June 2013 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

Article: India’s new surveillance network will make the NSA green with envy
by Kelvin Githira 30 Jun '13

30 Jun '13

India’s new surveillance network will make the NSA green with envy http://qz.com/99019/no-call-email-or-text-will-be-safe-from-indias-surveill… Shared from Technology on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here. Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Invitation to the Primary School Laptops Stakeholder Forum at Strathmore University on 4th July 2013
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Listers, Please register on http://laptop4schools.eventbrite.com to attend. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Notice of Meeting
by Liz Orembo 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Greetings everyone, We will be having a joint IGF WG and ISOC-KE members meeting on 6th July, at Pete's restaurant, iHub. The agendas will be as follows: 1. Kenya internet Governance Forum 2. ISOC-KE elections and AGM. Feel free to add in other topics that you feel should be discussed. -- Best regards.

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Berners-Lee Warns Forces Are 'Trying To Take Control of the Internet'
by Davis Onsakia 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Dear all, This article can't be further from the truth..... To quote this founder:'The change for the world will be massive when we go from only 20pc of the world having it [Web] to 80pc of the world. It is going to be a wonderful explosion in culture and participation and I hope that people of different cultures use it to understand each other as a result.' Very true indeed. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/berners-lee-forces-are-trying-to-take-contro…' Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd

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Fw: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees
by Davis Onsakia 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

FYI Regards and many thanks, Davis M Onsakia 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> To: "isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org" <isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Internet Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees Internet Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees Influential engineers, activists, and entrepreneurs changed history through their vision and determination Ceremony to be held 3 August in Berlin, Germany [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland -- 26 June 2013] The Internet Society today announced the names of the 32 individuals who have been selected for induction into the Internet Hall of Fame. Honored for their groundbreaking contributions to the global Internet, this year’s inductees comprise some of the world’s most influential engineers, activists, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates Internet visionaries, innovators, and leaders from around the world who believed in the design and potential of an open Internet and, through their work, helped change the way we live and work today. The 2013 Internet Hall of Fame inductees are: Pioneers Circle – Recognizing individuals who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet: David Clark, David Farber, Howard Frank, Kanchana Kanchanasut, J.C.R. Licklider (posthumous), Bob Metcalfe, Jun Murai, Kees Neggers, Nii Narku Quaynor, Glenn Ricart, Robert Taylor, Stephen Wolff, Werner Zorn Innovators – Recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet’s reach: Marc Andreessen, John Perry Barlow, Anne-Marie Eklund Löwinder, François Flückiger, Stephen Kent, Henning Schulzrinne, Richard Stallman, Aaron Swartz (posthumous), Jimmy Wales Global Connectors – Recognizing individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet: Karen Banks, Gihan Dias, Anriette Esterhuysen, Steven Goldstein, Teus Hagen, Ida Holz, Qiheng Hu, Haruhisa Ishida (posthumous), Barry Leiner (posthumous), George Sadowsky “This year’s inductees represent a group of people as diverse and dynamic as the Internet itself,” noted Internet Society President and CEO Lynn St. Amour. “As some of the world’s leading thinkers, these individuals have pushed the boundaries of technological and social innovation to connect the world and make it a better place. Whether they were instrumental in the Internet’s early design, expanding its global reach, or creating new innovations, we all benefit today from their dedication and foresight.” Last week, the Internet Society announced plans to change the location of its 2013 Internet Hall of Fame awards ceremony, originally scheduled for Istanbul, due to the recent protests and unpredictable environment. The ceremony is now scheduled for 3 August in Berlin, Germany and will also be live streamed at https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/2013internethalloffame. More details on the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, including their biographies and photos, can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. You can follow the Internet Hall of Fame on Facebook and on Twitter at @Internet_HOF. About the Internet Hall of Fame The Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program that has been established by the Internet Society to publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global open Internet. More information on the program can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Fwd: [kictanet] Laptop 4Schools Stakeholder Meeting, Thrs 4th July @ SU
by Barrack Otieno 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 01:22:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [kictanet] Laptop 4Schools Stakeholder Meeting, Thrs 4th July @ SU To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Lister, Find attached the invite @ http://laptop4schools.eventbrite.com Plse register and come to brainstorm on this issue. regards. walu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:19:15 +0200 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Africa Domain Name Awards To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Listers! The Awards Committee has decided to extend nominations deadline to 30th June! Also, it will be giving out 4 Awards instead of 2! Interested parties should nominate their registry/registrar by filling appropriate questionnaires at www.africanncommunity.org You may wish to send the questionnaires to me! Remember self nomination is allowed! Chers Listiers Le Comitee d'attributiom du prix des noms de domaine a decide de prolonger le dernier Delai pour les nominations au 30 juin 2013! Si interresses priere remplir le questionnaire approprie en allant sur site www.africanncommunity.org Les questionnaires peuvent Aussi m'etre adresses directement! Noter que l'autonomination est autorisee Salutations Pierre -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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ISOC KE _ What is the implications and impact of the proposed nation-wide 2014 Primary Schools - Laptop Per Child initiative with respect to having Children with online access
by WANGARI KABIRU 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

From: INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER - COMMUNICATIONS/ PR TEAM This week ISOC KE invites and receives your views on "What is the implications and impact of the proposed nation-wide 2014 Primary Schools - Laptop Per Child initiativewith respect to having Children with online access". ------------------ Internet Society Vision: The Internet is for All Internet Society Kenya Chapter Submission to the Kenya Primary Schools Laptops Initiative The Internet Society Community (ISOC) is committed to the development of education through the promotion of online education. This is ISOC Kenya Chapter proposition in support to the proposed nation-wide Primary School Laptops initiative. Aware of the numerous benefits and opportunities arising from online education, the Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC KE) is consolidating views to which all ISOC KE members are invited to make contributions and other global chapters members. In addition to building up on ISOC KE strategy, ISOC KE will make proposals at various upcoming forums on the laptops initiative and other related internal and external forums including the 2013 ISOC Kenya Internet Governance Forum. "What is the implications and impact of the proposed nation-wide 2014 Primary Schools - Laptop Per Child initiativewith respect to having Children with online access" Your proposals are open to be aligned to any areayou deem and see fit; technology, health, energy, water, pornography, "adult literature", safety, governance, satellite, culture, economy, early childhood, play, teachers, roads, Vision 2030, case scenarios, the air, hardware, population... Feel free to share your views actively with ISOCers online, at other ISOC KE monthly meetings and project meet-ups. In addition, schedule to represent (in person or virtually-yet to be announced) at the upcoming Stakeholder Forum actively promoted by the ISOC KE Chair - Barrack and colleagues to discuss the Laptop Initiative on July, 04, 2013 @ 0900h - 1700h @ Strathmore University Auditorium. Have a pleasant day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".

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Stakeholder Forum to discuss the Laptop Project 4th July 2013 9 am to 5 pm Strathmore University Auditorium
by John Matogo 23 Jun '13

23 Jun '13

Dear colleagues. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANET) in collaboration with @iLabAfrica are organising a stakeholder forum on the 4th of July to discuss the laptop for Schools initiative that is due to be rolled out by the Government. This forum invites all stakeholders in the education and ICT sector to present position papers regarding this initiative. I welcome you to participate by presenting your views on the following aspects of the Laptop for Schools Initiative: 1. What is the device? 2. What is the nature of the content? (Format, mode of delivery etc) 3. Who will generate the content and carry out QA? 4. Monitoring and Evaluation System 5. Security of the Devices 6. Disposal of Devices The forum will take place on 4th July from 9am to 5pm in the Strathmore University Auditorium. Position papers are welcome. To secure a slot to present your recommendations, kindly submit your paper by 2nd July to the email address forum(a)strathmore.edu Input from all stakeholders will be consolidated and presented to government at a separate event on the 19th of July. For any information and exhibition opportunities kindly contact John Matogo Manager @iLabAfrica Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 Skype: jmatogo Twitter: @jmatogo -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] AF* Brochure
by Barrack Otieno 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:36 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] AF* Brochure To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear All, This brochure was disclosed this week during the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) in Lusaka, Zambia. Please join me to congratulate the AF* and specially AFRINIC for this achievement. http://www.afrinic.net/multimedia/download/af_brochure.pdf ). Pierre -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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