[Chapter-delegates] Big news: ETNO joins ISOC.

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Or... that they believe lobbying ISOC from the inside may be more 
effective. :)

--c.a.

On 04/12/2013 12:08 AM, Veni Markovski wrote:
> Big news from BRUSSELS.
> I say "big", because last year ETNO was one of the biggest EU proponents of
> Internet regulation through the ITU WCIT conference. You might remember
> that several ISOC chapters in Europe issued statements against the ETNO
> proposals.
> I guess ISOC may have persuaded them that our cause is right!
>
> www.etno.eu/news/etno/2013/201
>
>
> ETNO joins the Internet Society [ISOC] Building on its existing membership
> network of organisations active in the Internet policy space, ETNO is
> pleased to announce its membership of the Internet Society. ISOC is a
> global cause-driven association which engages in a wide spectrum
> of Internet issues, championing public policies that enable open access and
> promoting the development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the
> benefit of all users. With more than 65,000 members and nearly 92
> Chapters around the world, as well as more than 145 organization members,
> ISOC achieves change through partnership and expertise in policy,
> technology and communications.
>   Luigi Gambardella, Executive Board Chairman of ETNO stated: “ETNO
> appreciates the excellent leadership role that ISOC plays in ensuring that
> the Internet continues to grow and evolve as a platform for innovation,
> economic development, and social progress for people around the world.
> Having a shared interest in the development of the Internet for the benefit
> of all, we look forward to being an active member of the organisation and
> adding our expertise to the debates”.
> "Organisation Members are essential to advancing our work to ensure an
> open, global Internet for everyone," said Walda Roseman, Chief Operating
> Officer of the Internet Society.
> "We bring together corporations, non-profits, trade and professional
> organisations, foundations, educational institutions, government agencies,
> and other international groups to provide valuable perspectives on the
> evolution of the Internet. We welcome ETNO as a new Organisation Member."
> Caroline Greer, Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager at ETNO, will be ETNO’s
> representative on the ISOC Advisory Council which serves as an advisory
> body to ISOC  on matters affecting the general welfare and effectiveness of
> the global Internet and its users.
>
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