Re: [pdp-pcceg-feb06] Experts in various areas

[Liz Williams <liz.williams@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Marilyn

This will all get put into the mix.  I appreciate the follow up.

Liz
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Liz Williams
Senior Policy Counselor
ICANN - Brussels
+32 2 234 7874 tel
+32 2 234 7848 fax
+32 497 07 4243 mob




On 14 Jul 2006, at 23:55, Marilyn Cade wrote:

> Dear Colleague, I have undertaken to develop some names in the area  
> of economics/related studies that can be considered as experts for  
> the PDP 06 work. However, I strongly urge that we, as Council,  
> undertake to develop a broader strategy, and supportive  
> recommendation for the identification, retention, or consultation  
> with ‘independent experts’.
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> I’m delighted to see in the Operational Plan identification of the  
> need for an economist for ongoing consultation for staff, and for  
> the TFs/Council.
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> But, since that may take a while. I’ve tried to gather some  
> possible names. I did a web search, and also talked to the OECD and  
> to the EC Competition authorities and came up with a few names to  
> suggest for PDP 06.
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> Dr. Martin Cave, London
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> Dr. Andrew Odlyzko, University of Minn., USA
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> Dr. Sam Paltridge, OECD
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> Dr. Michael Katz – former FCC and FTC economist
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> I also think we need competition authorities to ‘consult’ with. The  
> European Commission has used a firm – Analyses Consulting, offices  
> in London and US – to study competition. They also have an  
> excellent report on the status of competition in various markets in  
> Europe and it might be that we could ‘borrow’ some discussion time  
> with them.
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> We can invite experts from government agencies to ‘discuss with us’  
> and not pay them, since they wouldn’t be able to take compensation.  
> They would have to be speaking from present positions or views  
> about their countries’ laws, or perspectives, tough, not  
> freelancing or speculating, but that kind of dialogue could also be  
> beneficial.
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> I suggest that we invite an anti trust attorney – but not the  
> retained counsel for ICANN, but someone independent, as well.
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> So, I’d suggest a competition and anti trust authority from the US  
> FTC, European Commission, and perhaps Australia or Japan. I can get  
> some names from contacts I have, probably.  There is also a  
> possibility of anti-trust expertise from one of the NGOs.
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> I’ve been giving thought to the practicality of our calendars, and  
> we may need to show some flexibility in our scheduling of the  
> planned face to face.
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> From: owner-pdp-pcceg-feb06@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-pdp-pcceg- 
> feb06@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liz Williams
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 12:28 AM
> To: pdp-pcceg-feb06@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [pdp-pcceg-feb06] PDP Feb 06: Preliminary Report
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> Colleagues
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> As I haven't received any further inputs since the Marrakech  
> meeting, I will be proceeding with the release of the Preliminary  
> Report by Wednesday 19 July, COB Brussels time. This will enable  
> all Council members the chance to read the report prior to the  
> Council meeting on Thursday 20 July.
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> I am working on developing, as per the minutes of the Marrakech  
> meeting, suggestions for expert materials for the group to review  
> through August and September. I will distribute a draft for comment  
> as quickly as I can.
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> Of course, any questions or last minute comments, please come back  
> to me.
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> Kind regards.
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> Liz
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> Liz Williams
>
> Senior Policy Counselor
>
> ICANN - Brussels
>
> +32 2 234 7874 tel
>
> +32 2 234 7848 fax
>
> +32 497 07 4243 mob