[IGFmaglist] BPF on international cooperation proposal

Tue Apr 11 06:22:53 EDT 2017

Thanks Lynn for the clarification.

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 9:58 PM, Laura Watkins <laura.watkins at nominet.uk>
wrote:

> Thanks for circulating this proposal Chengetai and to Lynn for clarifying.
>
> I am very supportive of this proposal and think it covers an exciting new
> angle compared to previous discussions.  I was very interested to see the
> suggestion that the first year could focus on information sharing and
> learning from existing models through the involvement of the NRIs.  I
> believe this is a very positive idea.  The NRI network is well placed to
> share information on what is happening in their community, as well as to
> share other ideas back to their local community so the information flow
> would work both ways.  They are also well networked in their own community
> so could help to bring subject matter experts into the discussion and
> disseminate the ideas of the BPF more widely.  Involving the NRI community
> in this way help with the earlier discussion we've had about linking NRI's
> into the global IGF.  The BPF on cooperation would provide a very real
> opportunity to utilise and build on an existing and vibrant network as well
> as have the potential to strengthen it going forward.  I believe that this
> BPF would add an extra dimension to the intersessional discussion as it is
> focussing on a mode of working rather than looking at a single topic or
> issue.  It also is based on a key principle of the IGF - that of learning
> from others and knowledge sharing.
>
> I fully support this BPF.
>
> Kind regards
> Laura
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] On Behalf Of
> Lynn St.Amour
> Sent: 10 April 2017 19:44
> To: Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com>
> Cc: IGF Maglist <Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org>
> Subject: Re: [IGFmaglist] BPF on international cooperation proposal
>
> Dear Wisdom,
>
> I think you may be conflating WGs and BPFs.  The Communication and
> Outreach effort is a MAG WG (not a BPF) - WGs are focused on
> improving/extending various MAG responsibilities.   BPFs are different
> efforts altogether and are focused on advancing key policy areas with and
> across the MS IG community.  So, I do not see the overlap.
>
> Best,
> Lynn
>
>
>
>
> > On Apr 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Chair, MAG Members,
> >
> > The proposal looks very interesting.
> >
> > Having read through the attached document, I am tempted  to think that
> the proposal may have similar linkages with Communication and outreach. For
> this reason, i am of the view that a critical look at the suppose proposal
> (Enhancing (inter)national cooperation) and the already existing BPF on
> Communication and Outreach will be needed.
> >
> > In my opinion, i think  Enhancing (inter)national cooperation activities
> will be more of Communication and outreach and for that reason the need to
> redefine and strengthen Communication and Outreach.
> >
> > I look forward to reading the draft proposal.
> >
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)
> > E-government and Open Government Data Platforms Specialist ICANN
> > Fellow / Member, UN IGF MAG Member, ISOC Member, Freedom Online
> > Coalition (FOC) Member, Diplo Foundation Member, OGP Open Data WG
> > Member, GODAN Memember, ITAG Member
> > Email: wisdom.dk at gmail.com
> > Skype: wisdom_dk
> > facebook: facebook at wisdom_dk
> > Website: www.data.gov.gh
> > www.isoc.gh / www.itag.org.gh
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Lynn St.Amour <st.amour at bluewin.ch>
> wrote:
> > Dear MAG Members,
> >
> > I think this is an interesting proposal and we could benefit from being
> in Geneva to work with all the International organizations that are in
> Geneva.  If supported by the MAG, this would follow the same
> practices/guidelines as those BPFs suggested by MAG members.
> >
> > Best,
> > Lynn
> >
> > > On Apr 10, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Chengetai Masango <cmasango at unog.ch>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear All,
> > >
> > > Please find attached a proposal for a “BPF on international
> cooperation” for the MAG’s consideration during the next call.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Chengetai
> > >
> > > <Proposal BPF Enhancing international
> > > cooperations.pdf>_______________________________________________
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