Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 11:11:16 +0800 From: "RunningToddler" <amkt@apcwomen.org> Subject: [communication 927] Re: fellowship form To: <bureau@geneva2003.org> Cc: "Sally Burch - ALAI" <sburch@alainet.org>, "AP WSIS Caucus" <communication@wsisasia.org> Message-Id: <002a01c38c80$b0a4d1c0$2b75063d@kryssq1o9vc6nq> References: <00f001c38bed$3117f6f0$c6d16a9c@WSI0012> X-Mail-Count: 00927Dear Claire and all CSB Members,I find that this particular link is still sadly lacking from what we had =envisioned for the whole application process. While I recognise that we =have yet to even look at the database and to what extent it allows =transparency, I am concerned too about the criteria for selection that =still seems to be in place despite the work of the sub-working group and =the agreement of all of the CSB. These are stated on the website as:A.2 Selection processThe WSIS Fellowship Selection Panel will review the nomination forms and =select the fellowship recipients. The "families" coordinators and the =Regional Caucus make up this panel.Criteria for the selection process ˇ The candidate must be accredited ˇ The candidates must have completed the online application =for fellowship ˇ The candidates must have faxed the registration form to the =Summit (http://www.itu.int/wsis/geneva/index.html) ˇ Effective contributions to the drafts of the plan of action =or declaration. ˇ Priority will be given to candidates from Least Developed =Countries (LDCs) to the maximum of 60% of available funds, candidates =from developing countries and countries in transition will be equally =considered to a maximum of 40% of available funds. ˇ Active participation in the WSIS process (at the =international or the national level) ˇ Candidate's professional experience and position and their =relevance to the WSIS 1st phase agenda ˇ Geographical distribution ˇ Gender balance (women candidates encouraged) ˇ Diversity of stakeholders, civil society "families" balance We agreed that caucuses that have been active in WSIS need to have a =role since they are not represented in the "families" of the CSB. These =are for e.g. human rights, etc. And the "leaders" of these caucuses to =be included. We also agreed that Sally and/or Bill need to be included =as part of the selection committee or at least as observers with full =editing rights so that they can give their comments on candidates who =may have played a more active role under C&T. Yet, there seems to be an =overemphasis still on "families". The sub-working group had revisited criteria and did not agree to: 1. Effective contributions to the drafts of the plan of action or =declaration. How does the Secretariat expect to measure the =effectiveness of these? 2. Professional experience of the candidate? Why is this necessary as =many active and committed participants are community-based and =grassroots activists? The website still makes reference to Prepcom 3, does this mean that =fellowships are available for the sessions in November and possibly the =one in Dec just before the Summit? I for one, am very disappointed with the CSD's attitude to the work =that was done by the sub-working group, and seems to not give due =consideration to what was agreed upon. Since Amir had apprised the whole =of CS plenary of this process and almost gave the promise of =transparency and a better selection process for fellowships, I feel that =the sub-working group is obliged to bring this issue back to CS plenary =if the current mechanism is unsatisfactory. I would like CS Plenary to =take note that the CSD has taken decisions authoritatively and is =therefore fully responsible for any shortcomings of the whole process =and the CSB will hold no responsibility. I do not want any =misunderstandings from our various constituencies. We have already lost =precious time. I expect that we will lose at least another week before =anything suitable gets set up if it can even remotely emulate the =database that the GKP has. I know that Al Alegre is travelling and I will too for at least three =weeks. I am therefore copying this to the Asia list as this is the =constituency that I'm responsible to. I cannot even fully express how disappointed I am and will consult the =Asia Pacific members on this matter. To the support staff of the CSD, I do appreciate your work and efforts =and fully recognise these. Warm regards, Angela ----- Original Message ----- From: Claire Chombeau To: bureau@geneva2003.org Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 5:35 PM Subject: fellowship form Dear all, An online fellowship form is now available on www.geneva2003.org, ="funding" page. A mail to accredited organisations will be sent in a few =hours. Our webmaster is still working on the CSB and secretariat access to =manage the forms. We will keep you informed. Regards, Claire World Summit on the Information Society Civil Society Division Place des Nations CH-1211 Genī×e 20927_2.html (attatchment)(tag is disabled)