[NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: IGF 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals

[Robin Gross]

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> Some of you may already be aware, but the IGF has issued a  
> preliminary call for workshop proposals with a fast approaching  
> deadline of 22 March 2013!
>
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/121- 
> preparatory-process/1288-2013-preliminary-call-for-workshops-proposals
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> 2013 Preliminary Call for Workshops Proposals			
> The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) in its meeting on 1 March  
> 2013 agreed to modify the procedure for the selection of workshops.
>
> They advised that a preliminary call for workshop proposals be  
> issued. Workshop proponents should include a concise description of  
> the thematic area of interest and other pertinent information in  
> their submissions. The proposals could focus on the priority themes  
> identified by the open consultations/MAG meetings or could also  
> introduce other themes. (These can be found in the annex of the MAG  
> summary report:.)
>
> The MAG recommended that a two track process be followed:
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> For organizers of workshops  in 2011 or 2012 IGF meeting the  
> submission of a preliminary proposal by 22 March 2013 is mandatory.  
> After this deadline the MAG will go through and assess the  
> preliminary proposals. The MAG through the Secretariat will then  
> invite selected workshop proponents to submit full and complete  
> workshop proposals by 30 April 2013 based on these preliminary  
> proposals. Workshop proponents with similar proposals may be asked  
> to work together to develop a single fully-fledged proposal.  
> Workshop proponents cannot significantly change the topic of an  
> approved proposal.
>
> In order to encourage workshop organizers, first time proposers are  
> encouraged to but do not need to submit preliminary workshop  
> proposals. They do however have to submit a full and complete  
> workshop proposal by 30 April 2013. The Secretariat stands ready to  
> assist new comers in any way.
>
> As a result of the above MAG recommendations the IGF Secretariat is  
> issuing a preliminary call for workshop proposals to which the  
> deadline will be 22 March 2013.
>
> An online form will be available on 15 March 2013 on the IGF  
> website for submissions.
>
> The template will be as follows:
>
> 1.	Workshop working title:
> 2.	Concise description of broader thematic area of interest:
> 3.	Concise description of specific issues to be addressed:
> 4.	Indication of workshop format:
> a.	Panel*
> b.	Roundtable
> c.	Free discussion (with one or two moderators)
> d.	 Other (please describe)
> 5.	Name of contact person:**
> 6.	Institution:
> 7.	Contact email:
>
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> * Names of speakers are not required at this stage.
> * *New workshop organizers are encouraged.




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