including possible virtual calls.
>
>
>
>
>
> 9.
>
> Discussion on Main Sessions at a possible 3rd MAG meeting.
>
> TBD
>
> TBD
>
> 10.
>
> Main Session co-facilitators to provide final write-ups with structure,
> seating; names of panelists, moderators, substantive rapporteurs; policy
> questions; links to workshops, etc., to the IGF secretariat for publishing
> in the IGF 2016 program.
>
> November 4, 2016
>
> Approx. 4 months post the 2nd MAG meeting of July 13-15, 2016
>
> 11.
>
> Main sessions held at IGF 2016, Guadalajara, Mexico.
>
> December 6-9, 2016
>
> 3 hours or less
>
>
>
> *Note:*
>
> The above is only by way of a proposal. Working Group and co-facilitators
> may plan their own schedule and scope of activities. Broad consistency,
> where possible, across the planning schedule / deadlines, is preferable.
> This allows members of the community to make timely contributions without
> needing to watch out for different timelines for each session planning.
> Individual session planning is almost entirely led independently by
> respective co-facilitators and volunteers. As usual, all recommendations by
> any WG and co-facilitator(s) are subject to MAG’s final approval.
>
> *Request discussion at the 1st MAG virtual meeting, meanwhile comments
> invited*
>
> Request the secretariat to please list this proposal for discussion, and
> circulate any other relevant material from 2015, that will assist the
> discussion on the proposed WG, during the MAG Virtual meeting on Tuesday,
> April 26, 2016.
>
> Meanwhile, comments and inputs are also welcome in advance, to make the
> discussion more meaningful.
>
> Trust this is helpful.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Virat Bhatia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Chengetai Masango
> *Sent:* Friday, April 22, 2016 6:32 PM
> *To:* MAG-public <Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org>
> *Subject:* [IGFmaglist] Draft Agenda Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
> Virtual MAG Meeting I
>
>
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>
> Please find below the Draft Agenda for next week’s call.
>
>
>
> *Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Virtual MAG Meeting I*
>
> *Tuesday, 26 April, 3:00pm UTC*
>
>
> Draft Agenda
>
> 1. Introduction from MAG Chair, adoption of agenda
> 2. Update on 2016 Host Country preparations
> 3. Updates from the IGF Secretariat: Call for workshops, timeline, etc
> 4. Establishment of MAG Working Groups
> 5. Discussion on main/thematic sessions
> 6. Discussion on 2016 intersessional activities (BPFs, CNB, NRI’s, DCs)
> 7. Date(s) and location of next face-to-face MAG meeting(s)
> 8. AOB
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> Chengetai
>
>
>
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