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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]

CSTD is a UN-housed body that provides the General Assembly and ECOSOC with high-level advice on relevant science and technology issues. It’s 16th annual session will address 1) Science, technology and innovation for sustainable cities and peri-urban communities, 2) Internet broadband for an inclusive digital society, and 3) Progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). In addition, the Commission will hear presentations on national science, technology and innovation policy reviews. The participants will include representatives of Governments, civil society, the private sector and international organizations. For more information, please visit http://unctad.org/en/pages/MeetingDetails.aspx?meetingid=213