September 2012 - KICTANet

NEWS RELEASE: Internet Society Hosts Seminar for Policymakers on Internet Standards Framework
by Barrack Otieno 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

Listers, FYI Internet Society Hosts Seminar for Policymakers on Internet Standards Framework Event held in conjunction with the XXI Meeting of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission highlighted importance of open Internet standards [San Salvador, El Salvador, 11 September 2012] — The Internet Society, in collaboration with the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission’s (CITEL) Permanent Consultative Committee I, hosted a seminar yesterday for more than 70 policymakers and industry representatives to discuss the Internet Standards Framework. The event was held in conjunction with the XXI Meeting of CITEL, an advisory body of the Organization of American States that focuses on promoting the development of telecommunications and ICT in the Americas. The seminar provided the opportunity to acquaint high-level policymakers and key regional stakeholders with the global Internet standards framework, the broad range of standards organizations, how standards contribute to global interoperability, and the importance of collaboration amongst standards bodies. Speakers at the seminar included Adrian Farrel, IETF; Steve Mills, IEEE; Jeff Jaffe, W3C; Simao Campos, ITU; and Sebastian Bellagamba, Internet Society. The afternoon panel presented perspectives from across the industry with speakers, including Wayne Zeuch, CITEL; Pablo Brenner, Globant; Andres Piazza, LACNIC; Patrick Ryan, Google; and Jose Ayala, Ericsson. "We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the Internet Standards Framework seminar and share the power of open standards with the Latin American community," said Steve Mills, IEEE Standards Association President. "Access to knowledge is vital to sustaining the social and economic growth of the region, and the open Internet is a critical component of the knowledge infrastructure. As an organization that fully supports the principles of OpenStand (open-stand.org) which convey the power of collaboration and cooperation and support innovation and interoperability, we are committed to delivering standards that are open and accessible trusting that voluntary adoption through an open market will contribute the best possible value to humanity." “We were extremely proud to work together with CITEL on this important event to engage with policymakers and industry leaders from across the Americas,” said Sebastian Bellagamba, Internet Society Regional Bureau Director, Latin America and the Caribbean. “The event was highly successful in providing a productive discussion and opening the doors for future collaboration.” -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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ISP Advertising Standards: Open Letter to CCK
by Areba Collins [ ＠BrainiacKE ® ] 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Hello listers, Im following this from a discussion in the other list from one Kelvin, his assertions were: I think we need to as a group write a couple of recommendations for the CCK > to rein in ISPs especially how they advertise. This could cover aspects > such as :- > > > - Proper disclosure to customers on speeds i.e should Orange advertise > 21mbps and get away with it > - Outline whether its shared > - Provide figures for the FUP > - Disclose whether or not inernet is unlimited > > There are some things you wouldnt get away with the FCC in the US . > > What are your thoughts ? > > Kevin > > I need to hear what CCK has to say about this, I would very much preffer ISP companies to give full disclosure of what they are selling , using a standardized nomenclature. Could someone please advise if this is enforceable? Regards, -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”*

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Re: [kictanet] EAIGF transcripts and videos?
by alice＠apc.org 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Only reports or the various national and EAIGF's am afraid, there are no written transcripts of any of the meetings. Best Alice -----Original Message----- From: Brandie Martin <ms.brandiemartin(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:10:04 To: alice(a)apc.org<alice(a)apc.org> Cc: Brandie Martin<blm5350(a)psu.edu>; kictanet<kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] EAIGF transcripts and videos? Dear Alice and others, Thank you. I have looked over the documents on the EAIGF website. Do you know if there are written transcripts of what was actually said or video of the EAIGF meetings? With Gratitude, Brandie Martin Sent from my iPad On Sep 11, 2012, at 12:58 AM, alice(a)apc.org wrote: > Dear Brandie and all, > EAIGF reports, from when it was first convened in 2008, can be found here: www.eaigf.or.ke > > Best > Alice > -----Original Message----- > From: Brandie Martin <blm5350(a)psu.edu> > Sender: "kictanet" <kictanet-bounces+alice=apc.org(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:40:29 > To: <alice(a)apc.org> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] EAIGF transcripts and videos? > > _______________________________________________ > 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/alice%40apc.org > > 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.

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EAIGF transcripts and videos?
by Brandie Martin 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Dear Kictanet Users: My name is Brandie Martin and I am a Ph.D. Candidate at The Pennsylvania State University. I am conducting my dissertation research on the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). Does anyone know how I may locate the transcripts for the 2012 EAIGF in Kenya; the 2011 EAIGF in Kigali, Rwanda; and the 2010 in Kampala, Uganda? Are the videos for these EAIGF meetings posted online? If so, where? I am also interested in the transcripts and/or videos for any of the national IGFs, including: Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Thank you in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide. Best Regards, Brandie L. Martin -- Brandie Martin, M.S. Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Fellow College of Communications The Pennsylvania State University blm5350(a)psu.edu

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Fwd: Two Calls for Proposals within Information and communication technology
by Alice Munyua 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

This may be of interest. Best Alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Two Calls for Proposals within Information and communication technology Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:45:35 +0200 From: Sida (Swedish International Development Agency) <noreply(a)sida.anp.se> To: alice(a)apc.org Invitation - Two Calls for Proposals Having trouble reading this e-mail? Click here <http://www.anp.se/newsletter/1578262/41475D42724741594477454B514B71>. Tell a friend <http://www.anp.se/taf/1578262/41475D42724741594477454B514B71> Unregister <http://www.anp.se/oa/1578262/41475D42724741594477454B514B71> Two Calls for Proposals within Information and communication technology Sida invites civic organisations and other relevant actors to apply for funding for initiatives where ICT is used to support Development, Democratisation and Freedom of Expression. /Deadline for applications is October 18, 2012./ *1. ICT-initiatives for Democracy and Freedom of Expression* The first call for proposals refers to the Swedish Special Initiative for Democratisation and Freedom of Expression, to be implemented by Sida 2012--2014. The initiative aims at supporting activities in which new technologies are used to strengthen democratisation and freedom of expression, /primarily in challenging and repressive environments./ *More information and application forms* <http://tr.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1578262&uid=577079744&&&http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sid…> *2. ICT-initiatives for Empowerment of Women and Girls* The second call for proposals is linked to the Swedish Government's Strategy for Capacity Development and Collaboration 2011--2013. The initiative aims at increasing socio-economic equality between women and men, boys and girls, by ensuring equal access and opportunities to use ICT in an open society, /in developing countries./ *More information and application forms* <http://tr.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1578262&uid=577079744&&&http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sid…> Only applications for projects to be implemented starting 2012 or 2013 and ending no later than 2014 will be considered. Nu finns möjlighet att söka stöd för projekt inom informationsteknologi från Sida. Information på svenska finns också på www.sida.se Valhallavägen 199, 105 25 Stockholm

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Re: [kictanet] Safaricom Internet Bundles and Expiry dates
by Walubengo J 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

@Edith, MJ was quick on email. But i discovered Bob C. was quicker on twitter. Its thier differnce in approach. Ping the guy @bobcollymore and he is likely to hit back :-) walu. ------------------------------ On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 9:35 AM AST (Arabian) Edith Adera wrote: >Listers, > >We would have expected a clarification from Safaricom by now! Atleast in the past we would get response even from the CEO himself. > >what has changed? > >Edith >________________________________________ >From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein [ali(a)hussein.me.ke] >Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 8:47 AM >To: Edith Adera >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Safaricom Internet Bundles and Expiry dates > >John > >Managing expectations is one the most critical components of a CEO's job. > >The fact that you are in Kapsabet and can get connectivity is good. And shows that Telcos are beginning to heed the demand for such services in the counties. > >Ali Hussein > >+254 773/713 601113 > >Sent from my iPhone® > >On Sep 10, 2012, at 8:08 AM, John Gitau <jgitau(a)gmail.com<mailto:jgitau@gmail.com> wrote: > >This is I suspect more of a technical issue than anything else. The other is communication and us expecting promises to be kept. > >Sometimes CEO's and I'm sure some of you do just that might underestimate the impact of a seemingly simple change on a system before making promises. I have been on the receiving end of this sort of thing severally. > >While technical teams and vendors try to work day and night to fix it, you introduce a series of bugs that annoyingly seem to make things worse as we collectively hold the CEO responsible. This is fine, they should be, and good CEOs deal with it in stride. > >What we probably need is an explanation on what's going on and maybe you/we give what would look/sound like a proper remedy, which I see lots of suggestions. I still believe they have the best guys and systems to fix this. Also don't forget that in the end there really has been more improvement on their systems but as usual we want and expect more. We're paying consumers after all. (I'm at kapsabet and there is no chance of an ISP giving me the on demand service I'm getting from safaricom from here) . > >Gitau >Sent from my iPad > >On 10 Sep 2012, at 07:36, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >Yes James. I read that post last month which makes this issue even more annoying... > >Is it that the CEO says something and doesn't follow through? Or is that there are too many silos in the company that information doesn't seep through? > >I'm sure someone from Safaricom has read this thread by now and lets hope they will do something about it. > >Or maybe CCK can tell us whether this is within the allowed Modus Operandi for Telcos? > >Ali Hussein > >+254 773/713 601113 > >Sent from my iPhone® > >On Sep 10, 2012, at 7:25 AM, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com<mailto:timrick@gmail.com> wrote: > >@Ali, > >You might as well as look at the same concerns that Erik Hersman raised on his post<http://whiteafrican.com/2012/07/18/how-safaricom-steals-your-internet-bundl…>. > >On 7 September 2012 22:32, Edith Adera <eadera(a)idrc.or.ke<mailto:eadera@idrc.or.ke> wrote: >Same experience I had today! > >I thought I read an article stating that Safaricom CEO indicated that "expiring" bandwidth would not happen again? Was he misquoted like our "politicians"? > >one of the messages I got indicated expiring date of 2031!!!, but on running the bundle balance it was ending 7th October 2012! Not acceptable! > >While at it, Airtel should also not force subscribers to get unrequested promotions such as 500% bonus airtime, which expires before you use it!! > >This industry runs as though it's not being regulated! CCK? > >Edith >________________________________________ >From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:idrc.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] On Behalf Of Kivuva [Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com<mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com>] >Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 10:05 PM >To: Edith Adera >Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions >Subject: Re: [kictanet] Safaricom Internet Bundles and Expiry dates > >Surprising Safaricom makes a non perishable commodity perish faster >that tomatoes. It like Shell petroleum telling you if you don't >consume that petrol, you will find your tank empty. > >On the night shift data, well its FREE to loop you in, and keep you >hooked to the network. That is what promotions are for. > >On 07/09/2012, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke<mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> Listers >> >> I hate to gripe about these issues..We are now sounding like scratched LP >> Records (for those on the right side of 40 you may remember LPs? :-) )... >> >> While browsing at home I decided to check my Safaricom bundle balance and >> this is the message I got from the SMS response:- >> >> *Current Data Bundle: 1448.49MB, expiry 07-10-2012; Night Shift Data: >> 750MB, expiry 14-09-2012. >> >> *1. Why should my bundle even have an expiry date?? I thought Safaricom >> assured us that this business of expiration dates for bundles bought was a >> thing of the past? >> >> 2. I know for certain that the so called 'Night Shift Data' promotion that >> Safaricom has been running has an expiry date. Last week this bonus >> mysteriously disappeared from my modem number. >> >> Now I know that this isn't right. Can someone from Safaricom resolve this >> issue? >> >> Unfortunately I am resolving to bring out my frustrations because Safaricom >> is the only network that has 3G coverage at my residence. If I had a choice >> I wouldn't even be writing this post. I gave up long ago on Orange, Airtel >> and yu even coming close to giving us the kind of coverage that Safaricom >> does. If only Safaricom can behave like a reasonable Corporate Citizen (Are >> you listening Safaricom?)... >> >> I appeal to Zuku to hasten their role out to my area then I can stop >> writing these frustrating postings... >> >> Disgruntled locked Safaricom customer >> >> -- >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> > > >-- >______________________ >Mwendwa Kivuva >For >Business Development >Transworld Computer Channels >Cel: 0722402248 >twitter.com/lordmwesh<http://twitter.com/lordmwesh> >transworldAfrica.com<http://transworldAfrica.com> | Fluent in computing >kenya.or.ke<http://kenya.or.ke> | The Kenya we know > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/eadera%40idrc.or.ke > >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. > >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/timrick%40gmail.com > >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. > > > >-- >James M. Muendo > >P.O Box 28016 - 00200, >Nairobi. >Mobile: +254720 100 547 >Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke<mailto:james@muendo.co.ke><http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/> >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/info%40alyhussein.com > >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. >_______________________________________________ >kictanet mailing list >kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@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/jgitau%40gmail.com > >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. > >_______________________________________________ >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/jwalu%40yahoo.com > >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.

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Kenya could miss Vision 2030 broadband goal
by Lucy Kimani 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Bw. Mugo Please share the latest MTP. I would like to review before commenting on the report below, but would love to hear your views since the postings on this seem to indicate you all may be caught between a rock and a hard place.... Lucy > > > Kenya could miss Vision 2030 broadband goal > Posted: 03 Sep 2012 01:41 AM PDT > Kenya released findings on the progress the country has made towards achieving the Vision 2030 goal or Internet connectivity of at least 17% of the population. However, the report shows that the... > > http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2012/09/kenya-could-miss-vision-2030-broadband-… Sent from my iPad

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www.capetown.gov.za .. vs .. www.nairobicity.go.ke
by S.M. Muraya 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

As we move to county governance, some interesting comparisons on transparency here: *CITY of NAIROBI* http://w3techs.com/sites/info/nairobicity.go.ke - Joomla - rated highly as a Web Content System. The site is better than nothing, but not much to write about in the links under "Town Clerk" Some links under "Town Clerk" have references to documents we cannot download today. http://www.nairobicity.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1… As of today, no city plan published in the "Planning" section. As of today, there is no transparency -- no content published inside the "Procurement" link / section. Remember this is a City Council which loses well over USD 1M every year on dubious transactions. *CAPE TOWN* * * http://w3techs.com/sites/info/capetown.gov.za - SharePoint - Rated Highly as an Enterprise Content Management System. No doubt they invested well over USD 50,000.00 for SharePoint plus related software - Computing and Networking Hardware not included. The web portal no doubt cost CapeTown.gov.za at least USD 500,000.00 to * initially* deploy. On going maintenance cannot be less than USD 100,000 per annum to add transparency / efficiency to governance. 5 interesting links @ www.capetown.gov.za -- they have 20+ sections. https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/ServiceRequests/Pages/default.aspx http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/IDP/Pages/WhatisThe5yearPlan.aspx http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/SupplyChainManagement/Pages/default.aspx http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/SupplyChainManagement/Pages/SupplierRegistrat… http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/newcitynotices/AwardsNotices.asp This does not include maintenance of their in house ERP systems from other software vendors. :)

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Safaricom Internet Bundles and Expiry dates
by Ali Hussein 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Listers I hate to gripe about these issues..We are now sounding like scratched LP Records (for those on the right side of 40 you may remember LPs? :-) )... While browsing at home I decided to check my Safaricom bundle balance and this is the message I got from the SMS response:- *Current Data Bundle: 1448.49MB, expiry 07-10-2012; Night Shift Data: 750MB, expiry 14-09-2012. *1. Why should my bundle even have an expiry date?? I thought Safaricom assured us that this business of expiration dates for bundles bought was a thing of the past? 2. I know for certain that the so called 'Night Shift Data' promotion that Safaricom has been running has an expiry date. Last week this bonus mysteriously disappeared from my modem number. Now I know that this isn't right. Can someone from Safaricom resolve this issue? Unfortunately I am resolving to bring out my frustrations because Safaricom is the only network that has 3G coverage at my residence. If I had a choice I wouldn't even be writing this post. I gave up long ago on Orange, Airtel and yu even coming close to giving us the kind of coverage that Safaricom does. If only Safaricom can behave like a reasonable Corporate Citizen (Are you listening Safaricom?)... I appeal to Zuku to hasten their role out to my area then I can stop writing these frustrating postings... Disgruntled locked Safaricom customer -- *Ali Hussein* Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo

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A brief update on the ICANN Africa Strategic planning Working Group
by Alice Munyua 09 Sep '12

09 Sep '12

Dear all An update on the ICANN Africa strategic planning process. Best Alice -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] A brief update on the ASWG Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 00:43:11 +0200 From: Dandjinou Pierre <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: africann(a)afrinic.net To: africann(a)afrinic.net Dear Listers, (NB : version francaise ci- dessous) The Icann Africa strategy Working Group held its retreat in Mauritius on 27-28 August. The meeting was facilitated by ICANN and AfriNIC. The Group of 9 (4 initial core members + 5 Reps from regions and Constituencies) had a fruitful gathering and will be posting its working documents on a dedicated website to facilitate public access. The community will then have 15 days for its further comments and submissions before the group finalizes its recommendations. The public website should be available early next week. Meanwhile, the Group wishes to thank all those who took the effort to complete the questionnaires. The evaluation of the questionnaires and primary discussions with representatives of the constituencies (Governments, Registries, registrars, registrants, ALAC, Academia..etc) allowed the group to brainstorm on strategic objectives, projects and measures of impact. A key decision of the group is to conduct further consultations and the website is going to be the conduit. You are therefore kindly requested to provide your feedback, once the site is up and running as of next week!. We are also attaching an evaluation of the questionnaires, for your information. Best regards Pierre on behalf of the ASWG NB : Group members : Maimouna Diop; Palesa Banda Legozi , Nii Quaynor (Chair), Barrack Otieno; Alice Munyua; Mouhamet Diop; Tijani Benjemaa; Michel Tchonang Linze; Pierre Dandjinou ---------------------------------------------- La retraite du Groupe de travail pour la strategie africaine de l'ICANN a eu lieu a Maurice du 27 au 28 Aout 2012. Elle a ete facilitee par l'ICANN et AfriNIC. Le Groupe de 9 personnes (4 initiaux et 5 autres representants les regions et constituantes de l'ICANN) a eu une rencontre fructueuse et les documents de travail generes seront postes sur un site des la semaine prochaine.La communaute disposera alors de 15 jours pour ses commentaires et propositions, avant que le groupe ne finalise ses recommandations. Le Groupe remercie ceux qui ont pri sur eux de remplir les questionnaires. Sur la base de l'evaluation des questionnaires, et des discussions tenues avec des representants de diveres constituantes (Gouvernements, registres, registraires, registrants,ALAC et autres), a pu mener ses discussions et retenir quelques objectifs strateiques, des idees de projets ainsi que des criteres d'evaluation..Une decision majeure du groupe est de poursuivre l'engagement avec la communaute par le biais du site web. Merci donc de le visiter des la semaine prochaine et d'y apporter vos remarques et suggestions. Enfin, pour votre information, nous attachons l'evaluation des questionnaires recus. Sinceres salutations Pierre pour le ASWG NB : membre du Groupe : Maimouna Diop; Palesa Banda Legozi , Nii Quaynor (Chair), Barrack Otieno; Alice Munyua; Mouhamet Diop; Tijani Benjemaa; Michel Tchonang Linze; Pierre Dandjinou

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