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

[Carlos Vera Quintana]

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Carlos Vera
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El 15/04/2013, a las 6:49, "Carlos A. Afonso" <ca at cafonso.ca> escribió:

> 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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