Invitation to Applicants: Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Listers, The Internet Society is pleased to invite applications for the 2012 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). As part of the Internet Society's Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, the Ambassadorships to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) are available to Internet Society members between the ages of 20 and 40. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. It brings together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders, including the technical and academic community, on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise. About the 2012 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) In 2012, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will focus on Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social Development. Participants will explore key topics such as Cybersecurity, Online Child Protection, Intellectual Property, Copyright, Managing Critical Internet Resources, Access & Diversity and numerous others. The Forum will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from the 6-9 November 2012. Ambassadors to the IGF may be involved in various activities at the Forum, including contributions to the IGF Ambassadors' blog, participating broadly in the IGF meeting agenda and assisting with staffing of the Internet Society booth at the venue. Details of these opportunities will be confirmed in advance of the Forum. For more information, please visit: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programme... How to apply To apply to be chosen as one of the 2012 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), please go to: http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=294 Please Note: The above link will take you to our new application service provider, zoomgrants.com. Before beginning the application process, you will need to register as a new user on the system, even if you've previously been an awardee of any Internet Leadership programmes (the moderated e-Learning course, the Fellowship to the IETF, the Fellowship to the World Bank infoDev Global Forum or the Fellowship to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum). In addition to completing the online application form, you will be required to upload a 2-3 page briefing paper as well as upload your most recently updated CV. The deadline for applications is midnight UTC on 6 July 2012. Successful candidates will be notified on 20 July 2012. The Next Generation Leaders programme The Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by funding from SIDN and is conducted under the patronage of the European Commission for Information Society and Media. For more information about the Next Generation Leaders programme, please visit: http://InternetSociety.org/Leaders You can also contact us at leaders@isoc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate or Organizational partner of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, please email leader-sponsor@isoc.org ------------------------- Niel Harper Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Ave. Suite 201 Reston, VA 20190 direct: 571.299.2509 mobile: 246.243.3818 skype: olokunbb -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/
I highly encourage new comers and participants to apply for the IGF ambassadorship fellowship. The rich experience deliberating in IGF workshops is second to none.
Paul Unfortunately some of us are on the wrong side of 40...:-) May be Barrack and the power that be at ISOC can petition for some of us Old Geezers? (Despite the fact that sometime back I recall Yawe saying that if you are over 40 then its over for you! (or something to that effect)) :-) Regards Ali Hussein On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Paul M <paulitrix@gmail.com> wrote:
I highly encourage new comers and participants to apply for the IGF ambassadorship fellowship. The rich experience deliberating in IGF workshops is second to none. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
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@ Ali if you are over 40 you are a CIO (Chief Information Officer, Career is over , indeed the issue has been brought to the attention of the Regional Bureu by one of the listers and there was a response let me find it and share. Best Regards On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
Paul
Unfortunately some of us are on the wrong side of 40...:-)
May be Barrack and the power that be at ISOC can petition for some of us Old Geezers? (Despite the fact that sometime back I recall Yawe saying that if you are over 40 then its over for you! (or something to that effect)) :-)
Regards
Ali Hussein
On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Paul M <paulitrix@gmail.com> wrote:
I highly encourage new comers and participants to apply for the IGF ambassadorship fellowship. The rich experience deliberating in IGF workshops is second to none. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
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*Ali Hussein|Managing Partner*
* *Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group
Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road
P O Box 14556-00100
Office: +254 737 751409
Cell: +254 773/713 601113
*Nairobi, Kenya*
Twitter: @AliHKassim
Skype: abu-jomo
"You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame
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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.
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@Barrack. :) Thanks mate. Ali Hussein +254 773/713 601113 Sent from my iPhone® On Jun 27, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Ali if you are over 40 you are a CIO (Chief Information Officer, Career is over , indeed the issue has been brought to the attention of the Regional Bureu by one of the listers and there was a response let me find it and share.
Best Regards
On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote: Paul
Unfortunately some of us are on the wrong side of 40...:-)
May be Barrack and the power that be at ISOC can petition for some of us Old Geezers? (Despite the fact that sometime back I recall Yawe saying that if you are over 40 then its over for you! (or something to that effect)) :-)
Regards
Ali Hussein
On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Paul M <paulitrix@gmail.com> wrote: I highly encourage new comers and participants to apply for the IGF ambassadorship fellowship. The rich experience deliberating in IGF workshops is second to none. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
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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.
-- Ali Hussein|Managing Partner
Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group
Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road
P O Box 14556-00100
Office: +254 737 751409
Cell: +254 773/713 601113
Nairobi, Kenya
Twitter: @AliHKassim
Skype: abu-jomo
"You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame
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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.
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Paul M