Liberal groups organize Congressional "Net-accountability" forum

[Declan McCullagh]

7/10 State of the Net Forum : "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability"

·       Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 14:28:14 -0400
·       To: update at cdt.org
·       Subject: 7/10 State of the Net Forum : "Toward a Framework for 
Internet Accountability"
·       From: ari at cdt.org


You are cordially invited to a luncheon discussion "Toward a Framework for
Internet Accountability", Tuesday, July 10 beginning at 12:00 noon. This
event, hosted by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), will explore the
Markle Foundation's new study, "Toward a Framework for Internet
\Accountability." The study, to be released Tuesday morning, finds that at a
time of intense debate over key Internet policy Americans are enthusiastic
about the Internet, but that they are eager to have new forms of public,
private, and non-profit governance of the Internet in order to give them
more protection and control when they go online.

WHAT: "Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability",
IEF State of the Net Series

WHO: Zoe Baird, Markle Foundation
Stan Greenberg, Greenberg, Quinlan, and Rosner Research
with appearances by Leaders of the Internet Caucus

WHERE:  Reserve Officers Association
One Constitution Ave, NE, Across from Dirksen
Senate Office Building

WHEN:  Tuesday, July 10, from 12 NOON to 1:30 pm (Lunch
served)

RSVP:  If planning to attend RSVP at neted.org or via phone to
Danielle 202-638-4370.


About the State of the Net Series

"Toward a Framework for Internet Accountability" is the second in a series
of discussions on the "State of the Net" hosted by IEF. The "State of the
Net" project seeks to examine the policy and governance framework  needed to
assure that the Internet reaches its fullest commercial, communications and
democratic potential. IEF believes that an assessment of the "State of the
Net" is long overdue. The goal of the project is to take a "snapshot" of
where we are in the development of the Internet. This snapshot will serve as
a benchmark for measuring progress — or lack thereof - in Internet policy.
More information about "The State of the Net" project can be found at
http://www.Stateofthe.Net


About the Markle Foundation

The Markle Foundation works to realize the potential of emerging
communications media and information technology to improve people's lives
and recently unveiled a new program focus and $100 million commitment to do
so. The foundation's work is focused in three primary areas: Policy for a
Networked Society, Interactive Media for Children, and Information
Technologies for Better Health.

Markle pursues its goals through a range of activities including analysis,
research, public information and the development of innovative media
products and services.  The foundation creates and operates many of its own
projects-using not only grants but also investments and strategic alliances
with non-profits and businesses.  More information on the Markle Foundation
can be found at www.markle.org.

About the Internet Education Foundation

The Internet Education Foundation (IEF) is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public
and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized
global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and
commerce. Since its founding in 1997, IEF has worked on many
educational projects including the Congressional Internet
Caucus Advisory Committee. IEF contributes the staffing,
coordination, and funding for the Internet Caucus Advisory
Committee administration, Web sites, publications and
events.  IEF also developed and hosts the GetNetWise child
online safety campaign to help assure that children have
safe and rewarding experiences online.  IEF is located at
http://www.NetEd.org.

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