Barrack, Apologies, to get on board the discussion late, but in a way to answer your question:- For the objectives of the local chapter; given our unique set of circumstances, I'm looking at ways and means how the much more enlightened internet community should harness resources to open up the internet space for the greater good of the rest of the country. Statistics show that we have a huge digital divide in our country right now, that we need to do all within our means to bridge. Let it be our aim to lobby, marshall and support efforts aiming at providing internet access to all, as a crucial tool for socio-economic development. Ways to carry this out;- * Promoting open internet standards, and strengthening internet governance efforts... * Countrywide workshops/training -- Schools, colleges, etc, * Awareness campaigns... Posters, fliers etc * Building partnerships with organizations that will help in these efforts, by funding.. * Lobbying the M.O.E to incorporate in the Education curriculum, a study on Internet etc. * Supporting the Universal Access efforts currently underway. * Etc Just some thoughts.... Regards, Harry _____ From: isoc-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:isoc-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Barrack Otieno Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 2:54 PM To: isoc@lists.my.co.ke Subject: [ISOC_KE] Day 2 Objectives of ISOC Kenya Chapter Listers, Thank you for the comments you made on the vision of the Kenyan chapter and thanks Jolie for contributing, your comments on the following set of questions are welcome: - What would you find most important for a good Chapter network? - What would you see as the desired strategy and objectives for a successful Chapter in Kenya? What would be the priorities and how would you define actions? -- Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com> gister.bi, www.afriregister.com <http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com> ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno