[Mmwg] IGF mechanism 5.0

[Robert Guerra]

I agree with Danny and Avri in that individual users should be able  
to participate in the discussions and/or consultations.

In the wsis process many groups were arranged on thematic issues  -  
youth, gender, indigenous peoples - just to name a few. These groups   
contributed much to the CS process, and  might also want to  
participate in the IGF. They should be heard.... The mechanisms being  
proposed now seem to make it harder for them to participate.


Might we want to introduce the idea of caucuses and working groups  
from the WSIS and use them as a  IGF mechanism for participation?  
Might it be a possible compromise solution for individuals to  
participate ?

As to what the names of the groups would be - WG & caucuses could be  
structured around the themes that emerge for the IGF

regards,


Robert

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On 20-Jan-06, at 4:45 PM, Avri Doria wrote:

>
> On 20 jan 2006, at 16.27, Danny Younger wrote:
>
>> As a way to bridge the gap between our positions,
>> would you perhaps feel more comfortable creating an
>> accreditation category for known "experts" that would
>> allow such contributors to pass readily through the
>> front door?
>
> i tend to support the idea of enabling individuals to participate.   
> but i have an issue with figuring out how one defines, identifies  
> and accredits 'experts' and would not be happy to see it limited to  
> experts.
>
> a.
>
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