March 2013 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

Re: [ISOC_KE] [EANOG] Fwd: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Google.org Awards Grant to the Internet Society to Advance Internet Exchange Points in Emerging Markets
by Brian Munyao Longwe 05 Mar '13

05 Mar '13

Hi, This might help with some of the historical background in general: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/sites/default/files/ixp-impact-200908… Best regards, Brian On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Adam Nelson <adam(a)varud.com> wrote: > Are there any next steps on this or somebody who's interested in leading > this? It seems like everybody agrees that ISOC funding is not a substitute > for cash flow (i.e. operating expenses). However, ISOC funding could be > great for infrastructure investment whether it be training or physical > assets. > > The options seem to be: > > 1. Write a proposal for training current operators on IXP best practices ( > https://www.linx.net/good/lait.html) > 2. Investigate migrating KIXP to a dual location topology either within > Nairobi or even between Nairobi and another city. > 3. Improved high-density hardware that may be cheaper to run over the next > 3-5 years. > 4. Just email ISOC or Mike Jensen who wrote that IXP piece and see if they > have suggestions. > > I'm new here though and honestly have no idea what the history is with all > of this stuff (aside from reading that great PDF linked to above). Again, > I'm glad to help but can only help somebody else who knows that the current > situation is. > > Cheers, > Adam > > +254 712 966 801 > https://twitter.com/varud > https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcnelson > > > On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Stan Ngure <stanngure(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> @Simon, I do concur. >> >> @Vass, sure enough grants are not sustainable for a business model to >> work. >> >> However, the google funds could play a critical role, call it a spark in >> opening up the market or say bridging the gap. >> >> The EA community is a very large market, and building incountry IXPs >> without encouraging some sort of interconnect will be a missed opportunity. >> >> @James: Corporates can be the engine to getting content that is much >> needed. It all depends on the approach. >> >> Regards, >> >> Stan Ngure >> >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 8:11 AM, James <ndegwajim(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> You can create a sustainable model by merely applying a certain >>> percentage of VAT charged on Internet usage. Think of it in terms of how >>> airports charge. Thez...landing charges...processing of airport >>> charges...freight..etc. this are ultimately paid by airport users >>> >>> All we need is to make sure we keep the charges at a minimum and are >>> able to address the Internet penetration rate issue ..believe it's below 20 >>> % >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Mar 2, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Simon Vass <svass(a)etech.ug> wrote: >>> >>> > Sure, but fine. We get a grant and have the bandwidth paid for say a >>> year. Then what, how do we make this sustainable. Ultimately it has to make >>> business sense otherwise it'll be another Donor funded project? >>> > >>> > >>> > On 02/03/13 11:52, James wrote: >>> >> Seems as though the non commercial approach is the most popular. >>> Corporate vested interests might derail such a noble initiative. See report >>> on the link below.. >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ >>> eanog mailing list >>> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Kind Regards, >> _______________________________________________________ >> >> Stan Ngure >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> eanog mailing list >> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > eanog mailing list > eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog > >

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Kenya IGF: Planning
by Paul M 02 Mar '13

02 Mar '13

Dear listers and fellow IGF stakeholders, Firstly, I would like to extend my appreciation to the organisers of last year's Kenya IGF. The meeting was indeed a success and we witnessed in the Kenya IGF and in subsequent meetings, how discussions and outcomes regarding the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) forged the policy position for the Kenyan delegation to Dubai. We hope in this year's Kenya IGF, more can be accomplished. As you are all aware this year the ISOC Kenyan chapter will be planning, hosting and co-ordinating the local IGF. The event is slotted for the month of May. Because the IGF is a multi-stakeholder meeting, as such I believe stakeholders should be consulted in the planning and preparation of such an important meeting. Indeed as the chapter, we've just barely began the ground work and we'll need all the necessary inputs from the wider stakeholder community to properly plan and execute the meeting. I would like to suggest a first meet up in the second week of March (11th - 16th). I have no qualms hosting the meeting at the iHub (coffee would be on me :) but I'll leave the stakeholders to agree on what date and time best suits them. Let me know what works for you. I'll also work with fellow organisers to draft an agenda and circulate it in the list before the first meet up. I welcome your contributions to this discussion. Kind Regards, Paul Muchene.

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Google Policy Fellowship Program
by Paul M 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

> > Hello All, > > This maybe of interest to a number of you. Best of success! > > The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests. > > Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more. More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows are outlined here. > > Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other advocacy activities. > > Who should apply? > Google are looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply: > > Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy > Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise > First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills > Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment > Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization. > > The deadline to apply is March 15 2013. > > Comment See all comments > > > > Permalink > http://isoc-ny.org/p2/5233 > > > Regards, > > ------------------------- > Niel Harper > Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes > Internet Society > 1775 Wiehle Ave. Suite 201 > Reston, VA 20190 > direct: 571.299.2509 > mobile: 246.243.3818 > skype: olokunbb > > _______________________________________________ > Community-il mailing list > Community-il(a)elists.isoc.org > https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/community-il

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