- isoc - Skunkworks Site

Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] FIRE 2014 AWARDS - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AWARD NOMINATION - LAST DAY
by Barrack Otieno 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patricia Senghor <patricia(a)afrinic.net> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:21:27 +0400 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] FIRE 2014 AWARDS - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AWARD NOMINATION - LAST DAY To: *VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AWARD NOMINATION IN THE COMMUNITY CHOICE CATEGORY * * * * * *AFRINIC calls on the community to vote for its favourite FIRE Award nomination.* *The voting deadline is _TODAY, 00:00 UTC_* ** The Fund for Internet Research and Education (FIRE) aims to encourage ICT development innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. FIRE Awards are given to initiatives that are already completed or are in their final implementation phase and that are aligned with the three funding categories: - *Innovation on Access provision*: fostering ICT growth in Africa by ensuring that the delivery mechanism is available, reliable and scalable; - *E-development*: the development, deployment and enhancement of content, applications and solutions. - *Freedom of Expression*: initiatives related to freedom of expression, freedom of association, privacy, security, consumer's rights, new forms of intellectual property in the digital environment, and a wider range of issues related to Internet and human rights. *Community Choice Award* In addition to giving awards to projects in these three categories, the FIRE Awards also rewards the project with the highest number of votes from the Community. *Voting for the Community Choice Award closes on 24 July 2014, 00:00 UTC.* There are 10 shortlisted projects in the running to win a USD 3,000 prize and a USD 4,000 travel grant to attend the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Istanbul held from 2--5 September 2014. This year's project submissions come from entrepreneurs located in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. *How to Vote * You are invited to cast your vote by signing in with your Facebook or Twitter account or registering with your Email address: http://www.fireafrica.org/users/users/login For detailed information about competition categories, conditions of entry and submission procedures please visit www.fireafrica.org <http://www.fireafrica.org/> or send us an email on fireprogram(a)afrinic.net <mailto:fireprogram@afrinic.net>. Regards, The FIRE Programme Secretariat -- Patricia Gnilane SENGHOR Cooperation and Project Development Manager, AFRINIC Ltd. t: +230 4035144. | M: +230 58275956 |tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | youtube.com/afrinicmedia -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

1 0

Re: [isoc_ke] [kictanet] Government Skips Internet Governance Forum again
by Mwendwa Kivuva 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Thank you Barrack for sharing, and Walubengo for "bursting" the government. Maybe we should try speculate why the government does not want to engage.This is my thesis, I might be wrong. Let me take you back to WCIT12 in Dubai, where the government and other stakeholders could not disagree on a common ground. Ali has always made sure he twists the knife when it comes to ITRs :). There was also the issue of .africa where the GAC representative was in the board of one faction, and the other stakeholders were representing a different faction. In an ensuing AU meeting Kenya was among the handful of countries that did not support South Africa's bid. After this "skirmishes", engagement with government has been very difficult. My worry is "bad blood" is affecting the way we engage, because we are basically engaging among ourselves without any significant input from business and government. Can we learn from this? How best do we remedy the situation? I beg we call for a truce in Gotham city. PS: If CAK constitutes government, we had quality representation through Vincent. If the legislature is still an arm of government, we had great representation form Hon. Rege On 22/07/2014, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Listers, > > http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/-/2274560/2391574/-/11tra… > > Best Regards > > -- > Barrack O. Otieno > +254721325277 > +254-20-2498789 > Skype: barrack.otieno > http://www.otienobarrack.me.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/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > 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. > -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh The best athletes never started as the best athletes. You have to think anyway, so why not think big? - Donald Trump. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky. Tackle the biggest frog first. I will persist until I succeed - Og Mandino.

4 4

Auto Response
by lynn tar 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

1 0

Fwd: [AFRI-Discuss] Call for applications for Online Training: Internet Governance in Africa - an Introduction
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Greetings Members, Below is a great opportunity to lean Internet Governance. The Online course is sponsored by NEPAD and it is free. I encourage you to apply. Warm Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Towela Jere <towelan(a)nepad.org> Date: 21 July 2014 20:49 Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Call for applications for Online Training: Internet Governance in Africa - an Introduction To: Towela Jere <towelan(a)nepad.org> Dear all, Apologies for cross-posting and for those that may receive multiple copies of this message. Please circulate widely within your networks. Regards, Towela Call for applications for Online Training: Internet Governance in Africa - an Introduction The NEPAD e-Africa Programme invites applications for an online training programme "Internet Governance in Africa - an Introduction" Course Content The course will cover fundamental aspects of Internet Governance and Internet policy including: · Actors and processes · Infrastructure and broadband policy · Cybersecurity · Privacy and Human Rights · Network neutrality · Management of domain names and IP addresses · Socio-economic and development aspects of the Internet and Internet Governance The course will also offer case studies and practical examples from Africa and participants will be encouraged to contextualize their learning to their countries or regions. Target Audience The training is open to a wide variety of stakeholders including: · Government officials · Officials from regional and sub-regional institutions · Parliamentary representatives · Civil society activists and advocates · Students, academics and researchers · Journalists Eligibility Applicants must meet the following requirements: · Citizen of a member state of the African Union · Able to read, write and converse in English · Have reliable Internet access Applicants with an undergraduate degree may have an added advantage. Preference will be given to individuals living and working in Africa. Mode of Delivery The course will be delivered in English and will be conducted online using a mixture of facilitator-led sessions and self-directed learning. Participants should expect to spend at least 8 hours per week on the course. The course will be delivered over an 8-week period. Method of Application Apply online using the application form< https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DUAhmxVoh-l20DdZ_vqpRt3NAQGMIJGmzyyRIgyV9a… >. (If you encounter problems with filling in the form online, you may request a Word version to be sent to you. Send your request to: towelan(a)nepad.org <mailto:towelan@nepad.org>) Deadline for applications Applications should be received on or before July 28. Late applications may be considered subject to availability of seats. Course Fees There are no fees associated with registration or participation in the course. Enquiries Enquiries may be directed to Towela Nyirenda-Jere via email: towelan(a)nepad.org<mailto:towelan@nepad.org> [Towela Nyirenda-Jere, PhD, Dip FM (ACCA), PMP] Skype: towela.jere Check out my professional profile and connect with me on LinkedIn. http://lnkd.in/sWtm8y _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#…

1 0

Kenya tops Africa in requesting users' data from Google
by Mwendwa Kivuva 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

SIGNS that electronic surveillance is catching on in Africa recently came from an unlikely source - the Somalia extremist militant group Al Shabaab. Few blacklisted organisations in Africa run as slick a media machine as Al-Shabaab. Concerned that they were under surveillance, the group last month ordered its members to change their mobile phone numbers. Towards the end of last year, the Shabaab banned its key members from using smartphones. Outside Africa, governments have already been very aggressive in ferreting out hitherto anonymous digital users and activists. Last year Google received 53,356 requests for user information, a 26% increase on 2012. Over the last four years, the Internet giant says such requests are up 120%. African debutants In Africa, Kenya had the most requests for such information, lodging in eight demands in the last half of the year. In the first half of the year it did not lodge any requests. Eight is low by global standards, but stands out in a continent where most state bureaucrats probably wouldn't even know where to begin to make such requests. *Google says it complied with 63% of Kenya's requests, either wholly or partially.* http://mgafrica.com/article/2014-07-17-al-shabaab-orders-number-changes-as-… ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

1 0

Fwd: Africa Open Data Jam
by Joly MacFie 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

"First and foremost, we are looking for African Open Data problems to study and explore that together with a larger international community can be addressed and solved as part of the Open Government Partnership. Participants will include African Open Government Partnership members with existing Open Data programs, the US State Department, USAID, USDA, The World Bank, IBM, and many Open Data community groups. The event will take place at the IBM Institute for Open Government in Washington, DC and will be broadcast to US Embassies and IBM locations in Africa." ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Adler <adler1(a)us.ibm.com> Date: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 1:39 PM Subject: [betaNYC] Africa Open Data Jam To: betanyc-list(a)meetup.com On August 5th, The US State Department, US Office of Science and Technology, USAID, USDA, and IBM are hosting a one-day Africa Open Data Jam as part of the US-African Leaders Summit. We expect a wide range of policy and data professionals from across Africa and the United States to participate. The goal is to share African experiences in Open Data publishing, real use cases that demonstrate growth and empowerment, develop skills and capabilities, and build a global community of Open Data developers and professionals who can help Africa become an Open Data leader. This Jam is designed to be interactive, informative, and fun. It will involve diverse skills and experiences, and showcase real live examples of how Open Data works, African Challenges and opportunities, and example applications. There will be a mixture of keynote presentation, panel discussions, lightning talks, solution demonstrations, and problem-solving workshops. Participants should come out of the meeting with tangible experiences of what works, how it works, and how it can be deployed at home – with new relationships across Africa and the United States. Our goal is to create new global relationships that bring passionate Open Data communities together to share common challenges and build new solutions. It doesn't matter where you live, where you were born, or where you work. We are looking for Citizens of the World to work together to help African countries embrace Open Government and Open Data. If you are interested in lending your skills and talents to a new international effort *that will make a difference* please join this meetup group and RSVP by August 1st. http://www.meetup.com/Africa-Open-Data/events/195684502/ Best Regards, Steve Motto: "Do First, Think, Do it Again" -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

2 2

Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] ** Applications Open for ISOC Fellowship to IETF 91 (Honolulu) **
by Mwendwa Kivuva 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society has announced that it is inviting applications for its latest Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF. The Fellowship programme allows engineers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the IETF 91 in Honolulu, Hawaii: * IETF 91, November 09-14, 2014, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Information and links to apply can be found at: http://www.internetsociety. org/fellows-ietf Fellowship applications will close on 31 July, 2014. I encourage you apply or pass this information about this program to individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet protocol development activities of the IETF. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are sponsored by Afilias, Google, Microsoft, and Verisign. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper < harper(a)isoc.org>. Regards, ----------------------------- Niel Harper Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Avenue Reston, VA Email: harper(a)isoc.org Skype: OlokunBB http://www.linkedin.com/in/nielharper _______________________________________________ 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 ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

1 0

2014 Kenya IGf Special feature by CIO TV - Great commentary
by Mwendwa Kivuva 13 Jul '14

13 Jul '14

See below link to a great documentary on the 2014 Kenya IGF. Hello All, If you missed the Kenya IGF, here is a video story that captures some of the issues discussed http://youtu.be/LaJqNRycN3Q Kindest Regards Harry Hare Director | African eDevelopment Resource Centre PO Box 49475 00100 | Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 4041646 | Cel +254 725 650044 ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

4 4

So what is net Neutrality?
by Mwendwa Kivuva 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbOEoRrHyU ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

2 1

Fw: Fwd: [Seed-alliance] Launch of the First GEM - TECH Awards at PP-14
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

On Friday, July 11, 2014 4:23 AM, Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: On Friday, July 11, 2014 4:08 AM, Patricia Senghor <patricia(a)afrinic.net> wrote: Dear all, Could you please share this information? http://www.itu.int/en/action/women/gem/Pages/award.aspx The ITU calls for nominations for the 2014 Gender Equality Mainstreaming - Technology (GEM-TECH) Award. This Award seeks to create a platform for advancing women's meaningful engagement with ICTs and their role as decision-makers and producers within this sector. Best. Patricia -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Seed-alliance] Launch of the First GEM - TECH Awards at PP-14 Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:18:20 +0000 From: Sylvia Cadena <sylvia(a)apnic.net> Reply-To: Seed Alliance coordination team <seed-alliance(a)apnic.net> To: ISIF Grantees <grants(a)isif.asia>, "pacific-outreach(a)isif.asia" <pacific-outreach(a)isif.asia> See attached call for ITU awards for projects on IT and women equality (call attached in different languages). Sure those of you working on women issues will be worthy candidates for this. All the best, Sylvia Take the APNIC Survey 2014 today! http://survey.apnic.net Register for APNIC 38 today! http://conference.apnic.net/38 -- Sylvia Cadena | Community Awards and Grants Specialist | sylvia(a)apnic.net ISIF Asia Information Society Innovation Fund Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) 6 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101 Australia | PO Box 3646 Tel: +61 7 3858 3100 | Fax: +61 7 3858 3199 http://www.apnic.net | http://www.isif.asia sip: sylvia(a)voip.apnic.net skype: sylviacadena https://www.facebook.com/ISIF.asia http://gplusme.at/ISIFAsia Twitter @ISIF_Asia * Sent by email to save paper. Print only if necessary. -- Patricia Gnilane SENGHOR Cooperation and Project Development Manager, AFRINIC Ltd. t: +230 4035144. | M: +230 58275956 |tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | youtube.com/afrinicmedia

1 0