Re: [DC3] new proposal: Policy Network on Meaningful Access

It may be worth if Carlos or any or the other active MAG members can explain to the DC members about what the 2 policy networks are, how are they different from the BPFs, who is sponsoring/supporting them, the role of the secretariat, etc. It is worth reading or referring to the UNSG Roadmap for digital cooperation, where the mechanism for policy network is first introduced/proposed to the IGF. As for the comments around not including Microsoft, Mozilla and others, that will not be very multistakeholder-like, as the IGF mechanisms are supposed to allow and support engagement and participation with all stakeholders. These 2 companies in particular have invested considerable funds and time from their staff to support many projects from the ground up, so as donors/allies in this space, they can bring other experiences to the table. Have a look at the AirBand grant recipients from Microsoft for example, to see many community-driven projects that are not on this mailing list and may be good to engage. Regards, Sylvia ________________________________________________________________________ Sylvia Cadena | APNIC Foundation - Head of Programs | sylvia(a)apnic.net | http://www.apnic.foundation ISIF Asia, WSIS Champion on International Cooperation 2018 & 2019 | http://www.isif.asia | FB ISIF.asia | @ISIF_Asia | G+ ISIFAsia | 6 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101 Australia | PO Box 3646 | +10 GMT | skypeID: sylviacadena | Tel: +61 7 3858 3100 | Fax: +61 7 3858 3199 * Love trees. Print only if necessary.