[kictanet] IG Discussion 2009: Closure and Way Forward

[waudo siganga]

Hi Barrack (Bassanga), all -

My feelings regarding continuation of the IGF can only echo the
general concensus reflecting its success so far, both
internationally and as exemplfied by the EA Regional and National
initiatives :   The IGF has proven to be a unique but successful
experiment in multi-stakeholder engagement enabling information
sharing and  dialogue on topics critical to fostering the
sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development
of the Internet. The EA initiatives have demonstrated that the
spirit of the IGF as enunciated in the Tunis Agenda can be
replicated at the grass-roots - greatly expanding the scope of
those whose input will shape the future of the governance of the
Internet. I agree with those who say that  the multi-stakeholder
processes that have underpinned the IGF continue to make it a
globally unique environment for a constructive and open exchange
of ideas without the limitations imposed by the pressures of
negotiation and governmental bureuacracy.

As we prepare for Sharm El Sheikh this week  I will be supporting
the continuation of the IGF internationally and
regionally/nationally beyond the 5 year life-span given in Tunis.

Waudo
UN-MAG

On Mon, 11 May 2009 08:20 +0300, "Barrack Otieno"
<otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:

  Well on the internet governance Forum, i am not sure whether
  there are vested interests but purely from a knowledge and
  best practice point of view i i would suggest that it proceeds
  to the 5th Session. I know many have termed it as a talk show,
  however, this talk shows have fostered the spirit of
  cooperation and diplomacy, maybe the forum should be given
  more teeth under an appropriate UN agency, that
  notwithstanding i am curious to know the position of insiders
  Mr Vice President Dr. Siganga what is your position?

On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:20 AM, mwende njiraini
<[1]mwende.njiraini at gmail.com> wrote:

  Good morning,


  Welcome to the final day of the IG online discussion, 2009!


The Internet Governance Forum is scheduled to be held for first
time in Africa at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
([2]http://igf09.eg/).  This presents an excellent opportunity to
raise issues that are of importance to the continent, our region
and country.



Some of the themes proposed to be discussed in the upcoming 4^th
IGF and contained in IGF-Programme, Format and Schedule for the
2009 meeting
([3]http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/progpaper/ProgrammePaper.
01.05.2009.rtf) include:

  * Internationalization of critical Internet resources
    management/Managing critical Internet resources
  * Balancing privacy, openness and security
  * Access
  * Round table discussions: on the empowerment and protection of
    children online, the accessibility for people with
    disabilities, multilingualism and access to local content.
  * Workshops: Access, Critical internet resources, Diversity,
    Openness, Security, Capacity building and Development.
    (Workshop proposals:
    [4]http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/component/chronoc
    ontact/?chronoformname=WSProposals2009ListView)


  The forum will also provide an opportunity to discuss
  Paragraph 76 of the Tunis Agenda “examine the desirability of
  the continuation of the Forum”


  * What method should be used to assess the impact of the
    internet governance debate through the two phases of World
    Summit on Information Society in Geneva, 2003 and Tunis 2005
    and the 1st to the 3rd IGF?
  * What do you think needs to be addressed in the remaining two
    IGFs?
  * How can we as Kenyans, effectively participate at the 4^th
    IGF and translate the lessons learnt?
  * Do you think that the IGF should continue after the 5th IGF?

  You are encouraged to make your comment on day’s and any other
  of the previous days’ discussions.


  Kind regards

  Mwende

  Disclaimer: Views expressed here (except those quoted or
  referenced) are the author’s own


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References

1. mailto:mwende.njiraini at gmail.com
2. http://igf09.eg/
3. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2009/progpaper/ProgrammePaper.01.05.2009.rtf
4. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/component/chronocontact/?chronoformname=WSProposals2009ListView
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6. http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
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