Re: [npoc-voice] Fwd: IGF 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals

[Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji@xxxxxxx>]

Hello ML,

I propose we go with last years format.

Thanks

On 10 March 2013 18:13, <mlemineur@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> FYI below. Are we going to submit a proposal as NPOC partnering with some
> other institution as we did last year ?
>
> Best,
>
> Marie-laure
>
>
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> Asunto: Fwd: IGF 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals
> De:     "marie-laure Lemineur" <mllemineur@xxxxxxxxx>
> Fecha:  Dom, 10 de Marzo de 2013, 12:31 pm
> Para:   mlemineur@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Robin Gross <robin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 11:09 AM
> Subject: Fwd: IGF 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals
> To: NCSG-DISCUSS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> fyi
>
>
>
>  Some of you may already be aware, but the IGF has issued a preliminary
> call for workshop proposals with a fast approaching deadline of 22 March
> 2013!
>
>
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/121-preparatory-process/1288-2013-preliminary-call-for-workshops-proposals
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> The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) in its meeting on 1 March 2013
> agreed to modify the procedure for the selection of workshops.
>
> They advised that a preliminary call for workshop proposals be issued.
> Workshop proponents should include a concise description of the thematic
> area of interest and other pertinent information in their submissions. The
> proposals could focus on the priority themes identified by the open
> consultations/MAG meetings or could also introduce other themes. (These can
> be found in the annex of the MAG summary
> report:<http://intgovforum.org/cms/2013/MAG.Summary.Report.1March.r2.pdf>
> .)
>
> The MAG recommended that a two track process be followed:
>
>
>    - For organizers of workshops  in *2011 or 2012* IGF meeting the
>    submission of a preliminary proposal by *22 March 2013 *is mandatory.
>    After this deadline the MAG will go through and assess the preliminary
>    proposals. The MAG through the Secretariat will then invite selected
>    workshop proponents to submit full and complete workshop proposals by
> *30
>    April 2013 *based on these preliminary proposals. Workshop proponents
>    with similar proposals may be asked to work together to develop a single
>    fully-fledged proposal. Workshop proponents cannot significantly change
> the
>    topic of an approved proposal.
>
>    - In order to encourage workshop organizers, first time proposers are
>    encouraged to but do not need to submit preliminary workshop proposals.
>    They do however have to submit a full and complete workshop proposal by
> *30
>    April 2013*. The Secretariat stands ready to assist new comers in any
>    way.
>
>
> As a result of the above MAG recommendations the IGF Secretariat is issuing
> a preliminary call for workshop proposals to which the deadline will be *22
> March 2013*.
>
> An online form will be available on *15 March 2013 *on the IGF website for
> submissions.
>
> The template will be as follows:
>
> 1. Workshop working title:
> 2. Concise description of broader thematic area of interest:
> 3. Concise description of specific issues to be addressed:
> 4. Indication of workshop format:
> a. Panel*
> b. Roundtable
> c. Free discussion (with one or two moderators)
> d.  Other (please describe)
> 5. Name of contact person:**
> 6. Institution:
> 7. Contact email:
>
>
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> * Names of speakers are not required at this stage.
> * *New workshop organizers are encouraged.
>
>
>
>
>
> IP JUSTICE
> Robin Gross, Executive Director
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> p: +1-415-553-6261    f: +1-415-462-6451
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