In recent times civil society groups have found themselves on the defensive in internet policy debates. The WSIS plus 10 process is a chance to explore contrasting views from the global south as to what kind of web we want – not just those already online but those still to come online. This session is targeted at those who wish to understand the needs and objectives of groups in the global south and the expected outcome sis a clearer understanding of a positive policy agenda.
Names of the organizer(s) of the workshop and their affiliation to various stakeholder groups:
Andrew Puddephatt, Director, Global partners; co-convener of “Best Bits” network; affiliated to the Internet Rights and Principles coalition at the IGF, based in the UK www.global-partners.co.uk
Names and affiliations of the panelists and the remote moderator:
- Moderator: Andrew Puddephatt, Global Partners, UK
- Remote Panelist: Jeremy Malcolm Consumers International Malaysia >> Presentation (pdf – 12.71MB)
- Remote Moderator: Lea Kaspar
Panelists:
- Joana Varon Ferraz, Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS-FGV), Brazil;
- Pranesh Prakash, Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society India;
- Grace Githaiga Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), Kenya;
Contact person:
Name: Andrew Puddephatt
Organization: Global Partners
E-mail: [email protected]
