[Mmwg] With the elections over... can we get to the subject at hand ?

[ian.peter at ianpeter.com]

Building on Milton's good start...

Quoting Milton Mueller <mueller at syr.edu>:

>
>
> Therefore, I appeal to our new coordinators to lead us to a quick 
> statement. I suggest the following basic points:
>
> 1. Yes, there is a need for a "MS Group" to assist in convening the IGF.
> (BUT NOTE this question: are we talking only about the Athens 
> meeting, or about a precedent regarding the Forum as an ongoing 
> entity?)

I suggest review structure after first meeting.
>
> 2. The "MS Group" should be as small as possible. No more than 15 
> people should be on it (e.g., one Gov, Biz and CS from each 
> geographic region). We must resist efforts by some to turn it into a 
> gigantic body with perfect representation of all the factions that 
> exist regionally and intergovernmentally.
>
Agreed no more than 15. Not sure that 1 gov/biz/cs from each region is ideal
though and interested in other thoughts on structure. Will support this if no
other ideas forthcoming


> 3. The mandate of the MS group should be to accept proposals for 
> "themes" from stakeholders and to authorize the creation of 
> lightweight, email-based preparatory groups around those themes. It 
> should also develop a conference structure for the first meeting, in 
> consultation with the conference hosts (e.g., how many plenaries, how 
> many breakouts).

Needs expanding. Group should advise Greek hosts on elements to be included in
conference structure or work with Greek hosts, not mandate the structure.

Group should also look at matters re accreditation/attendance/support for ldc
attendance etc?

Group may assist in recommending expertise in certain issue areas to prepare
presentations/papers?
>
> 4. The MS group should be formed by having each stakeholder group 
> submit nominations to the current Secretariat (Kummer's group). There 
> should be a neutral, online mechanism for submissions and a template 
> for the required information.

Happy with that
>
> These are my immediate ideas. Some of them no doubt need improvement 
> and modification. Hopefully we can reach some agreement in time to 
> submit something.
>
> Dr. Milton Mueller
> Syracuse University School of Information Studies
> http://www.digital-convergence.org
> http://www.internetgovernance.org
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