Senior Manager, International Public Policy at Access Partnership
Joined on December 6, 2012
Total Post Views: 8,152
About |
Chris Martin consults on international issues for a range of clients in the areas of information and communications technology (ICT) policy and Internet governance. He works with global companies and organizations to develop strategies, shape policy discussions, and access new markets. Chris previously worked for five years at the United States Council for International Business, where he managed ICT policy and served two years as the large-business representative on ICANN’s Nominating Committee. He also coordinated development of global self-regulatory standards in marketing and advertising, and advanced stakeholder positions in various national and multinational government bodies.
Chris began his career with several years spent aiding the growth of small businesses in Africa and Asia. He also has experience at the WTO, and has published on trade and economic reform in Asia. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international affairs from James Madison University and a Master’s of Public Policy from the University of Chicago.
Except where otherwise noted, all postings by Christopher Martin on CircleID are licensed under a Creative Commons License.
For all the tranquility at the end of last week's World Technology/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), E.B. White's words come to mind: "there is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement." One also has to wonder though what a literary stylist like White would think of the linguistic gyrations demanded by the compromises reached at the WTPF in Geneva, and what they portend. more