March 2014 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] Help ISOC-NY win the Knight News Challenge to strengthen the Internet for free expression and innovation?
by Barrack Otieno 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Solomonoff <president(a)isoc-ny.org> Date: Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 7:48 PM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Help ISOC-NY win the Knight News Challenge to strengthen the Internet for free expression and innovation? To: Chapter Delegates <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org>, ISOCNY BOD < bod(a)isoc-ny.org> I just entered ISOC-NY in the Knight News Challenge to strengthen the Internet for free expression and innovation: https://www.newschallenge.org/challenge/2014/submissions/video-outreach-for… I listed people as team members who I've been working with and with whom I've discussed specific roles but it's very open - if we win this we'll need all kinds of help. Please visit the site, give feedback and help us keep the Internet free and open! Thanks, David -- David Solomonoff, President Internet Society of New York president(a)isoc-ny.org isoc-ny.org _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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FW: [ISOC] New Resource for ISOC Members -- Inforum: Learn. Engage. Act.
by Antony Mbogo 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Fo Info Kind Regards, Antony Mbogo Network Services Administrator Phone: +254-45-6622601 Website: http://www.daystar.ac.ke Skype: Tony.Mbogo From: Toral Cowieson <cowieson(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:24:19 -0400 To: <isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Ted Mooney <mooney(a)isoc.org> Subject: [ISOC] New Resource for ISOC Members -- Inforum: Learn. Engage. Act. Hello Everyone, The Internet Society is excited to announce the launch of Inforum, the new eLearning platform and associated courses for our chapters and members. Inforum builds on the Internet Society's deep and long history of sharing subject matter expertise, delivering on-the-ground training and workshops, and building a cadre of leaders and influencers at the intersection of Internet governance and global and regional initiatives. Inforum also equips and empowers individuals and communities to advance the Internet as a boundless platform for innovation, human expression, and growth for those online now -- and the billions still to come. Inforum offers our chapters and members: * Localized, on-the-go content with the the ability to offer up to 20 languages, flexible modes of delivery (including mobile), and low-bandwidth options * Dynamic and engaging curriculum developed by learning experts, covering a wide range of Internet-related topics * Community building via access to SMEs, discussion forums, online communications tools, and continuous professional development WHAT'S AVAILABLE Immediately Starting today, we are offering the course, "Shaping the Internet History and Futures." The self-paced modules, available in English, French, and Spanish, include: * Introduction to Internet Governance * History of the Internet * Diplomacy and the Internet * Internet Actors and Stakeholders Groups * Internet Policy Principles * Internet Infrastructure, Standards, Protocols and Systems * Regulatory Frameworks * Internet Governance for Development * Multilingualism * Legal Aspects of the Internet * Intellectual Property Rights * Copyright * Emerging Issues in Security and Privacy Coming Soon Other courses are under development including a course on "Fundraising and Seeking Grants," so stay tuned for upcoming announcements. HOW YOU CAN ENGAGE * Please share this information across your social media networks to support the uptake of Inforum * Speak with the Inforum team about partnership opportunities * Help us identify higher education and other organizations that may want to collaborate * Give us feedback at inforum(a)isoc.org ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Like so many of the initiatives at ISOC, the design, delivery, and launch of Inforum was only possible because of the thought partnership and collaboration across the organization and with our communities. A very special thanks to the chapters and members who were part of the Pilot User Group -- and who took the time to give us feedback on the materials and platform during the initial design and delivery. If you have any questions, please drop us an email at inforum(a)isoc.org. In the interim, additional information can be found at the Inforum landing page at: www.internetsociety.org/inforum <http://www.internetsociety.org/inforum> . Best regards, Toral ------------------------------------------------- Toral D. Cowieson Sr. Director, Internet Leadership Internet Society cowieson(a)isoc.org (703) 439-2777 _______________________________________________ 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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US SIGNALS A NEW ERA OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE IN ITS WILLINGNESS TO GIVE UP ICANN OVERSIGHT
by Ali Hussein 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Listers Apologies for cross-posting. As the US signals its willingness to give up oversight of the Internet to a global multi-stakeholder constituent I can't seem to help but wonder whether I should repeat the old adage:- 'Be careful what you wish for'. In the aftermath of Snowdenia it is not unreasonable for us to have had the knee jerk reactions of the kind that erupted all over the world. Now the Multi-stakeholder community must have sober discourse, which must involve private sector for profit and do gooders, governments and the citizenry of the world at large. Even when this discourse degenerates into a Tower of Babel we must not loose sight of the ultimate goal:- A Free, Borderless Internet where information and commerce flows without the overpowering big brother oversight that the likes of Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be advocating and which the US has been stealthily practicing behind everyone's back. Can we rise up to the challenge? http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303546204579439653103639452?mo… Countries like Kenya have the opportunity to take leadership in this new dispensation. I suggest that we do just that. May I humbly request the CS to convene a Multi-Stakeholder forum in the earliest possible time to craft a National Response and Position on this issue? I humbly submit that we CANNOT afford to remain on the sidelines while matters of National Importance that are being shaped by international events continue to pass us by. More importantly the 'Digital Government' MUST be seen to engage all stakeholders going forward. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by Barrack Otieno 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICANN At-Large Staff" <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Mar 5, 2014 7:49 PM Subject: Welcome to ICANN At-Large! To: "Kivuva" <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com>, "Barrack Otieno ( otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com)" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Afri-Discuss (afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org)" < afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, " alac-internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < alac-internal(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, "ICANN At-Large Staff" < staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Dear Mwendwa and Barrack, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (187) Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC Kenya) been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The purpose of ALS certification is to recognize that your organization meets the necessary criteria to involve individual Internet users at the local or issue level in ICANN activities, and that your organization will support its individual members' informed participation in ICANN efforts that affect end-users. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALS, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. We would like to offer some initial tools to help your organization keep its members informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest: - Point of Contact for your Organisation: Please send an email to <mailto: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org identifying the names and email addresses of one or two individuals who will be the point of contact for information and correspondence regarding ICANN At-Large. If this changes, please let us know. - At Large Mailing Lists. There are many At Large email lists, for each region; you can sign up for them and manage your subscriptions at: <http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo> http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo . The points of contact you identify will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. - ALS information. Information about your organization will be shared with the At-Large community to enable individuals interested in your group's activities to contact you, and to encourage cooperation with other groups interested in ICANN activities in your geographic region. Please complete and email the form at the bottom of this note to <mailto: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. - ALAC website. The ALAC website ( <http://www.atlarge.icann.org> www.atlarge.icann.org) is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. - At-Large Regional Websites. Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: <http://www.afralo.org> www.afralo.org Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: <http://www.apralo.org> www.apralo.org European Region: <http://www.euralo.org> www.euralo.org Latin America/Caribbean Region: <http://www.lacralo.org> www.lacralo.org North American Region: <http://www.naralo.org> www.naralo.org We have included an ALS Starter Kit that includes key information on ALAC and At-Large communication tools. We have also included the Beginners Guide to Participating in At-Large which explains the organization of the At-Large community and how to participate in its activities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee <http://www.atlarge.icann.org> www.atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org --------------------------- Name: Location (city/country/region; whatever is relevant to your membership): Mission: Member benefits: Contacts (name/s and email address/es -- title/s optional): Website: Other (additional informational you would like included):

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Re: [ISOC_KE] [African-ig-school] Rising Voices Micro-Grants for NGOs and Individuals
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

FYI ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh On 17 March 2014 22:36, Alexandra Groome <alexandra(a)apc.org> wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA512 > > Hello, > > Sharing with you a funding opportunity. > > Rising Voices Micro-Grants for NGOs and Individuals > > Deadline: 9 April 2014 > > All Countries > > Rising Voices, the outreach arm of Stichting Global Voices, an > organization incorporated in the Netherlands has announced the call for > proposals for the 2014 Rising Voices Microgrants ? a funding opportunity > for small NGOs and individuals > > For more info: > > http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/blog/2014/03/12/announcing-the-2014-ri… > > Regards, > > Alex > > - -- > Alexandra Groome > Association for Progressive Communications > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG/MacGPG2 v2.0.22 (Darwin) > Comment: GPGTools - https://gpgtools.org > Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ > > iQEcBAEBCgAGBQJTJ9tFAAoJEGEbeCCPY/KZtCUH/RDSLLGOlVxGJaLEh03uvqgj > qDSQmDEPnvj96CB1uBP16RT3P1B4AThP62X3Yxu3dsd1NVE6kTnhnmzJM1Q2pYiX > NDRTN89usbhTRUy3ErvhdU5f8WMvnjACp4AxO5/BtuRjTicEzsra1iK95yPWCFy5 > shcVlbfkuv7dL5P8vzeGrWtYJyk96Rcgz22u1XxjgIP+y2EK4QoAKEhp0q0+hrS1 > fxG3VZPeUaFJy7vmD0psRz9Ba0m8U1cwJFVwJZ5S+d0l9Nc3/6/lDc2kmui9MbpX > 553tFJB07UTZsvao0Mp3/e9dzTC09RtH/rVxUwFmAtviRHHBtsS1mNSkdVoSe/0= > =SEcx > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > African-ig-school mailing list > Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/african-ig-school > To unsubscribe, email african-ig-school-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org >

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Re: [ISOC_KE] Fwd: [African-ig-school] NETMundial Call for Remote Participation Hubs
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Thanks Ali, Barrack, and Daniel. NetMundial will be held on 23, 24 - April 2014. Can somebody confirm availability of venue on those days? I'm getting the time and time zone, then I will report back. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh On 19 March 2014 06:25, Daniel Otieno Omondi <dottocomp(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello Kivuva, > Why don't we apply as ISOC-KE chapter and we can use iHUB and all the > logistical needs to follow. > > Thanks > > Daniel Omondi > > > > On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 11:22 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva < > Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > NETMundial has issued a call for proposals for Remote Hubs, full details > available here<http://netmundial.br/blog/2014/03/18/netmundial-opens-opportunity-for-inter…>. > The deadline is March 27. > > Regards, > > Towela > > > _______________________________________________ > African-ig-school mailing list > Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/african-ig-school > To unsubscribe, email african-ig-school-unsubscribe(a)lists.apc.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > >

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How to get your Global ISOC Number
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Members, The easiest way to get your Global ISOC number is to login at https://portal.isoc.org/EBusiness/Home.aspx,using your username and password Then Click on View / Edit Profile or My Chapters as shown on the screenshot [image: Inline images 3] If you have any problems getting your number, please contact the Elections Committee for assistance. Regards, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Fwd: [kictanet] Revised National ICT Masterplan 2017 for Public Consultation tomorrow, Thursday, 20th March, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 8-11.30am
by Barrack Otieno 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Phyllis Nyambura <pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke> Date: Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 4:12 PM Subject: [kictanet] Revised National ICT Masterplan 2017 for Public Consultation tomorrow, Thursday, 20th March, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 8-11.30am To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Listers, Tomorrow, Thursday, 20th March, at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 8-11.30am the revised National ICT Masterplan 2017 will be subject to public consultation. The revised document can be accessed from: http://www.scribd.com/doc/213272868/Revised-National-ICT-Masterplan-2017-Ma… Do attend and make your contributions. *Register attendance at http://conta.cc/OaBR8u <http://conta.cc/OaBR8u> * *If you are not able to attend you can send your comments to communications(a)ict.go.ke <communications(a)ict.go.ke> by Sunday, 23rd March, 2014.* The Masterplan, first launched in February 2013 is a five (5) year plan which details the government ICT led strategy. In November 2013, a National ICT Master plan taskforce was put together to review the current Connected Kenya 2017 ICT Master Plan and are about to complete this task. The outcome of the review process is expected to be a comprehensive new document that will guide the management of ICT in the country. Regards, Phyllis Nyambura Communication Writer The ICT Authority Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya t: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke Visit: www.ict.go.ke Become a fan: www.facebook.com/ICTAuthorityKE <http://www.facebook.com/kenyaictboard> Follow us on twitter: @ICTAuthorityKE --------------------- ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 2089061 www.icta.go.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATES
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Members, Following the call for nominations, the Elections Committee received six statements for the various positions with two candidates expressing interest for the position of chair. You will find the names of candidates and declaration for those who were elected unopposed in the document attached here. In view of the postponement of the elections calendar, please note that ballots will be sent to members who will have checked in on *Friday 21st March 2014 *and expire on *Sunday 23rd March 2014 *at *11.59pm* . The Elections Committee reminds members to continue checking in in order to vote. Checking in is easy. Send an email with the subject "checking in " to isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com and the following information: a) Your name b) Your ID or passport number c) Your Physical address d) Your Phone number e) Your Global ISOC number f) Your Date of registration to ISOC Ke Chapter g) A statement to the effect that information submitted by the voter is true to the best of their knowledge and is submitted in good faith. We undertake to keep your information private. If you have any problems please contact us at <isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com> For the Election Committee, -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>

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Re: [ISOC_KE] isoc Digest, Vol 33, Issue 53
by Roseline Njeru 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

> a) Your name -Edith R. N. Njeru > > b) Your ID or passport number - 11022606 > > c) Your Physical address - CBD > > d) Your Phone number - 0720 353976 > > e) Your Global ISOC number > > f) Your Date of registration to ISOC Ke Chapter On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM, <isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send isoc mailing list submissions to > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > isoc-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATES (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Fw: Internet Policy Scholarships Available: AnOx and CEU > Summer Schools (Daniel Otieno Omondi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:58:16 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: Grace Luice <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > Cc: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATES > Message-ID: > < > CAKX6dsEZTVzSSQmNW7ieg7v9yAcvVSbEhW2FF-ntfPtFW3V_tg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I wish to congratulate all those who have been duly elected for various > positions and encourage more members to check in so that they can vote for > the two candidates for the position of Chairperson of the Chapter/ Society. > > Best Regards > On Mar 19, 2014 8:26 AM, "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Members, > > > > Following the call for nominations, the Elections Committee received six > > statements for the various positions with two candidates expressing > > interest for the position of chair. You will find the names of candidates > > and declaration for those who were elected unopposed in the document > > attached here. > > > > In view of the postponement of the elections calendar, please note that > > ballots will be sent to members who will have checked in on *Friday 21st > > March 2014 *and expire on *Sunday 23rd March 2014 *at *11.59pm* . > > > > The Elections Committee reminds members to continue checking in in order > > to vote. Checking in is easy. Send an email with the subject "checking in > > " to isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com and the following > > information: > > > > a) Your name > > > > b) Your ID or passport number > > > > c) Your Physical address > > > > d) Your Phone number > > > > e) Your Global ISOC number > > > > f) Your Date of registration to ISOC Ke Chapter > > > > g) A statement to the effect that information submitted by the voter > > is true to the best of their knowledge and is submitted in good faith. > > > > We undertake to keep your information private. If you have any problems > > please contact us at <isoc_ke_electioncommittee(a)googlegroups.com> > > > > > > For the Election Committee, > > > > -- > > Grace L.N. Mutung'u > > Nairobi Kenya > > Skype: gracebomu > > Twitter: @Bomu > > > > <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > isoc mailing list > > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > > > >

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