[Chapter-delegates] Invitation to vote in the 2013 ISOC BoT Chapter election

[Veni Markovski]

Thank you, Narelle -
very helpful!

v.

On 05/14/2013 06:07, Narelle Clark President ISOC-AU wrote:
> On Mon, May 13, 2013 5:50 pm, Veni Markovski wrote:
>> Hi, Narelle.
>> Some natural questions for the candidates to be Trustees:
>>
>> We'd like to hear the views of the candidates about the desire of the
>> ITU to have an increased role and control mechanisms over the Internet.
>> Also, on the ITU relations with ISOC. ISOC is a sector member of the
>> ITU-T and ITU-D. What's in it for ISOC? Who benefits more - ISOC or ITU,
>> or both equally?
> It certainly appears that the ITU has been attempting to impose controls
> over the Internet, and it is completely certain that some members of the
> ITU are trying to impose controls that are antithetical to ISOC, and are
> making those attempts through the ITU forums. I have actively campaigned
> against the imposition of a number of those controls within my own
> country, and will continue to do so in that capacity. I also believe that
> ISOC shares the same goals as I.
>
> ISOC's position, however, needs to be distinctively nuanced and to work
> the diplomatic avenues thoroughly and effectively. It is my personal view
> that we need to stay at the ITU table on the basis that the ITU is a
> United Nations body, and I actually persist with the hope that the UN can
> be effective. I believe we need to stay engaged with governments (in
> general) in order to obtain the best result for the Internet overall.
> There are potentially times when we will need to walk away from the ITU
> (and goevernment) discussions also, but at this stage I do not believe we
> are at that point. The next 12 or so months may change my view.
>
> As far as who is getting the greater benefit - this is a difficult measure
> to make - at this stage the ITU seems to be getting a significant benefit.
> There is certainly the risk that our altruism may be overly tested,
> however if it increases our positive engagement at the local level for
> chapters in their respective countries, then I am happy for that to be the
> case. Indeed I would be proud if that turned out to be the case. We are a
> worthwhile organisation and achieve worthwhile things.
>
> I don't believe we are overly adding to the credence of the ITU by being
> there - as I said, this is a UN body, and that has weight.
>
> It also seems to me that the ITU still performs valuable work in the
> ITU-R, and in some aspects of the ITU-D (eg OSS) but I would very much
> like to see better participation, a reduction in the barriers to
> participation, and better delineation from other standards bodies,
> especially the IETF. The precise aspects of my view on the latter is best
> discussed within the appropriate IETF collaboration forums, too.
>
> [In my moments where I believe that humanity has a hope of survival, the
> United Nations, or some form thereof, is still in existence! Call me an
> idealist.]
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> best regards
>
>
> Narelle
>
>

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