Hi Barrack (Bassanga), all -
 
My feelings regarding continuation of the IGF can only echo the general concensus reflecting its success so far, both internationally and as exemplfied by the EA Regional and National initiatives :   The IGF has proven to be a unique but successful experiment in multi-stakeholder engagement enabling information sharing and  dialogue on topics critical to fostering the sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet. The EA initiatives have demonstrated that the spirit of the IGF as enunciated in the Tunis Agenda can be replicated at the grass-roots - greatly expanding the scope of those whose input will shape the future of the governance of the Internet. I agree with those who say that  the multi-stakeholder processes that have underpinned the IGF continue to make it a globally unique environment for a constructive and open exchange of ideas without the limitations imposed by the pressures of negotiation and governmental bureuacracy. 
 
As we prepare for Sharm El Sheikh this week  I will be supporting the continuation of the IGF internationally and regionally/nationally beyond the 5 year life-span given in Tunis.
 
Waudo
UN-MAG
 
On Mon, 11 May 2009 08:20 +0300, "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
 
Well on the internet governance Forum, i am not sure whether there are vested interests but purely from a knowledge and best practice point of view i i would suggest that it proceeds to the 5th Session. I know many have termed it as a talk show, however, this talk shows have fostered the spirit of cooperation and diplomacy, maybe the forum should be given more teeth under an appropriate UN agency, that notwithstanding i am curious to know the position of insiders Mr Vice President Dr. Siganga what is your position?

On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:20 AM, mwende njiraini <mwende.njiraini@gmail.com> wrote:

Good morning,

 

Welcome to the final day of the IG online discussion, 2009! 

 

The Internet Governance Forum is scheduled to be held for first time in Africa at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (http://igf09.eg/).  This presents an excellent opportunity to raise issues that are of importance to the continent, our region and country.
 
Some of the themes proposed to be discussed in the upcoming 4th IGF and contained in IGF-Programme, Format and Schedule for the 2009 meeting (http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/progpaper/ProgrammePaper.01.05.2009.rtf) include:
  • Internationalization of critical Internet resources management/Managing critical Internet resources
  • Balancing privacy, openness and security
  • Access
  • Round table discussions: on the empowerment and protection of children online, the accessibility for people with disabilities, multilingualism and access to local content.
  • Workshops: Access, Critical internet resources, Diversity, Openness, Security, Capacity building and Development. (Workshop proposals: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/component/chronocontact/?chronoformname=WSProposals2009ListView)

 

The forum will also provide an opportunity to discuss Paragraph 76 of the Tunis Agenda “examine the desirability of the continuation of the Forum”

 

  • What method should be used to assess the impact of the internet governance debate through the two phases of World Summit on Information Society in Geneva, 2003 and Tunis 2005 and the 1st to the 3rd IGF?
  • What do you think needs to be addressed in the remaining two IGFs?   
  • How can we as Kenyans, effectively participate at the 4th IGF and translate the lessons learnt?
  • Do you think that the IGF should continue after the 5th IGF? 

You are encouraged to make your comment on day’s and any other of the previous days’ discussions.

 

Kind regards

Mwende

Disclaimer: Views expressed here (except those quoted or referenced) are the author’s own

 


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