[Rigf_program] Poll: APrIGF 2014 Host Evaluation - Call for Preferences & Comments

[Adam Peake]

Hi Parminder,

Can't speak for everyone or the MSG, so just my understanding.

The meeting RFP is online <http://aprigf.asia/documents/APrIGF_Request_for_Proposals_Local_Host.pdf> (and was developed though discussion on the open list, which of course doesn't make in perfect, but does mean it was created through a transparent process.)


On Sep 2, 2013, at 1:21 PM, parminder wrote:

> Dear All
> 
> I will not get into comparative evaluation since I can be considered an interested party :). I of course will like to have it in my country which is India.
> 
> On another note, as I see the bids, while they mention the likely corporate sponsors that the potential hosts should be able to attract, there is no mention of the existing/ likely partnerships with national/ state/ local government agencies. If I remember right, the official document of APrIGF which is used for inviting bids for hosting APrIGF does not make this demand, of listing government involvement/ partnerships, while it does ask for potential corporate funding sources. (I may be wrong. Can the secretariat please forward to me the concerned document. Thanks.)
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You're right, there's no requirement to list government involvement or support, only to invite government speakers.  And it might be a good idea to make recommendation that the host seek government support for holding the meeting.  But best to discuss this to make sure there wouldn't be any unexpected consequences.  


> Also, I have since long been asking for involvement of regional UN agencies in organising APrIGF. As far as I know there has been no serious effort made in this direction. But again I may be wrong and am happy to be corrected. Especially UNESCAP should be invited into the organising committee. (UNESCAP, incidentally, is now a member of UN Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation.)
> 


The IGF's organized under UNDESA and I believe UNESCAP would be from a different arm of the UN (As a par of ECOSOC having ESCAP participate in the CSTD process is logical and a fit with the usual UN structures).  Informing regional UN organizations (also UNDP?) might be helpful, but perhaps not in the organization of the event.  And I don't think we did that this year, however there was  outreach to the regions governments, and the local hosts have been successful in providing support for representatives from some developing country governments.



> Lastly, connected to the recent controversy on what got called as 'commericialisation of the IGF' ( including by Markus Kummer), I will like to seek a clarification about what is the quid pro quo if any for the corporate funding that may be sought. And whether it is made clear to potential bidders that while 'voluntary' funding is welcome, it would not be against any special favours, of visibility, agenda setting or speaking slots. 
> 


The agenda, workshops, speakers etc are developed by the program committee, not by the local host.  Thus I think the risk of the type of commercialization you are concerned about is minimal.  The program committee runs an open process, from discussing the themes and agenda to selection of workshops. 

Hope this helps.

Adam





> thanks, parminder
> 
> 
> On Saturday 31 August 2013 10:26 PM, APrIGF Secretariat wrote:
>> Dear MSG members,
>> 
>> After several call meetings to discuss about the 2014 local host, would like to further call for preference and comments from all the MSG members to both proposals.
>> 
>> Attached again the revised comparison sheet and the 2 proposals.
>> 1. ISPAI & NIXI
>> 2. Department of Computer Science, University of Philippines Cebu
>> 
>> Selection Process:
>> - Secretariat has sent the comparison sheet to both proponents allowing supplementary information submission by 3 Sep
>> - MSG to further comment and indicate preferences on the mailing lists by 4 Sep (Wed)
>> - Comments will be bring forward to draw a recommendation 
>> - Meeting will be held in Seoul to ratify the final decision 
>> *Remote participation is available and encouraged for those PC members who cannot attend physically
>> *WebEx meeting details will be provided soon.
>> 
>> 1st meeting
>> Date: 5 Sep (Thu)
>> Time: 13:00 - 14:00 (Korea Time UTC+9)
>> 
>> 2nd meeting (Depends on progress on Thu)
>> Date: 6 Sep (Fri)
>> Time: 13:00 - 14:00 (Korea Time UTC+9)
>> 
>> Important To-Do:
>> - Please kindly confirm your participation on-site by 2 Sep (Mon) so that KISA can prepare the lunch box for us?
>> - Could you also confirm your remote participation so that we can ensure enough quorum and stakeholder representation?
>> 
>> Thank you very much for your attention. We hope the process outlined would help strengthen our transparency and multi-stakeholder participation on the process.
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> 
>> Yannis Li
>> Secretariat of APrIGF
>> DotAsia Organisation Ltd.
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