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Resilient Internet Infrastructure Needed for Africa to ScaleUP
by Eric M K Osiakwan 12 Jun '24

12 Jun '24

https://www.itedgenews.africa/resilient-internet-infrastructure-needed-for-… Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] ISOC LIVE - Recently archived webcasts - or not as yet!
by Barrack Otieno 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Listers, This might be of interest to those following global Internet Governance developments. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joly MacFie via InternetPolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 9:49 AM Subject: [Internet Policy] ISOC LIVE - Recently archived webcasts - or not as yet! To: internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> *Newly Archived webcasts* (video / audio / EN/FR captions) *Jun 7 - ISOC RDC - Le Forum sur la Gouvernance de l'Internet en République Démocratique du Congo (FGI RDC) 2024 (*FR) https://archive.org/details/fgi-rdc2024 *Jun 5 - ISOC RDC - Youth IGF DRC – Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RD Congo 2024* (FR) https://archive.org/details/yigfdrc24 *Jun 4-6 - Indigenous Connectivity Institute - Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2024* https://archive.org/details/ics2024 *Jun 4 - eco – Association of the Internet Industry - NETmundial+10 recap webinar* https://archive.org/details/a11ynyc0624 *Jun 4 - A11yNYC - Leveling the Playing Field: Toward Equivalently Accessible Video Game Worlds - Vishnu Nair* https://archive.org/details/a11ynyc0624 *May 31 - ISOC Bénin - Gouvernance de l'Internet en Afrique : Les avantages de l'engagement dans la communauté* (FR) https://archive.org/details/isoc-benin-gi-afrique *May 28-29 - Caribbean Telecommunications Union - Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum 2024* https://archive.org/details/sidsigf2024 *May 25 - ISOC Mumbai - Internet Governance Praxis Series: Introduction to Internet Governance* https://archive.org/details/isoc-mumbai-praxis3 *May 23 - NYC Mesh - NYC Mesh Org Meetup * https://archive.org/details/nycmesh-may2024 *May 22 - ISOC Africa - Central Africa Peering Forum 2024* (EN) https://archive.org/details/capf2024 *May 22 - ISOC Africa - Forum sur le peering en Afrique centrale 2024* (FR) https://archive.org/details/fpac2024 *May 17 - ISOC AI SIG - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Tools and Techniques* https://archive.org/details/isoc-ai-sig-tools-and-techniques *May 13 - Brussels School of Governance - Assessing the Material Shaping of EU Digital Sovereignty in Response to the War in Ukraine* https://archive.org/details/eu-digitalfuture2 *May 8 - ISOC Tanzania - Encryption Seminar for Policymakers* https://archive.org/details/isoc-tz-encryption *Recent webcasts yet to be archived* (video / real time text / no captions) *May 30 - IPNSIG - IPNSIG Academy: Low-cost movable and static wireless sensor node for future Lunar explorations – Fangzheng Liu * https://isoc.live/17964/ *May 21 - Digital Policy Alliance - Lord Renwick Memorial Lecture – As If Human: the Regulation, Governance, and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt * https://isoc.live/17929/ *May 20 - ISOC Bengalaru - Cyber Hygiene: Keeping Your Digital World Clean and Secure. * https://isoc.live/17919/ *May 17-20 - IEEE / PCI i50 Triple Milestone Celebration * https://isoc.live/17910/ *May 16 - ISOC Accessibility Standing Group – Accessibility Awareness Webinar * https://isoc.live/17830/ *May 15 - ISOC-NY - 2024 NARALO/ISOC-NY Universal Acceptance Day * https://isoc.live/17881/ *May 15 - ISOC Switzerland - Public Policy Sessions 2024 * https://isoc.live/17873/ *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our June 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** *** If you have an event you'd like covered - fill out the form at https://bit.ly/isocevents <https://bit.ly/isocevents> *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ To view your Internet Society subscriptions or unsubscribe, log into your member profile at https://community.internetsociety.org/, select your profile picture and then My Groups. Select the Edit icon for Internet Policy and check the Leave Group box, then Save. Changes may take up to 3 hours to take effect. - View the Internet Society Code of Conduct: https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/code-of-conduct/ -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Call for Film Submissions to the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival
by kehinde Adegboyega 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Call for Film Submissions to the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival ABOUT AIHRFF The Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN) is proud to present the 3rd edition of the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF): Documenting Resilience. This festival is our initiative to spark important conversations about a wide range of human rights issues through the powerful medium of film. A Growing Platform for Human Rights Stories Over the past two editions, the festival has become a significant platform for filmmakers and human rights advocates. We've received over 3,000 film submissions and screened more than 200 films. In addition to these screenings, we've curated over 10 panel discussions and conversations on pressing human rights issues, including gender equality in housing and technology, press freedom in Africa, and climate justice. The festival has also hosted masterclasses led by renowned filmmakers worldwide, providing invaluable learning opportunities for aspiring creators. 2024 THEME: CELEBRATING RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF REPRESSION This year's festival theme is RESILIENCE. We will celebrate the unwavering spirit of communities, journalists, and human rights defenders who continue to fight for a just world despite facing repression. The festival will showcase stories of communities facing different human rights violations like illegal demolitions and displacement, yet continue to fight back and demand change. We will explore how these communities and individuals collaborate to resist oppression and build a better future. Join Us in Documenting, Inspiring, and Building Resilience We invite you to partner with the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival. Submit your films and join us in documenting these stories of resilience, inspiring action, and empowering communities to fight for their rights. Let's work together to create a platform that highlights human rights issues and celebrates the strength and perseverance of those who stand up against injustice. Submit Your Films Now! Be a part of this impactful event and share your stories with the world. For submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit our submission page: https://filmfreeway.com/AfricaInternationalHumanRightsFilmFestival or at https://aihrff.hrjnet.org/. We look forward to your participation in the 3rd Africa International Human Rights Film Festival.

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The Inaugural NRF Hackathon 2024
by Paul Magacha 09 Jun '24

09 Jun '24

Dear Listers, The Inaugural NRF Hackathon 2024 was a success and culminated with different winners in the hackathon challenges and innovative solutions developed by the youthful participants. The event was graced by seven industry expert judges including John Walubengo, Esther Muchiri, Tonya Nyakeya, John Gichuki among others. The judges evaluated 32 innovative cybersecurity solutions and ideas that the participants developed using emerging technologies such as Blockchain, AI etc. Thank you all for your support in this event that helped in making it a success as we continue to nurture and mentor our youth. See below link for a snippet of the event; https://youtu.be/lEb3E6hrc3Y?si=TGiFgHk4N2Is0Vng Looking forward to the 2025 edition! Best Regards, Paul. Sent from my iPhone

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Effect of Data Minimization on Small Businesses
by N N 06 Jun '24

06 Jun '24

Dear Listers, https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/industry/lipa-na-m-pesa-to… The onset of data minimization will have a great effect on small businesses which rely on API's to record and credit recurrent payments to the accounts of their customers. An example is an estate agency which collects rent through a till number and an API credits payments to rent accounts based on the phone number. With the current masking on the number i.e. +2547xxxxx015 or the default +254700000000, the API will no longer know where to credit the rent received via till. Another example is the Naivas Supermarket Loyalty program which rewards loyalty points automatically to a customer who pays for shopping via Lipa na MPESA. Going forward, this will not be possible. Not sure whether there is any workaround around this problem. I personally think the data minimization should apply to generated till statements and not to information shared at an API level since this affects how some systems work. Or there should be a provision where businesses commit not to share data collected through payments with third parties under any circumstances. At the very least, data minimization should happen at the person to person level where MPESA allows me to know your three names just because I sent you money. Please share your thoughts. Best Regards, -------------------------------- *Nick Ngatia* Email <nick.ngatia(a)childrenyouth.org> *|* Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/niccoswagg1> *|* *Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/nickngatia> **| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ngatia-a6b06a7b?trk=nav_responsive_tab_pro…> * *Skype:* *nick.ngatia** |* *Phone:* *+25**4 (0) 711 42 2015* *"Development Towards Sustainability is far too more important to leave it to chance."* ---------------------------------

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Alert: Invitation to Stakeholder Engagement the ODPC Guidance Note for the Communication Sector
by David Indeje 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> in partnership with Article 19 East Africa <https://www.article19.org/> is hosting a breakfast Meeting with Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector to engage on the ODPC Guidance Note for the Communication Sector <https://www.odpc.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ODPC-Guidance-Note-for-th…> *.* The meeting seeks to raise awareness of the ODPC Guidance Note, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in the communications sector in protecting the right to privacy. Please see concept note and programme <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/stakeholder-engagement-on-the-odpc-guidance-note…> for more details on the event. This meeting will be held on 5th June 2024 from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm in Nairobi. We have 5 slots for individuals working on data protection on a first-come first-served basis. If interested, please email Nzambi at nkakusu(a)kictanet.or.ke at your earliest convenience. -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________

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Re: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT COMPETITION AMENDMENT BILL, 2024
by Angela Minayo 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear Listers, The Competition Authority is calling for comments on the Draft Competition (Amendment) Bill 2024 by *11th June 2024*. Notably, the bill seeks to widen the ambit of the Competition Authority to digital markets. ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa is preparing its submission and if you would like your organisation to be part of this process please reach out to me at *angelaminayo@article19. org* Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai*

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#KeIGF2024: Shaping Kenya's Digital Future: Join the 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum
by David Indeje 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Dear listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is back for its 17th edition! This year's theme, "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future," aligns with the global IGF theme, fostering a collaborative approach to shaping Kenya's digital landscape. *Key Themes for 2024* - Harnessing Innovation and Managing Risks - Digital Technologies for Development - Advancing Digital Inclusion - Strengthening Multistakeholder Governance Over 300 individuals from various sectors are expected to participate in the forum, which will be a hybrid event with both online and offline components on June 27, 2024. <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/keigf-2024-shaping-kenyas-digital-future-togethe…> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________

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CADE: Empowering civil society to shape digital policies and standards
by David Indeje 31 May '24

31 May '24

Dear Listers, KICTANet is proud to invite you to the launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project. CADE is a consortium of nine organisations that teamed up for one aim: to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) for effective advocacy in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes. *Interested to know more?* Join us for the official launch at the WSIS+20 Forum! Public announcement <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/Agenda/RPWeb?live=False&fs=IYGMI&c…>: at 09:00–09:45 CEST (07:00–07:45 UTC) Technical session: Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability at 10:00–10:45 CEST (08:00–08:45 UTC) CADE is co-funded by the European Union. Visit the KICTANet website <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KICTANet SUBMITS MEMORANDA ON THE FINANCE BILL, 2024.
by Linda Wairure 31 May '24

31 May '24

*Dear Listers,* *The Kenya ICT Action Network* extends gratitude to you for your valuable contributions to the recent 3-day mailing list discussion on the* Finance Bill, 2024*. Your insights and perspectives were incredibly valuable and have been incorporated in the memorandum submitted to the *Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly*. Your feedback has been instrumental in the public participation process and in shaping the fiscal policy. We duly acknowledge the contribution of the *active listers* and the* Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) *in the development process of the memorandum. Hereby is the *link* to access the copy of the *detailed memorandum of the Finance Bill, 2024* for your reference. https://www.kictanet.or.ke/mdocs-posts/memorandum-on-the-finance-bill-2024-… Kenya’s Digital Tax Tightrope: Balancing Revenue with Growth | KICTANet Think Tank <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kenyas-digital-tax-tightrope-balancing-revenue-w…> KICTANet extends its best wishes for a restful and enjoyable weekend ahead. Once again, thank you for your commitment and support. Your continued engagement is essential as we strive to safeguard data, support innovation, and promote the growth of the digital economy through ICT policy and regulation. Kind regards, Linda Gichohi. *Kenya ICT Action Network.*

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