[IGFmaglist] 'Wild Cards'

[Flávio Rech Wagner]

+1 to Miguel.

Flavio


> Dear Chengetai/Renata,
>
> I think it would be more productive if each MAG member chooses just 1 
> WS (each one has one wildcard). This way the wildcard would be as a 
> "vote" for that WS and the final decision will be easier for the MAG 
> and the Secretariat.
>
> If that's OK with the MAG, the "Wildcards Project" could be the first 
> task for the WG on New Session Formats. We should then work together 
> with the Secretariat in the Wildcards voting, selected WS enhancements 
> and room allocation.
>
> I look forward your comments.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 7:31 AM, Ginger Paque <virginiap at diplomacy.edu 
> <mailto:virginiap at diplomacy.edu>> wrote:
>
>     Thanks, Chengetai, and Renata.
>
>     Because of the under-discussed important topic and low
>     participation of Venezuela, this workshop by first-time proposers
>     should be considered even if it doesn't make the first cut-off:
>
>     IGF 2017 WS #282 Biometrics and identity in the Global South |
>     Internet Governance Forum
>
>     I think the topic is very important, as we see Venezuela in
>     crisis, and a requirement for a fingerprint (then stored) to buy
>     groceries (to avoid over-buying and speculation). Fingerprint to
>     vote (stored--linked to the vote?), as well as general
>     implications for privacy and freedom of expression, are important
>     for IG.
>
>     Things like poor planning for online participation, and no agenda
>     can be addressed with the organisers. I'd be happy to offer my
>     help to the organisers, if the Secretariat can provide contact
>     information.
>
>     Thanks for your consideration.
>
>     Ginger
>
>
>
>     Virginia Paque
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>
>     On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 4:14 AM, Chengetai Masango
>     <cmasango at unog.ch <mailto:cmasango at unog.ch>> wrote:
>
>         Dear All,
>
>         The Secretariat  received three suggestions for 'wild card’
>         workshop proposals from Renata for the MAG' consideration :
>
>
>         Workshop #6
>         Collaborative Community Development Program Learn IG Promoting
>         Youth
>         on the Table
>         My grade was 3.25
>         Comments
>         A few changes on the content, if possible
>         "Youth as speakers" is a better name. Substitute "youths" for
>         "young
>         people". Rephrase "as a holiday" to "and not truly engaging".
>         http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2017-ws-6-collaborative-community-development-program-learn-ig-promoting-youth-on-the
>         <http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2017-ws-6-collaborative-community-development-program-learn-ig-promoting-youth-on-the>
>         Get perspectives from LAC and Africa.
>         Workshop #8
>         Open Source: Defending Freedoms in the Digital Future
>         My grade was 3.25
>         Comments
>         Get other regional voices, such as LAC and stakeholder group
>         government.
>         Worskhop #218
>         The Cost of Zero-Rating in the Americas. Current Practices,
>         and the Future.
>         My grade was 3.25
>         Comments
>         Are the Americas only in the major cities like Rio and Sao
>         Paulo? Get
>         Civil Society activists who are truly in places where zero-rating
>         makes a difference like countryside area.
>
>
>
>         Best regards,
>
>         Chengetai
>
>
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