Mavic's response.
Warm regards,
Angela
----- Original Message -----
From: "mavic" <mavic@isiswomen.org>
To: <gswg-coord@genderit.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Gswg-coord] FW: Speaking Slots - CSB Role
> Dear Angela, Alice, and Olinca and everyone,
>
> I think we need to inform CSB that it will be most helpful for us all in
> civil society if the Bureau will advise or support us in ensuring the
> effectivity of our lobbying strategies. Some of the ways by which this can
> be done are by:
>
> 1. facilitating the distribution of the statements from caucuses/families
to
> government delegates--even if these are produced at the last minute;
> 2. negotiating for longer speaking time since we (including governments
and
> the WSIS Secretariat) all know that we have so many issues and the issues
> are so diverse; and
> 3. ensuring logistical support for the caucuses/families--we can
concentrate
> better in developing good statements if we no longer have to worry about
> finding a computer, printer, or copying machine.
>
> And please, let's leave the decisions on content and speakers to the C&T
> committee. The inclusive and consultative process it has adapted is
working
> well.
>
> Let me follow up Natasha's 'silly question' with a related silly thought:
I
> hope we don't find ourselves having to do internal lobbying and advocacy
in
> the CSB secretariat.
>
> Mavic