RE: [alac] internet governance and wsis

["Roberto Gaetano" <alac_liaison@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Annette.
WHile I think that the first one is a fair attempt to an objective analysis 
(given Geoff's background and point of view), I am appalled by the 
Milton/Hans paper. People of their knowledge and experience could have done 
better. Of all the (unfortunately many) shortcomings (or perceived as such) 
of ICANN, surprise, surprise, the only ones analysed are those that can be 
related to some discussion in the framework the WSIS. Sorry, but it has 
nothing to do with independent academic research, is only chasing brownie 
points. Irrelevant for the progress on this matter, but good to get sponsors 
for future equally irrelevant papers.
Incidentally, how come that people mlike Milton and Hans, that I held in 
high esteem, and that have been part of the internet governance process from 
day 0, still don't have the slightest clue on how IP address allocation is 
performed (or pretend they don't)? I think this is a bad sign on where the 
debate might be leading.

Anyway, I safely arrived to the hotel after the soccer celebration party, 
and enjoy the fact that the first meeting tomorrow is only at 8:30.

Good night,
Roberto GAETANO
ALAC
ICANN BoD Liaison


> From: "Annette Muehlberg" <Annette.Muehlberg@xxxxxx>
> To: alac@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [alac] internet governance and wsis
> Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:47:29 +0200
>
> I came across two texts in the context of the WSIS debate which might be of 
> interest to you:
>
> 1. the March 05 edition of the Internet Protocol journal -
> an opinion article on ICANN, the ITU, WSIS and internet Governance by Geoff 
> Huston.
> The Internet Protocol Journal, Vol.8, No.1
> http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/about/about/c644/ccmigration_09186a008042a4a4.pdf
>
> 2.
> > > >      *********************************************************
> > > >                      The Internet Governance Project
> > > >                      announces a new policy analysis:
> > > >
> > > >                      "WHAT DO TO ABOUT ICANN:
> > > >           A PROPOSAL FOR STRUCTURAL REFORM"
> > > >
> > > >                      www.InternetGovernance.org
> > > >
> > > >      **********************************************************
> > > >
> > > > The authors analyze how ICANN exercises governmental powers
> > > > without possessing corresponding mechanisms for accountability.
> > > > They propose three accountability mechanisms:
> > > > 1. Creation of an international oversight body to replace US
> > > >      oversight of ICANN
> > > > 2. Restoration of ICANN's global elections
> > > > 3. Decentralization of the Internet root zone and coordinated
> > > >      management between ICANN and the ITU.
> > > >
> > > > The paper is available at the Internet Governance Project site:
> > > >       http://www.internetgovernance.org
>
> > > >
> > > > This analysis will be discussed in an on-line forum to be held
> > > > on April 22, 2005. Additional details to be announced.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The Internet Governance Project is an interdisciplinary consortium 
> of
> > > > academics comprised of:
> > > > Dr. Milton Mueller, Professor, Syracuse University School of
> > > >        Information Studies
> > > > Dr. Hans Klein, Associate Professor, Georgia Institute of 
> Technology,
> > > >        School of Public Policy
> > > > Dr. John R. Mathiason, Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
> > > >        Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
> > > > Dr. Lee McKnight, Associate Professor, Syracuse University School
> > > >        of Information Studies
> > > > Dr. Marc Holitscher, Lecturer, Institut für Politikwissenschaft der
> > > >        Universität Zürich
> > > > Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, Assistant Pofessor, Syracuse University,
> > > >        School of Information Studies
> > > >
>
>
> enjoy
> Annette
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