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Fw: [ycig] Fwd: {BloggingGhana} GOOGLE FACULTY RESEARCH AWARDS
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:59 PM, Gameli Adzaho <gamelmag(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, Interesting opportunity into Internet research that some here might be interested in. Worth considering if qualified. Gameli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nina Chachu <adjoa.ofoe(a)gmail.com> Date: 3 September 2014 11:54 Subject: {BloggingGhana} GOOGLE FACULTY RESEARCH AWARDS To: bloggingghana(a)googlegroups.com http://google-africa.blogspot.com/2014/09/calling-all-internet-policy-resea… Please do pass on the above link to any academic colleagues who may not be on this list. Regards Nina-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BloggingGhana" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to bloggingghana+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to bloggingghana(a)googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bloggingghana. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The Gamelian World | Twitter |Instagram | YouTube -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "YCIG" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ycig+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fadi CHEHADE on MULTISTAKEHOLDERISM & ICANN at IGF 2014
by Barrack Otieno 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Dear Colleagues, This is for your information ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Fadi CHEHADE on MULTISTAKEHOLDERISM & ICANN at IGF 2014 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> ISTANBUL September 02, 2014 *Fadi CHEHADE talking about MULTISTAKEHOLDERISM * *at IGF 2014!!* "A couple of years ago, we all met in Dubai at the WCIT, and we left the WCIT polarized and a little bit divided. It seemed like Internet Governance in the multi-stakeholder way was in question. I must tell you that today that's no longer the case. Look around you. Look at "The Buzz," look at the meetings, look at the energy around multi-stakeholder Internet Governance. Today we should all look at it and declare it alive and well. No one will show up and say where is the multi-stakeholder Internet Governance place to be. I think it's pretty clear. And at the heart of this resurging multi-stakeholder Internet Governance space lies one platform, and it's called the IGF. It's a critical platform. It is where we come and make history to manage the Internet all together just like it was created in a decentralized completely open way. So let's celebrate this IGF, this Ninth IGF hosted by Turkey as a point where no one will ever look back and say where is the multi-stakeholder community? Where is multi-stakeholder Internet Governance? It is here. It is working, and it is prepared for the future to make the Internet what we all want it to be, civil, secure, and empowering. " *Fadi CHEHADE talking about ICANN **at IGF 2014 !!* "ICANN is responsible for the critical technical coordination of the unique identifiers of the Internet. Now, for many years, ICANN has done this job with a contract with the U.S. Government. On March 14th of this year, the U.S. Government announced that it plans to let go of this contract. This is historic decision. This is a decision that validates that we as a community are now ready to go without this particular unique role that the United States has played, the stewardship that the U.S. has provided to our function. We salute the U.S. Government for its decision, and we assure them that as a community all of us, we are ready, we are ready to go, and we have within us the strength, the accountability, the knowledge to carry the important functions of ICANN forward together. As the president of ICANN, I want to assure you today that we will do everything in our power to make sure the ICANN organisation and the ICANN community are accountable to the public interest now and for the future and we will do everything in our power to strengthen and keep this accountability in check so that the world can see us as an organisation that is committed to serve you, the public. Have a wonderful week at the IGF." _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Internet Research Data
by Nduku Kiteng'e 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Hi, I have a semi urgent query. Where would I be able to get market statistics on Internet Penetration, Usage and Available bandwidth for African countries? Nduku

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Nigeria govt, Mastercard partner to pilot electronic IDs with e-payment functionality
by S.M. Muraya 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

Even with corruption, did not think the most populous nation in Africa (which has even launched satellites) would demonstrate such a lack of local initiative/ethics ): Nigeria govt, Mastercard partner to pilot electronic IDs with e-payment functionality http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/nigeria-govt,-mastercard-partner-to-… http://www.zdnet.com/nigeria-launches-new-biometric-id-card-brought-to-you-… "Mastercard does not handle the biometric data," she said. "We are strictly confined to the payment technology on the chip." It is not clear if Mastercard has developed an actual payment/verification network in Nigeria, after registering a local firm/subsidiary in Nigeria. In another (long article, last few paragraphs) article, the largest US retailer is building their own payment network (a very expensive venture)... http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/02/20/mastercard-visa-…

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New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum
by Mwendwa Kivuva 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: 1 September 2014 15:52 Subject: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum New Association Launched to Support the Internet Governance Forum and its Essential Role in Addressing Internet Governance Issues Internet Governance Forum Support Association opens on eve of ninth annual IGF [Istanbul, Turkey - 1 September 2014] - The Internet Governance Forum Support Association was officially launched today at its inaugural General Assembly meeting in Istanbul. The IGF Support Association will support the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which brings people together from all stakeholder groups, and provides valuable opportunities for discussions on issues relating to the Internet and its future. The launch of the IGF Support Association was held on the eve of the ninth annual IGF in Istanbul, where governments, civil society, the private sector and the technical community have convened to discuss best practice approaches to the global development of the Internet. The IGF offers an informal setting, free from binding negotiations, for productive work towards effective Internet policy solutions. The IGF Support Association will contribute to the United Nations IGF Trust Fund and support activities such as Internet governance-related capacity building in developing countries, national and regional IGF initiatives, and fellowships for participation in IGF meetings at national, regional and global levels. The establishment of the IGF Support Association is an initiative of the Internet Society, with the main objectives of promoting and supporting the global IGF, as well as the national and regional IGF initiatives. It was created to: * provide funds to maintain and strengthen the IGF Secretariat and national and regional IGF initiatives; * seek and promote exchange and collaboration with national and regional IGF initiatives; * identify new sources of funding and facilitate funding of the IGF; * make contributions to the IGF Trust Fund administered by the United Nations; and * award fellowships for participation at IGF meetings, including preparatory meetings. "The collaboration that occurs at the IGF is extremely important to all of us who are committed to an open, thriving, and accessible Internet," noted Markus Kummer, Internet Society Senior Vice President. "It is essential that we have a robust and sustainable income stream for the IGF to continue its growth and progress." During the IGF Support Association General Assembly, the following individuals were elected to the Executive Committee: * Raúl Echeberría, Internet Society * Virat Bhatia, AT&T * Subi Chaturvedi, Media For Change * Marilyn Cade, mCADE * Cheryl Miller, Verizon * Avri Doria, Independent Researcher * Edmon Chung, DotAsia * Tarek Kamel, ICANN * Alice Munyua, CATIA * Chengetai Masango, IGF Secretariat (Non-voting member of Board) Raúl Echeberría, newly elected Chair of the IGF Support Association Executive Committee, commented, "The IGF has proven to be a remarkably successful forum, yet continues to face challenges of underfunding. The IGF Support Association will work to remedy this and will serve as a vital channel for funding from individuals, companies and foundations to help ensure the IGF remains the primary event for everyone interested in the Internet and its governance. We are very proud to launch this new Association." The IGF Support Association is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is now accepting members and donations. For more information, visit http://www.igfsa.org. Link to press release: http://www.internetsociety.org/news/new-association-launched-support-intern… _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson

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IGF 2014 Remote participation
by Lillian Nalwoga 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

Dear all, Remote participation for the 9th IGF 2014 taking place in Istanbul is now available. Check out the details here http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/ For those on social media, you will find this helpful.. http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf-2014-social-media Also do not forget to follow these workshops with panelists from Africa. A list has been developed here for your reference ... https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1oaZHPLIvkZMG1MV2VHVU9QMGc/edit?usp=shari… Regards, Lillian

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Smart privacy and government: unlocking value from personal identifying data
by Mbugua Njihia 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

Before this issue gets to a level where it has either been sufficiently abused or raises enough voices to draw due attention, the government must take leadership in both driving policy and education of the citizen on the benefits of “smart privacy”. Smart privacy would allow one to know who is accessing uniquely personal identifying information and for what purpose, providing an audit that would leave all parties comfortable transacting in personal data while preventing rogue data peddlers from hiding in the very same shadows that government agencies, as evidenced by Snowmen’s expose also currently use. More here - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/smart-privacy-and-government-unlocking… l ᐧ

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Fwd: [aisi-ig-l] Update and Call for ideas - IGF Best Practices
by Barrack Otieno 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Towela Nyirenda-Jere <towelan(a)nepad.org> Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:16:13 GMT Subject: [aisi-ig-l] Update and Call for ideas - IGF Best Practices To: Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum <aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org> FYI The IGF Secretariat has launched a call for Comments<http://review.intgovforum.org/> on the draft IGF Best Practices<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/best-practice-forums>. All stakeholders are invited to provide input by 5 September 2014 on the following themes: 1. Developing meaningful multistakeholder participation mechanisms<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/developing-meaningful-…> 2. Regulation and mitigation of unwanted communications (e.g. "spam")<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/regulation-and-mitigat…> 3. Establishing and supporting Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) for Internet security<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/establishing-and-suppo…> 4. Creating an enabling environment for the development of local content<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/creating-an-enabling-e…> 5. Best practices for online child protection<http://review.intgovforum.org/igf2014/best-practices/best-practices-for-onl…> You can also explore resources for each issue (Lead experts, background documentation, mailing list, etc.), available on the IGF Best Practices homepage: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/best-practice-forums Please also share ideas of new Best Practices themes – to be launched in the continuation of IGF Istanbul: e.g. Best Practices for managing online identity, Best Practices for developing multistakeholder resolution mechanisms at the local level (e.g. local IGFs), etc. ? About the process: Over the past weeks, communities gathering experts from government, business, Civil Society, and the academic and technical communities, have been working through open mailing lists and online virtual meetings on IGF Best Practices. The discussion was documented by independent experts that will feed into five 90 minute Forums in Istanbul<http://igf2014.sched.org/type/best+practice+forum#.U_cJrUgb5aU> and that will in turn report into a Best Practices Main Session. A summary booklet on each Best Practices theme is the intended outcome. The drafts are open for comments until 5 September and will be published after the IGF 2014 meeting. __________ You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. View this contribution on the web site https://dgroups.org/_/ma0hqp9g A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. To reply to sender, send a message to towelan(a)nepad.org. To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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FW: Thank you note: ICT Authority Bill Breakfast Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT
by Grace Githaiga 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

ListersOn Thursday last week, the CS meet with some members from the sector to appraise them on the ICT Authority Bill among many other issues. Please see a summary of what was discussed. RgdsGG Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 10:35:28 -0400 From: communications(a)ict.go.ke To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Subject: Thank you note: ICT Authority Bill Breakfast Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary,Ministry of ICT CC: Thank you for attending the ICT Authority Bill breakfast meeting with the Cabinet Secretary,Ministry of ICT. Dear Grace Thank you to those who attended the ICT Authority Bill breakfast meeting held on 21st August 2014 at Serena Hotel. For those who did not manage to attend,you can see below a summary of what was discussed. Sector capacity and Skills: The Ministry of ICT and ICT Authority will pursue a robust engagement with the Private sector. Stakeholders are invited to input to the PPP's framework to give the ICT perspective. Already, the Authority has developed policies, standards and guidelines on hosting government websites and trained a core team.ICT Authority bill: The Ministry is drafting the ICT Authority bill, which will be subjected to public participation. Stakeholders are invited to contribute to the legislation.Cyber Security: To address the current challenges the government has constituted an inter-agency collaboration team in addition to the newly launched Kenya Computer Emergency Response Center (KCERT). The Ministry is also collaborating with the Directorate of Public prosecutions on the issue.Bills in Parliament: The Information bill has already been tabled in parliament. The ICT Ministry is currently working on the Data Protection Act and Access to Information Bill. This should be ready by December 2014.Local Content Framework: The Ministry is drafting the local content Framework that will give affirmative action to local ICT business in Kenya and compel Multinationals to use local skills and plough back gains in the economy. This will be shared for stakeholders input.Roaming Charges: From 1st of September 2014 roaming charges will be abolished. A Gazette notice will be published on this.Wireless Broadband Spectrum Policy Inputs: Stakeholders are invited to input on the Spectrum policy which will be open for public participation in the next few weeks.Rwanda ICT Sector Conference: A team drawn from the private sector will be constituted by the ICT Authority to represent the Country at the conference and convey Kenya's Agenda.Innovation Conference: An innovation Conference will be held on 4th-5th December that will bring together venture capitalists and innovators. This will look into how to monetize innovations. ICT Infrastructure on LAPSSET Corridor Project: All Heads of States have agreed that ICT infrastructure will be input from the project inception.Government Digital Payments: A team is working to move more government services to the digital platform in the next six months.ICT Master Plan execution: Already embarked on the implementation of the 16 critical projects identified e.g e-procurement, e-citizen portal. Once more, thank you for your time and contributions. Yours sincerely Victor Kyalo Ag.Chief Executive Officer ICT Authority. Contact Us ICT Authority Telposta Towers 12th Floor Kenyatta Ave P.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Visit:www.icta.go.ke This email was sent to ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com by communications(a)ict.go.ke | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. ICT Authority | Telposta Towers, 12th Floor | Kenyatta Ave | P.o. box 27150-00100 | Nairobi | Kenya

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The Expanding World of Poverty Capitalism
by ICT Researcher 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

In Orange County, Calif., the probation department’s “supervised electronic confinement program,” which monitors the movements of low-risk offenders, has been outsourced to a private company, Sentinel Offender Services. The company, by its own account, oversees case management, including breath alcohol and drug-testing services, “all at no cost to county taxpayers.” Sentinel makes its money by getting the offenders on probation to pay for the company’s services. Charges can range from $35 to $100 a month. The company boasts of having contracts with more than 200 government agencies, and it takes pride in the “development of offender funded programs where any of our services can be provided at no cost to the agency.” Sentinel is a part of the expanding universe of poverty capitalism. In this unique sector of the economy, costs of essential government services are shifted to the poor. In terms of food, housing and other essentials, the cost of being poor has always been exorbitant. Landlords, grocery stores and other commercial enterprises have all found ways to profit from those at the bottom of the ladder. The recent drive toward privatization of government functions has turned traditional public services into profit-making enterprises as well. In addition to probation, municipal court systems are also turning collections over to a national network of companies like Sentinel that profit from service charges imposed on the men and women who are under court order to pay fees and fines, including traffic tickets (with the fees being sums tacked on by the court to fund administrative services). When they cannot pay these assessed fees and fines – plus collection charges imposed by the private companies — offenders can be sent to jail. There are many documented cases in which courts have imprisoned those who failed to keep up with their combined fines, fees and service charges. “These companies are bill collectors, but they are given the authority to say to someone that if he doesn’t pay, he is going to jail,” John B. Long, a lawyer in Augusta, Ga. active in defending the poor, told Ethan Bronner of The Times.. Read more: http://nytimes.com/2014/08/27/opinion/thomas-edsall-the-expanding-world-of-…

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