Virginia (Ginger) Paque's Blog – December 2013 Archive (8)

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ISOC has made a call for academic papers, which is part of a project on multistakeholder governance -- of interest to those of you working with, and studying related issues. The two-phase process will try 'to identify the key characteristics and main challenges of Multistakeholder governance'.

Phase I consists of a  Multistakeholder Governance Survey:…

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This call for experts, for research on Global Internet governance was posted by Dr. Milton Mueller. The aims of the project are:

1. To provide actionable policy recommendations for overcoming collective-action dilemmas that stymie governance efforts in the domain of cyberspace
2. To identify general lessons for good global governance

I am sure some of you would be excellent candidates for this project. Please read Milton's…

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After discussion and review, below is the email sent to Adiel, noting the CS Coordination Group nominations for the 1Net Steering Committee. Do feel free to follow the process, intervene, ask questions, and ensure that your priorities are being addressed. These liaisons give you a voice, if you need help or support as well.

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Thanks to everyone who answered our call for participation in the Diplo community poll to support selection of a nominee for the 1Net Steering Committee. Self-nominees are much appreciated for their offer to serve. Discussions and participation in the  poll and selection process are also necessary and important components of the nomination process.

Results were calculated based on (see  …

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Hello everyone

1Net is an important multistakeholder initiative that we hope will assist in coordinating IG initiatives and coorperation. Please read the Diplo post about the 1Net nomination process and more about 1Net at http://1net.org/…

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DiploFoundation is a global non-profit organisation that has been focusing on IG policy issues since 1994. Diplo has been one of the key players in the WSIS process by providing capacity building, training, and research on digital policy issues. We work in groups such as the WGIG, IGC, MAG, IGF, and others. In June 2006, Diplo was granted Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Diplo places a high importance on capacity building and dissemination of…

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Dear colleagues,



Following the announcement of the nomination period for the MAG (until December 1), and recognising the need for diversification of the stakeholder presence on the MAG, DiploFoundation made a short call for nominations, encouraging more participants in the IG process to self-nominate to the UN DESA/IGF Secretariat, and to post their information to our community site at www.diplointernetgovernance.org for… Continue