Dear all,
I would have no objections to Chat's proposal. We can work as adhoc on the
preparations and formally nominate and convene in Tokyo. Those who can't make
it to Tokyo but would would like to be involved in the committee should also
send in their nominations to Izumi for reference.
Sacha
Chat Garcia Ramilo wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> My name is Chat Garcia Ramilo from teh Association for Poregressive
> Communications Women's Networking Support Programme. We are actively
> involved in organising a side event on gender and ICT issues with other
> organisations on January 11-12.
>
> I think it is a initiative to organise an Asia Pacific committee for WSIS
> is commendable and necessary. I'd like to suggest that perhaps it would be
> more appropriate to if this body could be "formally convened" in Tokyo and
> representatives be nominated and chosen then. What coul dbe formed at this
> point is an ADHOC organising committee that can prepare for the the
> face-to-face meeting. I make this suggestion to ensure that all NGOs and
> representatives of civil society organizations who will be attending WSIS
> can be involved in convening the body.
>
> A way to convene the body would be to hold a two hour-session on January 11
> (maybe from 8:00 - 10:00 am). This could be a very good time to also brief
> the NGO delegates about the side-events and the official meeting.
>
> I would also like to support Chun Eung Hwi's recommendation of trying to
> strike a gender balance in the committee. There are a number of women's
> organizations that are now working in ICT concerns.
>
> best to all,
> Chat
>
> At 09:57 AM 12/23/02 +0900, Chun Eung Hwi wrote:
> >Dear Izumi Aizu and others,
> >
> >
> >
> >Thank you for your information and efforts for coordination!
> >I prefer to have the name of "Asia Pacific NGO Coordination Committee for
> >WSIS" (AP-NGO CCW)
> >
> >And regarding the composition and tasks, I basically agree to your
> >proposal. And I would like to underline the balance of gender and
> >sub-regions in the composition of committee persons. Also, I hope Japan
> >NGO Committee to coordinate together with the AP NGO coordination
> >committee. It could be more realistic rather than to depend fully on AP
> >NGO coordination committee.
> >
> >Then, I have one question to be clarified. Here, you are using the term of
> >Asian Pacific representing our region. Could you provide some information
> >about what has been done in Pacific region in relation to WSIS process?
> >For me, in our Asian NGO community, this seems to be a new thing
> >particularly concerned with WSIS issues. Why should we use such a term?
> >And Who are representing Pacific region NGOs?
> >
> >Given the burden to be worked out, we may not have enough time. I will
> >arrive on the 11th of January afternoon. So, if I could help you, don't
> >hesitate to say it to me. Thank you again!
> >
> >
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Chun Eung Hwi
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