Discussion of ICANN strategic plan

[Milton Mueller]

Erick:

>>> Erick Iriarte Ahon <faia at AMAUTA.RCP.NET.PE> 1/25/2005 8:30:16 PM
>>>
>I support the ICANN proposal.

Duly noted.

>1. in the past ISOC (and PIR now), support workshops like WALC in
Latin
>America.

PIR and ISOC have no "taxing authority" like ICANN and are independent,
voluntary organizations. I don't think this is a relevant argument.

>2. ICANN support the WGIG

Yes, this is quite relevant, it is the same issue: building political
support for itself by supporting other efforts. But its support of WGIG
was controversial and could be questioned. If ICANN did it once, it does
not mean we should support more of it. You still have to make a case on
the merits.

>3. In future ICANN will develop regional offices, that work in
outreach.

Should it? What exactly is "outreach?"

>And more.. we can put the organizations that support in one side and
the
>organizations that are against in another side and present both
positions.

This is quite possible, could be a way to do it if agreement is not
possible.

--MM