April 2014 - isoc - Skunkworks Site

WORK AROUND
by Kelvin Kamau 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

thats if this attempt will propagate IMHO, Yahoo is being very irresponsible by implementing this new feature. An ESP's job, first, is to inter-operate with the existing Internet infrastructure. It will be a couple years at least before DMARC support is widely deployed enough in mailing lists to make this feasible. What happened to the spirit of cooperation on the Internet? Furthermore, this makes it difficult if not impossible to use a yahoo.comaddress with many 3rd-party mail clients. Yahoo is not only breaking email for their own customers, but for everyone else. For anyone interested, or who does not already know, there may be some work-arounds: http://dmarc.org/faq.html#s_3 Finally, a grassroots champagne should be started to move the average user away from Yahoo's mail system.

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Fwd: [ISOC Chapters' Space] ITU Conference sets agenda for future ICT development
by Charles Oloo 13 Apr '14

13 Apr '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Raitme Citterio <notification+zrdoc=r=rfi1(a)facebookmail.com> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:33:26 -0700 Subject: [ISOC Chapters' Space] ITU Conference sets agenda for future ICT development To: ISOC Chapters' Space <191013467670336(a)groups.facebook.com> Raitme Citterio posted in ISOC Chapters' Space ITU Conference sets agenda for future ICT development http://www.facebook.com/l/tAQFUG5l5AQFhSG5y6jtsDqtrgHQnLpE2Jq3oR5UFQULFTQ/g… Dubai, 10 April 2014 - The Dubai Action Plan, adopted today by the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference, sets the agenda for telecommunication and information and communication technology development over the next four years. Reply to this email to comment on this post. https://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2F191013467670336%2Fpermalink%2F52217874… ======================================= Reply to this email to add a comment. Change your notification settings: https://www.facebook.com/n/?settings&tab=notifications&section=group_notifi… -- Charles

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Fwd: [web2fordev] Heartbleed Bug - read carefully
by Charles Oloo 12 Apr '14

12 Apr '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Giacomo Rambaldi <rambaldi(a)cta.int> Date: Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:17 AM Subject: [web2fordev] Heartbleed Bug - read carefully To: Web2ForDev Discussion Group <web2fordev(a)dgroups.org> http://heartbleed.com/ The Heartbleed Bug is a serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library. This weakness allows stealing the information protected, under normal conditions, by the SSL/TLS encryption used to secure the Internet. SSL/TLS provides communication security and privacy over the Internet for applications such as web, email, instant messaging (IM) and some virtual private networks (VPNs). The Heartbleed bug allows anyone on the Internet to read the memory of the systems protected by the vulnerable versions of the OpenSSL software. This compromises the secret keys used to identify the service providers and to encrypt the traffic, the names and passwords of the users and the actual content. This allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications, steal data directly from the services and users and to impersonate services and users. This list is hosted by DGroups and moderated by CTA <http://www.cta.int>.-- Charles

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Fwd: [web2fordev] e-Debate: Enhancing Young Women's engagement in ICT and Agriculture
by Charles Oloo 12 Apr '14

12 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nawsheen Hosenally <hosenally(a)cta.int> Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 10:22 PM Subject: [web2fordev] e-Debate: Enhancing Young Women's engagement in ICT and Agriculture To: Web2ForDev Discussion Group <web2fordev(a)dgroups.org> Dear all, We are pleased to inform you that in the context of the International Girls in ICT Day, CTA in collaboration with the African Youth Foundation (AYF) is organising an e-debate entitled *"Enhancing Young Women's engagement in ICT and Agriculture"* on the ARDYIS discussion group ( http://dgroups.org/groups/youth) from *16th April - 7th May 2014*. During the 3 weeks, several themes and questions will be addressed and some Key Matter Experts from different organisations will be participating in the debate and answering to youth's questions. Please find all the information on the e-Debate on this link (and below) : http://bit.ly/1iAJ89l We count on your active and valuable contribution to the discussions. Please feel free to share this information with people in your network might be interested in the topic and invite them to our Dgroup: http://dgroups.org/groups/youth Thanks and Regards, The ARDYIS Project Team [image: http://ardyis.cta.int/images/stories/e-debate-banner.jpg] Background *In 2011, the International Communication Union (ITU) launched the "**Girls and ICT Day <http://girlsinict.org/>**" to celebrate girls' interests and strengths in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and to encourage them to choose a career in this area. Since then, it is being celebrated on the 4th Thursday in April, through different events organised globally. In this context and in the framework of its ARDYIS project, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (**CTA <http://www.cta.int/en/>**), in collaboration with the African Youth Foundation (**AYF <http://www.ayf.de/>**) is organising an e-debate on Enhancing Young Women engagement in ICT and Agriculture.* Objectives The objectives of this e-debate are to: - Discuss the objectives and the use of ICT by young girls and women in the agricultural sector and share experiences from various ACP countries; - Discuss the opportunities, challenges faced and perspectives regarding the use of ICT by young women in agriculture or ICT entrepreneurs offering services for the agricultural sector; - Contribute to the celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day. Target audience The primary target group for this e-debate are youths (15 to 35 years) interested or involved in ICT or Agriculture, especially young girls and women. This includes women agropreneurs and women developing ICT solutions for agriculture. Organisations supporting young women in these activities are also targeted. Finally, any person or organisation interested or working in this area is most welcomed to join the debate. Where and When The e-debate will take place from 16 April - 07 May 2014 on the discussion group of the ARDYIS (Agriculture, Rural Development and Youth in the Information Society) project: *http://dgroups.org/groups/youth*<http://dgroups.org/groups/youth> Themes Each week, the e-debate will be focused on a specific theme and questions. *Week 1: Understanding the use of ICTs in agricultural activities by young girls and women* - *Question 1:* How are young girls and women using ICTs in Agriculture? What are the tools used? For what purposes? What is the profile of the young women using ICTs in agriculture? *(16 - 17 April 2014)* - *Question 2:* What are the challenges being faced by young girls and women in using ICT in agriculture, especially those living in rural areas? What information gaps do we have in this area and how can we bridge these gaps? What examples of national or regional projects supporting the use of ICT by young girls and women involved agriculture do we have? *(18 - 22 April 2014)* *Week 2: The use of ICTs for entrepreneurship by young women in Agriculture* - *Question 3:* Are young agricultural women entrepreneurs using ICTs in Agriculture to enhance their business? For which specific activities? Is it limited to using mobile phones or there are other channels used? *(23 - 27 April 2014)* - *Question 4:* What challenges do women entrepreneurs face when using ICTs in Agriculture? How can these challenges be addressed so that more women entrepreneurs make use of ICTs? How can they better use these tools in agri-business? Do we know projects or programmes supporting these kinds of activities? *(28 - 29 April 2014)* *Week 3 : Supporting women developing ICT applications for Agriculture* - *Question 5:* Young women from different ACP countries and regions are developing ICT applications for Agriculture. What examples do we have? What are the challenges faced? Are there more opportunities in this area? How do we increase our support to young women providing solutions for agriculture and address the challenges faced? Do we know projects or programmes supporting these kinds of activities? *(30 April - 02 May 2014)* *Week 3: Conclusions and recommendations* Firstly, participants will be invited to share information on activities they might have implemented in the framework of the International Girls and ICT day. A review on the key points discussed throughout the debate will then be done. Participants will share their final ideas and recommendations to wrap-up the discussions. *(05 - 07 May 2014)* Language The e-debate will take place in English. Facilitators Ms. Twaambo Kapilishika - Dr. Paulyn Jansen, African Youth Foundation Subject Matter Experts The following subject matter experts will contribute to the debate and answer youth's queries: - *Dhlamini Nodumo,* Programme Manager - Information, Communication & Knowledge Management, RUFORUM - *Maureen Agena,* Communication Consultant - ICT, Youth, Agriculture - *Tarikua G. Woldetsadick,* Programme Coordinator (Jr), CTA - *Isaac Damptey,* International Consultant, Women in Global Science and Technology (WISAT) & Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World - *Representative from Akirachix (TBC)* - *Representative of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CAFAN)* Synthesis A synthesis report of the e-debate will be prepared in English and French after the event and shared, including with ITU. Join the debate To follow or take part in the e-debate, interested participants have to be subscribed on the ARDYIS Dgroup. If not yet subscribed, kindly go to this link *http://dgroups.org/groups/youth* <http://dgroups.org/groups/youth> and register or send an email to *ardyis-project(a)cta.int*<ardyis-project(a)cta.int> . * Mark your calendar and join us for this first e-debate series of the ARDYIS project! * More Information The objectives of the ARDYIS thematic e-debate series are to: - support knowledge building of young people on ICT for agriculture issues; - support their professional engagement in agriculture value chains; - facilitate networking and the sharing of youth experiences on ARD and ICT within the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions. The ARDYIS project is an initiative by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). It aims to raise youth awareness and capacity on agricultural and rural development issues in ACP countries through ICTs. It is implemented in collaboration with an Advisory Committee which comprises FARA, AYF, CAFAN, SPC-PAFPNet, Yam-Pukri, ANAFE More information on our activities: *Dgroup*<http://next.dgroups.org/groups/youth> - *Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ardyis/> - *Twitter*<https://twitter.com/ardyis_cta> - *Linkedin*<https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=7402680&trk=anet_ug_hm> - *Storify* <https://storify.com/ARDYIS> *Download this announcement in pdf version:* *e-Debate: Enhancing Young Women's engagement in ICT and Agricultur <http://ardyis.cta.int/en/activities/others/item/download/100>* -- Charles

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Minutes of the ISOC AGM held on 29th March 2014
by Mwendwa Kivuva 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

Greeting members, Find attached the minutes for the Internet Society Kenya Chapter AGM held on 29th March 2014. Regards -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya Chapter Secretary

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Fwd: [Inno4dev] Intensive Training Course in Next Generation Applications
by Charles Oloo 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Matogo <jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu> Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 11:49 AM Subject: [Inno4dev] Intensive Training Course in Next Generation Applications To: Skunkworks Mailing List <Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke, FOSSFA MEMBERS <members(a)mail.fossfa.net>, IlabAfrica <ilabafrica(a)strathmore.edu>, FITStudents < fitstudents(a)strathmore.edu>, FITLecturers <fitlecturers(a)strathmore.edu>, AuthorAID Discussion <authoraiddiscussion(a)dgroups.org>, innovation-champions(a)kenet.or.ke, inno4dev(a)undpegov.org Dear colleagues. @iBizAfrica, in collaboration with IBM, will run an intensive training course during the month of May on Next Generation Applications. The next generation of applications must be delivered faster, enhanced easier and be more integrated, intelligent and secure. This course prepares developers for the revolution that is being driven by Cloud, Mobile, Web, Social and the Internet of Things. It follows a hands-on approach with access to the latest technologies and tools. The course will be delivered by a team of highly skilled and experienced trainers from IBM. We unfortunately have limited spaces, we therefore ask that you share this information with your communities and invite them to apply for the program as soon as possible. See the attached document for the course pre-requisites. To make a booking please send an email to jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu with subject Line: *NextGenApps* before 28th April. More information is contained in the attached document. Kindly share with your various networks. Regards, John Matogo Manager Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica 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 LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ 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". _______________________________________________ Inno4dev mailing list Inno4dev(a)undpegov.org http://www.undpegov.org/mailman/listinfo/inno4dev -- Charles Oluoch Oloo Innovative Web Applications Developer Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001 Alt. E-mail: coloo(a)kefri.org

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Fwd: [New post] Calling a Bluff? ICANN Transition and Internet Governance Poker Heats up
by Charles Oloo 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DomainNewsAfrica <donotreply(a)wordpress.com> Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM Subject: [New post] Calling a Bluff? ICANN Transition and Internet Governance Poker Heats up To: oloo6382(a)gmail.com domainnewafrica posted: "//CGCS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Ben Wagner discusses the upcoming NETMundial conference in Brazil and questions whether 'global forums' actually impact the wider geopolitics of the internet. With the coming 'Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Fu" New post on *DomainNewsAfrica* <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=7> Calling a Bluff? ICANN Transition and Internet Governance Poker Heats up<http://domainnewsafrica.com/calling-a-bluff-icann-transition-and-internet-g…> by domainnewafrica <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=7> //CGCS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Ben Wagner discusses the upcoming NETMundial conference in Brazil and questions whether 'global forums' actually impact the wider geopolitics of the internet. With the coming 'Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance' NETmundial conference in Brazil, the debate on internet governance is heating up again. Less than two years [...] Read more of this post<http://domainnewsafrica.com/calling-a-bluff-icann-transition-and-internet-g…> *domainnewafrica <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=7>* | April 11, 2014 at 12:22 pm | URL: http://wp.me/p3k3KI-11Y Comment<http://domainnewsafrica.com/calling-a-bluff-icann-transition-and-internet-g…> See all comments<http://domainnewsafrica.com/calling-a-bluff-icann-transition-and-internet-g…> Unsubscribe<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>to no longer receive posts from DomainNewsAfrica. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>. *Trouble clicking?* Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://domainnewsafrica.com/calling-a-bluff-icann-transition-and-internet-g… -- Charles Oluoch Oloo Innovative Web Applications Developer Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001 Alt. E-mail: coloo(a)kefri.org

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Fwd: [web2fordev] Google Certification Course
by Charles Oloo 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cleopa Otieno <cleopa(a)kenyatelecentres.org> Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM Subject: [web2fordev] Google Certification Course To: Web2ForDev Discussion Group <web2fordev(a)dgroups.org> Dear Members, Would you like to get Google certified? This self paced learning opportunity allows you to understand in depth *Google Chrome, Google Apps, Google Search, Google Plus and Internet Safety. *Its available in English and Spanish. Telecentre.org Foundation <http://www.telecentre.org/> (TCF) is happy to announce the Google certification course, which is being offered through its Telecentre Academy <http://academy.telecentre.org/> (TCA) program. It has been well received, thanks to the support of partners in different regions. More than 3,500 users have already enrolled in the course since its launch early this year, and over 1,300 have taken the exam. Since the start of the campaign, we have had over 13,000 visits to the Telecentre Academy (TCA) online learning platform by 6,000 unique users. Ecuador, Spain and Colombia are leading these participation figures, generating over 70% of the total site traffic. We have however seen activity from many other parts of the world and hope that our networks will continue spreading the word. Offered in partnership with Google, the online course aims to increase the level of employability of telecentre users and members of the global telecentre community by expanding their digital skills and providing successful examinees with a globally recognized certificate. For those who have already completed the course, taking this evaluation survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YMS2RCG> will help us improve further on our future offerings. *How to avail of this training opportunity* Individuals interested in availing of this free training are still welcome to do so. To enroll, simply register at http://academy.telecentre.org/moodle/ by clicking the "Create new account" button and filling up the registration form. On the other hand, for individuals and organizations who wish to find out more about the course or are interested in delivering it to their communities, please feel free to email us <tcacademy(a)telecentre.org> for more info. *Spread the word!* The course is open to everybody, so please don't hesitate to let your friends and colleagues know of this excellent opportunity. *What else is in store from TCA?* In the coming months, TCA will also be making available new courses in such areas as Entrepreneurship, ICT and Health and Nutrition, and Women, Youth and Children Empowerment, among others. Watch this space regularly for future announcements. I would also like to invite you and your students to join our online community <http://community.telecentre.org/>, like our Facebook page<http://facebook.com/telecentre.org> or follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/telecentreorg> so you can get regular and prompt updates on ICT for Development and other future courses we may be offering. Thank you. ---- National Coordinator, KenTel <http:/www.kenyatelecentres.org>

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS RELEASE : Internet Exchange Point Launched on 10 April 2014 in Mbabane, kingdom of Swaziland
by Barrack Otieno 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 7:32 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] NEWS RELEASE : Internet Exchange Point Launched on 10 April 2014 in Mbabane, kingdom of Swaziland To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear all, Kindly find the press release on the IXP launched on 10 April 2014 in Mbabane, kingdom of Swaziland. *Internet Exchange Point Launched on 10 April 2014 in **Mbabane, kingdom of Swaziland* IXP launch supported by the Internet Society [Mbabane*, *Swaziland - April 10 2014] The Mbabane Internet Exchange Point (MB-IX) was successfully launched on 10 April 2014 in Mbabane, Kingdom of Swaziland. The IXP was formally inaugurated by Hon. Dumisani C. Ndlangamandla, Minister of Information, Communications and Technology of the Kingdom of Swaziland and Mr. Moctar Yedaly, Head of Information Society Division, African Union Commission. Also present at the opening were Mr. Sikelela Dlamini, Principle Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Mr. Andreas S Dlamini, Telecommunications and Broadcasting Policy Research Engineer, Ministry of ICT, Mr. Ralph Nkambule, Chairperson IXP Committee, Mr. Francis Dlamini, Telecom General Manager of SPTC and Mr. Michuki Mwangi, Senior Regional Development Manager for Africa, the Internet Society. It is envisioned that the IXP will serve as a catalyst for innovation and development of Internet services and applications in Swaziland. The Internet Exchange Point will support Government efforts towards the implementation of E-government services, and lower the cost of developing local hosting and application development. The presence of the IXP will improve local Internet resilience by eliminating the dependence on international connectivity for local Internet services and Internet-based communications. "I am delighted to note that the exchange point seeks to keep locally generated content within the country. This resonates well with government's motto of the BUY SWAZI campaign. This then should and must translate to the other areas of the internet, that is, it must be generated locally and be kept locally. By this, I mean, the creation of websites, the hosting of websites, the design and creation of adverts - if we do all these, we will be growing our own ICT industry," said Hon. Dumisani C. Ndlangamandla, Minister of Information Communications and Technology during the launching ceremony of the first Internet Exchange Point in Swaziland. The Head of Information Society Division of the AUC, Mr. Moctar Yedaly, added that "the African Union initiated the African Internet Exchange System project to promote the keeping of intra-Africa's internet traffic within the continent by supporting the establishment of National Internet Exchange Points and Regional Internet Exchange Points in Africa...therefore it is a pleasure that the collaboration between the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology has culminated to this milestone to launch the Internet Exchange Point in Swaziland". In his remarks at the IXP launch, Mr. Michuki Mwangi, Senior Regional Development Manager for Africa the Internet Society, noted, "The Internet Society is pleased by this major accomplishment which has been achieved in a truly multi-stakeholder fashion. The establishment of the Swaziland exchange point marks yet another milestone towards achieving the national and regional interconnection goal for Africa by 2020. We look forward to continue supporting the Internet community in Swaziland in the days ahead, to grow the traffic exchanged at the IXP, for the mutual benefit of the people of Swaziland and the region as a whole". "For Swaziland, this is the first major step towards realizing the goal of 80% local and 20% international Internet traffic by the year 2020. On behalf of the local stakeholders, we are grateful for the support that we have received from the Ministry of ICT, African Union, Internet Society and its partners. The support has been pivotal to the success realized thus far", said Mr. Ralph Nkambule, Chairperson IXP Committee of Swaziland. The ISPs connected RealNet, Posix Swaziland and Swaziland Post & Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC). The IXP was established with the support of the African Internet Exchange System (AXIS), a project of the African Union implemented by the Internet Society. AXIS organized an IXP best practices workshop in Mbabane from 4-5 February 2013 where higher officials from the Ministry of ICT as well as more than 35 experts participated, followed by a hands-on technical training to 20 specialists, from 30 September- 04 October 2013. The Ministry of Information, Telecommunications and Technology hosted the workshop and AfriNIC (Nishal Goburdhan), AfNOG/Uganda (Patrick Okui) and Kasiria Kipng'etich (Kenya) facilitated the capacity building workshops. The subsequent collaboration between interested parties has led to this successful initiative, which is expected to lead to positive results for the sector and the country. The Internet Society's Africa Interconnection and Traffic Exchange programme has been actively supporting the development of IXPs to boost local and regional interconnection. The programme aims to have 80% of Internet traffic exchanged in Africa by 2020, keeping local traffic local. This objective has been boosted by the appointment of the Internet Society to implement the African Union's African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) programme. For more information on AXIS, visit http://pages.au.int/axis *About the Internet Society* The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, visit www.internetsociety.org Media Contact: Betel Hailu, hailu(a)isoc.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- 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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NetMundial meeting at São Paulo -- Apply for Brazilian visa ASAP
by Alex Gakuru 10 Apr '14

10 Apr '14

Good people, Today I visited the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi where met a very kind lady, whom requested me to send word out to all those planing to attend the subject meeting to apply for their visas as soon as possible. Civil society, Internet experts, government officials, regulatory interventionists, journalists, and all..... Don't wait until it's too late, I'd be so happy to hang out with you all at São Paulo (amidst a few caipirinhas?) Please share this message with whomever plans to attend. Very best wishes, Alex Gakuru Executive Director, CODE-IP Trust Member: (1) Just Net Coalition of Civil Society organizations (2) Network - Berkman Centres of Internet and Society

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