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European stakeholder consultations on the zero draft 25 April 12:00 UTC.
by sandra＠eurodig.org April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Hi all, many organisation are now holding webinars on the zero draft, so does EuroDIG on 25 April 12:00 UTC. In addition, we follow the participatory approach and have prepared some guiding questions. We are inviting already now to comment on those and / or register for the virtual meeting here: https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/eurodig-extra/ Best, Sandra ___________________________________________ S a n d r a H o f e r i c h t e r Secretary General European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) <mailto:office@eurodig.org> sandra(a)eurodig.org <http://www.eurodig.org/> www.eurodig.org Fon: +49.341.301 28 27 Mobile: +49.163.380 87 85 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

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GDC Stakeholder Session on 24 April
by Carlos Reyes April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

From the website<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact/intergovernmental-proce…> of the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology: All interested stakeholders are invited to a virtual meeting on 24 April from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Stakeholders can register their interest to speak and/or participate via this link<https://forms.office.com/e/rC4rjjnT5N>. See the Co-Facilitators' invitation letter dated 16 April 2024 (PDF<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/240416_GDC_Co…>). Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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Recordings: GDC Zero Draft Interactive Webinars
by Carlos Reyes April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Hello, all. Thank you for participating in the two interactive webinars on the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft. The recordings are now available. 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/Lf2Sl2d5HROflttXI0WViZ25oj4it9BTz_SJ_BLqgd8J… 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/WdctyDObpDM5EH2BIXJFZ_zUkHqBcBxkZI9OYHVE-GvH… Best, Carlos Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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consultations co-facs on GDC April 24th
by Jorge.Cancio＠bakom.admin.ch April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

For your kind info Jorge

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GDC Zero Draft webinars
by Carlos Reyes April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

WSIS+20 Outreach Network Global Digital Compact Zero Draft webinars Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 14:00 UTC Agenda 1. Welcome (Carlos Reyes) [2 minutes] 2. Level setting (Elizabeth Oluoch) [3-5 minutes] 3. Observations * Jordan Carter, .auDA [5 minutes] * Amrita Choudhury, CCAOI [5 minutes] * Fiona Alexander, American University [5 minutes] * Veni Markovski, ICANN [5 minutes] 4. Discussion (Carlos Reyes) [30 minutes] 5. Adjournment (Carlos Reyes) [2 minutes] Thursday, 18 April 2024, 01:00 UTC Agenda 1. Welcome (Carlos Reyes) [2 minutes] 2. Level setting (Elizabeth Oluoch) [3-5 minutes] 3. Observations * Annaliese Williams, .auDA [5 minutes] * Joyce Chen, APNIC [5 minutes] * Amrita Choudhury, CCAOI [5 minutes] * Veni Markovski, ICANN [5 minutes] 4. Discussion (Carlos Reyes) [30 minutes] 5. Adjournment (Carlos Reyes) [2 minutes] Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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Re: [wsis20] Webinars on the GDC - Swiss statement
by Jorge.Cancio＠bakom.admin.ch April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

Dear all For your info please find attached the Swiss statement during the initial round of consultations on the zero draft held on April 5th. Hope this is helpful Kindly Jorge Von: wsis20 <wsis20-bounces(a)icann.org> Im Auftrag von Veni Markovski Gesendet: Dienstag, 16. April 2024 21:48 An: wsis20(a)icann.org Betreff: [wsis20] Webinars on the GDC Hi! Looking forward towards the webinars* tomorrow, wanted to share some information about where the GDC Zero Draft<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digita…> stands, when we look at it from the narrow ICANN’s mission point of view. Among many interesting points, these three are particularly relevant for our discussions: * The technical community is recognized as a separate stakeholder, and not part of any other stakeholder group. Some of you might not know that there was a publication<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/the-global-digital-compact-a-top-dow…> by the CEOs of ARIN, APNIC and ICANN, dedicated to that issue. * The Multistakeholder model of Internet governance and the Internet Governance Forum are supported in several different instances. * The creation of a multilateral body, the Digital Cooperation Forum, is not supported. Here are some of the relevant quotes in the GDC (bold added by me): Cluster 2. Internet governance 24. We recognize that the Internet is a critical global resource for inclusive and equitable digital transformation. In order to be accessible and interoperable to all, it must be stable and unfragmented. 25. We recognize and commit to uphold the role of the Internet Governance Forum and multi-stakeholder cooperation in maintaining a universal, free and secure Internet at the governance, content and technical layers. 26. We commit to: (a) Promote a universal, free and secure Internet and take concrete steps to create and maintain a safe, secure and enabling online environment for all(SDG 9); (b) Support the Internet Governance Forum as a durable bottom-up multistakeholder platform for discussion on public policy issues related to the Internet (SDGs 9 &10); (c) Continue efforts to increase diverse participation in the Internet Governance Forum, especially by governments and the private sector (SDG 10); (d) Refrain from Internet shutdowns and ensure that any restrictions are in full compliance with international law, including with the principles of legality, necessity, proportionality and non-discrimination (SDG 16). [ ] 57. We reaffirm the role of the Internet Governance Forum as a key multistakeholder platform for Internet governance and the promotion of an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space. We encourage governments, the private sector and all stakeholders to engage actively in its work with a view to advancing Compact commitments on Internet governance. We invite the Internet Government Forum to build on its youth networks to amplify the voices and views of young people in policy deliberations on the Internet. [ ] 60. We look forward to the WSIS+20 Review in 2025 to identify how WSIS processes can support practical implementation, including by adapting WSIS action lines to reflect Compact commitments and actions. We invite the WSIS+20 Review to consider how youth perspectives can be incorporated in this effort. 61. We recognize the role of the Secretary-General in leading UN system-wide collaboration on digital technologies. We also recognize the importance of enhancing UN system-wide coordination on digital and emerging technologies. To this end, we recommend that the General Assembly decides to establish a dedicated office for coordinating digital and emerging technology in the Secretariat, based on a detailed proposal on the operational functions, structure, resources and staffing, including provisions for a liaison presence in Geneva, and, in that regard, we request the Secretary-General to submit this proposal to the General Assembly during its 79th session. [ ] 65. The cross-cutting nature of digital technologies and the multiplicity of actors involved in digital cooperation requires aligned follow up. We therefore commit to review the Global Digital Compact to assess progress against objectives and to identify emerging opportunities and challenges for global digital cooperation. We decide to convene a high-level meeting, under the auspices of the General Assembly and entitled “High-Level Review of the Global Digital Compact”, to take place every two years starting in the 80th session with the participation of all relevant stakeholders. More interesting quotes: 5. Our cooperation must be agile and adaptable to the rapidly changing digital landscape. It is only by working in collaboration and partnership with all stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations and the technical and academic communities, that we can achieve our goal. [ ] 53. Government-led efforts can only succeed with the active engagement of the private sector, technical and academic communities and civil society, whose innovations and contributions to digitalization are fundamental and irreplaceable. We must strengthen and direct our collaboration, and accelerate implementation of existing cooperative efforts, to achieve the objectives set out in this Compact. 54. We invite international and regional organizations, digital technology companies, technical community and civil society groups to endorse the Global Digital Compact and take active part in its implementation. We request the Secretary-General to put in place modalities for the voluntary endorsement of this Compact and to make this information public and accessible by December 2024. Again, for those, who may have missed the information – here’s where you can register for tomorrow’s Zoom call: * Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> * Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> Best, Veni VP for UN Engagement - ICANN

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Webinars on the GDC
by Veni Markovski April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

Hi! Looking forward towards the webinars* tomorrow, wanted to share some information about where the GDC Zero Draft stands, when we look at it from the narrow ICANN’s mission point of view. Among many interesting points, these three are particularly relevant for our discussions: The technical community is recognized as a separate stakeholder, and not part of any other stakeholder group. Some of you might not know that there was a publication by the CEOs of ARIN, APNIC and ICANN, dedicated to that issue. The Multistakeholder model of Internet governance and the Internet Governance Forum are supported in several different instances. The creation of a multilateral body, the Digital Cooperation Forum, is not supported. Here are some of the relevant quotes in the GDC (bold added by me): Cluster 2. Internet governance 24. We recognize that the Internet is a critical global resource for inclusive and equitable digital transformation. In order to be accessible and interoperable to all, it must be stable and unfragmented. 25. We recognize and commit to uphold the role of the Internet Governance Forum and multi-stakeholder cooperation in maintaining a universal, free and secure Internet at the governance, content and technical layers. 26. We commit to: (a) Promote a universal, free and secure Internet and take concrete steps to create and maintain a safe, secure and enabling online environment for all(SDG 9); (b) Support the Internet Governance Forum as a durable bottom-up multistakeholder platform for discussion on public policy issues related to the Internet (SDGs 9 &10); (c) Continue efforts to increase diverse participation in the Internet Governance Forum, especially by governments and the private sector (SDG 10); (d) Refrain from Internet shutdowns and ensure that any restrictions are in full compliance with international law, including with the principles of legality, necessity, proportionality and non-discrimination (SDG 16). [ ] 57. We reaffirm the role of the Internet Governance Forum as a key multistakeholder platform for Internet governance and the promotion of an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space. We encourage governments, the private sector and all stakeholders to engage actively in its work with a view to advancing Compact commitments on Internet governance. We invite the Internet Government Forum to build on its youth networks to amplify the voices and views of young people in policy deliberations on the Internet. [ ] 60. We look forward to the WSIS+20 Review in 2025 to identify how WSIS processes can support practical implementation, including by adapting WSIS action lines to reflect Compact commitments and actions. We invite the WSIS+20 Review to consider how youth perspectives can be incorporated in this effort. 61. We recognize the role of the Secretary-General in leading UN system-wide collaboration on digital technologies. We also recognize the importance of enhancing UN system-wide coordination on digital and emerging technologies. To this end, we recommend that the General Assembly decides to establish a dedicated office for coordinating digital and emerging technology in the Secretariat, based on a detailed proposal on the operational functions, structure, resources and staffing, including provisions for a liaison presence in Geneva, and, in that regard, we request the Secretary-General to submit this proposal to the General Assembly during its 79th session. [ ] 65. The cross-cutting nature of digital technologies and the multiplicity of actors involved in digital cooperation requires aligned follow up. We therefore commit to review the Global Digital Compact to assess progress against objectives and to identify emerging opportunities and challenges for global digital cooperation. We decide to convene a high-level meeting, under the auspices of the General Assembly and entitled “High-Level Review of the Global Digital Compact”, to take place every two years starting in the 80th session with the participation of all relevant stakeholders. More interesting quotes: 5. Our cooperation must be agile and adaptable to the rapidly changing digital landscape. It is only by working in collaboration and partnership with all stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations and the technical and academic communities, that we can achieve our goal. [ ] 53. Government-led efforts can only succeed with the active engagement of the private sector, technical and academic communities and civil society, whose innovations and contributions to digitalization are fundamental and irreplaceable. We must strengthen and direct our collaboration, and accelerate implementation of existing cooperative efforts, to achieve the objectives set out in this Compact. 54. We invite international and regional organizations, digital technology companies, technical community and civil society groups to endorse the Global Digital Compact and take active part in its implementation. We request the Secretary-General to put in place modalities for the voluntary endorsement of this Compact and to make this information public and accessible by December 2024. Again, for those, who may have missed the information – here’s where you can register for tomorrow’s Zoom call: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC Best, Veni VP for UN Engagement - ICANN

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Interactive Webinars on the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft
by Carlos Reyes April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Hello, all. The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the zero draft of the Global Digital Compact (GDC)<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digita…> and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Register now! * Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> * Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> I will coordinate with those of you who expressed interest in taking part in the program. Also, here is a recording of the third meeting<https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1ge77ptzl> of the Informal Consultations on the GDC from 5 April 2024. Thank you, Carlos Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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CITI Webinar on the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft, 16 April 2024
by William Drake April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024

Hello, As mentioned here previously, we’re doing a session on the Zero Draft in my webinar series, information below. The format is interactive panel and then a half hour of open discussion among all participants. Would be great to have some folks here in the mix. Registration at https://columbia-institute-for-tele-information.ticketleap.com/the-uns-glob… Best Bill > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Seminars on Global Digital Governance > Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) > Columbia University Business School > https://business.columbia.edu/citi/events/citi-seminars- <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…>g <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…>lobal-digital-governance <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> > > > > The UN’s Global Digital Compact: > Considerations on the ‘Zero Draft’ > Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 > 11:00-12:30 EDT (New York time) / UTC - 4 > Register Here <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> > > On April 1st, the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology released the ‘Zero Draft’ of the proposed United Nations Global Digital Compact (GDC). The final text will be annexed to the Pact for the Future to be adopted at the Summit of the Future in New York on 22-23 September 2024. The preparatory process involved multiple UN reports, proposals and consultations about global digital governance and cooperation. Some of these proposals got support, while others have proven to be highly controversial forays into sensitive policy spaces in which the international community is often deeply divided. The resulting Zero Draft reflects these dynamics. It includes proposals for new organizational structures and policy processes on such issues as artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, digital human rights, connectivity, information integrity, crossborder data flows and the system-wide coordination of UN digital work. On April 5th, the UN commences a series of intergovernmental and stakeholder consultations to help evolve a final text that can serve as a consensus landing zone. > > How are the hot button issues reflected in the Zero Draft? Does the document suggest a different interplay between intergovernmental decision-making and multistakeholder participation? How might the proposed enhanced roles of the Secretariat in New York impact existing UN organizations and processes, including the Internet Governance Forum? Are the proposed new mechanisms likely to be fit for purpose and serve as effective responses to the rapidly evolving global environment? Or could these mechanisms be hobbled by the same international political differences and dynamics that have confounded previous global digital governance initiatives? > > This webinar assembles a panel of leading experts from the private sector, Internet technical community and civil society stakeholder groups to consider these and other questions. As always, the panelists’ conversation will be followed by an open dialogue among all webinar participants. > > > Introduction of the topic > > Eli Noam <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> is Paul Garrett Professor of Public Policy and Business Responsibility, Emeritus, and Director of the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information at Columbia Business School. > > Moderator > > William J. Drake <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> is Director of International Studies at the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. > > Panelists > > > Chris Buckridge <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> is an independent consultant, an Internet technical community representative on the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group, Co-Chair of the MAG Working Group on Strategy and Strengthening the IGF, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Previously he worked for more than two decades with the Regional Internet Registries including the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) and the Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC). (Netherlands) > > Anriette Esterhuysen <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> is Senior Advisor for Internet Governance at the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). Previously she was the APC’s Executive Director from 2000 until April 2017, and served as Chair of the IGF’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group from 2019 to 2021. Anriette was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2013. (South Africa) > > Timea Suto <https://fu8bm8rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PkvnGROPYb2bsv3fbI01iZAUQzWAbw-Yka…> is Global Digital Policy Lead at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). She leads ICC’s policy development and advocacy work on digital policy and Internet governance issues and works with global business experts to bring private sector views into international multilateral and multistakeholder processes. Previously she served as policy analyst for projects in the Visegrad countries and has had research and teaching roles in Budapest and Paris. (France) > > > >

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GDC Informal Consultations
by Shin Yamasaki April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

In the co-faclitators' letter for the GDC zero draft, https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digita… there is a following note: > We look forward to presenting this Zero Draft to Member States and observers on Friday, 5 April in the Trusteeship Council Chamber commencing at 10:00 am. The presentation of the Zero Draft will be webcast. Interested stakeholders can follow at https://webtv.un.org/en Although I'm not sure if the following program is identical, I'm interested in watching it in April 5: (3rd meeting) Global Digital Compact - Informal Consultations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1ge77ptzl The UN Web TV program doesn't mention any starting time yet. If anyone knows more detail, please share. I guess we can input our opinions to the GDC Zero Draft if the description is correct, but don't know how much could be reflected. Best, Shin

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