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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Dear
Khaled,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Thank
you for your note and questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>As you
know, ISOC is active in an increasing number of international organizations,
including the UN agencies, drawing on our global connections and experience to
provide input that is valued by international partners. The fact that we speak
with one voice, yet have been able to draw on local experiences and information
is one of our real strengths. Similarly, the fact that Chapters and Members are
able to use insights from ISOC’s international activities to inform and
enliven their activities makes them stronger and more vital than would
otherwise be possible. The organization has found that, in that way,
ISOC’s global presence and ISOC Chapters’ and Members’
presence at the regional, national and local levels are complementary, mutually
supporting and bring great strength.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Our
experience with the lengthy process of getting ECOSOC accreditation (it took us
over three years to complete it), as well as official recognition in an
increasing number of international organizations, shows that for small and
medium size NGOs, having a consolidated international focus really facilitates
the accreditation process, and enhances the value to both sides in these
relationships. In this regard, I think the best strategy for chapters might be
to engage at the city, local, national or regional level, at one level to
support ISOC's principles and goals, and at another to share what they learn
from association with others around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>In any
case, as we have always done, ISOC HQ will continue engaging and consulting
with its Chapters and organizational members as we now grow our participation
through this ECOSOC accreditation, and specifically in the context of
discussions on the future of the Internet Governance Forum and enhanced
cooperation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>I will
be back from vacation in two weeks and would be delighted to answer any of your
questions on the phone if you’d like. Bill Graham is also available to
answer any of your questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Constance</span></font></st1:place><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:windowtext'> chapter-delegates-bounces@elists.isoc.org
[mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces@elists.isoc.org] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Khaled KOUBAA<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> mardi 20 juillet 2010 18:24<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b>
chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Chapter-delegates]
ISOC accredited Consultative Status with UN Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC)</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank you <st1:place w:st="on">Constance</st1:place>.<br>
What real implication on chapter level by obtaining such status ?<br>
In another hand as Chapters are almost all of them established national organizations
since many years now and are also eligible to apply for the same status. What
will be the good strategy that we should put in place ? could we encourage
chapters to apply ? or this will be up to the chapter leaders ?<br>
Khaled<br>
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Le 20/07/2010 13:53, Constance Bommelaer a écrit : <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dear Members,<u4:p></u4:p></span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><u4:p> </u4:p></span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This is to inform you that the Internet Society now
has an official “Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and
Social Council”. We had applied for this status in 2007 and our
accreditation was approved yesterday, in <st1:place u5:st="on"><st1:state u5:st="on"><st1:state u6:st="on"><st1:place u6:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state></st1:state></st1:place></st1:place></st1:State>,
by ECOSOC Member States. <u4:p></u4:p></span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><u4:p> </u4:p></span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This is an important step for ISOC as it gives the
organization the opportunity to become an even more important player on all the
issues of interest to us in the UN context, such as current discussions about
the future of the IGF and enhanced cooperation, and the many possible
discussions of Internet topics that may come up in the UN and its agencies in
future. <u4:p></u4:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ECOSOC is the <strong><b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'>central forum for discussing
international economic and social issues</span></font></b></strong> and for
formulating policy recommendations addressed to <st1:place u7:st="on"><st1:placename u7:st="on"><st1:place u8:st="on"><st1:placename u8:st="on"><st1:place
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and the United Nations system. ECOSOC is responsible for promoting higher
standards of living, full employment, and economic and social progress;
identifying solutions to international economic, social and health problems;
facilitating international cultural and educational cooperation; and
encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. NGOs
that are formally recognized with consultative status are entitled to
accreditation which allows them to participate in relevant United Nations
conferences and preparatory meetings. <u4:p></u4:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Read more about ECOSOC: <a
href="http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/about/" moz-do-not-send=true>http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/about/</a>
<u4:p></u4:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<u1:p></u1:p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>PS: A report will follow shortly on recent
developments regarding the IGF and enhanced cooperation processes which were
both discussed by ECOSOC last week as well as yesterday. <u4:p></u4:p> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<u1:p></u1:p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Best regards,<u4:p></u4:p></span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Constance Bommelaer<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Senior Manager<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Strategic Global Engagement<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Internet Society (ISOC)<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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