[Openstds] DCOS nominations for MAG

[Thiru Balasubramaniam]

Dear members of DCOS,

As noted in this UN press release, http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2008/pi1829.doc.htm 
,

"The Advisory Group will renew up to one third of its members within  
each stakeholder group.  All relevant stakeholder groups, representing  
Governments, private sector and civil society, including the academic  
and technical communities will submit names to the Internet Governance  
Forum Secretariat.  All members serve in their personal capacity, but  
are expected to have extensive linkages with relevant stakeholder  
groups.  Members need to be willing to reach out and ensure continuous  
flow of information to and from interested groups and to participate  
actively and constructively in the Group’s work."

According to the main IGF site,

"The MAG is expected to renew up to one third of its members.

All relevant stakeholder groups representing governments, private  
sector and civil society, including the academic and technical  
communities are invited to make proposals for new members.

The deadline for the submission of names is 21 May 2008.

The composition of the MAG should reflect appropriate regional and  
gender balance. Stakeholders are therefore encouraged to propose names  
with the aim to improve the gender balance and strengthen  
representation from developing countries."


DCOS would like to submit the following compliment of 6 names reflecting
an appropriate diversity of stakeholders

DCOS members should let us know if this joint nomination is acceptable.

Thiru Balasubramaniam, KEI
Daniel Dardailler, W3C
Rishab Ghosh, UNU-Merit
Georg Greve, FSFE
Robin Gross, IP Justice
Susy Struble, Sun Microsystems



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Thiru Balasubramaniam
Geneva Representative
Knowledge Ecology International (KEI)
thiru at keionline.org


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