November 2019 - KICTANet

Fwd: [At-Large] Internet Governance Acronyms Glossary 3.0
by Barrack Otieno 23 Nov '19

23 Nov '19

Listers, Might be helpful to Internet Governance Enthusiasts. Regards. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 8:59 PM Subject: [At-Large] Internet Governance Acronyms Glossary 3.0 To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Just in time for the forthcoming IGF, the Diplo Foundation in partnership with the Internet Society and the Geneva Internet Platform have published version 3.0 of the IG Acronyms Glossary https://www.diplomacy.edu/sites/default/files/IG_Acronym_glossary_2019.pdf -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- - _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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For quality laws, MPs should consult stakeholders
by Grace Githaiga 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

>From Walu on our town hall last week: IN SUMMARY * So last week, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) hosted what is possibly the first town hall meeting with Members of Parliament – specifically the Parliamentary Committee on ICT. * More often than not, MPs meet citizens in only two settings – during election campaigns and during formal stakeholder engagement sessions at Parliament buildings. * Participants from media, academia, civil society, private sector, youth, etc. asked questions and shared ICT experiences and subsequently got honest feedback from MPs. * It was evident that this sort of meetings with parliamentary committees in charge of various sectors should be encouraged and regularised. https://mobile.nation.co.ke/blogs/1949942-5354120-7bdgkj/index.html Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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How bad tech policies are killing dreams of young entrepreneurs
by Grace Githaiga 20 Nov '19

20 Nov '19

Good morning Listers Our submission to bunge was covered by Standard. During the campaigns for the 2013 presidential elections, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto adopted a manifesto that hinged on a narrative of digital transformation that eventually got the two elected. At the time, the two candidates told young voters that the existing crop of leaders was out of touch with the needs and aspirations of digital natives - young people under 25 who grew up in an age when smart phones, the internet and social media were becoming mainstream - and that they were best-equipped to drive a digital economy. Half a decade later and the narrative of a ‘digital government’ is quickly unraveling. In the last two years, the government has proven to be the most detrimental to Kenya’s digital economy, eroding previous gains made in the journey of making Kenya a Silicon Savannah. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001349701/how-bad-tech-po… Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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Invitation to attend Public screening and discussion event on Data Privacy , data protection and artificial intelligence.
by alfred＠kenya.ai 16 Nov '19

16 Nov '19

The Great Hack is a 2019 documentary film about the FacebookCambridge Analytica data scandal, produced and directed by Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer. The film uses the Cambridge Analytica scandal as a framework to illustrate the data mining structures and algorithms that are undermining individual liberty and democratic society. Watch the trailer of the film on http://bit.ly/2PW22CQ Join us on 21st November from 6pm - 9.30pm at Alliance Française Nairobi for a viewing of the Great Hack documentary and a discussion afterward on data protection, data privacy and artificial intelligence. What is the current state of data protection laws in Kenya amidst the Huduma Number and Census exercise? What effect does artificial intelligence have on data privacy? This and much more will be discussed during the panel session. Invited panelists are from the legal, data science and human rights industry. Full event details and RSVP on http://bit.ly/greathacke <http://bit.ly/greathacke> Kind regards, Alfred Ongere +254705882004 Team lead, Founder www.kenya.ai <http://bit.ly/AIKPODYTB> Watch Ai Kenya Podcast | <http://bit.ly/2vRuV7Y> World Ai Show Nairobi 2019 Keynote

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Fireside chat with National Assembly ICT Committee (Wednesday November 13, 2019-6 pm to 8 pm)
by Grace Githaiga 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

Good morning Listers We have an opportunity to interact with the National Assembly ICT Committee. This is short notice but a good chance for the Committee to engage with Stakeholders. The committee has been busy but will be available tomorrow Wednesday evening November 13, 2019 starting 6pm to 8. pm. Our Liz Orembo will provide us with more details on venue and how we will raise issues of discussion. Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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IMF chief tells poor countries to cut use of global consultancy firms
by S.M. Muraya 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

Old news, but we have we complied? https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/imf-chief-tells-poor-countries-cut-use-gl… *IMF chief tells poor countries to cut use of global consultancy firms* Tom Belger, Finance and policy reporter Yahoo Finance UK, 23 January 2019 IMF head Christine Lagarde in Davos. Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told poor countries to stop using global consultancy firms to write development strategies. The fund’s managing director Christine Lagarde singled out inefficient spending on consultants for criticism at an event about funding the sustainable development goals at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. She even ordered any representatives of “the McKinseys and Boston Consulting Groups” or any other consultancy firms in the room to listen to her as she delivered an uncomfortable message about their work. The former French government minister said low-income and emerging-market economies had to raise more revenue themselves domestically and cut white elephant projects and corruption. She argued the private sector had a key role to play if poorer countries were to ever achieve the 17 development goals set by the UN. But she warned: “I’m looking around to see whether there are any of the McKinseys and Boston Consulting Groups, and if there are please listen to me. “I see many, many low-income countries and emerging-market economies spend millions of dollars commissioning consultants to build their strategy plan. I would recommend some saving be made by taking the 17 principles, the actionable items, and start with that. “From there, the consultants can actually do their job of putting it into reality. But don’t reinvent it — it’s right there. So much is wasted. That’s part of the inefficient spending that can actually be saved.” The comments may spark controversy not only in the consultancy industry, but also among critics of the IMF itself. The fund has a tarnished reputation in many parts of the world for its heavy-handed promotion of free-market reforms in indebted countries over the past few decades. The sight of a senior IMF figure now urging developing countries to cut down on their use of imported private sector expertise may raise eyebrows.

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List moderation for Two KICA amendment bills 2019
by Grace Githaiga 12 Nov '19

12 Nov '19

Dear Listers Greetings. Further to sharing of two KICA Bills here, we would like to submit a memorandum on both as part of public participation. We plan to hold a two day moderated debate next week on Wednesday October 23rd and Thursday 24th. The two bills propose to amend KICA on different issues. 1. The first one published on March 15, 2019 proposes to amend KICA by inserting a new section 25A, which will allow Telco companies to engage in any other business, so long as they are licensed. 2. The second Bill published on July 24, 201 9 proposes to amend KICA in section 2, which basically is the regulation of social media (including bloggers and watsapp admins). Mercy Mutemi will moderate the social media one on Wednesday, while Mwendwa Kivuva will handle the Telcos one on Thursday. We hope to have a discussion on the same with the National Assembly ICT committee at a date to be announced here. Looking forward to a vibrant debate. Warmly Grace ---- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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People not Technology: the fatal flaw in any business
by Mbugua Njihia 12 Nov '19

12 Nov '19

Every man, woman has a number. A number that when reached, tabled or sighted, throws reason out of the window and converts even the most placid and gentle souls into ravenous criminals with eyes set on an illicit prize, more often than not of the financial kind. Many times technology gets a bad rap as its deployment within business processes is seen to aid and abet all manner of raids on corporate and private coffers. http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/people-not-technology-the-fatal-flaw-i… *Regards,* Mbugua Njihia ᐧ

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Fwd: [At-Large] REMINDER: NOW OPEN - Call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the At-Large Board Member Position 2019-2020 Cycle
by Barrack Otieno 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 5:59 AM Subject: [At-Large] REMINDER: NOW OPEN - Call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the At-Large Board Member Position 2019-2020 Cycle To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: bcec-staff(a)icann.org <bcec-staff(a)icann.org>, bcec-2020(a)icann.org < bcec-2020(a)icann.org> Dear All, Please note that the deadline for the call for Expressions of Interest for the At-Large Board Member Position 2019-2020 Cycle is *23:59 UTC on Monday, 11 November 2019.* Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> *From: *Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff < staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> *Date: *Friday, 18 October 2019 at 1:50 PM *To: *At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Cc: *ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, "bcec-2020(a)icann.org" < bcec-2020(a)icann.org>, "bcec-staff(a)icann.org" <bcec-staff(a)icann.org> *Subject: *NOW OPEN - Call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the At-Large Board Member Position 2019-2020 Cycle ** Ce message sera envoyé prochainement en ES et FR** **Este mensaje se enviará en breve en ES y FR** Dear All, On behalf of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), we are seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from individuals who wish to serve as an ICANN Board Director. The selected candidate will serve a 3-year term starting at the end of ICANN69 (2020 Annual General Meeting - AGM). *Background* Seat number 15 of the ICANN Board of Directors is dedicated to a member selected by the At-Large community. This seat is currently occupied by León Sánchez, who assumed the position at the end of ICANN60 (2017 AGM). His 3-year term will be completed at the closing of ICANN69 (2020 AGM), and he will be eligible for re-appointment. Pursuant to Section 19 of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Rules of Procedure <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure?preview=/226…>* (RoP**)*, the At-Large community began the selection process for the next Board Director in September 2019, with the appointment of the Chairs and Members of the BCEC and the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC). The BCEC is responsible for outlining candidate requirements and expectations, calling for, identifying, and evaluating applications, and compiling the initial slate of candidates. The BMSPC oversees the entire selection process, including the development of the selection timeline and the election process. Both groups have regionally balanced membership and operate in accordance with a strict code of conduct and confidentiality where applicable. For more information, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection Home - 2019-2020 <https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/At-Large+Board+Member+Selection+Ho…>. In accordance with the ALAC Rules of Procedure (RoP), Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) may petition to have a candidate added to the slate. The BCEC is expected to finalize its selection by the end of 2019. Following the publication of the BCEC slate, unsuccessful applicants may opt to have their candidacy considered by the five RALOs. The overall selection process will conclude by Wednesday, 22 April 2020. The successful applicant will be announced on or before that date. *How to * *Submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form * Interested individuals should begin the process by reviewing the At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements <https://community.icann.org/x/W5YCBw>* 2019-2020 *and the At-Large Board Member Candidate Reference Links & Resources <https://community.icann.org/x/Z4WGBg>. In particular, please ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements detailed under “Additional Bylaws Qualifications” on the At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements <https://community.icann.org/x/W5YCBw> page. Those interested and are eligible should email BCEC Staff <bcec-staff(a)icann.org> to briefly indicate your interest. Upon receipt, At-Large staff will provide access to an online EoI Form for your completion. Specifically, applicants are requested to name three (3) to four (4) referees who are willing, at short notice, to provide a written reference for your candidacy when contacted by the BCEC and At-Large staff. The deadline for submitting an EoI Form for the BCEC’s consideration is *23:59 UTC on Monday, 11 November 2019.* Please email the BCEC Staff <bcec-staff(a)icann.org> if you have more questions. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- Barrack O. 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Call for proposals on “Operations, strategic communication and capacity building support for the African Internet Rights Alliance”
by Grace Githaiga 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

Listers Please check out this Call for proposals on “Operations, strategic communication and capacity building support for the African Internet Rights Alliance” and apply if interested. Best regards Grace Githaiga -- -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network

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