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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>> I would like CS Plenary to
take note that the CSD has taken decisions authoritatively and is therefore
fully responsible for any shortcomings of the whole process and the CSB will
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>> hold no responsibility. I
do not want any misunderstandings from our various constituencies. We have
already lost precious time. I expect that we will lose at least another week
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>> before anything suitable
gets set up if it can even remotely emulate the database that the GKP has.<FONT
size=2> </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>Following Angela's e-mail, i
want to say that i am really concerned about this situation. today is the 8ths
of october, and the deadline for aplications for fellowships is supposed to
be on the 25th. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>I support the idea to inform
the plenary about this situation. I am not a member of the fellowships sub
group, but what we agreed was that the caucuses would have a place in this
seleccion, and also CT, and it's true that its nos easy to find this on this
forms. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>I have the same doubts as
Angela, what are we going to do with this? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003>regards,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=937253301-09102003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite"><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT><BR><FONT face=arial size=2>Dear Claire and all CSB
Members,</FONT><BR> <BR><FONT face=arial size=2>I find that this
particular link is still sadly lacking from what we had envisioned for the
whole application process. While I recognise that we have yet to even look at
the database and to what extent it allows transparency, I am concerned too
about the criteria for selection that still seems to be in place despite the
work of the sub-working group and the agreement of all of the CSB. These are
stated on the website as:</FONT><BR> <BR><BR>
<H3><FONT size=2><B>A.2 Selection
process</B></FONT></H3><BR><BR><FONT size=2>The WSIS Fellowship Selection
Panel will review the nomination forms and select the fellowship recipients.
The “families” coordinators and the Regional Caucus make up this
panel.<BR></FONT><BR><FONT size=2><B>Criteria for the selection
process</B></FONT>
<DL><FONT size=2>
<DD>· The candidate must be
accredited</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· The candidates must have
completed the online application for fellowship</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· The candidates must have
faxed the registration form to the Summit (<A
href="http://www.itu.int/wsis/geneva/index.html">http://www.itu.int/wsis/geneva/index.html</A>)
</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Effective contributions to
the drafts of the plan of action or declaration.</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Priority will be given to
candidates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to the maximum of 60% of
available funds, candidates from developing countries and countries in
transition will be equally considered to a maximum of 40% of available
funds.</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Active participation in the
WSIS process (at the international or the national level)</FONT><FONT
size=2>
<DD>· Candidate’s professional
experience and position and their relevance to the WSIS 1st</SUP> phase
agenda </FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Geographical
distribution</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Gender balance (women
candidates encouraged)</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>· Diversity of stakeholders,
civil society “families” balance</FONT>
<DD><BR><BR><FONT size=2>
<DD>We agreed that caucuses that have been active in WSIS need to have a
role since they are not represented in the "families" of the CSB. These are
for e.g. human rights, etc. And the "leaders" of these caucuses to be
included. We also agreed that Sally and/or Bill need to be included as part
of the selection committee or at least as observers with full editing rights
so that they can give their comments on candidates who may have played a
more active role under C&T. Yet, there seems to be an overemphasis still
on "families".</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>The sub-working group had revisited criteria and did not agree
to:</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>1. Effective contributions to the drafts of the plan of action or
declaration. How does the Secretariat expect to measure the effectiveness of
these?</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>2. Professional experience of the candidate? Why is this necessary as
many active and committed participants are community-based and grassroots
activists?</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>The website still makes reference to Prepcom 3, does this mean that
fellowships are available for the sessions in November and possibly the one
in Dec just before the Summit?</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>I for one, am very disappointed with the CSD's attitude to the work that
was done by the sub-working group, and seems to not give due consideration
to what was agreed upon. Since Amir had apprised the whole of CS plenary of
this process and almost gave the promise of transparency and a better
selection process for fellowships, I feel that the sub-working group is
obliged to bring this issue back to CS plenary if the current mechanism is
unsatisfactory. I would like CS Plenary to take note that the CSD has taken
decisions authoritatively and is therefore fully responsible for any
shortcomings of the whole process and the CSB will hold no responsibility. I
do not want any misunderstandings from our various constituencies. We have
already lost precious time. I expect that we will lose at least another week
before anything suitable gets set up if it can even remotely emulate the
database that the GKP has.</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>I know that Al Alegre is travelling and I will too for at least three
weeks. I am therefore copying this to the Asia list as this is the
constituency that I'm responsible to. </FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>I cannot even fully express how disappointed I am and will consult the
Asia Pacific members on this matter.</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>To the support staff of the CSD, I do appreciate your work and efforts
and fully recognise these.</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>Warm regards,</FONT><FONT size=2>
<DD>Angela</FONT>
<DD><BR><BR>
<DD>----- Original Message ----- <BR><BR>
<DD>From:</B> <A href="mailto:claire.chombeau@ties.itu.int">Claire
Chombeau</A>
<DD>To:</B> <A href="mailto:bureau@geneva2003.org">bureau@geneva2003.org</A>
<DD>Sent:</B> Monday, October 06, 2003 5:35 PM
<DD>Subject:</B> fellowship form<BR><BR><FONT face=arial size=2>
<DD>Dear all,<BR><BR>
<DD>An online fellowship form is now available on <A
href="http://www.geneva2003.org">www.geneva2003.org</A>, “funding” page. A
mail to accredited organisations will be sent in a few hours.<BR><BR>
<DD>Our webmaster is still working on the CSB and secretariat access to
manage the forms. We will keep you informed.<BR><BR>
<DD>Regards,<BR><BR>
<DD>Claire
<DD>World Summit on the Information Society
<DD>Civil Society Division
<DD>Place des Nations
<DD>CH-1211 Genève 20</FONT></DD></DL></BLOCKQUOTE><X-SIGSEP>
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