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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Thanks, Christian.<br>
I agree with you that it's better to be discussed on the chapters
list.<br>
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Especially that it has some sections, which are quite relevant for
us. See this quote for example:<br>
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p. 14. "Internet Society Chapters and Organizational Members are
often in the best position to reach out to their government and
local stakeholders in preparation for the WTSA. We will provide
them with useful and relevant information to strengthen their
local advocacy."<br>
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While this sounds good, it could be improved in several different
ways (in random order):<br>
- The chapters, who have good relations to member states, could
actually provide useful and relevant information to ISOC and to
the other chapters - regionally, within the different ITU regions.
Such collaboration could be very helpful.<br>
- The local advocacy will be strong(er), if the chapters are
empowered to reach out to the local communities and find the right
experts in their respected countries/regions, so that they could
bring their knowledge to the attention of the telecom
administrations. <br>
Of course, one has to have in mind that the WTSA will be taking
place in 2022, not 2021, but that gives ISOC even more time to
figure out a way to work with the chapters on finding the best way
forward.<br>
- In some countries/cultures such an action plan, which seems to
tell chapters they have to serve as a advocates for ISOC's
positions (I don't say the chapters are, but how it might look in
certain cultures if ISOC provides the chapter with "information to
strengthen their local advocacy"!), this will be
counterproductive.<br>
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Haven't had time to look what are the action plans with regards to
other IGOs activities in the Internet field, but this one was
obvious, as it was under a separate headline. <br>
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Hope that's helpful.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/8/20 12:36, Christian de
Larrinaga via Chapter-delegates wrote:<br>
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<p>Thank you Dan and Andrew and ISOC staff team for preparing this
report. I think I saw this on the policy list but think the
chapters list may be a better spot for discussion?<br>
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Best regards,
Veni
Chair of the Board,
Internet Society - Bulgaria
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.isoc.bg">https://www.isoc.bg</a>
pgp:5BA1366E <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:veni@veni.com">veni@veni.com</a>
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