Advisory Group – 4-5/9/2007
Paper submitted by Mr. Everton Lucero, special adviser to the Host Country Co-chair
A “package” deal for Rio
Basic idea: “Rio should be Athens plus”
- The 2nd IGF should build upon the experience gained with the 1st IGF, taking into account the need for an incremental progress along the 5 planned sessions, towards the fulfillment of the IGF’s mandate, according to the Tunis Agenda.
On substance:
“Athens-plus” is the inclusion of a main session and workshops devoted to “critical internet resources”. The aim is to discuss whether relevant processes of coordination and management of critical Internet resources are consistent with the principles embodied at WSIS summit.
On structure:
A main working session will be devoted to a discussion on the structure for future meetings, including the role, criteria, nomination, rotation and procedures for the Advisory Group or other supporting body.
On outcomes:
There will not be a negotiated text. The “Rio message on Internet Governance” will be a Chairman’s summary and, attached to it, templates filled in by organizers of workshops, best practice forums, open forums, dynamic coalitions and other events.