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Thank you for the documentation which I will read carefully and will
use to inform interventions on my part. I was invited to this as an
individual, not as a member of any group -- probably because I have
attended many internet related events in the last two years and have
expressed an interest in this area. It is a very small consultation --
only 25 (probably Ottawa based) people. In this case I didn't have to
do it, and I don't know if anyone else invited will arrive prepared
with information gathered from a wide set of stakeholders. But I do
believe in widening the circle and seeking input. So I did put out a
call for input and I will, like any honest participant, make
appropriate references re: sources.<br>
<br>
But I am finding your line of questioning somewhat passive aggressive.
I am sorry you are not happy about this. But starting www3 about it
will only ensure that neither of us ever get invited to these things
again. And that would be a shame. One less opportunity to present
what is probably a similiar position. I have participated in these
things before and quite effectively. And I have been around civil
society discussions for a long time, just as you have. So, let's have a
little trust -- and assume that I am capable of presenting ideas that
further all our best interests.<br>
<br>
Marita <br>
<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thanks
Marita,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">One
further question… Who did the invitation come from?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">M<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: windowtext;"
lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
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lang="EN-US"> Marita Moll [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:mmoll@ca.inter.net">mailto:mmoll@ca.inter.net</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> October 4, 2015 9:48 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Michael Gurstein <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:gurstein@gmail.com"><gurstein@gmail.com></a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> 'TC Advisors' <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:advisors@tc.ca"><advisors@tc.ca></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Advisors] consultation re: WSIS outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The answer to all of your questions is no --
don't know of a website, haven't heard of any remote participation and
no idea who prepared the list. Sorry. <br>
<br>
I will do what I can.<br>
<br>
Marita<br>
<br>
On 10/4/2015 12:37 PM, Michael Gurstein wrote: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Hi
Marita,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thanks
for this and it is good to see that someone in Canada is paying
attention to this.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">A
couple of questions… Is there a website for this or a link? Also, will
there be remote participation? And finally, do you happen to know who
prepared the invitation list?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">As
a long time participant/observer on the WSIS process including
participation in WSIS (Tunis), a keynote (on behalf of civil society at
the UNESCO sponsored WSIS Review in Paris in 2013), and as
host/facilitator of the Community Informatics network which I believe
is the world’s largest ICT4D research and practitioner network I’m a
wee bit surprised that this is the first I’ve heard of this
consultation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">By
a separate post, I’ll send a document which I helped prepare in
response to the WSIS +10 “non-paper” which I would also ask to be
entered into the record.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Tks
again,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Mike</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; color: windowtext;"
lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
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lang="EN-US"> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:advisors-bounces@tc.ca">advisors-bounces@tc.ca</a> [<a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:advisors-bounces@tc.ca">mailto:advisors-bounces@tc.ca</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Marita Moll<br>
<b>Sent:</b> October 4, 2015 8:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> TC Advisors <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:advisors@tc.ca"><advisors@tc.ca></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Advisors] consultation re: WSIS outcomes</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Hello all. I have been invited to be part of a one day consultation
that will inform the United Nations assessment on the outcomes of the
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). This consultation is
being hosted by the CIRA, with the assistance of the Canadian
Commission for UNESCO. It is described as a facilitated discussion
about Canadian priorities in the global development of ICT and the
Internet, as well as the role Canadians can play in facilitating the
inclusion of these important technologies in development. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I only got this invite a few days ago. The
event is on Wednesday. Not much time to prepare -- I was probably on
the "B" list. I would be happy to receive any input that might help
inform my participation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marita<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre>
<pre>Advisors mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre>
<pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:Advisors@tc.ca">Advisors@tc.ca</a><o:p></o:p></pre>
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