More details to add to what Joly sent - copied from: http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/call-papers Call For Papers - The abstract must be submitted by January 31st, 2014 via the form here: http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/call-papers Given the importance of Multistakeholder Governance for the future evolution of the Internet and in addressing issues of public policy and technology, the Internet Society has launched a two-phase process, trying to identify the key characteristics and main challenges of Multistakeholder governance. Phase I - Multistakeholder Governance Survey This initial part of the study was done in form of a questionnaire that sought to identify the perception of users on issues relating to Internet governance. The survey gathered over 300 individual responses, from 53 countries, to capture perspectives on the origin and future of multistakeholder Internet governance. The conclusion shows that the model works, but there are ways to make it clearer and more inclusive and to leverage enhanced cooperation to strengthen participation in the Internet ecosystem. * Dowload the survey results and analysis (PDF)<http://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/bp-msfinalreport-20132010-en.pdf> Phase II - Call for Papers Phase II of this process involves the Internet Society soliciting high quality academic papers on the following thematic areas: 1. The transition of multistakeholder governance from the environment and sustainable development to the Internet. Was multistakeholderism, as a governance choice for the Internet after the World Summit on Information Society, successful? 2. Enhanced Cooperation: what does it mean and what is its contribution to Multistakeholder participation in particular and Internet Governance in general? 3. What is the role of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in the context of the WSIS environment and as part of intergovernmental governance structures? 4. Different organizations (ICANN, ITU, WIPO, OECD, Council of Europe) claim to have adopted multistakeholder governance but they offer different perspectives and interpretations of it. Why does the concept of multistakeholder governance invite such different interpretations? 5. Many argue that multistakeholder structures are the only way to ensure that the Internet - both technically and socially -- continues to evolve successfully. Do you agree with this assertion and how do you think the future will look like in the context of multistakeholder Internet governance? Note: Authors will be required - to the extent possible - to take into consideration the Internet Society's Multistakeholder Questionnaire outcomes and conclusions as part of their research. The final report can be found here: http://www.internetsociety.org/ms-questionnaire-analysis The open and sustainable Internet This call is one component of the Internet Society's broader initiative focused on the open and sustainable Internet. While the Internet has proven its success from economic, development, technological, and societal perspectives, its continued growth as a multistakeholder platform cannot be taken for granted. The Internet Society strongly believes that to ensure a sustainable Internet, the Internet must maintain its core characteristics of open, global and interoperable technical standards for innovation; open access and freedom of expression for all users; openness for business and economic progress; based on a collaborative, inclusive, multistakeholder governance model. The academic papers the review committee considers meet the standards of scholarly and research excellence will be included in a single book publication. In 2014, the Internet Society will be self-publishing an e-book on Multistakeholder governance as part of its effort to contribute to the ongoing discussions on multistakeholder participation. On 12/16/13 1:31 PM, "Joly MacFie" <joly@punkcast.com<mailto:joly@punkcast.com>> wrote: Now Jan 31 2014 http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/call-papers -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org<mailto:Air-L@listserv.aoir.org> mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/