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could recommend such regional
organisations to give effect to it.
coordination,
and
encourage
regional
We think the development of principles of capacity-building would be a useful
contribution to ensuring global capacity-building efforts are effective. There are existing
principles that may be useful to draw on here, including those developed by the GFCE,
which highlight inclusivity, ownership, sustainability, trust, transparency and
accountability.
New Zealand has its own principles for cyber security capacity building engagement,
principles which highlight, among others, partnership, a focus on results and practical
outcomes, and a focus on sustainability. It is also important to ensure capacity-building
principles take account of the gender dimensions of such work.
Regional Institutional Dialogue
We recognise the benefit that the OEWG has brought. We have appreciated the
opportunity to hear from a wide range of member states, to share views and to meet
new colleagues. This meeting has in itself been a Confidence Building Measure.
At this stage, we would like the Group’s work to crystallise – and the Group’s report to be
further developed – before we take decisions on any future discussions. Form follows
function.
If there is to be further dialogue, we would be interested in this developing according to
the following principles:
Focused on taking forward the OEWG’s existing work in practical, tangible ways;
Established in such a way that is inclusive of small states, and mindful of the
resource burden on their systems. Meeting once a year, for a week, for example –
rather than anything more regular.
Reflects the multistakeholder nature of the internet, and includes multistakeholder
perspectives;
Does not duplicate the work of other mechanisms and has a clear focus on
international peace and security.
New Zealand regrets that non-ECOSOC accredited organisations were unable to
participate in this OEWG session. Discussions on cyber stability should take a
multistakeholder approach, reflecting the multistakeholder nature of internet governance
and the wide-ranging impact of an unstable and insecure online environment. Any future
arrangements should reflect this, and include more multistakeholder voices.
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