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color=#0000ff size=2>Dear Rik,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>Thank you for letting usknow about this. Some of us are
experiencing a situation where this new method of working within sub Comm A as
the Internet Caucus group, leading to a an "Insiders" (former WGIG members) and
new comerswhich they seem reluctant to invite into the circle. Not sure about
the same for SubCom B as I have given up on trying to be part of it given the
hours they work and style of working (I am sure no intentional part on
Betrand).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>I have a little concern here because as we run up the end
of these discussions, some of us where also not aware of this request for
speakers. If we stick to the SubCom A and B process of being the only caucuses
inputting into the debates, then many other caucuses will get left behind. Can
you kindly suggest how we can submit names from our caucuses directly. Would CSB
or the working methods group do this? A little clarification on how working
methods will receive the names and how speakers will be suggested would
definitely help add a new level of openess that seems to be closed now given
that both SubComm are so focused only on negotiating clear text that they feel
are relevant rather than on how other caucus feel may be relevant.
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=456302807-24092005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>If you need more clarifications on what I mean, I have
discussd this with TRacy and would appreciate some advise.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=456302807-24092005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=456302807-24092005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Laina</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> plenary-admin@wsis-cs.org
[mailto:plenary-admin@wsis-cs.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Rik
Panganiban<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:23 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
plenary@wsis-cs.org<BR><B>Cc:</B> workingmethods@wsis-cs.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>
Re: [WSIS CS-Plenary] speaking slots for summit<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Actually, we have been discussing this subject at the Working Methods
Working Group for some time now, and plan to spend a good part of next week on
this. We plan to have a recommendation on how to manage the selection process
for the numerous slots to present to plenary and the bureau asap.
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<DIV>Rik Panganiban</DIV>
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<DIV>On Sep 24, 2005, at 2:36 AM, Robert Guerra wrote:</DIV><BR
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">again, i remind the plenary (as well as the bureau)
of an item that I have mentioned - ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS - for the PAST MONTHS
- that by EARLY OCT CS needs to develop and submit a list of specific names
for high level panels and rountables that will take place at the summit.</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">This issue of speakers was mentioned at the
governmental bureau on friday. Specifically, the ITU SG (Itsumi) mentioned
that the ITU at the moment is seeking recommendations from all stakeholders as
well as governments on who could participate and speak at the events.</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">CS was asked to identify speakers for a few months
now. However, little to no action has been taken by CS in this regards. CS
should take up the offer to suggest speakers. if not, we run the risk that the
iTU and WSIS ES will identify speakers for us.</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">let's move on this issue.</DIV>
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