May 2014 - KICTANet

Report of the Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanisms
by Bob Omondi 27 May '14

27 May '14

Dear listers. (Sorry for cross posting) On May 20, 2014: the *Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanisms *released the culmination of its work in a high level report that can be viewed here <http://internetgovernancepanel.org/panel-report>. This panel was formed alongside the work of ICANN’s four strategy panels<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2013-07-15-en>as an independent panel exploring the global issue of Internet governance, and chaired by Estonia’s President Toomas Ilves, and vice-chaired by Internet pioneer Vint Cerf, the Panel on Global Internet Cooperation and Governance Mechanisms boasted an impressive cohort of panelists<http://internetgovernancepanel.org/panel>, representing a broad array of stakeholders from government, civil society, the private sector, the technical community, and international organizations. In addition, a team of experts in Internet governance helped inform and energize discussions in support of the panelists. I want to encourage you to read this report coming out at this exciting time in the evolution of Internet governance discussions and building on the historic Multistakeholder Statement of São Paulo.<http://netmundial.br/netmundial-multistakeholder-statement/> Regards Bob.

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#TheAfricaWeWant Tweetathon. May 26. Commemorating Africa Day.
by Nebila Abdulmelik 26 May '14

26 May '14

Hope you all can join us... [image: Inline image 1] Join #TheAfricaWeWant <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheAfricaWeWant&src=typd>tweetathon in commemoration of Africa Day. Hosted by FEMNET <http://www.twitter.com/FEMNETprog> & Make Every Woman Count <https://twitter.com/MakeWomenCount>. In Your Respective Time Zones. May 26. All Day. Don't feel constrained by 140 characters. We welcome reflections and posts on facebook, poems, songs, blog posts, articles, photos and more. Define the Africa You Want. Tag it with #TheAfricaWeWant. If possible, send us a link, or post directly on The Africa We Want<https://www.facebook.com/africawewant2015>facebook page. Find more information <http://femnet.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/theafricawewant-tweetathon-may-26/>here - as well as a social media mapping <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqn26wLyofrD7SIBy5j0HmZ5ZK-9us-xlaW3DPK…>to help target your messages. Looking forward to engaging with you online. ------------------------------------------ Joignez-nous à #TheAfricaWeWant (#LAfriqueQueNousVoulon) tweetathon en commémoration de la Journée d'Afrique. Organisé par FEMNET <http://www.twitter.com/femnetprog> et Make Every Woman Count <http://www.twitter.com/makewomencount>. Dans vos fuseaux horaires respectifs. Le 26 mai. Pendant la journée entier. Ne vous sentez pas limités par 140 caractères. Nous encourageons des réflexions et des messages sur Facebook, des poèmes, des chansons, des blogs, des articles, des photos et plus encore. Définir l'Afrique vous voulez. Marquer avec #TheAfricaWeWant ou #LAfriqueQueNousVoulons. Si possible, envoyez-nous un lien, ou les poster directement sur le l'Afrique que nous voulons page facebook <http://www.facebook.com/africawewant2015>. Trouver plus d'informations<http://femnet.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/theafricawewant-tweetathon-may-26/> <http://femnet.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/theafricawewant-tweetathon-may-26/> ici - ainsi qu'un mapping des médias sociaux <https://docs.google.com/a/femnet.or.ke/document/d/1fqn26wLyofrD7SIBy5j0HmZ5…>pour aider à cibler vos messages. Impatients d'engager avec vous en ligne. Kind regards, *Nebila Abdulmelik* Head of Communications/Chargée de la Communication African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) Réseau de Développement et de Communication des Femmes Africaines www.femnet.co <http://www.femnet.or.ke/> | *FEMNET on Facebook*<http://www.facebook.com/femnetsecretariat> | *Blog <http://femnet.wordpress.com/>:* femnet.wordpress.com Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/femnetprog>:* @femnetprog | *Skype:* Femnet Secretariat | **FEMNET on YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/Femnet1>* *'**The revolution and women’s liberation go together. We do not talk of women’s emancipation as an act of charity or because of a surge of human compassion. It is a basic necessity for the triumph of the revolution. Women hold up the other half of the sky.' -* Thomas Sankara

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[WUNRN] Women & ICT in Africa + Information Society 2013 Report
by communication＠femnet.or.ke 25 May '14

25 May '14

From: WUNRN LISTSERVE Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎May‎ ‎25‎, ‎2014 ‎11‎:‎18‎ ‎AM To: WUNRN ListServe WUNRN http://www.wunrn.com MEASURING THE INFORMATION SOCIETY 2013 REPORT http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Statistics/Documents/publications/mis2013/MIS20… Includes Access Indicators for Countries _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/05/women-ict-africa-new-digit… Women & ICT in Africa MOBILE & INTERNET TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP AFRICAN WOMEN BECOME MORE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT. In the last two decades, there has been a lot of talk about the transformative power of technology in society, yet little attention has been paid to an emerging digital gap. Nearly 45 percent fewer women than men have access to the Internet in sub-Saharan Africa [Reuters] In its report, "Measuring the information Society 2013", the International Telecommunication Union estimated that by the end of 2013, 2.7bn people (40 percent of the world's inhabitants) were using the Internet. However, men are twice more likely to have access to the Internet than women. According to Intel's report Women and the Web: "on average across the developing world, nearly 25 percent fewer women than men have access to the Internet, and the gender gap soars to nearly 45 percent in regions like sub-Saharan Africa." Though Africa has recently seen rapid growth in Internet access, women are vastly underrepresented in technology. The rise of cybercafes has benefited men more than women because boys and men have more freedom of movement to get to the cafes and have more access to make and spend money at them. Furthermore, there is a disturbing trend of cyberbullying experienced by young women. They also find it difficult to access technology because of cultural restrictions and their lower status in society. Because women face barries such as poverty, illiteracy, and discrimination when getting training and education, we are witnessing the rise of a second digital divide. It is important to understand that technology and access to the Internet is essential to women's empowerment across the continent and it is key to overcoming these barriers in the first place. A step towards equality Gender inequality remains deeply entrenched in many African societies. Many women and girls still do not have equal opportunities despite this being enshrined in the law. Yet Information and communication technologies are important tools for advancing gender equality, women and girl's empowerment, and a more equitable and prosperous world. Becoming technologically skilled can play a major role in gettting jobs, being competitive in the job market and enable these women to pull themselves out of poverty.It is clear that if this group is ignored, problems such as economic dependency, violence against women, and low self-esteem will continue to be perpetuated. Access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can be essential for women entrepreneurs in starting and growing a business and overcoming barriers they face. A recent project by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization helped women in Tanzania use ICT to develop businesses. Beneficiaries of the project have described how something as simple as owning a mobile phone can help promote a grocery business and attract more clients. Access to the Internet can help sell handicraft products abroad. In Zambia, ICT has been used in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). Organisations combating violence against women have used social media to help raise awareness and educate the public about GBV. Access to social media is a particularly effective way to reach youth and mobilise them on a grassroots level in campaigns against GBV. ICT can also allow grassroots women's movements to organise public actions and reach out across borders to mobilise international support. Thus, thanks to the power of the Internet, a new wave of activism has emerged through social media. One recent case that illustrates this phenomenon is the international mobilisation around Boko Haram's kidnapping of school girls in Nigeria. Across the continent, women's groups mobilised on social media through the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls to campaign for the release of the schoolgirls. ICT has been the focus of many empowerment organisations for women across the continent as well. At Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) we believe that ICT is essential not only for our organisation to monitor women's political empowerment. It is also an important tool to train women with so that they are able to access the political arena more easily. As an advocacy method, ICT can help empower African women to demand true reform that will bridge the gap between their legal rights and their enforcement. It gives women the opportunity to communicate their needs in their own ways, in real time and on a massive scale. Online technology also offers anonymity, which is absolutely essential when speaking out on sensitive issues might endanger a woman's safety. ICT is a limitless platform for women's grassroots organisations so they have a collective voice in public, thus enabling them to make their voices heard more clearly. Without access to ICT, women are at greater risk of being left behind as agents of change and leaders in a rapidly changing global society. We must ensure that women, as well as men, at all social levels and in all countries, can access and use such technology. Girls and women must be supported in becoming technogolically competitive and they must gain proper understanding of how to use it safely and effectively. With Africa's growing youth population and increasing competition for jobs and other opportunities, addressing these issues is imperative in any effort to promote women's employability and financial independence. ======================== - To contact the list administrator, send a message to WUNRN_LISTSERVE-owner(a)lists.wunrn.com - To unsubscribe send a message to: imail(a)lists.wunrn.com, with the message: unsubscribe WUNRN_LISTSERVE

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Fw: Inside the Presidency: Trials and Tribulations of a Zambian Spin Doctor by Dickson Jere - ISBN: 978-1-926906-36-2
by Matunda Nyanchama 24 May '14

24 May '14

For those of you interested in African state power and associated intrigues, here is an informative publicatoon from an insider. We expect hard copies in Nairobi and Lusaka within the next 3 weeks. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Matunda Nyanchama <matunda(a)hotmail.com> To: "mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com" <mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:02 PM Subject: FW: Inside the Presidency: Trials and Tribulations of a Zambian Spin Doctor by Dickson Jere - ISBN: 978-1-926906-36-2 ________________________________ From: matunda(a)hotmail.com To: africa-oped(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: Inside the Presidency: Trials and Tribulations of a Zambian Spin Doctor by Dickson Jere - ISBN: 978-1-926906-36-2 Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 15:48:20 -0400 Nsemia Inc. Publishersannounces the publication of Inside the Presidency: Trials and Tribulations of a Zambian Spin Doctor by Dickson Jere. This is a captivating chronicle of the goings on at the centre of state power as told by an insider. It captures the intrigues at the presidency, specifically associated with the author’s time serving retired President Rupiah Banda of Zambia. The book tells of President Banda’s ascendancy to the presidency following the death of Levi Mwanawasa. Telling it as it was, Jere paints well the roles of a number of players in supporting the president’s quest to meet his mandate to the Zambian people. This is a first-hand account of the operations of the presidency as well as the challenges (and later failure) by Banda to secure a second term of office. Jere offers insights into the goings on in the then ruling party, the president’s own beliefs and approach to politics, and how the opposition took advantage of these to defeat an otherwise accomplished president. The book is a window into policy positions, international relations, government bureaucracy and political manoeuvers in high office. Several decisions, popular and unpopular, are laid bare as is their rationale and impact. It paints a picture of the fire-fighting between government positions and public perception and further shows the inter-play of all this with opposition parties and the press. Here is What Others Say "Dickson Jere's book gives a rare insight into the working of an African President, which is hardly ever recorded. It is therefore an epic piece of work, which will be keenly read by students and scholars of contemporary African political history and those who follow matters of statecraft" -Vernon Johnson Mwaanga, veteran diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zambia. "The book helps readers to see the relationship between practice and theory in national politics. It is simple, easy to read and yet insightful narrative of not only a typical day at State House but also the turbulence of being at the helm of daily political life. This book is one that leaves you yearning for more..." Lee Habasonda, Lecturer in political science, University of Zambia. "For a nation still grasping at the straws of democratic transparency and accountability, Jere's autobiographical portrayal of his implication in the Rupiah Banda presidency as a political spin doctor is a timely contribution to our knowledge of such national issues as elections, political spin, the media, diplomacy and security" - Professor Fackson Banda, media expert, UNESCO, Paris, France. “What is prominent throughout this work is politics: a revelation of the intrigues, power plays, mudslinging , and electoral machinations that characterize not just Zambian politics, but also African and world political systems in general.”– Dr. Charles Phebih-Agyekum, Book Editor Read more here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Acceptance is not submission; it is acknowledgement of the facts of a situation. Then deciding what you're going to do about it.” - Kathleen Casey Theisen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, e-mail: matunda(a)hotmail.com Read my blog: www.matunda.org; Twitter: @nmatunda; facebook or just https://www.facebook.com/MatundaforKenya Skype: okiambe; Visit: www.aganoconsulting.com - for biz information For Publishing: www.nsemia.com; twitter: @nsemia; facebook: nsemiaonfacebook -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [kictanet] Launch Of The Internet Freedoms In East Africa 2014 Report
by Ali Hussein 24 May '14

24 May '14

John Indeed we are. We need to however ensure we get better and not retrogressive. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2014, at 8:33 PM, John Kariuki <ngethe.kariuki2007(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > Ali,Listers, > I had a brief look at the recommendations and Kenya seems to be doing rather well! The local debate on Access to information and Data Protection has been going on (on-off) since ,say,2007 and I trust some convergence of ideas should not be very far off. > > John Kariuki, > > > On Friday, 23 May 2014, 15:36, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > Listers > > Please spare sometime to read this interesting report and lets have a conversation around it. > > Remember that 'the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good (wo)men to do nothing'. > > ".....Social network sites (SNS), such as Facebook, Youtube and Twitter, which are popular in East Africa, are helping to trigger non-institutionalised democratic participation by providing communication spaces through which individuals articulate “democratic ideas". Along with other digital technologies, SNS are providing a voice to those individuals1who were previously left out of traditional media. Consequently there has been an expansion in the breadth of opinion expressed in the public domain thereby contributing to building a democratic culture. However, many challenges stand in the way of East African citizens’ enjoyment of their right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through digital technologies. These challenges include unfavourable legal regimes and affronts by both state and non-state actors, poor infrastructure and the high accessibility costs that have tended to create a wide digital divide. They also include irresponsible behaviour by internet users who are often unaware of online ethics or legal regimes that govern the internet and other non-traditional media..." > Read on: > http://www.cipesa.org/2014/05/launch-of-the-internet-freedoms-in-east-afric… > > > Ali Hussein > > +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > Blog: www.alyhussein.com > > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein > > Sent from my iPad > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ngethe.kariuki2007%40… > > 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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Launch Of The Internet Freedoms In East Africa 2014 Report
by Ali Hussein 23 May '14

23 May '14

Listers Please spare sometime to read this interesting report and lets have a conversation around it. Remember that 'the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good (wo)men to do nothing'. ".....Social network sites (SNS), such as Facebook, Youtube and Twitter, which are popular in East Africa, are helping to trigger non-institutionalised democratic participation by providing communication spaces through which individuals articulate “democratic ideas". Along with other digital technologies, SNS are providing a voice to those individuals1who were previously left out of traditional media. Consequently there has been an expansion in the breadth of opinion expressed in the public domain thereby contributing to building a democratic culture. However, many challenges stand in the way of East African citizens’ enjoyment of their right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through digital technologies. These challenges include unfavourable legal regimes and affronts by both state and non-state actors, poor infrastructure and the high accessibility costs that have tended to create a wide digital divide. They also include irresponsible behaviour by internet users who are often unaware of online ethics or legal regimes that govern the internet and other non-traditional media..." Read on: http://www.cipesa.org/2014/05/launch-of-the-internet-freedoms-in-east-afric… Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

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Shock ICTA revelation that ICTA Acting CEO Mr Victor Kyalo was never confirmed after all
by Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) 23 May '14

23 May '14

Dear All, We thought this link will interest you: http://www.cofek.co.ke/index.php/14-news/552-ict-authority-now-denies-victo… We will appreciate any information you may have about this back and forth on the ICTA CEO position. Nice weekend! Kind regards, Japheth Ogutu Program Officer www.cofek.co.ke

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Kenya Internet Governance Forum call for Themes and Panelists
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 May '14

22 May '14

The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) working group was formed on 10th May 2014. The IGF has tentatively been scheduled for Thursday 3rd July 2014. The venue shall be communicated later. The Working Group is inviting all stakeholders to participate in the IGF process. You are therefore requested to propose Themes, Sub-themes/Topics, and panelists for the IGF. So far, the suggested Themes and Sub-themes are: Suggested Theme ----- Connecting Counties for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance. Suggested Sub-themes. --------- 1. Data Protection Act and Privacy 2. Human rights 3. Improving quality and cost of Internet (Access) 4. Cyber Security, 5. Net Neutrality, 6. Diversity, Equal participation of all stakeholders, based on the "multi stakeholder" policy development model. 7. The Integrated Public Safety Communication and Surveillance System. 8. Internet as and engine for growth and development Your active participation is highly appreciated. The Ninth Annual IGF Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 2-5 September 2014. The output of our National, Regional and Continental IGF will feed into the Global IGF. The Global IGF Theme is: Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance Global IGF Proposed Sub Themes: 1. Policies enabling Access 2. Content Creation, Dissemination and Use 3. Internet as engine for growth & development 4. IGF & The Future of the Internet ecosystem 5. Enhancing Digital Trust 6. Internet and Human Right 7. Critical Internet Resources 8. Emerging Issues Please distribute widely this call for Topics and Panelists. Sincerely Mwendwa Kivuva. Secretary, KIGF Working Group / Internet Society

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Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Kenya Internet Governance Forum call for Themes and Panelists
by Mwendwa Kivuva 22 May '14

22 May '14

Thanks Joly. We appreciate the gesture. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh On 22 May 2014 09:41, Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> wrote: > > As in previous years, I am interested in helping facilitate a live > webcast. I have put the date in my schedule. > > > > -- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -------------------------------------------------------------- > - >

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Latest Snowden leak claims NSA bugged ALL mobile calls in the Bahamas, Kenya Included
by Gideon 22 May '14

22 May '14

Interesting reports The SOMALGET system is part of a larger telephone-tapping system developed by the NSA dubbed MYSTIC. The newly leaked documents show MYSTIC is active in others countries – including Mexico, Kenya, and the Philippines – but that in those cases it only collects phone metadata. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/05/19/latest_snowden_leak_claims_nsa_bugg… Regards Gideon Rop DotCOnnectAfrica

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