[seedig] On recent discussions

[Danko Jevtović]

Sorina, well said!



Thank you for your hard work and dedication, I recognize the value you are 
bringing and support you!



Danko



From: seedig <seedig-bounces at lists.rnids.rs> On Behalf Of Sorina Teleanu
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 8:25 PM
To: Seedig <seedig at rnids.rs>
Cc: ExCom <execom at seedig.net>
Subject: [seedig] On recent discussions



Dear SEEDIG community,

A lot has been happening recently on this list and within SEEDIG, and I 
believe it is time for me to try to clarify and react to a few things.

But, first, I kindly ask everyone to bring back respect and trust on this 
list, and avoid breaking the boundaries of common sense and engaging in 
ad-hominem attacks. Recent and previous discussions have made many 
uncomfortable, and what was supposed to be a space for open discussions and 
dialogue has become a place which is alienating people. I trust this will soon 
change.

1. Partial elections for the Executive Committee

To start with, I would like to thank the Election Committee for the work they 
have done over the past few months. Especially considering that, as we all saw 
on the list, Committee members and observers did not have an easy task.

As already announced by the Election Committee, according to the Terms of 
reference (ToR), the election process should be re-initiated from the start 
(with all its phases, from the creation of a new Election Committee, through 
new nominations, and to the voting process). By default, the Executive 
Committee is supposed to continue its mandate in its current composition. As 
Chair, I have called for a meeting to discuss the next steps with my 
colleagues; you will hear more after this meeting.

2. Recent discussions

Several direct and indirect accusations have been made recently regarding 
transparency, inclusion, and good governance (among others) within SEEDIG. 
These were carried out on the list, in other public spaces, and in undisclosed 
communications with SEEDIG sponsors and partners. Many of these accusations 
have been targeted at me directly.

The ability of this community to speak its mind and point to any flaws they 
find in SEEDIG processes is something I find valuable. As long as this is done 
in a respectful, realistic, open, and constructive manner. I am ready at any 
point to stand up for SEEDIG and its principles, which many of my colleagues 
and I have done our best to uphold over the past five years.

Flaws in SEEDIG processes and governance may have appeared, and this is part 
of the growth of any initiative. But I strongly reject all accusations of 
intentional lack of transparency, inclusiveness, and democracy, as well as any 
manipulation within the Executive Committee and the SEEDIG community at large. 
I invite all those who have made these accusations to back them up with facts.

I have been at the centre of many discussions and accusations recently. I 
believe that my work speaks for itself, so I will try to avoid engaging in a 
debate on any alleged wrongdoings at the moment. But I ask those who have been 
pointing fingers at me and my work to look carefully at whether they uphold 
the principles they accuse me of breaching.



Finally, I would like to thank all of those who have stood up for SEEDIG and 
have expressed their support for a constructive approach to addressing the 
challenges the initiative and the community are facing currently.

I once again invite the community to uphold the spirit of SEEDIG and use this 
space constructively to tackle the many complex IG issues in the region, 
instead of engaging in ad-hominem attacks, unfounded accusations, and engaging 
in activities undermining the very existence of SEEDIG.



Best,

Sorina



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