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Re: [wsis20] GDC First Revision webinars
by Veni Markovski May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

Thank you, Carlos – just co confirm for folks: tomorrow webinar will be at 9 am New York, 6 am Los Angeles, 3 pm Geneva, 6:30 pm Delhi, 9 pm in Beijing. For countries further East, please, join the next webinar, at 01:00 UTC on May 22nd (9 pm in New York, 9 am in Singapore, 11 am in Australia etc.) I am attaching a table, which might be useful for the coming call – it compares the texts from the two versions of the GDC – about Internet governance, IGF, etc. If people on the call have made similar efforts, including on other texts, please, share. Thanks – and see you soon! Best, v/ From: wsis20 <wsis20-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 14:00 To: Israel Rosas via wsis20 <wsis20(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [wsis20] GDC First Revision webinars Hi, all. The 14:00 UTC webinar conflicts with the first hour of the Stakeholder Session organized by the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology on the same day. Therefore, the new time for the webinar will be an hour earlier. If you had already registered, Zoom already sent a revised confirmation email to you. The registration links remain the same. 21 May | 13:00 UTC: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oduGurjwrGtdMKLkU8gDtCv6t8EUnHbIC… [icann.zoom.us] 22 May | 01:00 UTC: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdeuupj4tE9Kq4SILuey60q46mz70M9x0… [icann.zoom.us] Thank you. Best, Carlos Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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GDC First Revision webinars
by Carlos Reyes May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Hello, all. The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the first revision 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. Please register now and share with your networks! * Tuesday, 21 May 2024 | 14:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> * Wednesday, 22 May 2024 | 01:00 UTC<https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/wsis20-outreach-networ…> Thank you, Carlos Carlos Reyes WSIS+20 Outreach Network Secretariat

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GDC rev 1
by Fiona Alexander May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Hello to all Passing along Revision 1 of the draft Global Digital Compact. My first reading, it definitely seems better at recognizing existing efforts at the ITU, IGF, WSIS Forum, CSTD, etc. and using that for much of the follow up, still some new things on AI proposed that seems unnecessary, and then the idea of new UN office (para 70) that could be problematic. Overall though ok on Internet governance as a general matter. Curious to hear what others think. Fiona ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiona Alexander Distinguished Policy Strategist in Residence, School of International Service Distinguished Fellow, Internet Governance Lab Strategic Advisor, Inclusive Tech Policy Initiative American University

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Re: [wsis20] GDC rev 1
by Veni Markovski May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Thanks, Fiona. Interesting read, which requires more time to digest and analyze. I will check with Carlos if he can organize a webinar next week, maybe on Tuesday, like the one we did after the first version was published last month. One early morning New York time, and one in the evening, so that we cover all time zones. Stay tuned, everyone. Best, v/ From: wsis20 <wsis20-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Fiona Alexander <fionaa(a)american.edu> Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 07:59 To: "wsis20(a)ICANN.org" <wsis20(a)icann.org> Subject: [wsis20] GDC rev 1 Hello to all Passing along Revision 1 of the draft Global Digital Compact. My first reading, it definitely seems better at recognizing existing efforts at the ITU, IGF, WSIS Forum, CSTD, etc. and using that for much of the follow up, still some new things on AI proposed that seems unnecessary, and then the idea of new UN office (para 70) that could be problematic. Overall though ok on Internet governance as a general matter. Curious to hear what others think. Fiona ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiona Alexander Distinguished Policy Strategist in Residence, School of International Service Distinguished Fellow, Internet Governance Lab Strategic Advisor, Inclusive Tech Policy Initiative American University

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Re: [wsis20] [NRIs List] NetMundial+10 outcome
by Sivasubramanian M May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

Would be helpful if those who were in the room described what transpired at Netmundial, how the outcome statement evolved, and also give us an idea of who was happy and who was not. Thank you. Sivasubramanian M Sent by a Verified [image: Sent by a Verified sender] <https://wallet.unumid.co/authenticate?referralCode=YQmHX1HBGdde> sender On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 9:14 PM Zeina Bouharb <zeina.bouharb(a)ogero.gov.lb> wrote: > > Thanks for sharing. > Zeina > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Anja Gengo <anja.gengo(a)un.org> > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2024 18:34 > *To:* Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org <igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org> > *Subject:* [NRIs List] FW: NetMundial+10 outcome > > Dear Colleagues, > > Please see the NetMundial+10 outcome document > https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetmundia… > <https://netmundial.br/pdf/NETmundial10-MultistakeholderStatement-2024.pdf> > It specifically references the NRIs as well. Once our Brazil IGF colleagues > rest, I suggest that we ask them to provide a debrief at our next meeting. > > Best regards, > Anja > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jorge Cancio via WG-Strategy <wg-strategy(a)intgovforum.org> > Sent: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 17:23 > To: wg-strategy(a)intgovforum.org > Subject: [WG-Strategy] NetMundial+10 outcome > > Dear all > > Attached you'll find the NM10 Outcome that brings useful Guidelines on > multistakeholder collaboration (the São Paulo Guidelines) as well as useful > inputs into GDC, IGF and WSIS+20. Am really happy to have been part of this > adventure. > > The IGF is being invited to be the São Paulo Guidelines > "depositary/caretaker": I feel we could brainstorm on the many > possibilities in our WG Strategy and see how we bring this valuable > contribution forward, as yet another innovation of our multistakeholder > approach. > > kindly > > Jorge > > > https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetmundia… > <https://netmundial.br/pdf/NETmundial10-MultistakeholderStatement-2024.pdf> > > _______________________________________________ > Igfregionals mailing list > Igfregionals(a)intgovforum.org > To unsubscribe or manage your options please go to > http://intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfregionals_intgovforum.org >

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NetMundial+10 outcome
by Jorge.Cancio＠bakom.admin.ch May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

Dear all Attached you‘ll find the NM10 Outcome that brings useful Guidelines on multistakeholder collaboration (the São Paulo Guidelines) as well as useful inputs into GDC, IGF and WSIS+20. Am really happy to have been part of this adventure. kindly Jorge https://netmundial.br/pdf/NETmundial10-MultistakeholderStatement-2024.pdf

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NETmundial draft outcomes doc published
by Jordan Carter April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

Dear all The preliminary outcomes document for NETmundial+10 has been published: https://netmundial.br/blog/netmundial-10-publishes-the-outcome-document-pre… The content is relevant to some of the discussions here and there is a specific part with draft messages for the WSIS+20 and GDC reviews. The document will be worked on through the NM event and I guess finalised on Tuesday afternoon or shortly after. Looking forward to seeing people at the event, next Monday and Tuesday! Jordan Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director .au Domain Administration +61-417-243-647

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New CircleID piece on why the technical community must support multistakeholderism
by Charles Noir April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Hi all - Charles Noir here from CIRA. In case it's of interest to folks on this list, I'm writing to share this recently published piece from our CEO Byron Holland on the importance of and need for technical community engagement in GDC and WSIS+20 Review processes: https://circleid.com/posts/20240422-technical-community-must-engage-in-supp… I hope you can take a moment to check it out and share within your networks. CIRA will be on the ground at NETmundial+10 next week and I look forward to seeing many of you in person. Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to meet up for a coffee while we're town! Cheers, Charles Charles Noir Vice President, Community Investment, Policy and Advocacy, CIRA M: 613.897.5307 | cira.ca<http://cira.ca/> [cid:image001.png@01DA94D3.8D2F0450] [A red card with white text Description automatically generated]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2DavhQRG-U> CLASSIFICATION:CONFIDENTIAL

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Sharing GDC Zero Draft matrix from discussions with members of the technical community
by Jodi Anderson April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Hi fellow WSIS+20 followers You may know that auDA, CIRA, InternetNZ and Nominet are pulling together an informal coalition of global Internet technical community folks, to support the capacity of members to engage in the current Internet governance dialogues and processes including the GDC and WSIS+20. Please see this blog <https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/defending-multistakeholder-internet…> which we co-authored, then published as individual organisations. Recently, participants convened over Zoom to share views on the Internet governance issues in the GDC Zero Draft. Out of those discussions, we put together a table that contains a limited and focused set of proposed positions on the issues that attracted the most energy and agreement. I am writing to share that document with you all, in case it is of use to anyone as you prepare for input to the GDC Zero Draft via the UN stakeholder conversation, inputs to governments, or development of negotiating positions. The document does not represent the views of all involved - it is a shared resource and may continue to be updated. The attached is simply a snapshot of where it is now. We hope you find it helpful. Warm regards Jodi (on behalf of auDA, CIRA, InternetNZ & Nominet) *Jodi Anderson* Internet Governance Policy Lead | Ipurangi Kawanatanga Here *InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa* We are the home of .nz, and we work for an Internet that benefits all of Aotearoa. www.internetnz.nz *M* +64 (0)27 306 4669 [image: InternetNZ]

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auDA GDC stance blog post
by Jordan Carter April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Dear fellow WSIS+20 followers I wanted to share a blog post that auDA has done today outlining our thoughts about the Zero Draft of the GDC: https://www.auda.org.au/blog/audas-views-gdc-zero-draft My discussion on the first webinar, and Annaliese Williams' on the upcoming one, reflects these stances. Welcome any feedback or thoughts. Cheers Jordan _______ Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au<mailto:jordan.carter@auda.org.au> +61 417 243 647 [https://assets.auda.org.au/a/2020-11/Asset+19.png] .au Domain Administration www.auda.org.au<http://www.auda.org.au/> [cid:image001.png@01DA917A.F3D410D0]<https://www.auda.org.au/join-auda/apply-now> ________________________________ Important Notice This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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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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GDC zero draft
by Jordan Carter April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

Hi all This now appears to have been released: https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digita… On a quick first read, the role of the technical community has been recognised, and the follow up process proposed is through existing mechanisms, not a new Digital Cooperation Forum. Those seem to be wins. Cheers Jordan Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director .au Domain Administration

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Open webinar/meeting once Zero draft out?
by Jordan Carter April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

Hi all I believe the GDC zero draft is intended to be published by the end of next week, 5 April or so. Might it be worth convening an open Zoom meeting for this community to discuss the Zero draft and its implications? Cheers Jordan

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Fwd: IGF Impact Report Launch Webinar Invitation - March 27 2024
by Georgia Osborn March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Dear all, Please see an invitation to a Webinar from the DNSRF regarding our report on the Impact of the IGF. DNSRF Webinar Invitation Join us for the launch of the IGF Impact Report Is the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) just a "talking shop", or is it a critical part of the internet governance ecosystem? What tangible impact has the IGF had since its remit was last renewed in 2016, and how should we think about its future? Answers to all these questions are contained within a new report by the DNS Research Federation and you are invited to its launch - where the main findings will be outlined and you will have the chance to quiz the report's authors. The report was produced thanks to support from the UK's Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and covers the period 2016-2023 with an eye to the upcoming WSIS+20 meeting in 2025 where the IGF's remit and future will again be reviewed. The report was developed through interviews with a diverse group of nearly 50 frequent IGF participants combined with analysis and review of over 1,000 IGF documents using AI/ML enhanced text mining techniques. It finds that the IGF has had a significant direct and indirect impact on the Internet and Internet-related policies, has become a crucial and growing connection point and hub for the Internet's multistakeholder community, and has given voice to communities and countries that may otherwise struggle to be heard in the global arena. Please sign up today to hear more about what the DNS Research Federation discovered, receive a copy of the report, and be the first group to dig into a topic of lasting interest to the Internet governance community. The webinar will last an hour, including 20 minutes set aside for questions. *Date*: Wednesday March 27th 2024 *Time*: 16:00 - 17:00 GMT *Zoom invitation to follow,* Please register your attendance here: https://dnsrf.org/igf-impact-report-launch-webinar/ We understand that this time may not be convenient for everyone, please note that this session will be recorded and available for distribution. Your account → <https://dap.live> © 2024 DNS Research Federation, 1st Floor, Peterley House, Peterley Rd, Oxford UK. -- Georgia Osborn Senior Research Analyst *Oxford Information Labs* 1st Floor, Peterley House, Peterley Rd, Oxford OX4 2TZ | T: 01865 582885 E: georgia(a)oxil.co.uk | M: +44 7375664934

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For info: Joint auDA, CIRA, Nominet, and InternetNZ submission in response to Global Digital Compact call
by Jordan Carter March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear all, I'm writing to share with you - for your information - a joint submission that auDA, CIRA, InternetNZ and Nominet made in response to the consultation on the Global Digital Compact. The countries drafting the Compact outlined its possible structure in a letter in February. This feedback is in response to that information; it was lodged on Friday 8 March. Link to the letter calling for input: 240223_Co-Facs_Invitation_Letter_Second_Round_Consultations_FINAL.pdf<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/240223_Co-Fac…> Link to more about the GDC - UN website: https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact The content is attached, in docx and pdf format. You are very welcome to make any use of the content in the future (e.g., if you are making a submission in a related dialogue). Any questions, let us know. Jordan Carter (.au) for the group _______ Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au<mailto:jordan.carter@auda.org.au> +61 417 243 647 [https://assets.auda.org.au/a/2020-11/Asset+19.png] .au Domain Administration www.auda.org.au<http://www.auda.org.au/> [cid:image001.png@01DA7461.E8F17940]<https://www.auda.org.au/join-auda/apply-now> ________________________________ Important Notice This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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Re: [wsis20] 20240229 Declaration 2e consultation PNM _ propositions de langage sur squelette - final chatworld.docx
by Veni Markovski March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Thank you, Jorge and Mona. If you plan to publish these, could you send us links to the webpage, where they are? Alternatively, if you don’t plan to publish (and same goes to others on the list), would it be possible to upload it, so other people have access to it? Thanks! From: wsis20 <wsis20-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of "Jorge.Cancio--- via wsis20" <wsis20(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "Jorge.Cancio(a)bakom.admin.ch" <Jorge.Cancio(a)bakom.admin.ch> Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 15:58 To: "wsis20(a)icann.org" <wsis20(a)icann.org> Subject: [wsis20] 20240229 Declaration 2e consultation PNM _ propositions de langage sur squelette - final chatworld.docx Dear all in the spirit of sharing you‘ll find attached our input to the GDC co-facs on the intended structure of the GDC. kindly Jorge

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20240229 Declaration 2e consultation PNM _ propositions de langage sur squelette - final chatworld.docx
by Jorge.Cancio＠bakom.admin.ch March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear all in the spirit of sharing you‘ll find attached our input to the GDC co-facs on the intended structure of the GDC. kindly Jorge

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Internet Society's Feedback on the GDC Structural Elements
by Mona Gaballa March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Hi all, I trust this finds you well. Last week the Internet Society submitted our feedback to the structural elements of the GDC shared in the co-facilitator's letter dated 23 February 2024<https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/240223_Co-Fac…>. Since the submissions have not been reflected on the GDC website, we would like to share our submission here. Kind regards, Mona Gaballa, Senior Advisor, Institutional Relations gaballa(a)isoc.org | +19082799933 [cid:8fa57b05-8988-4dbd-8134-786e337c1b51] internetsociety.org | @internetsociety

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Welcome!
by Veni Markovski March 9, 2024

March 9, 2024

Welcome, everyone! Thank you for signing up, and thank you for participating in the Geopolitical session yesterday at ICANN79, where we formally announced the creation of this mailing list. Since this is a list to share information, here are some links that might be useful: Government and IGO engagement home page: https://www.icann.org/en/government-engagement Please, subscribe in order to get automatic updates when a new item is published, and also take a look at what is already on the publication webpage, including the Information Paper about WSIS+20, the UN updates, etc. The Global Digital Compact: A Top-Down Attempt to Minimize the Role of the Technical Community (by Sally Costerton, John Curran and Paul Wilson: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/the-global-digital-compact-a-top-dow… U.N. Secretary General Policy Report: Considerations for the ICANN Community https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/un-secretary-general-policy-report-c… Published today – a contribution by Fiona Alexander to the GDC: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fiona-alexander-6981655_feedback-possible-el… We got some feedback from both in person and remote participants about the ICANN79 Geopolitical session, and we will take their constructive comments for the next time we get together at an ICANN meeting. Of note is to make sure that we treat equally people present in the room and the remote participants. Next time we’ll aim to do better! Hope that all people have made it safely home, and let the conversations begin! Kind regards, Veni Head of government and IGO engagement

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Re: [wsis20] Welcome to the "wsis20" mailing list
by ConectaPR March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024

All- Thanks for setting up this mailing list. I perceive notable community interest in topic. Javier Rúa-Jovet IGLC (ccNSO) +1-787-396-6511 @javrua https://www.linkedin.com/in/javrua > On Mar 3, 2024, at 2:01 PM, wsis20-request(a)icann.org wrote: > > Welcome to the wsis20(a)icann.org mailing list! > > To post to this list, send your message to: > > wsis20(a)icann.org > > General information about the mailing list is at: > > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/wsis20 > > If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to > or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your > subscription page at: > > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/options/wsis20/jrj%40conecta.pr > > You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: > > wsis20-request(a)icann.org > > with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the > quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. > > You must know your password to change your options (including changing > the password, itself) or to unsubscribe without confirmation. It is: > > z44Zv0G8 > > Normally, Mailman will remind you of your icann.org mailing list > passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you > prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to > unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on > your options page that will email your current password to you.

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Test, no need to respond
by Veni Markovski Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

Best regards, Veni

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Test 2
by Veni Markovski Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

Best regards, Veni

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Test
by Veni Markovski Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

What’s that? Best regards, Veni

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