[IGFmaglist] 'Wild Cards'

Fri Jun 2 03:06:36 EDT 2017

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De : "Rhijn, mr. A.C.F. van (Arnold)" <A.C.F.vanRhijn at minez.nl>
Date : 01/06/2017 14:39 (GMT+00:00)
À : IGF Maglist <Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org>
Objet : Re: [IGFmaglist] 'Wild Cards'

Dear Chengetai/colleagues,

Thank you for bringing this new concept of a ‘wildcard’ to the table. I would like to have more clarification on this, as it is still unclear to me how this relates to the MAG’s voting process. At first sight, it looks like complicating this process even more, or undermining it, but I may be wrong.

In my view, a wildcard can only be considered if in the context of the evaluation process a workshop proposal didn’t make the final cut. So, this consideration should be done after the MAG’s final decision and not before. Like the use of wildcards in sports, this means that a certain workshop proposal is allowed to play a role in the IGF program, although this proposal has not qualified for it through the normal process. At least, this is how understand the concept of a wildcard. But then, how are we going to select workshop proposals for wildcards under which criteria? Why not just see what will come out from our meeting in June?

Appreciate some more clarity here.

Best regards,

Arnold

Van: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] Namens Miguel Ignacio Estrada
Verzonden: donderdag 1 juni 2017 13:06
Aan: Ginger Paque
CC: IGF Maglist
Onderwerp: Re: [IGFmaglist] 'Wild Cards'

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

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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
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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