[Chapter-delegates] IGF 2014 Call for workshop proposals

[Constance Bommelaer]

Dear Members,

This is to inform you that the IGF Secretariat has just launched the 2014 Call for workshop proposals (deadline: 14 April). Guidelines for proposers and a template of the online proposal form are available here: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms

This call follows the recent IGF Open Consultations (OC) and Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) meetings that were held on 19-20 Feb., in Geneva. The meetings were chaired by Ambassador Janis Karklins (Latvia), who succeeded Markus Kummer as interim chair.

Discussions focused on the themes for IGF 2014, including Enabling Access Policies, Content issues, Digital Trust, Human Rights and Critical Internet Resources. The importance of the IGF in the evolving Internet Governance Landscape was also identified as a central theme for this year's meeting. MAG members held the view that the community has high expectations for the IGF, which they see as an indispensable element of the Internet ecosystem.

The IGF Secretariat presented a synthesis paper of all suggestions received regarding IGF 2014, which is available here: http://www.intgovforum.org<http://www.intgovforum.org/>. ISOC's proposal to seek inspiration from the IETF and have the IGF produce non-binding policy outcomes found widespread support. As a result, Best Practices Forums will be included in the structure of the event and linked to the themes of the main sessions.

The Secretariat's report of the OC and MAG meetings is attached to this email, for your convenience.

As preparations for Istanbul unfold, and main themes of the IGF get confirmed, we will continue to engage with our Members to share insights and work together towards a successful IGF 2014!

Useful links:
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IGF: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms
ISOC IGF 2014 proposal: http://www.internetsociety.org/isoc-submission-igf-2014request-public-input
ISOC Webex on the Future of the IGF: http://www.internetsociety.org/igf

Thank you and best regards,

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Constance Bommelaer
Senior Director, Global Policy Partnerships
The Internet Society
www.isoc.org<http://www.isoc.org>
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