[SPAM] [chapter-delegates] Working group on Internet Governance (WGIG)

[Ramon Morales]

I agree with Frank as well. We should actively engage in supporting chapters
in these parts of the world and establish a dialogue with the key Internet
leaders of these countries especially in China. If Nixon broached talks with
China during the Vietnam War, I see no reason why we shouldn't adopt a
policy of constructive engagement. 

As a traveler to China and Hong Kong for the past 30 years, I can testify to
the fact that ISOC has many friends who would join it in these countries. Of
course, we would need to address supporting these chapters and making sure
that they are free to participate in the global internet community. Such a
gesture from us would most certainly open doors where some are closed now.

Thanks,
Ramón
ISOCPR

-----Original Message-----
From: Rosa Delgado [mailto:rosa at delgado.aero] 
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 11:17 AM
To: 'Franck Martin'; 'Irwan Effendi'
Cc: andreu at veabaro.info; chapter-delegates at lists.isoc.org
Subject: [SPAM] [chapter-delegates] Working group on Internet Governance
(WGIG)

I agree with Frank.

Chapters need such diversity. Most of the times people do not
necessarily agree with their government's decisions if you take the case
of Cuba and other nations. It is essential to exchange Internet usage
best practices and models and learn ones from others 

Fyi, next WGIG meeting will be taking place in Geneva (18-20 April 2005)


The third meeting of the Working Group on Internet Governance, will be
held at the UN in Geneva from 18 to 20 April, will focus on the roles
and responsibilities of all parties involved in governance arrangements
and assess the adequacy of existing arrangements. Consultations open to
all interested parties will be held on 18 April.

http://www.wgig.org

Rosa

-----Original Message-----
From: Franck Martin [mailto:franck at sopac.org] 
Sent: Saturday, 16 April 2005 13:31
To: Irwan Effendi
Cc: andreu at veabaro.info; chapter-delegates at lists.isoc.org
Subject: Re: [chapter-delegates] Censorship & the Internet


I think, yes they should start a chapter in HK. This is not up to us to 
decide (as long they meet the chapter criteria), and we better sometimes

work with people than against them. This chapter could provide some 
changes and some perspective to ISOC, because when one billion chineses 
will be online, we will know it...

So yes, we need chapters in China too..

Chers

Irwan Effendi wrote:

>Yes, I have known about this.
>That's why I raised the question:
>
>Is it acceptable to start a chapter in Hongkong?
>
>Regards,
>
>Irwan Effendi
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Andreu Vea'" <andreu at veabaro.info>
>To: "'Irwan Effendi'" <hero_tsai at mainsyscon.net>
>Cc: <chapter-delegates at lists.isoc.org>
>Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 2:15 AM
>Subject: [chapter-delegates] Censorship & the Internet
>
>
>Irwan,
>
>You were talking about China today... Read this it maybe of your 
>interest.
>
>-----------------------------------------------------------
>Chinese control Internet by sophisticated means The Associated Press 
>Friday, April 15, 2005
>
>Filters block political dissent, report finds
>
>NEW YORK The Chinese government has become increasingly sophisticated 
>at controlling the Internet, taking a multilayered approach that 
>contributes to precision in blocking political dissent, according to a 
>report released Thursday. .
>  
>

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