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

[Borka Jerman Blazic]

+1.

Borka


Dne 15.4.2013 13:49, piše 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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