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>> internet governance forum [IGF] - Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group

In light of the consultations on the convening of the IGF, held in Geneva on 16 - 17 February 2006, the Secretary-General will set up a multi-stakeholder Advisory Group to assist him in this task. The Group will consist of about forty members, representing governments, private sector and civil society and include members of the academic and technical communities. The members of the group will be chosen in their personal capacity. Submissions will be received by the IGF secretariat until April 18th 2006.

The WSIS Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus has formed a nomination committee, chosen by a random selection process from a pool of over 30 volunteers, to prepare a list of 15 civil society candidates to be submitted to the Secretary General for his consideration. Submissions will be received by the CS Nomcom until April 12th 2006

>> the nomination committee [nomcom]

Voting members: Magaly Pazello, Rainer Kuhlen, Bret Faucett, Karen Banks, Richard Draves

Non voting chair: Avri Doria

>> the nomination process and criteria

The nomcom will work until April 18th to prepare a final list of candidates. The basic criteria we are using is:

  • All candidates must be CS participants in the WSIS and post-WSIS activities
  • 2 candidates from each of the 5 regions with gender balance
  • 5 additional to balance for skill/knowledge set, age, disability, ...


    • Additionally:
  • anyone can nominate, including members of the nomcom.
  • self nominations are invited

    • At a minimum, all nominations and self nominations should consist of the following:

  • Name
  • Name of nominator (or self)
  • Nationality
  • Country of Residence
  • Gender
  • Short Bio relevant to IG
  • Why the (self)nominee is a good choice for the MAG
  • Willingness to serve on MAG [if not self-nomination]

    • If the nomination is not a self-nomination, then the nominator should check with the nominated to ensure that she or he is willing to serve.

    It would also be useful to indicate that the (self) nominee has the ability to handle the additional workload. While the work load is uncertain, it will probably involve 1-2 several day meetings in Geneva (one is already scheduled May 22-23 2006) and a fair amount of email traffic. If the WGIG workload is any indication, there may be times, especially as the Athens meeting approaches where this could consume at least a day a week.

    >> the nomination deadline - April 12th 2006 - has now passed

    >> nominations received and final list of candidates

    The list of nominees received and the final list of candidates submitted to the IGF secretariat and overview of the nomination process.