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Overhauled NetNeutrality Website
by Mose Karanja 14 Aug '15

14 Aug '15

The Global Net Neutrality Coalition has overhauled its website <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join>. Key takeaways: 1. A generally agreed upon definition of Net Neutrality in 17 languages; 2. An interactive map that shows the status of Net Neutrality around the globe; 3. A model policy framework developed by the Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality <http://www.networkneutrality.info/> for crafting legislation and regulations; 4. Resources for global advocates fighting for a free and open Internet. The FCC in the US recently created the Open Internet Rule, the EU (28 countries) is almost there with the Digital Single Market and individual countries are busy debating this major issue on the future of Internet. I know some countries in Africa are busy on this too. However, despite there being a host of African partners in the thisisnetneutrality network (including KICTANet), none but two African countries have been featured citing ‘Research Pending’. This also happens with other indices like the Freedom House’s Internet Freedom Index and Amnesty’s. This is one area research institutions in Africa can fill up. Use the website <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join> and its resources to push for an open Internet! -- Mose Karanja +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja> PGP: 0x1529552F <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>

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Fwd: [ISOC Kenya] : Microsoft Research PhD Scholarships 2016 - Call for Applications
by Barrack Otieno 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eng. Martin Obuya via Internet Society" <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:37:25 +0000 Subject: [ISOC Kenya] : Microsoft Research PhD Scholarships 2016 - Call for Applications To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply ABOVE THIS LINE == Dear Members, The website is now live for the next PhD Scholarship Programme applications call. http://research.microsoft.com/PhDScholarship/ <http://research.microsoft.com/PhDScholarship/> Application deadline: 25 September 2015, 17:00 GMT Please let your academic contacts know about it! The Programme is open to all universities or national research institutions in any country in Europe, the Middle East or Africa. As in previous years, applications must be made by PhD supervisors not by students. Supervisors will be informed of our decision by the end of December 2015 and will then have until 31st March 2017 to find the best student for the proposed project. Students will typically start their PhD in October 2016. The page also contains a link to a number of currently open PhD positions sponsored by Microsoft Research at a number of Universities: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/open-phd-positions… <http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/open-phd-positions…> If you have questions or feedback, please contact msrphd(a)microsoft.com <msrphd(a)microsoft.com>. Cheers! Eng. Martin Obuya, President/Chairman, ISOC Kenya ------------------------------ eng.mko(a)ihub.co.ke Ambassador (Govt Affairs) Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : http://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=253&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : http://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=253&MID=5910&… You are subscribed to "Kenya Chapter Rejuvenation" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [global-nn] Policy Statement on the IGF Website
by Ali Hussein 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

FYI Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: <LB(a)lucabelli.net> > Date: August 6, 2015 at 10:53:56 PM EAT > To: "DC NN" <nncoalition(a)mailman.edri.org>, global-nn(a)lists.riseup.net > Subject: [global-nn] Policy Statement on the IGF Website > Reply-To: <LB(a)lucabelli.net> > > Dear all, > > The IGF Secretariat has published the draft Net Neutrality Policy Statement on the IGF website. > Do not hesitate to express your comments using the dedicated platform that can be accessed here > http://review.intgovforum.org/igf-2015/dynamic-coalitions/dynamic-coalition… > > All the best, > Luca > > > Luca Belli, PhD > Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro > Founder and Co-chair, IGF Dynamic Coalition on Network Neutrality > Co-founder and Co-chair, IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility > >

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AG BLOCKS ICT CS' BID TO ENACT ANTI-SAFARICOM LAW
by Ali Hussein 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. This discussion seems to have refused to die. :-) My humble contention is again that Market Forces and a gentle regulatory hand will be better than this poison pill that the CS seems determined to shove down Safaricom's throat. As for the regulators, the fact that two govt agencies seem at loggerheads on this issue can only augar well for this country - Competition has checked into Government! :-) One last thing - I'm curious as to the Market leadership status at Airtel's other Africa presence. Anyone has those stats at hand? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/AG-blocks-Matiangi-s-bid-to-enact-anti-S… Ali Hussein Tel: +254 713 601113

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : Cyberpolitics, IANA transition, dotAFRICA, Internet of things....
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:56:30 +0000 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : Cyberpolitics, IANA transition, dotAFRICA, Internet of things.... To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi all! For your documentation, find below articles relating to some internet governance talking points. My pleasure to share with you articles on : cyberpolitics, IANA stewardship transition, dotAFRICA saga, Internet of things, Cybersecurity,.. Great week end to all! CYBERPOLITICS Stop Capitalizing the Word Internet http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122384/stop-capitalizing-word-internet China Pushes to Rewrite Rules of Global Internet Officials aim to control online discourse and reduce U.S. influence http://www.wsj.com/articles/china-pushes-to-rewrite-rules-of-global-interne… 5th ITAC OECD Newsletter: Internet Governance, WSIS+10, IoT, Cybersecurity, Trust, Standards… http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150728_5th_itac_oecd_newsletter_internet_go… How Congress Can Halt Government Control of the Internet http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/30/how-congress-can-halt-government-control-… China wants to reinvent the internet: Superpower aims to run part of the net on its own terms and police social media http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3178430/China-wants-reinvent… Russia calls for global coordination to counter cyber terrorist activity http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-07/29/c_134460546.htm After The Pirate Bay, Russian Internet Censors Crack Down On NoBlock Anonymity Service http://www.ibtimes.com/after-pirate-bay-russian-internet-censors-crack-down… Can the TPP Launch a New Era of Governance for Digital Commerce? http://blogs.cfr.org/cyber/2015/07/28/can-the-tpp-launch-a-new-era-of-gover… China Finalizes Internet Finance Regulations http://www.pymnts.com/news/2015/china-finalizes-internet-finance-regulation… Geopolitics Hot Summer of 2015 is Getting a Lot Hotter http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article51625.html ICANN ICANN’s Auctions Program Expected to Generate Higher Revenues http://www.domainnews.com/icann-s-auctions-program-expected-to-generate-hig… Six Key Takeaways from ICANN 53 in Buenos Aires http://www.natlawreview.com/article/six-key-takeaways-icann-53-buenos-aires IANA TRANSITION ICG Seeking Public Input on Key Internet Governance Proposal https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-31-en House Republican: Senate must pass Internet domain bill http://thehill.com/policy/technology/249593-house-republican-senate-must-pa… The Senate Should Take the DOTCOM Act Off Cruz Control http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150727_the_senate_should_take_the_dotcom_ac… ICANN needs to return to its Root(s) http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/27/celebrate-liberty-month-ica… Some progress, some distance to go on multistakeholder Internet governance http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2015/07/29-brotman-internet-g… DOMAIN NAME A New Boom to Come? Re-Evaluating the Success of the New TLD Program http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150727_new_boom_to_come_re_evaluating_the_s… Dot SUCKS: The Ultimate Vanity Domain http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150724_dot_sucks_the_ultimate_vanity_domain/ ccTLD Approved for Macao http://www.domainnews.com/cctld-approved-for-macao.html Navigating the .brand Delegation Process http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150728_navigating_the_brand_delegation_proc… Cape judge rules on domain name http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-judge-rules-on-domain-name-1.18… Verisign gets patent for predicting domain name renewal rates http://domainnamewire.com/2015/07/28/verisign-patent-renewal-rates/ The strange stories behind country-code top-level domains http://boingboing.net/2015/07/30/the-strange-stories-behind-cou.html Approved ccTLD String for Greece by ICANN http://www.domainnews.com/approved-cctld-string-for-greece-by-icann/ Contractual Claims Lead to Frictions Between ICANN and Vox Populi http://www.domainnews.com/contractual-claims-leads-to-frictions-between-ica… .AFRICA .AFRICA IRP Declaration – Clearing Up Some Facts https://www.icann.org/news/blog/africa-irp-declaration-clearing-up-some-fac… Out of .Africa - Process Failures Don't Change the Facts http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150724_out_of_dot_africa_process_failures_d… BBC Covers the .Africa Saga between DCA Trust and ICANN http://domainnewsafrica.com/bbc-covers-the-dot-africa-saga-between-dca-trus… ICANN further implicated in .Africa controversy http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/24/icann_dot_africa/ ICANN's dotAFRICA Dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02xnbht Did ZACR and Africa Union ignore the warning to be wary of wrong doing over .Africa?http://tandaabiashara.com/did-zacr-and-africa-union-ignore-the-warning-to-be-wary-of-wrong-doing-over-dot-africa/ WSIS+10 Internet Society's Contribution to the WSIS+10 Written Consultation http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150731_internet_societys_contribution_to_th… CYBERSECURITY How to Move Cybersecurity Forward in a More Positive Way http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150729_how_to_move_cybersecurity_forward_in… FBI admits understaffed to tackle cybersecurity concerns http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/fbi-admits-understaffed-to-… Cybersecurity Becoming a Major Industry For Investors http://www.nasdaq.com/article/cybersecurity-becoming-a-major-industry-for-i… INTERNET OF THINGS At Internet of Things hearing, industry groups petition Congress for light regulatory touch http://mobihealthnews.com/45724/at-internet-of-things-hearing-industry-grou… Analytics And Big Data Define Internet Of Things Growth http://arc.applause.com/2015/07/27/internet-of-things-big-data-and-analytic… Internet of Things devices to triple by 2020 http://www.digitaltveurope.net/403812/internet-of-things-devices-to-triple-… INTERNET - HUMAN RIGHTS - MULTILINGUALISM Italy: Human rights are so old hat. The future's in internet rights Euro nation makes Declaration of Internet Rights, with caps and everything. Bless 'em http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/29/italian_declaration_of_internet_rig… Do internet users need their own bill of rights? Italy hopes to pave the way http://www.zdnet.com/article/italys-bill-of-rights-for-the-internet-publish… Collaborating towards a Truly Multilingual Internet https://www.icann.org/news/blog/collaborating-towards-a-truly-multilingual-… AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS Africa: Why Internet Governance Matters http://allafrica.com/stories/201507280893.html Africa Can’t Let Old Traditions Stand in the Way of Progress, Warns Obama http://time.com/3974671/obama-african-union-address/ Why Communication Agencies Must Collaborate For Rapid Broadband Penetration http://leadership.ng/business/450032/why-communication-agencies-must-collab… Ethiopia: World Intellectual Property Organization Sign Mou On the Implementation of the Capacity Building in the Use of Appropriate Technology Specific Technical and Scientific Information http://allafrica.com/stories/201507301355.html Internet.org still focused on connecting africa to the internet http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2015/07/internet-org-still-focused-on-connectin… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] New document: Perspectives on the IANA Stewardship Transition Principles
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan York <york(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:27:48 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] New document: Perspectives on the IANA Stewardship Transition Principles To: Internet Policy External <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Internet-policy subscribers, Today we published a document providing our perspectives on the principles behind the IANA Stewardship Transition: https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/perspectives-iana-stewardship-transitio… As part of the release, Sally Wentworth published a blog post providing an overview: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/07/perspectives-ian… With the IANA Coordination Group (ICG) poised to release its call for public comments on a combined proposal to transition the stewardship of the IANA functions and important progress underway in the accountability discussions, we believe it is critical that we understand how the IANA stewardship principles as well as the IANA functions fit into the broader context of the Internet's operations and and international consensus. Our main goal was to show how these so-called NTIA criteria reflect broader Internet principles which have been adopted and embedded through years of global consensus. As we enter this next stage of the evaluation of the ICG proposal, we hope that this document will help in moving that discussion forward to achieving the global, open, secure and stable Internet we all seek. Regards, Dan -- Dan York Senior Content Strategist, Internet Society york(a)isoc.org<mailto:york@isoc.org> +1-802-735-1624 Jabber: york(a)jabber.isoc.org<mailto:york@jabber.isoc.org> Skype: danyork http://twitter.com/danyork http://www.internetsociety.org/<http://www.internetsociety.org/deploy360/> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ISOC Contribution to UN WSIS+10 Review
by Barrack Otieno 03 Aug '15

03 Aug '15

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Constance Bommelaer <bommelaer(a)isoc.org> Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:14:35 +0000 Subject: [Internet Policy] ISOC Contribution to UN WSIS+10 Review To: Internet Policy External <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org>, "internetsociety_advisorycouncilne(a)ConnectedCommunity.org" <internetsociety_advisorycouncilne(a)connectedcommunity.org>, "internetsociety_chapterleaderscommunityne(a)ConnectedCommunity.org" <internetsociety_chapterleaderscommunityne(a)connectedcommunity.org> Dear Members, The Internet Society has submitted a <http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-society-written-submission-wsis…> written contribution to the UN General Assembly WSIS+10 Review<http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-society-written-submission-wsis…> to be held later in December, in New York. In our submission, we highlight the two main outcomes we are aiming for: * Preserving the consensus of the 2005 Tunis Agenda that recognizes the distributed model of governance of the Internet where each stakeholder group has its own role and set of responsibilities, while all working together; * Laying the foundations of an inclusive, people-centered and development-oriented Information Society for the next decade, articulated around three main pillars: 1/ collaborative networks for human empowerment and sustainable development, 2/ collaborative security for trust-worthy environments, and 3/ collaborative governance where open frameworks lead to successful discussions. For further background information, you can also read this blog post<http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/07/internet-society-…>. With regards to next steps, all contributions received will feed into a "non-paper" published by the UN in August. The next face-to-face consultations will take place in NY in Oct, leading to the UN GA High-Level Event on 15-16 Dec. where leaders from all communities should be invited to speak (see the WSIS+10 preparatory process roadmap<http://unpan3.un.org/wsis10/preparatoryprocess>). Many thanks to all the colleagues who have made suggestions and shared useful insights, they were very useful to develop ISOC's submission. Our Members and Chapters are an essential part of our engagement with the UN. Best regards, Constance Bommelaer Senior Director, Global Internet Policy The Internet Society www.isoc.org<http://www.isoc.org> -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [ALAC] John Jeffrey blog on .africa IRP
by Barrack Otieno 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers , FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 09:56:01 +0800 Subject: [ALAC] John Jeffrey blog on .africa IRP To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Dear ALAC and AFRALO, Please find below a link to ICANN General Counsel's blog on the .africa IRP ruling. > > https://www.icann.org/news/blog/africa-irp-declaration-clearing-up-some-fac… > Best regards, Rinalia -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Is Safaricom really dominant?
by Ali Hussein 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. Safaricom was again on the dock two days ago at the Senate that was sitting to discuss this issue. I don't have the full details of what transpired but I do know one thing (or two):- We are wasting too much time discussing an issue which the market will address - sooner rather than later. Instead of Regulators and policy makers spending too much time debating on whether Safaricom is dominant or not I challenge them to create an environment that will ensure that such discussions are pointed in the right direction. For example:- 1. Do we have ubiquitous broadband in the country? When we talk about high speed internet do we mean Nairobi or Kenya? 2. What is the Universal Access Fund doing? Where are the reports for us to interrogate? 3. What is our definition of Net Neutrality and how will this affect the growth of critical infrastructure going forward? 4. Are the Telcos collectively behaving badly? And what can be done to address this issue? I mean stuff like 'expired' bundles, Fair use Policy (whatever that means!), basic customer service etc. 5. What is our position on Privacy and Cyber Crime? 6. Does the average Kenyan understand the pitfalls of freely sharing information online? And how can we protect them without curtailing their freedoms? 7. In the wake of the GES Conference what next? My humble opinion is that this continuous talk of Safaricom being dominant is akin to Wagging the Dog. Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Are the Europeans going too far with 'Right to be Forgotten'? Google stands its ground. France's latest demands raises fundamental questions in Internet Governance and Freedom of Expression
by Ali Hussein 01 Aug '15

01 Aug '15

Listers Apologies for cross posting. In the wake of yesterday's well attended Kenya IGF with wide representation from Government, Civil Society and the Private Sector this story in Fortune Magazine raisins fundamental questions on Internet Governance and Freedom of Expression. Excerpts:- Google finally said enough is enough when it comes to Europe censoring its search results. It issued a bold challenge to France. Google made a dramatic gesture to oppose censorship of its search results on Wednesday, telling French regulators in a blog post that it will not heed demands to implement so-called “right to be forgotten” requests on a worldwide basis. The move, which sets the stage for further confrontations between Google and France, also highlights a growing legal crisis for the internet. Read on:- http://fortune.com/2015/07/30/google-france-right-to-be-forgotten/ What's your take? Ali Hussein Hussein & Associates +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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