<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><H1>Civil Society Speakers Tunis Summit<O:P></O:P></H1><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">The Civil Society Bureau has been asked to supply the names of nominated civil society speakers (and an alternate for each) for the following sessions, by the end of PrepCom 3. Mr. Utsumi, Secretary General of the ITU, will take the final decision on these speakers. You are kindly requested to consider your nominations and submit them before 12 noon on Wednesday 28<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT> September 2005.<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">1 speaker for the Opening Session<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">1 speaker at the first Plenary (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">1 (or 2) speakers at the second Plenary (dependent on Heads of State) (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">1 (or 2) speakers at the third Plenary (dependent on Heads of State) (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">4 speakers for the fourth plenary (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">2 speakers for the fifth plenary (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">2 speakers for the sixth plenary (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">4 speakers for the seventh plenary (general debate)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">1 speaker for the High Level Panel (ICT for Development)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">2 speakers for each of 2 Round Tables (From Commitment to Action: Implementation after Tunis)<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">There will be a further opportunity for reporting of multi-stakeholder events but the CSB is seeking further clarification on these.<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">The guidelines developed by the CSB, for each of the sessions are:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="6"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><B>Opening Session Speaker:</B></SPAN></FONT><FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="6"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">A person who has: <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Been actively involved in WSIS<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Is a good public speaker and will convey a clear image through the media<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">This speaker should deliver a text that is:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> An advocacy statement on key WSIS issues from the civil society perspective<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> That is drafted and agreed to on the Plenary list<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Nominations and short motivation marked OPENING SESSION SPEAKER to be sent, by Wednesday September 28<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT>, 2005 to:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"><A href="mailto:wsis@ngocongo.org">wsis@ngocongo.org</A><O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">These will be presented in Plenary, on paper and on the Plenary e-list that afternoon and finalised in Content and Themes on Thursday 29<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT> September 2005.<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><H2>Plenary Speakers<O:P></O:P></H2><DIV class="MsoNormal">People who have:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Been actively involved in WSIS<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> People who have a general knowledge of the overall themes<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> people who are at the top-level of their accredited organisations<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Can make salient points in the allocation for each speaker, of 3 minutes<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Note: In terms of Article 57/ECOSOC 1996/31, no offensive statements will be made. <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Nominations and short motivation marked PLENARY SPEAKERS to be sent, by Wednesday September 28<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT>, 2005 to:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"><A href="mailto:wsis@ngocongo.org">wsis@ngocongo.org</A><O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">These will be presented in Plenary, on paper and on the Plenary e-list that afternoon and finalised in Content and Themes on Thursday 29<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT> September 2005.<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><H2>High Level Panel Speaker<O:P></O:P></H2><DIV class="MsoNormal">A person who:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Has been involved in WSIS<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Is a good public speaker, can speak without making a prepared statement, with interactive skill and confidence<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Able to speak with authority and confidence on the general theme ICT for Development<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">The following indicative topics may be used by moderators:<O:P></O:P></DIV><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>ICT and economic growth<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Closing the knowledge gap<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Building good governance and democracy through ICT<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Harnessing ICT towards the MDGs<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Access to information and social inclusion<O:P></O:P></P><DIV class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Nominations and short motivation marked HIGH LEVEL PANEL SPEAKER to be sent, by Wednesday September 28<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT>, 2005 to:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"><A href="mailto:wsis@ngocongo.org">wsis@ngocongo.org</A><O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">These will be presented in Plenary, on paper and on the Plenary e-list that afternoon and finalised in Content and Themes on Thursday 29<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT> September 2005.<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><H2>Round Table Speakers<O:P></O:P></H2><DIV class="MsoNormal">People who:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Have been involved in WSIS<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Can speak well without a written statement and have interactive skills and confidence<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> Are able to speak with authority and confidence on implementation from the civil society perspective<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Moderators may use the following indicative topics:<O:P></O:P></DIV><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>E-strategies and national priorities<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>International Cooperation<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Empowering citizens<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Social inclusion<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Growth and job creation<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Cultural diversity and common heritage<O:P></O:P></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 36pt; "><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Times New Roman">-</FONT><SPAN style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </SPAN></SPAN>Multi-stakeholder partnership<O:P></O:P></P><DIV class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal">Nominations and short motivation marked ROUND TABLE SPEAKERS to be sent, by Wednesday September 28<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="2"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">th</SPAN></FONT>, 2005 to:<O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"><A href="mailto:wsis@ngocongo.org">wsis@ngocongo.org</A><O:P></O:P></DIV><DIV class="MsoNormal"> <O:P></O:P></DIV><SPAN style=""><FONT class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">These will be presented in Plenary, on paper and on the Plenary e-list that afternoon and finalised in Content and Themes on Thursday 29<FONT class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px;">th</SPAN></FONT> September 2005.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </BODY></HTML>