GFC2 ( Group of Friends of the Chair, Open session 16 November 2004). Dr. Muguet proposed the following language modification that was accepted :

Old : /10. *We recognize* that our goals can only be accomplished through the involvement and cooperation of all Information Society stakeholders. *We encourage* continuing co-operation between stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the outcome of the WSIS-process, especially the promotion of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), in a joint effort and dialogue with less developed countries, donors and actors in the ICT sector./

New : *10 We recognize *that our goals can only be accomplished through the involvement and cooperation of all Information Society stakeholders. We encourage continuing co-operation between stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the outcome of the WSIS-process, for instance through the promotion of Multi-stakeholder partnerships including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), in a joint effort and dialogue with less developed countries, donors and actors in the ICT sector.
It now the paragraph 8 of chapter 1 of the Operational Part.

At the ICANN Meeting ( Cape Town, 1-5 December 2004 - Local Site ), there have been many informal discussions concerning the new legal framework that ICANN should have to adopt when the MOU with the US is set to expire in September 2006. . H.E Adama Samassékou and Dr. Muguet suggested informally that a UN endorsed MSP, created by the UNMSP agency, could provide ICANN with the required solid international public law framework, yet flexible, inclusive and multi-stakeholder by nature.

At the GFC4 ( Group of Friends of the Chair - open meeting 10 January 2005 ) it was underlined among other items that the TFFM report, although strongly recommanding Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships has not dealt with the legal aspects of financial mechanisms. Check this WSIS-FINANCE WG page for more information about the GFC and TFFM process.

Speech to the PrepCom2 on Monday 21 February :
• Contribution to the Implementation of the Geneva and Tunis Plans of Action
• Mise en Oeuvre du Plan d'Action de Genève et de Tunis

UNMSP Workshop open to all stakeholders , Tuesday 22 February (1:30PM - 3PM) with H.E Adama Samassékou as an openning speaker.
• Annoucement
• Annonce

After friendly discussions with the Kenya delegation ( H.E Eng. James Rege, Head of Delegation and Mercy Wanjau, adviser ), Kenya proposed the following language as an addition into the paragraph 8 of chapter 1 of the Operational Part ( 21 march 2005 ) ( local link )

8. [after first sentence]/ We also recognize that structuring optimal partnerships requires expertise and call upon the Secretary General of the United Nations to set up a working group as part of the Tunis outcomes, to serve in an expert advisory capacity in the evolution of multi-stakeholder partnerships at the national, regional and international level. We encourage...
This proposal was supported by Ghana and South Africa, and objected by nobody.

The report of the Task Force on Financial Mechanisms (TFFM) has been accepted by the PrepCom2 ( Operational Part, Chapter Two "Financial Mechanisms" Revised - 01 March 2005 )

It is very interesting to notice that the Digital Solidarity Fund a Swiss private fundation established in Geneva, implementing an innovative Multi-Stakeholder financing scheme has been "welcomed" by the PrepCom2 ( Operational Part, Chapter Two "Financial Mechanisms" Revised - 01 March 2005 ) :
18. Based on the conclusion of the review of the report, we have considered the improvements and innovations of financing mechanisms, including the creation of a voluntary Digital Solidarity Fund, as mentioned in the Geneva Declaration of Principles. (Agreed)
38. We welcome the Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) established in Geneva as an innovative financial mechanism of a voluntary nature open to interested stakeholders with the objective of transforming the digital divide into digital opportunities for the developing world by focusing mainly on specific and urgent needs at the local level and seeking new voluntary sources of "solidarity" finance. The DSF will complement existing mechanisms for funding the Information Society, which should continue to be fully utilized to fund the growth of new ICT infrastructure and services. (Agreed)
The Digital Solidarity Fund implements a Multi-Stakeholder financing scheme involving Civil Society ( here Local Autorities ) and the Business sector ( here the ITC contractors of those Local Autorities ) with the support of some governments. It is clear that the Digital Solidarity Fund is consituting a perfect example of a MSP that would deserve to become a MSP formally recognized by the WSIS and the UN, and not simply "welcomed" as this wording translates legal uncertainties.