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FW: International Workshop on African Research and Education Networking
by Alex Gakuru 16 Sep '05

16 Sep '05

FYI, This message is part of a forward from The Internet SOCiety (ISOC) mail list below. I hope the info is useful to someone out there. Thanks, Alex Gakuru ----- Original Message ----- > Please find below some information about the 'International Workshop on African Research and Education Networking' and ISOC's involvement in it. ISOC's involvement in the International Workshop on African Research & Education Networking In conjunction with the WSIS prepcom III in Geneva in September, CERN together with ITU and the United Nations University (UNU) is holding a three day International Workshop on African Research & Education Networking in close cooperation with DANTE, IDRC, IEEAF, Internet2, ISOC, RENATER, TERENA and UNESCO. ISOC is supporting a number of individuals from various African research institutes to attend the workshop in Geneva. ISOC is also actively contributing to the agenda of the workshop: Fred Baker, the chairman of the ISOC Board of Trustees, will be chairing a working group on Technical issues related to "Developing practical recommendations & Roadmap". ISOC has further invited Pierre Dandjinou, chairman of AfriNIC and Adiel Akplogan, CEO of AfriNIC to report about "Internet capacity building in Africa: the growing roles of AfriNIC and AfNOG". Pierre Dandjinou is also involved in the session dedicated to Funding. In addition to that, among the speakers there are a number of ISOC members, e.g. Mouhamet Diop, Alain Aina, Pierre Ouedraogo to name just a few. The purpose of the Geneva workshop is to facilitate scientific and medical collaborations with Africa by Enhancing Research and Education Network Connectivity to and within Africa but also bringing in additional European and International experience and actors, namely: European governments and European Union representatives, and International organizations such as ICTP, ISOC, TWAS, UNESCO, WHO. The workshop will be hold on 25 - 27 September at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. More information about the workshop can be found at http://cern.ch/event-africa-networking _______________________________________________ Chapter-delegates mailing list Chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/chapter-delegates

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Re: [Kictanet] Tomorrow's Meeting
by mwangati＠doctors.ispkenya.com 15 Sep '05

15 Sep '05

Dear all, Tomorrow afternoon would have been best for me as I will be away on October 7th. However, I will send a representative should you need to change the date October. Kindly confirm by tomorrow morning, Maureen Original Message: ----------------- From: alice(a)apc.org Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:22:24 +0300 To: kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Tomorrow's Meeting Hi All could we please have more people responding to the proposed changes re; our meeting. Is tomorrow afternoon good for everyone or should we postpone to 7th October? Some of us will be meeting over the weekend and coming week to finalise on some of the activities proposed as well as the budgets. thanks alice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Gakuru" <gakuru(a)mail.co.ke> To: "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Tomorrow's Meeting > Dorcas, > Would it not have been good if the suggestion had been discussed/agreed > via > list? > Cancelled on the meeting eve and the re-scheduling logistics! > Alex > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dorcas Muthoni" <dmuthoni(a)kenet.or.ke> > To: "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:29 PM > Subject: [Kictanet] Tomorrow's Meeting > > >> Dear all, >> >> There has been a suggestion that the KICTANET meeting scheduled for >> tomorrow (16th September 2005) be postponed to the first Friday of next >> month (7th October 2005). >> >> Kindly note the change of date. Time will be communicated on a later >> date. >> >> Kind regards, >> Dorcas Muthoni >> LinuxChix Africa >> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

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Fw: [DigAfrica] Telkom Kenya Launches High Speed Internet
by alice＠apc.org 15 Sep '05

15 Sep '05

FYI > Apologies to those who have already seen this. > > ---------------------------- > > Telkom Kenya Launches High Speed Internet >> The Nation (Nairobi) >> >> September 15, 2005 >> Posted to the web September 14, 2005 >> >> Nation Correspondent >> Nairobi >> >> Telkom Kenya has launched a new high-speed digital service for the >> internet. >> >> The broadband service carries voice and broadcast services through the >> existing Telkom lines. >> >> It is based on the latest Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology. >> >> Launching it at Nairobi's Norfolk Hotel yesterday, Information and >> Communication permanent secretary James Rege said it was among >> measures to increase the State-owned firm's revenue. >> >> Telkom managing director Sammy Kirui said the new service would help >> the firm to compete more effectively for customers in a liberalised >> market. Telkom has partnered with two firms, Wananchi Online and >> Interconnect Broadband, to sell the service. >> >> Broadband service countrywide >> >> To keep the tempo, it is continually modernising its network and >> equipment to meet the challenge of providing the best services. >> >> This new service will be available countrywide, with an initial 6,000 >> connections in key exchanges, expected to grow to over 50,000 by 2006. >> Relevant Links >> >> The launch is seen as the first step in providing Kenyans with a truly >> broadband service countrywide, especially in the rural areas, where >> most people live. >> >> In another development, Mr Rege said the Information Communication >> Technology policy might be out in two weeks. The final draft had >> already been submitted to the Cabinet for approval. >> >> http://allafrica.com/stories/200509140700.html >> >> >> >> >> Dig Africa site welcomes you to join us at >> http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/Digafrica >> >> Also if you are interested to join a Swahili/English discussion group >> click >> http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/kiswahili >> >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS >> >> a.. Visit your group "DigAfrica" on the web. >> >> b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >> DigAfrica-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com >> >> c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of >> Service. >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >

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[Fwd: [APC Africa-ICT-Policy Monitor] e-Updates No.13]
by Emmanuel Njenga 08 Sep '05

08 Sep '05

FYI apologies for cross posting Njenga -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [APC Africa-ICT-Policy Monitor] e-Updates No.13 Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:05:04 +1000 From: Africa ICT Policy Monitor Project <africa.rights(a)apc.org> Reply-To: Africa.Rights(a)Apc.Org <africa.rights(a)apc.org> To: africa-ir-public(a)lists.sn.apc.org Dear all, Here is the latest issue of the APC Africa ICT Policy Monitor e-updates No. 13, a selection of the latest content added to the Africa ICT Policy Monitor website. For these news, information resources and upcoming events, please visit the APC Africa Policy Monitor Website links below. Editor APC Africa Policy Monitor Website http://africa.rights.apc.org/ //\//\//\//\//\//\/ - NEWS - //\//\//\//\//\//\/ News > Access Cameroon: Telecom Conference starts with a focus on 'Access' <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21860ne_1&x=1252759> 06/09/2005 (Cameroon Tribune <http://www.cameroon-tribune.net/>) -- The Commonwealth Telecommunication delegates yesterday, kick-started the Yaounde forum at the Conference Centre. There was every evidence yesterday at the Yaounde Conference Centre that the greatest challenge in telecommunication is not just the rapid developments in the Information and Communication Technology but the difficult way to have access to it. Ethiopia: Over 11 mln Birr rural technology expansion center to begin service soon <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21860ne_1&x=1138790> 25/08/2005 (ENA <http://www.ena.gov.et>) -- A rural technology expansion center constructed in Afar State with an outlay of over 11 million Birr would soon begin providing services, the State animal, natural resource and environmental protection bureau said. *News > Censorship * Kenya: Parliament website shut after media reports <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21860ne_1&x=1218523> 03/09/2005 (East African Standard <http://www.eastandard.net>) -- Kenyan parliament has shut down its website amid reports that the The Standard's exclusive report of well-guarded secrets embarrassed some MPs. Yesterday, http://www.parliament.go.ke was blank after the two-day serialisation of what reads like an A-Z of some of our MPs' hitherto unknown -- and perhaps best kept -- career and educational details. *News > Freedom of Expression and Media * South Africa: FXI expresses concerns over Convergence Bill <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21866ne_1&x=920930> 16/08/2005 (IFEX <http://www.ifex.org>) -- The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is deeply disturbed by a number of provisions in South Africa's new Convergence Bill, which is supposed to replace existing broadcasting and telecommunications legislation, and is also concerned about the process that has led up to the development of the Bill. The FXI presented a number of these concerns to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications earlier today. A number of provisions threaten the freedom of expression and independence of the communications sector, and the FXI fears that the Bill will not necessarily address the growing divide between the communications 'haves' and 'have-nots' in South Africa. Guinea: Government Democratises Airwaves <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21870ne_1&x=1274096> 07/09/2005 (IFEX <http://www.ifex.org>) -- The small West African republic of Guinea took an important step toward guaranteeing press freedom last month, following the signing of a presidential decree that opens up the airwaves to private broadcasters, reported the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Rwanda: RITA to launch ICT media network <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21872ne_1&x=1138459> 26/08/2005 (New Times Rwanda <http://www.newtimes.co.rw/>) -- Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) will soon embark on a holistic ICT/media approach aimed at imparting the media with ICT skills to promote their reporting. On Tuesday, RITA assembled various journalists and discussed modalities of establishing the first ever ICT Media Network in the country. News > Laws and Regulation Ugandan President stops TV tax <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21870ne_1&x=1252438> 06/09/2005 (NewVision <http://www.newvision.co.ug>) -- PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has ordered information minister Dr James Nsaba Buturo to stop, with immediate effect, levying tax on television sets that are not used for commercial purpose. Museveni made the directive while meeting members of the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation at State House Nakasero yesterday morning. Nigeria: New guidelines for erection of telecom masts <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21870ne_1&x=1252892> 05/09/2005 (Vanguard <http://www.vanguardngr.com/>) -- The Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC , says new guide lines for the erection of telecommunication masts by telecom service providers in the country will soon be out. The new guidelines, according to the regulatory authority, will spell out many things as regards erection of masts in the country including the exact proximity to residential buildings. South Africa: No licences for content, applications providers <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21870ne_1&x=1138079> 27/08/2005 (ITWeb <http://www.itweb.co.za>) -- Applications and content service providers will not require licences in terms of the Convergence Bill, says Joe Mjwara, Department of Communications deputy director-general in charge of policy. News > E-Commerce Zambia: E-solutions right solution at a right time <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864ne_1&x=1252890> 02/09/2005 (Times of Zambia <http://www.times.co.zm/>) -- THE steadfast growth in Zambia's gross domestic product (GDP) needs to be backed by the utilisation of electronic solutions (e-solutions) in the economy, Huawei Technologies managing director Zhang Wei has said. Mr Wei said in a statement released in Lusaka yesterday that his company had introduced e-banking, e-governments and e-campus in Zambia to assist the country in embracing and advancing in e-solutions. Zambia <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864s21819e_1> | E-Commerce <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864se_1> South Africa: Websites Become Lucrative in SA <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864ne_1&x=1139069> 25/08/2005 (BusinessDay <http://www.businessday.co.za>) -- SOME South African websites are finally becoming an effective way of generating revenue for a business by attracting enough local and international consumers to make them viable. South Africa <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864s21817e_1> | E-Commerce <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21864se_1> News > E-Governance Botswana: ICT can spur political change <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21865ne_1&x=1187973> 01/09/2005 (BOPA <http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi>) -- GABORONE - A British academic attending WITFOR in Gaborone has called for a shift of perception from information and communication technology (ICT) as an instrument for development to ICT as part of a political process of change. Uganda: Digital land titles in offing <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21865ne_1&x=1040810> 23/08/2005 (NewVision <http://www.newvision.co.ug>) -- The lands ministry will introduce electronic land titles to eliminate the over 4,000 fake land titles in the country, the minister, Kahinda Otafiire, has said. During a workshop at the Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala recently, Otafiire said the ministry had hired Stewards Net Technologies and Magna Carda to computerise the land registration system and print the cards. Nigeria: Obasanjo gives nod to electronic voting <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21865ne_1&x=1041399> 23/08/2005 (BusinessDay Online <http://www.businessdayonline.com>) -- President Olusegun Obasanjo has given tac-it support for the use of electronic voting machine for 2007 polls. This is even as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) maintains that the National Assembly cannot dictate to it on the method to be adopted for the polls. Zambia: State to computerise expenditure monitoring <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21865ne_1&x=1040979> 22/08/2005 (Times of Zambia <http://www.times.co.zm/>) -- The Government of Zambia will soon come up with a computerised system of checking how ministries are operating and utilising their budgetary allocations as a way of enhancing efficient use of money. Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary for budget Petronella Mwangala said yesterday when she appeared before the parliamentary committee on estimates that some ministries had a tendency of not using money even when the treasury had released the funds. News > National ICT Strategies Human Development Report 2005 Launched <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21873ne_1&x=1286705> 08/09/2005 (UNDP <http://www.undp.org/>) -- This year's Human Development Report takes stock of human development, including progress towards the MDGs. Looking beyond statistics, it highlights the human costs of missed targets and broken promises. Extreme inequality between countries and within countries is identified as one of the main barriers to human development--and as a powerful brake on accelerated progress towards the MDGs. Botswana: Political leaders urged to appreciate ICT <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21873ne_1&x=1251979> 06/09/2005 (BOPA <http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?>) -- Information communication technology experts have emphasised the importance of sensitising African political leaders about ICT issues so that they can appreciate and support it. Botswana: WITFOR Declaration To Be Presented To UNESCO <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21873ne_1&x=1251976> 05/09/2005 (Mmegi <http://www.mmegi.bw/>) -- The just ended World Information Technology Forum (WITFOR) conference adopted a proposal called the "Gaborone Declaration", which will be presented to the UNESCO general assembly. The proposal focuses on how technology can be used to enhance development and eradicate poverty in developing countries. Ethiopia: ICTAD project being undertaken with 25 million USD <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21873ne_1&x=1041059> 21/08/2005 (ENA <http://www.ena.gov.et>) -- The Information and Communication Technology Assisted Development (ICTAD) project is underway in Ethiopia with 25 million USD loan obtained from the World Bank. Manager of project management unit with the Ethiopian Information Communication Technology Development Authority (EICTDA), said the project is believed to be crucial in reducing poverty and improving living of the people. News > Media Kenya: Freedom of the media spelt out in document <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21860ne_1&x=1054699> 24/08/2005 (East African Standard <http://www.eastandard.net/>) -- The proposed new constitution for Kenya guarantees freedom of the media and gives citizens rights to information held by the Government. It bars the Government from controlling, interfering, harassing or penalising anyone concerned in publications and broadcasting. News > Training and Education Zimbabwe: Computers gather rust <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21860ne_1&x=1156172> 30/08/2005 (Zakeus Chibaya <mailto:[email protected]>) -- HARARE - Fearful that people are going to read uncensored information, the Zanu (PF) government is reneging on its promise to provide internet services to schools after doling out hundreds of computers countrywide during the March elections in their bid to woo voters. Uganda: Makerere University to start e-learning <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21878ne_1&x=921048> 16/08/2005 (NewVision <http://www.newvision.co.ug>) -- Makerere University is to start its first ever e-learning (internet) programmes in an effort to reduce congestion in the lecture rooms. The deputy Vice- Chancellor, Dr. Lillian Ekirikubinza, told an international Information Communication Technology conference at Makerere University that the University Council and Senate had approved the proposal. News > Science and Technology Zambia: Science and technology vital for wealth creation <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=21874ne_1&x=1138268> 27/08/2005 (Times of Zambia <http://www.times.co.zm/>) -- Zambia Government has said science and technology will be given prominence in the Fifth National Development Plan in order to create wealth for the people. Science and technology minister Judith Kapijimpanga said yesterday during a workshop on Identification of Goals and Priorities in the Development and Application of Science and Technology in Lusaka, that Government was working on initiatives on how technology could play a role in wealth creation. //\//\//\//\//\//\/ -*INFORMATION & RESOURCES *- //\//\//\//\//\//\/ *Reports* Harnessing Science and Technology for Human Development - BOTSWANA 2005 <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1287087> 08/09/2005 -- Botswana Human Development Report 2005 focuses on the role of science and technology in the development process. The theme is inspired both by recognition of what humanity has achieved ? in agriculture, manufacturing, communication, medicine etc - with the aid of science and technology and the development possibilities technology offers to Developing Nations. *Opinion* After Tunis: A summit without implementation and civil society? <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1274422> 07/09/2005 -- Civil society groups active in the WSIS have voiced their protest against a serious development related to the Tunis summit outcomes. The latest draft for the summit document on implementation and follow-up is lacking a meaningful commitment to implementation, and they also are a serious setback for the multi-stakeholder approach. South Africa: Govt should set measurable ICT targets <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1253198> 05/09/2005 -- It is important SA has clear and measurable ICT targets, the presidential international advisory council on information society and development heard this weekend. The council convened for its annual meeting in Zeerust in the Northwest. Established five years ago, the council's objective is to advise the president on bridging the digital divide, including making telephony accessible to the disadvantaged. Managing technological learning: a strategic imperative <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1253225> 05/09/2005 -- Firms in developing countries that wish to innovate effectively must be able to manage the process of 'technological learning'. This refers to the accumulation of capabilities to change technologies, in contrast to the more formal type of knowledge that emerges from lab-based research and development. Guess Where IT Belongs? <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1251905> 05/09/2005 -- I was struck by the recurrence of the phrase "IT has no boundaries" during the deliberations of the Information Technology conference that was held in Gaborone last week. IT is a product of the most advanced economies, which needed war in order to conquer and enslave other nations. And to do so required good means of communication. Hence the Morse code, and then the telephone, which is a little over a hundred years old, and then this thing that we now call IT. Sub-Saharan Africa needs policy action <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1188048> 01/09/2005 -- Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind in such a way that without a decisive local or international policy action, the sub-continent will not achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Thomas Feige, the acting head of the European Delegation in Gaborone, said yesterday that the European Union (EU) recognises the role that transport, energy, water and sanitation as well as information and communication technologies can play in helping Africa implement its infrastructure plan that the New Partnership for Africas Development (NEPAD) spearheads. *Analysis* Software and seeds: Open source methods <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1207091> 02/09/2005 -- Open source methodologies used in software are interrogated and then compared to the methods used in farmers' rights groups. The use of open source methods in other contexts illustrates increasing interest in grassroots democratic movements participating in the continuing process of balance between public and private interests. These efforts provide a possible alternate framework for policy decisions concerning intellectual property. Information and Communications Technology for Sustainable Development <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1094043> 26/08/2005 -- Carnegie Mellon hosted a Workshop on June 26-27, 2003, at the World Bank, in Washington, DC, for ICT and development professionals from around the world. This was followed up by the Bangalore Workshop on ICT for Sustainable Development, January 14-16, 2004. The results of these Workshops form part of the book Information and Communications Technology for Sustainable Development: Defining a Global Research Agenda. Africa Civil Society Prepcom Briefing <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1060734> 24/08/2005 -- The WSIS PrepCom III of Phase II of the WSIS - will take place from September 19-30 and will be the last meeting for negotiation of the final Tunis documents. The following document outlines briefly the documents that will be negotiated, how they will be negotiated, and different opportunities for lobbying and the timetable for negotiations for PrepCom III. Access to Technology <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1253227> 06/09/2005 -- One of the major challenges that experts at the third Commonwealth Telecommunication Organisation holding in Yaounde would face is seeking appropriate technology for developing countries. Considering the concern of opinion leaders and decision-makers to respond to the growing need for access of their citizens to ICT, especially within the growing market, participants would have to come out with workable solutions and not just theories. Bandwidth Can Bring African Universities Up to Speed <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1253290> 06/09/2005 -- There are two striking facts about African universities and bandwidth. The first is that the average university in Africa has the same aggregate bandwidth as a single home user in North America or Europe. The second is that the average African university pays more than 50 times for this bandwidth than its counterparts in Europe or North America do for much more capacity. Media ethics and professionalism scrutinised at MISA Conference <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ie_1&x=1274069> 03/09/2005 -- Those governments in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region that still own, control and influence media operations were urged to stop furthering their political agendas through media control. Government control stifles editorial independence and free, fair and objective reporting. This was said at the recently concluded regional conference organised in Windhoek by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) on the theme Media, Ethics and Professionalism: Towards an Ethical Africa Media. *Guides* Free/open source software (FOSS) policy in Africa: A toolkit for policy-makers and practitioners <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=re_1&x=1153147> "Free/open source software (FOSS) policy in Africa: A toolkit for policy-makers and practitioners" is targeted at governments that are investigating whether and how they can integrate FOSS into their strategies for social and economic development. It provides a broad overview of how FOSS fits into national ICT policy-making, outlines the areas where governments can take policy decision related to FOSS as well as some of the possible approaches, and lists activities related to FOSS policy from across Africa. Managing ICTs in South African Schools; A guide for School Principals <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=re_1&x=937793> The purpose of this guide is to give principals and senior school management information on using and managing ICT resources so that they can provide leadership in their schools. The guide also considers some implications of the use of the computer and related resources for teaching and learning. The authors hope that it will also be a valuable resource for other senior members of the school staff, and for School Governing Bodies. //\//\//\//\//\//\/ - *EVENTS* - //\//\//\//\//\//\/ *24/08/2005*, International <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=s30084e_1> Africa Civil Soceity Discussion Forum on WSIS Prepcom 3 <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ee_1&x=1126129> The Africa civil society organizations is holding a discussion forum Discussion on WSIS Prepcom 3 and the report of the WGIG. Organized by the African Civil Society for the Information Sociey (ACSIS) with the collaboration of PIWA (CIPACO project) and APC. From 24 August to 17 September 2005. *07/09/2005* PICTA/GKP Meeting, 7 - 8 Sep 2005 <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ee_1&x=1253497> The 2005 annual PICTA meeting is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 7 - 8 September 2005 under the theme of Networking Development in Africa. This year the core PICTA partners are expected to put extra effort into strengthening PICTA as an arena for collaboration among the key institutions involved with ICT and Knowledge for Development in Africa. *12/09/2005*, South Africa <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=s21817e_1> Highway Africa Conference 2005 'Reinforcing journalism in the information society'** <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ee_1&x=33696> The Highway Africa 2005 will explore the above issues and seek to assist in overcoming the challenges. Highway Africa's programme includes a unique mix of plenary and keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops where delegates acquire practical skills and expertise. *19/09/2005*, International <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=s30084e_1> PrepCom-3 of the WSIS Tunis phase to take place in Geneva <http://www.itu.int/wsis/preparatory2/pc3/index.html> The third meeting of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom-3 of the Tunis phase) will take place in Palais des Nations, Geneva (Switzerland) from 19-30 September 2005. *24/10/2005*, South Africa <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=s21817e_1> World Development Information Day (WDID) 2005 <http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=ee_1&x=1274358> SANGONeT will host a special event on Monday, 24 October 2005, to celebrate World Development Information Day. The United Nations General Assembly instituted World Development Information Day in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international cooperation to solve them. //\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\//\// ABOUT APC The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of civil society organisations dedicated to empowering and supporting groups and individuals through the strategic use of information and communication technologies, especially internet-related technologies. APC and its members in more than 30 countries pioneer practical and relevant uses of ICTs for civil society. APC is an international facilitator of civil society's engagement with ICTs and related concerns, in both policy and practice. APC: http://www.apc.org. APC and ICT Policy Advocacy in Africa APC's Communications and Information Policy Programme aims to contribute to more enabling ICT policy environments through promoting inclusive policy processes. In Africa APC is doing this through the Africa ICT Policy Monitor project which aims to enable civil society organisations to engage in ICT policy development to promote an information society based on social justice and human rights. 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Fwd: ICT and Parliament in Rwanda
by Florence Etta 08 Sep '05

08 Sep '05

> > >NEWS EXTRA > >Kenyan MPs humbled in Rwanda > > > >Story by CYRUS KINYUNGU > >Publication Date: 09/08/2005 > >Kenyan MPs inside Parliament. Their Rwandese colleagues use modern > >technology to conduct business, making operations, efficient and quick. > >MPs visiting the Rwandese Parliament recently found themselves taking > >lessons on how to do things briskly, efficiently and in a modern way > >through the use of technology. > >Most did not think there was anything Kenya could learn from Rwanda and had > >gone there to witness the effects of the 1994 genocide in which about > >800,000 people were massacred. True, they carried back home lessons on the > >genocide and why Kenya's stability may be its most vital asset. > >But when they toured Parliament in Kigali, they thought Kenya's own belongs > >to the Victorian age. > >Humbling experience > >Considering Kenya's superior social economic status at least compared to > >Rwanda which is recovering from the effects of the genocide the > >experience was humbling. > >Immediately they were ushered in, the MPs faced an electronic board which > >showed how votes in the House were recorded. > >"The voting here is done electronically," said an excited Mbita MP Otieno > >Kajwang' immediately he saw the board. > >Unlike in Kenya where MPs have to stand and move to the closest microphone > >while addressing the House, in Rwanda the microphones are placed next to > >the seats. > >Before the Speaker addressed his Kenyan guests, they had to be guided on > >how to use microphones and other electronic equipment. > >"For those who speak Kinyarwanda use channel one, those who speak English > >Channel Two and those who speak French use channel 3," a voice announced > >just before the start of the session. > >Excited MPs > >As the MPs pulled their chairs closer to their tables to put on the > >headphones, one could not fail to notice their excitement. > >When the president of the senate was explaining how the two-chamber > >Parliament was run in Kinyarwanda, interpretation to English and French was > >going on simultaneously. > >"The operations in this Parliament are like those in an international > >conference," explained Mr Gideon Kanyinamura, a Rwandese MP. > >The operations of the Parliament were explained on a big white screen > >rolled from the rooftop of the building to the front, where the chamber's > >president and Kenya's head of delegation, Mr Mirugi Kariuki, were seated. > >The information was beamed to the large screen from a laptop computer using > >a small projector behind the MPs. A technician rolled the programme in > >tandem with the speed of the presenter. > >But what surprised the MPs most was learning that every Rwanda member of > >Parliament had a laptop with Internet connection. > >They were also amazed to learn that minutes of Cabinet meetings are always > >posted on the Internet. > >The whole of Parliament is networked such that MPs can access Internet from > >any corner of the compound without the need of cables. > >"Every MP in our Parliament has a laptop and has been trained on how to use > >it. One can access Internet from any corner of Parliament without > >connection cables," said Dr Nyramirimo Odette, an MP in the chamber of > >deputies. > >The wireless network allows those without access to wired ports access to > >on-line resources using a wireless network standard, which allows > >communication between a device such as a laptop and a wireless access point > >connected to the main network. > >To access the network you must have a wireless network card for your > >laptop, which must be compatible with the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless > >standard. > >An ID user name and password is required and once the wireless device has > >been booted and a browser opened, the user is prompted on how to proceed. > >While in Kenya, MPs have to go for divisions when they disagree on some > >matters, in Rwanda they just touch a button which determines where their > >vote goes. > >The division in the Kenyan chamber goes for close to two hours while their > >counterparts in Rwanda seal their debates in less than five minutes. > >"During voting, all the lights in the electronic gadgets on the tables go > >off so that not even your neighbour may know how you are voting," said Dr > >Odette. > >"You will only see numbers in either Yes or No increasing without knowing > >how individuals voted," she added. > >The Rwandese Parliament has the highest number of women in the world. The > >chamber of deputies, which has 80 members, has 24 seats reserved for women. > >In the House, 53 members are elected, two by the National Youth Council and > >one by the Federation of the Association of the Disabled besides the 24 > >women seats two from each province and Kigali city. > >In the current Parliament, women comprise 48.7 per cent of the members. > >Mr Kariuki, the Internal Security assistant minister, said there was a lot > >to learn from the country's Parliament in terms of technology. > >He said the MPs' experience in the Rwandese Parliament was a great > >challenge to them and marvelled at the fact that all MPs in the country had > >access to a laptop connected to the Internet. > >"The system of governance and technology in Rwanda makes our Parliament > >look Victorian and archaic," said Mandera Central MP Billow Kerrow. > >He said a lot of paper was wasted in printing order materials while in > >Rwanda one only needed to follow proceedings from their laptops. > >He said their Parliament was more modern and better run than Kenya's. > >"In their House, which has 80 members, there must always be a quorum of 60 > >per cent at all times. They take their work more seriously and enjoy more > >respect and recognition from the public," he added. > >Justice and Constitutional Affairs assistant minister Njeru Githae said the > >biggest challenge to Kenyans was Rwanda's technological advancement. > >"While in Kenya a member has to keep standing to catch the eye of the > >Speaker, in Rwanda you only have to press a button and he knows you want to > >speak," he said, adding that the Kenyan Parliament took hours to make > >decisions due to the voting system, while it only took minutes with the > >electronic voting in Rwanda. > >Drinking water > >"Drinking water is placed at every member's table unlike in Kenya where we > >have to walk to the dispatch box sometimes disrupting contributions," said > >Mr Githae, hoping that the planned renovation of Parliament would proceed > >at a more urgent pace. > >He denied that he had been against the renovations, saying that he had only > >been concerned about the cost involved. > >"Nobody is against the renovation of Parliament. We were just concerned > >with its cost. The specifications were expensive but the idea was noble," > >he said. > >When the Kenyans visited President Paul Kagame in his Kigali office, they > >were hosted at the Cabinet room where microphones are fixed next to every > >chair and translation facilities are readily available. > >President Kagame explained to the MPs that every Cabinet minister had a > >laptop and had been trained on how to use it. > >The President told the MPs that minutes of all Cabinet meetings are > >available on the Internet and there was little paper work in the room since > >everything was done electronically. > > >--- >You are currently subscribed to acacia-admin-cl as: [FEtta(a)idrc.or.ke] >To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-acacia-admin-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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Kenya National Assembly: http://www.parliament.go.ke/
by John Walubengo 08 Sep '05

08 Sep '05

http://www.parliament.go.ke/ Check out the above site. A classic case of what Bush calls 'A Clash of Civilisation'. walu. Background: For those outside Kenya who may not be upto speed with what happened. The Kenyan Parliament website was launched with much pomp and celebration 1week ago. But 48 hours later, it was administratively shutdown after several MPs expressed reservation regarding why their details - particularly academic- should be displayed. The shutdown is apparently occassioned to enable the webmaster collect more accurate information regarding the MPs. It remains to be seen if, and when the site comes up, those MPs who allegedly achieved primary level education, will have completed their degree level of education... I big clap for the IT Team at Kenya National Assembly(KNA) for having attempted to bring transparency and accountability through ICTs at KNA. Keep up the good fight. walu.

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Fwd: RE: [wsis-gc] Women's Rights Crucial for UN Summit Agend(er)
by Florence Etta 07 Sep '05

07 Sep '05

> FYI sorry for crossposting. Cheers, FE >Dear all, > >Women's Rights UN SUMMIT lobbying: >I would like to inform you of the possibility to "speak" or "Chat" with >European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Mr Louis >Michel. > > >Have a look to this Web page: > >The EU at the UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals - 12/09/2005 >http://europa.eu.int/comm/chat/michel/index_en.htm > >European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Mr Louis >Michel, is >going to New York to attend the United Nations Summit on the Millennium >Development >Goals (MDGs). > >He is going to New York to attend the United Nations Summit on the Millennium >Development Goals (MDGs). > >Just before he leaves, you will have the chance to take part in a two-hour >chat with >the Commissioner, live from Brussels, on a number of issues : What is the >European >Union doing about development and humanitarian aid? What do you think of >it? Are we >doing enough? How can you, and the EU, help to achieve the Millennium >Development >Goals? ¿Why not to ask about women rights? > >Put your questions direct to the Commissioner (*), live, on 12 September >between >18.00 and 20.00 CET, or send them already now to this mailbox >dev-webchatmichel(a)cec.eu.int <dev-webchatmichel(a)cec.eu.int>. >Remember, this is your chance to debate the issues live with your >Commissioner. > >* in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Portuguese or Spanish > > > > >-- >Anne le Maignan >Foro GeneroUrban Género y urbanismo >http://www.generourban.org >Foro Araca Estudios Feministas >http://mailman.uba.ar/mailman/listinfo/araca > > > > Dear all, > > > > If I understood it correctly, the question is whether the MDG Summit is > > open > > for NGO influence. The actual Summit is not, what we heard was that we don > > not even have to try to come near 1st Avenue. If NGOs wish to influence > > the > > MDG Summit in September, they should do this by lobbying friendly > > governments. > > In June, there have been civil society hearings in the General Assembly. > > > > Kind regards, > > > > Annelien van Meer > > Information & Communication > > Femmes Africa Solidarité > > International Secretariat > > P.O. Box 5037 > > 8, Rue du Vieux-Billard > > CH-1211 Geneva 11, Switzerland > > Tel: +41 22 328 80 50 > > Fax: +41 22 328 80 52 > > Email: communication(a)fasngo.org > > > > >________________________________________ >wsis-gc is a listserve set up by the WSIS Gender Caucus, a global group of >women and men working on gender equality and Information Society issues. >It has been established to circulate information in preparation for the >World Summit on the Information Society, which takes place in two phases >-- WSIS 2003, December 2003 in Geneva and WSIS 2005 in Tunis. > >To post to this list use wsis-gc(a)genderwsis.org > >To learn more about the WSIS Gender Caucus check out the web-site at: >http://www.genderwsis.org > >For the WSIS Gender Caucus archives, go to: >http://lists.genderwsis.org/mailman/private/wsis-gc/ > >To subscribe/unsubscribe or change your options, go to >http://lists.genderwsis.org/mailman/listinfo/wsis-gc

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Re: [afnog] [Kictanet] Career Workshop for High School Girls
by Brian Longwe 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

All of a sudden when there are "chix" involved - the gurus start popping up ;-) hehehe ..... Just kiddin ..... That's a good idea, we need to develop our local human networks as much as possible. Regards, Brian On 5 Sep 2005, at 17:18, Sammy Lusiola wrote: > Ngigi, > > Perhaps you could consider rounding some gurus together and getting > them to > contribute at this event. I think it's about time we started giving > something back to the community. > > Sammy Lusiola > Systems Manager > ISPKenya > > > > > On 2 Sep 2005, at 16:44, Dorcas Muthoni wrote: > > >> On September 10, 2005 starting 9.30 a.m, members of LinuxChix >> Africa (www.africalinuxchix.org) who live in Kenya will to hold a >> Career Workshop for High School girls to encourage them to pursue >> careers in Computing. >> >> We believe that computing as a whole and Free and Open Source >> Software(FOSS) in particular, can play a significant role in >> empowering women. The copyleft nature of FOSS helps programmers to >> learn from programs or modify them so that they build on the >> innovations of others rather than re-invent the wheel: Great >> achievements can only be made by standing on the shoulders of giants. >> >> However, IT innovations and the opportunities are ineffectual if >> people are un-aware of them. The lack of awareness goes a long way >> in explaining the notable dearth of women in the IT industry in >> Kenya. A situation, that exists inspite of the fact that they >> achieve as well as the boys in pre-university examinations. Due to >> lack of access to information about the opportunities in the ICT >> field, girls who do well in their O-Levels often opt for other >> disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to provide them with >> information on computing and also answer their questions regarding >> computing as a career. >> >> The team is composed of former and current Computer Science >> students and other players in the computing industry. Keynote >> speakers will comprise luminaries from various IT displines. We >> shall have women system administrators, system analysts, >> developers, academics, entreprenuers, CTOs and other computer >> scientists. The focus on women keynote speakers is a deliberate >> move that aimed at demonstrating success in the IT industry is not >> impeded by one's gender. It is hoped that the speakers will inspire >> and serve as role models to the girls. >> >> We expect up to 450 students to attend. The event will be held at >> the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Jubilee Hall Auditorium >> in collaboration with their Computer Science Department. >> >> Although this event is in commemoration of the Software Freedom >> Day, the team intends to build on the gains of the day by setting >> up Linuxchix Africa affliated clubs in the schools in order spread >> the spirit of opensisterhood in computing. >> >> In the afternoon starting *2.00 p.m*, we shall have discussion >> tables where industry players can freely interact with the students >> in order to share their experiences and inspirations. All are >> welcome. >> >> We shall distribute CDs and leaflets to the girls which they will >> be able to carry and share with others. >> >> This event will happen with support from Catholic University of >> Eastern Africa, KENIC, KICTANET and CATIA. We applaud them for >> their kindness. >> >> >> Thanks and regards, >> Dorcas Muthoni >> Team Leader >> Cofounder LinuxChix Africa >> >> <dmuthoni.vcf> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > afnog mailing list > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/89 - Release Date: > 9/2/2005 > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/89 - Release Date: > 9/2/2005 > > > >

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Fw: KIctanet Minutes
by alice＠apc.org 05 Sep '05

05 Sep '05

Dear All Find attached minutes of the planning meeting held on 2nd September. If you have any comments kindly send them to me off list. Thanks once again Wafula. thanks alice ----- Original Message ----- From: "TONY WAFULA" <twaf78(a)yahoo.com> To: "Alice Munyua" <alice(a)apc.org> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 6:03 PM Subject: KIctanet Minutes > Hi Alice, > Hope you had a nice weekend. > Please find herein attached minutes of the last meeting we had. > Incase i've forgotten anything kindly make the necessary amendments. > Will be ready to circulate after corrections. > > > > WITH COMPLIMENTS OF ANTHONY WAFULA > > --------------------------------- > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

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Fw: [Kictanet] Career Workshop for High School Girls
by alice＠apc.org 05 Sep '05

05 Sep '05

Hi Dorcas Were you aware of the Strathmore do? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Longwe" <cto(a)nbi.ispkenya.com> To: "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke>; "Richard Mwangi" <RMWANGI(a)strathmore.edu>; "Angelica Kiboro" <AKIBORO(a)strathmore.edu> Cc: "Michuki Mwangi" <michuki(a)kenic.or.ke>; <gathogo(a)cuea.edu>; <afnog(a)afnog.org> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:59 PM Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Career Workshop for High School Girls > Wow! This is a direct clash with Strathmore University's Annual ICT > Conference. Or is there compe? Campuses should have better coordination > > Brian > > > On 2 Sep 2005, at 16:44, Dorcas Muthoni wrote: > >> On September 10, 2005 starting 9.30 a.m, members of LinuxChix Africa >> (www.africalinuxchix.org) who live in Kenya will to hold a Career >> Workshop for High School girls to encourage them to pursue careers in >> Computing. >> >> We believe that computing as a whole and Free and Open Source >> Software(FOSS) in particular, can play a significant role in empowering >> women. The copyleft nature of FOSS helps programmers to learn from >> programs or modify them so that they build on the innovations of others >> rather than re-invent the wheel: Great achievements can only be made by >> standing on the shoulders of giants. >> >> However, IT innovations and the opportunities are ineffectual if people >> are un-aware of them. The lack of awareness goes a long way in >> explaining the notable dearth of women in the IT industry in Kenya. A >> situation, that exists inspite of the fact that they achieve as well as >> the boys in pre-university examinations. Due to lack of access to >> information about the opportunities in the ICT field, girls who do well >> in their O-Levels often opt for other disciplines. The purpose of this >> workshop is to provide them with information on computing and also >> answer their questions regarding computing as a career. >> >> The team is composed of former and current Computer Science students and >> other players in the computing industry. Keynote speakers will comprise >> luminaries from various IT displines. We shall have women system >> administrators, system analysts, developers, academics, entreprenuers, >> CTOs and other computer scientists. The focus on women keynote speakers >> is a deliberate move that aimed at demonstrating success in the IT >> industry is not impeded by one's gender. It is hoped that the speakers >> will inspire and serve as role models to the girls. >> >> We expect up to 450 students to attend. The event will be held at the >> Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Jubilee Hall Auditorium in >> collaboration with their Computer Science Department. >> >> Although this event is in commemoration of the Software Freedom Day, the >> team intends to build on the gains of the day by setting up Linuxchix >> Africa affliated clubs in the schools in order spread the spirit of >> opensisterhood in computing. >> >> In the afternoon starting *2.00 p.m*, we shall have discussion tables >> where industry players can freely interact with the students in order to >> share their experiences and inspirations. All are welcome. >> >> We shall distribute CDs and leaflets to the girls which they will be >> able to carry and share with others. >> >> This event will happen with support from Catholic University of Eastern >> Africa, KENIC, KICTANET and CATIA. We applaud them for their kindness. >> >> >> Thanks and regards, >> Dorcas Muthoni >> Team Leader >> Cofounder LinuxChix Africa >> >> <dmuthoni.vcf> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke >> http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke > http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >

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Career Workshop for High School Girls
by Dorcas Muthoni 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

On September 10, 2005 starting 9.30 a.m, members of LinuxChix Africa (www.africalinuxchix.org) who live in Kenya will to hold a Career Workshop for High School girls to encourage them to pursue careers in Computing. We believe that computing as a whole and Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) in particular, can play a significant role in empowering women. The copyleft nature of FOSS helps programmers to learn from programs or modify them so that they build on the innovations of others rather than re-invent the wheel: Great achievements can only be made by standing on the shoulders of giants. However, IT innovations and the opportunities are ineffectual if people are un-aware of them. The lack of awareness goes a long way in explaining the notable dearth of women in the IT industry in Kenya. A situation, that exists inspite of the fact that they achieve as well as the boys in pre-university examinations. Due to lack of access to information about the opportunities in the ICT field, girls who do well in their O-Levels often opt for other disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to provide them with information on computing and also answer their questions regarding computing as a career. The team is composed of former and current Computer Science students and other players in the computing industry. Keynote speakers will comprise luminaries from various IT displines. We shall have women system administrators, system analysts, developers, academics, entreprenuers, CTOs and other computer scientists. The focus on women keynote speakers is a deliberate move that aimed at demonstrating success in the IT industry is not impeded by one's gender. It is hoped that the speakers will inspire and serve as role models to the girls. We expect up to 450 students to attend. The event will be held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Jubilee Hall Auditorium in collaboration with their Computer Science Department. Although this event is in commemoration of the Software Freedom Day, the team intends to build on the gains of the day by setting up Linuxchix Africa affliated clubs in the schools in order spread the spirit of opensisterhood in computing. In the afternoon starting *2.00 p.m*, we shall have discussion tables where industry players can freely interact with the students in order to share their experiences and inspirations. All are welcome. We shall distribute CDs and leaflets to the girls which they will be able to carry and share with others. This event will happen with support from Catholic University of Eastern Africa, KENIC, KICTANET and CATIA. We applaud them for their kindness. Thanks and regards, Dorcas Muthoni Team Leader Cofounder LinuxChix Africa

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ICT Consumer Empowerment
by Alex Gakuru 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

Hi, Pointers as discussed earlier today. Thxs, Alex

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Fw: Planning meeting Jacaranda hotel 10.00am
by alice＠apc.org 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

attached the agenda. ----- Original Message ----- From: <alice(a)apc.org> To: "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 5:37 PM Subject: Planning meeting Jacaranda hotel 10.00am > Dear all > > A reminder. > KICTANet planning meeting tomorrow 2nd September 2005 > Jacaranda hotel from 10.00 am. > > One world will chair the meeting > > thanks and regards > > Alice Wanjira > National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) > Association for Progressive Communications (APC) > alice(a)apc.org > wanjira(a)cck.go.ke > http://www.apc.org > http://www.catia.ws > >

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Fwd: Given the current consortium structure EASSy will not result in a paradigm shift in ICT in East Africa
by Brian Longwe 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

This is an area that KICTANET should consider Begin forwarded message: > From: "Richard Bell (LBS)" <Richard(a)bell.co.ke> > > Subject: Given the current consortium structure EASSy will not > result in a paradigm shift in ICT in East Africa > > > Dear All, > > > > I attach a two page brief explaining why given the current > consortium model EASSy will not result in a Paradigm shift in ICT > in East Africa. This summary is underpinned by extensive research > and I am eager that it should reach as wider audience as possible. > Please re-distribute to whoever and on whatever lists you see fit. > I will also gratefully receive any suggestions, comments and advise > on how to further develop the argument. > > > > Kind Regards, > > Richard Bell >

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The Proposed Constitution of Kenya - Wako Bill
by innovativelawyer＠wananchi.com 31 Aug '05

31 Aug '05

Greetings. Please find attached the proposed constitution of Kenya for your own enlightenment. Ben Sihanya.

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Fwd: [bellanet-l] Announcement: UNDP-APDIP Launches New Series: APDIP e-Notes
by Florence Etta 30 Aug '05

30 Aug '05

fyi sorry for cross posting. Cheers, FE > > >Please send your inquiries directly to: /Pour obtenir plus de précisions et >information, n'hésitez pas à joindre :/Para obtener mayor información >diríjase a: "Christine" <christine(a)apdip.net> >======================================================================= >UNDP-APDIP is pleased to announce the launch of a new series entitled >"APDIP e-Note" > >The first two APDIP e-Notes are now available on our website >www.apdip.net/apdipenote/ > >APDIP e-Notes are brief documents that present analyses of specific issues >related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable >human development in the Asia-Pacific region. This series introduces readers >to the who, what, where, why and how of a wide range of current issues >related to ICTs such as e-governance, free and open source software, ICTs >and poverty alleviation, Internet governance and many others. > > >============================================== >Bellanet-l est une liste de distribution réservée à léchange >dinformations et à la publication dannonces et dévénements qui >intéressent tous les aspects liés aux technologies de linformation et des >communications. Bellanet ne peut en aucune façon être tenue pour >responsable des informations et des opinions diffusées sur ces liste de >distribution. Pour vous joindre à cette liste, veuillez aller à >http://home.bellanet.org > >Bellanet-l is a distribution list to share news, announcements, >opportunities and events related to Information and Communications >Technology issues. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do >not necessarily state or reflect those of Bellanet. >To join this list, please go to http://home.bellanet.org > >Bellanet-l es una lista para la distribución de noticias, anuncios, >oportunidades y eventos relacionados con asuntos de Ias tecnologías de >información y las comunicaciones. Las opiniones aquí expresadas no reflejan >necesariamente la posición de Bellanet. Para abonarse a esta lista, visite >http://home.bellanet.org > > >--- >You are currently subscribed to bellanet-l as: [fetta(a)idrc.or.ke] >To unsubscribe, forward this message to >leave-bellanet-l-22439U(a)lyris.bellanet.org

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Re: [Kictanet] Planning meeting
by alice＠apc.org 29 Aug '05

29 Aug '05

Hi All The planning meeting will take place on Friday from 10.00am to 2.00. thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Walubengo" <jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke> To: <alice(a)apc.org> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Kictanet] Planning meeting Oops! Tomorrow! That skipped my mind. I wish it could go to friday. walu. >>> <alice(a)apc.org> 08/29/05 01:20pm >>> Dear All I wanted to find out if you all received the message for the monthly planning meeting tomorrow 30th August from 10.00 to 2.00. Could you kindly let me know if this is in order for everyone or shall we postpone to Friday 2nd September? One world will chair the meeting this time. proposed agenda 1. KICTANET structure 2. Fundraising proposal 3. Activities 4. AOB thanks Alice Wanjira National Coordinator, Catalysing Access to ICTs in Africa (CATIA) Association for Progressive Communications (APC) alice(a)apc.org wanjira(a)cck.go.ke http://www.apc.org http://www.catia.ws _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet

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Fwd: [gc-steering] FYI - WSIS Prepcom3 September 19 - 30th
by Florence Etta 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

> FYI > > >What will happen during the PrepCom? > > >Two documents will be negotiated during PrepCom III and taken to Tunis: > > > > Political Chapeau (Tunis Commitment) > 'Operational Part' (Tunis Agenda for Action) > In addition, a supporting document, the stocktaking report, will be >presented, which summarises the ITU led stocktaking exercise. > >- Attempts to assess the likelihood of achieving the WSIS >objectives by 2015 > >- Includes a section on existing indicators, and indicators >that are being developed, to assist in the mapping in b) > > > >Section 4 gives more information about the documents and how they >relate to one another > > >2. How will these documents be negotiated? > >a. In writing prior to PrepCom: > > >- Contributions can be sent to the Secretariat according to >various timelines. > >- all deadlines for submission of written material in >relation to Internet Governance and Financing are now closed > >- written contributions in relation to the Political Chapeau >and Chapters 1 and 4 of the 'Operational Part' may still be submitted >via government delegations, or, possibly, direct to the President of >Prepcom as Chair of the Group of the Friends of the Chair (this would >need to be checked but please see below on the meetings of the GFC) > > >b. Contributing to the final meetings of the Group of the Friends of the Chair > > >The Group of the Friends of the Chair will meet twice again before >PrepCom on Sep 5th and 6th, and on Sep 7th if needed. The GFC is only >open to governments, with Business and Civil Society allowed in at the >discretion of the Chair. If Civil Society advocates wish to influence >the drafting at this stage, it would be advisable to: > >- contact your Civil Society Bureau members and/or CONGO >representatives with texts you wish to include > >- try to get someone who is Geneva Based to attend the meeting > >- contact your government delegation and try to include text via them > > >c. During PrepCom > > >Via Sub-Committee > >Various documents, and parts of the documents, will be negotiated in >Sub-Committee. There are two sub-committees. > > > >Sub-Committee A: deals with Internet Governance (Chapter 3 of the >Operational part of the document), This Sub-committee is chaired by >the Government of Pakistan. This committee will meet daily, from >10:00-13:00, excepting Sep 10 and Sep 30 when there will be full >plenaries. > > > >Sub-Committee B: deals with the Political Chapeau and Chapters 1 >(implementation all text), 2 (Financing Mechanisms bracketed text) >and 4 (follow up all text) of the Operational part of the document. >This Sub-Committee is chaired by the President of the Prepcom. This >committee will meet daily, from 15:00-18:00, excepting Sep 10 and Sep >30 when there will be full plenaries. > > > 3. Civil Society Access to Sub-Committee, governments and drafting groups > > > > >a. Oral interventions: Access to sub-committee is according to the UN >WSIS 'Rules of Procedure'. These rules allow for approximately 45-60 >minutes oral intervention throughout each of the Sub-committees. This >amounts to approximately 15-20 minutes per day for Civil Society. > > > >b. Monitoring sub-committee: Identify people who can work on a >rotation to monitor and take notes during sub-committee. This is a >very good way to get a sense of where government positions are, who >are you allies, who are not, and who you can lobby. Monitoring >sub-committee often means sitting in sessions for long periods of >time, often well into the evening > > > >c. One to one lobbying: it is often more effective to identify >sympathetic government delegates that you can lobby with your specific >issues and recommendations. As noted above, you can often determine >who those delegates are by monitoring sub-committee. The best way >however, is to establish relations with your government delegation >prior to PrepCom > > > >d. Organising meetings with your government counterparts: This can be >a very effective way of building relationships with your government >delegation, which can allow you to lobby more effectively. Try to >organize this ahead of PrepCom and, as early during the 2 week period >as possible. > > > >e. Drafting groups: Small drafting groups are normally formed early >into PrepCom, who have the task of preparing draft texts for >negotiation. It is very important to know who is on these drafting >groups, and if possible, develop personal relationships with members, >or is possible, the Chair of the drafting group. > > >4. Civil Society Spaces and Orientation > >a. Civil Society Orientation > > >CONGO will organize an orientation day on September 18th. It is well >worth ensuring you have some delegates present for this, who can >report back to your caucus or working group. The session will give an >overview of how PrepCom will work, when meetings will take place, the >rules of procedure, the status of documents and orientation of the >issues being discussed. > > >b. Civil Society Plenary > > >Civil Society plenary will meet every morning, normally from around >08:30 until 10:00 when plenary/sub-committee begins. It is a space for >all working groups and caucuses to report back on issues, meetings, >and other points they feel important. It can also be a space for >indicating interest in speaking slots, but the actual slots are >negotiated during the evening meetings of the Content and themes >Group. > > >c. Civil Society Content and Themes Group > > >The Civil Society Content and Themes group is the body that identifies >speakers and slots for sub-committee (and plenary). As there is such >little time, it is often advisable to try to identify sympathetic >caucuses who can collectively speak on similar issues. It normally >meets from about 16:30 to 18:00 in the evenings. > > > >In terms of preparation, it is worth thinking about interventions >before PrepCom, and even preparing short, ½ page statements that can >be ready as drafts, when speaking slots are discussed. 300-500 words >is usually the maximum you can expect to read as an oral intervention >during sub-committee or plenary. > > >d. Civil Society Working Groups and Caucuses > > >Several caucuses and working groups will be active during PrepCom III, >but, it is highly likely that much energy will be focused around the >Internet Governance Caucus considering the heavy emphasis on Internet >Governance during this PrepCom. > > >e. About the Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus > > >The caucus was formed during WSIS PrepCom2, February 2003 to provide >civil society with expert opinion on issues around Internet >governance, and to present civil society's views on Internet >governance in WSIS. It is a means by which any interested organization >or individual from civil society is able to contribute and >participate. It provides a regular communication channel with other >civil society caucuses and working groups and with the Civil Society >Plenary. The Internet Governance Caucus is one of 29 such working >groups established during the preparatory process of WSIS to provide >civil society as a whole with expert advice on specific thematic >issues. > > > >The caucus works mainly online. It uses a mailing list with over 250 >members, many from CS organizations accredited to WSIS. The Caucus >made substantive written and spoken plenary contributions to the >debate of Internet governance to the Summit in Geneva, and has been >active in discussion in the WSIS Tunis phase. > > > >Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus meetings > > > >This caucus is likely to meet quite regularly during PrepCom though >the exact times are not fixed yet. It is highly recommended that >meetings can be attended by at least one representative who can report >on the African CS positions on IG, and be updated on the status of the >documents, interventions, key lobbying points etc, > > > >It is also important for all caucuses and working groups to be >familiar with the position of the Internet Governance Caucus and be >prepared either to: > > > >- support the work of the caucus where there is convergence > >- identify areas/issues where there is lack of convergence >and inform the caucus of these differences (or gaps), It may well be >that the IG caucus can incorporate these perspectives and provide a >broad based platform for civil society around this issue. > > > >Considering the small amount of time Civil Society will have during >PrepCom to make interventions, the more consensus we have, and more >unified our voice, the more impact we can make. > >Nonetheless, this should not prevent any caucus from indicating >interest in taking up independent speaking slots as civil society has >a very broad and diverse range of positions and perspectives. > > >f. Side-events > > >There will be several side events focusing on internet governance and >other issues such as Human Rights and Privacy and Security. Organising >a side-event is a good way to present your perspectives, activities, >priorities to a broader audience. > > > >"If you wish to reserve a room at the Palais des Nations for a >parallel event or meeting, please fill in the attached request form >and send it to CONGO office at wsis(a)ngocongo.org or by fax at +41 >(0)22 301 2000 (as soon as possible and before 7 September 2005). >Requests will be processed on a "first come, first serve" basis. " > > > > >5. Further information on the documents for PrepCom III and how they >relate to one another? > >a. The Political Chapeau > > >The Political chapeau is largely one of stated values, principles, >objectives. In some ways, it is the counterpart to the Geneva >Declaration. It aims to: > > > >- affirm the Geneva Documents > >- link WSIS, ICTS for Development with Poverty eradication >and the MDGs and Declaration > >- note the unresolved issues of Financing Mechanisms and >Internet Governance express commitment to redressing the 'digital >divide' and the promotion of universal, equitable and affordable >access > >- show special attention to the needs of women, youth, >migrants, disabled excluded communities > >- note the importance of partnerships, follow-up etc.. > > > >It has been widely commented on by all stakeholders, including >comments from the following groups from Civil Society: > >- WSIS Gender Caucus, DAWN, AMARC Africa, IT for change (as one) > >- Cultural Diversity Working Group of Civil society > >- Association for Progressive Communications, Bread for All, >CRIS, Instituto del Tercer Mundo, IT for change and Gender Caucus >the 'informal financing coalition; (as one) > > > >And the following African Governments: > >- Ghana (independently and on behalf of the Group of African >countries), Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria > >- Algeria, Morocco (with Saudi Arabia) > > >b. The 'Operational Part' > > >The 'operational Part' is in some ways the counterpart to the Geneva >Plan Of Action a document that affirms a movement from 'principle to >action'. It is in 4 sections: > > > >Operational part Chapter 1: Implementation Mechanisms > > > >This chapter > >- acknowledges ongoing work at national, regional and global levels > >- encourages existing and new partnerships and cooperation in >implementing the Geneva Action plan > >- expresses commitment to achieving the WSIS indicative >targets (those we expect to achieve by 2015) > >- advocates mainstreaming of ICT strategies into broader >development strategies (1 - see below) > >- calls for international, regional and national evaluation >and benchmarking (indicators) (2 - see below) > >- notes the importance of involving all stakeholders (3 see below) > >- calls for stakeholders to continue adding to the ITU >stocktaking database > >- calls for a follow-up implementation mechanism (4 see below) > > > >Operational part Chapter 2: Financing Mechanisms > >The following issues on financial mechanisms for ICTD have not been >agreed and are bracketed in the text on Chapter 2: > >- the question of a Virtual Finance Facility; >- the question of a rapid response policy support mechanism; >- Free and Open Source Software. > >African civil society needs to consider whether to advocate around >these issues in the inter-governmental discussion on financial >mechanisms. > >The argument for a Virtual Financing Facility is to have some form of >co-ordination of existing financial mechanisms and the dissemination >of information on how to access them. This is different from the DSF >which is a new financial mechanism. > >The argument for a rapid response policy support mechanism is to >provide an alternative source of ICT policy information and advice to >developing countries that is different from the policy advice offered >by the World Bank that is tied to its loan agreements. > >On FOSS there are three positions in Chapter 2. Only one of them >clearly supports FOSS. > > > >Operational part Chapter 3: Internet Governance > >This chapter is currently empty. It is likely that a draft text will >be prepared between now and PrepCom III for negotiation > > > >Operational part Chapter 4: Follow-up > >This is really a bureaucratic text, outlining needs to inform the UN >Sec General of WSIS outcomes etc. > > >c: The Stocktaking report > > >The Stocktaking report provides a 'snapshot' of what has been >accomplished by all stakeholders, at all levels, in relation to the >Geneva Action Plan and would seem to provide additional/backup >information for Chapter One of the Operational Document >(implementation mechanisms). > > > >It assess the likelihood of achieving the WSIS indicative targets by >2015, which partnerships are contributing most towards achieving these >aims, and what indicators are being developed to assess/map >achievement by 2015. > > > > > > > >The table below outlines each document, lobbying tips and strategies >and when texts will be negotiated during PrepCom III. > > >TABLE: Summary of Documents for PrepCom III, who/when text will be >negotiated and suggested Lobbying points/strategies > > >Document > >Lobbying points/strategies > >Text drafted by/negotiated by/when > >Political Chapeau > >http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/doc_multi.asp?lang=en&id=1516|0 > > > >It is important to ensure that gains made with the WSIS Geneva >Declaration are not 'overturned' in the Tunis political declaration. >Recall the key issues from the first phase e.g. Human Rights, >People-Centred, cultural and linguistics diversity, media pluralism, >'digital divide' etc > >it would be worth noting the contributions of Civil Society to see >whether these can be more broadly supported > >it would also be worth noting the African Government contributions to >see which can and cannot be supported eg Ghana recommends stronger >gender language > >Alternatively, it may be worth thinking about a different strategy >altogether, recalling the civil society visionary declaration from >Phase I and promoting that > > > >Drafts of the Political Chapeau have been developed by the 'Group of >the Friends of the Chair'. The entire text will be negotiated during >PrepCom III. > > > >The text will be discussed in Sub-Committee B every afternoon >September 20/21/22/23 and 26/27/28/29 > >Operational Part: Chapter 1 Implementation Mechanisms > > > >http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/doc_multi.asp?lang=en&id=1618|0 > > > >Drafts of Chapters 1 and 4 of the Operational Part have been developed >by the Group of the Friends of the Chair. The entire text will be >negotiated during PrepCom III > >As with the political chapeau: > > > >note African Government contributions to see which can and cannot be >supported it would be > >note contributions of Civil Society to see whether these can be more >broadly supported > >1 - language on mainstreaming (paras 6a-6g) has been proposed by Ghana >(for group of African Countries, Informal Coalition on Financing (CS), >WSIS gender caucus, WSIS Youth caucus) > >2 - language on indicators (para 7) has been proposed by Civil >SOciety groups, gender caucus, youth and human rights caucus > >3 much work has been done calling for the meaningful participation >of all stakeholders, in particular, those from civil society and >developing countries (para 8) > >4 the follow up mechanism is an important issue (paras 10, 11 and >many proposed tables of organizational responsibility) with many UN >agencies (global and regional) proposing roles for themselves in post >WSIS implementation. Factors to consider would include how WSIS follow >up mechanisms would work with other follow up mechanisms, such as >outcomes of the Internet Governance process (the proposal for the >Forum), the proposed Global Alliance (evolution of the UN ICT Task >Force) etc > >Drafts of Chapters 1 and 4 of the Operational Document have been >developed by the 'Group of the Friends of the Chair'. The entire text >will be negotiated during PrepCom III. > > > >The text will be discussed in Sub-Committee B every afternoon >September 20/21/22/23 and 26/27/28/29 > >Operational Part: Chapter 2 Financing Mechanisms > >http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/doc_multi.asp?lang=en&id=1520|0 > > > >The text for Chapter 2 was negotiated during PrepCom II and goes to >Prepcom III unchanged (that is, there have been no developments >since). > > > >Additional information about the text which remains bracketed (and >hence will be negotiated during PrepCom III) will be discussed during >the online discussion. > > > >Bracketed text of Chapter 2 will be negotiated during PrepCom III. > > > >The text will be discussed in Sub-Committee B, every afternoon >September 20/21/22/23 and 26/27/28/29 > >Operational Part: Chapter 3 Internet Governance > >http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/doc_multi.asp?lang=en&id=1695|0 > > > >The text for Chapter 3 is currently empty. It is likely that a draft >text will be developed between now and PrepCom III, based on the WGIG >report and the responses received during the open consultation period. > > > > > > > >Text will be drafted and negotiated during PrepCom III. > > > >The text will be discussed in Sub-Committee A, Chaired by the >Government of Pakistan, every morning September 20/21/22/23 and >26/27/28/29 > >Operational Part: Chapter 4 Follow up > > > >Drafts of Chapters 1 and 4 of the Operational Document have been >developed by the 'Group of the Friends of the Chair'. The entire text >will be negotiated during PrepCom III. > > > >The text will be discussed in Sub-Committee B every afternoon >September 20/21/22/23 and 26/27/28/29 > >Stocktaking report > >http://www.itu.int/wsis/documents/doc_multi.asp?lang=en&id=1665|0 > >No negotiation, just a report. > > > >Thanks to Karen Banks of the APC > > > > > > > > > > > >Titi Akinsanmi > >www.pin.itgo.com www.ycdo.net > >www.schoolnetafrica.net www.globalteenager.org > >IMPACT YOUR GENERATION!!! > > > > >--------------------------------- > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >The official WSIS Youth Caucus mailing list > >Moderated by the WSIS Youth Caucus Facilitation Team >(facilitators(a)wsisyouth.org) > >------------------------------------------------------------------- >Powered By TIG Groups http://groups.takingitglobal.org/ >Group Archives: http://groups.takingitglobal.org/wsisyouth >To unsubscribe, email wsisyouth-unsubscribe(a)groups.takingitglobal.org > > > >-- >______________________ >Jacqueline Morris >www.carnivalondenet.com >T&T Music and videos online > >_______________________________________________ >This is a private and confidential list. 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Sources of Growth Study - Draft ICT Questionnaire
by Eric Aligula 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Dear Colleagues, Sometime back I had indicated that we are undertaking a Sources of Growth Study in liaison with the World Bank and IFPRI. I indicated that I would be sharing with you the draft survey instrument for your comment and input. The draft survey instrument is ready and is attached to this e-mail. We would like to hear from you on the following points: 1. Does the instrument capture the totality of the ICT Sector in Kenya 2. Does it capture all the inputs in an ICT Firm's productive process? 3. Does it disaggregate these inputs well esp. domestic, foreign, gender etc. 4. Do we capture the end products and the users of the end products of ICT firms well? Are the user final or intermediate users? We look forward to your incisive comments and additions as always. With kind regards, Eric M. Aligula, PhD. Policy Analyst Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) P.O. Box 56445, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254-20-2719933/4; Fax: +254-20-2719951 E-mail: jairah(a)kippra.or.ke; URL: http://www.kippra.org/ I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid on men! (Ecclesiastes 1:13) Kenya Institute For Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers, Bishop Road; PO Box 56445, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 2 2719933/4, 2714714/5, 2721654, 2721110; Fax: +254 2 2719951 Email: admin(a)kippra.or.ke; Website: http://www.kippra.org This e-mail contains confidential information belonging to KIPPRA and is intended solely for the addressees. The opinions therein, explicit or implied, are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of KIPPRA as an Institute. The unauthorized disclosure, use, dissemination or copying (either whole or partial) of this e-mail, or any information it contains, is prohibited. E-mails are susceptible to alteration and their integrity cannot be guaranteed. KIPPRA shall not be liable for this e-mail if modified or falsified. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please delete it immediately from your system and notify the sender of the wrong delivery and the e-mail deletion".

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Africa's a Mobile Phone Oasis, But You Can't Live on Water Alone
by innovativelawyer＠wananchi.com 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

NYTimes.com has a cover story today about the rapid deployment of mobile phones in Africa. Africa's a Mobile Phone Oasis, But You Can't Live on Water Alone ...The Africa-as-mobile-phone-oasis story is hardly new, but it's important nonetheless. African countries generally have some of the lowest Internet penetration rates in the world, so mobile phone growth raises the likelihood that more and more mobile providers will begin providing data access. It's the classic leapfrog story: why try to dig up the entire continent to deploy Internet cables when you can get access through the airwaves? However, it's also worth noting that we shouldn't see mobile phones as a silver bullet for wiping out Africa's digital divide. Internet access via mobile phones is wonderful - I go crazy when my phone gets out of data service range - but it's not a replacement for affordable computers with cheap Internet access, as was argued by The Economist and the World Bank earlier this year. It would be very tempting for us to say, "No need to worry about Africa's digital divide - they've got cell phones, don't they?" but the fact of the matter is that none of us who take Internet access for granted would want to be relegated to using mobile phones as our sole source of access. Try going about your day-to-day business for a week with your computer shut off, using only your phone, and you'll quickly see what I mean.... ...Different development challenges require different tools. No doubt, mobile phones will be near the top of the list -- but that list also includes $100 laptops, wind-up electricity generators, low-cost community radio transmitters, and the timeless ham radio.... http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/25/international/africa/25africa.html?adxnnl…

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WSIS
by Monica Kerretts-Makau 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

While i agree with Waudo and Florence as regards WSIS, I think we need to be reminded of the structure and protocol of WSIS, who it is for and how it is administered. For that please see http://www.itu int/wsis/ (It is first and foremost a government stakeholder meeting in which all other stakeholders are invited participants) As was evidence in the Accra precom meeting it was obvious we lacked certain modalities.( details which those present raised after Accra see below ) I believe we agreed to change things and this is the time to do so. In this respect,I believe we have a WSIS team (government organ) chaired by Katundu Michael of CCK. Since WSIS is first and foremost a government stakeholder meeting with all other stakeholders (ie. civil society as invited participants) i think we should ensure that proper protocol is followed in this regard and direction should be led from this team and the PS who commissioned this team? At the end of the day implementing of policy while possible from civil society ( as evidence by Kicanet and all other NGO activities going on country wide) -government needs to lead the way. What we as KIP/KiCTNet should be demanding is to be included as part of the delegation such that the structure that represents in Kenya is inclusive of all stakeholders and that we feed off each other given our respective strengths expertise and authority. Previous uses raised/observed at WSIS meetings Kenyas participation in international policy making-A brief from Accra WSIS conference I wish to make some comments /suggestions based on observations on International participation and policy making: The issues: Ø At the Accra conference it was observed that most of the Kenyans present were unaware of their colleagues and which organizations they represented Ø It was also evident that the split in participation was delineated along the lines of Civil Society, Government, Private sector and Media Ø Many had not been involved in Policy making from an international (Africa regional perspective) and therefore due process and how things were conducted was lacking Ø There was also a lack of knowledge on the ongoing issues of WSIS and its history by many of the participants who had come in for the first time. The following was suggested from the Kenyan meeting held with the PS Ø Kenyas participation (as a country, more so in this case the ICT sector) should be representative of all sectors of the economy. Therefore Private sector, civil society , media and Government as stakeholders should be part of the team involved in regional participation . This would ensure that we have all stakeholders have adequate representation in meetings and are well briefed on what Kenyas position is on the various issues. Ø All meetings should have frequent update and feedback. A wonderful case in point is a representative at the UN WGIG Waudo who has involved all participants through the KIP list of the current deliberations as well as what is taking place.as well as the Kenya Policy coordinator- Dr. Florence Etta and all involved at IDRC who have facilitated an inclusive stakeholder participation through the use of a group email KIP LIST Ø As Kenyans we may need to ensure that this goes on irrespective of IDRC It was concluded that a report and feedback be done on the various issues raised. FUTURE OF POLICY MAKING IN KENYA We all need to change our attitude on who takes part in policy making. Policy making is not a prerogative of Government but rather the participation and inclusiveness of all stakeholders in society. The Governments role is to ensure that these suggestions are mandated through Acts in parliament. It is noted with disappointment that Parliament is no longer a place where policies are mandated and hope to see this change in the near future The Governments central role in policy making necessitates that they would in most cases receive the invitation to take part in regional and international meetings. It is suggested that the Government take a more participatory role in inviting stakeholders to such meetings. The continuity of policy making is crucial to the development of any sector. It is suggested that an update on all meetings pertaining to Kenyas role in the international and regional arena in ICT be documented and our position stated for each meeting. The ministry website www.information.go.ke would probably be a good place to compile this. Questions to be addressed: Ø How can we ensure effective participation in policy making? Ø How can government ensure that representation to meetings is efficiently and effectively coordinated? Ø How can we ensure that feedback from such meetings is channeled through to the grassroots and/or all stakeholders? Ø What channels can best be used for this? Best wishes Monica Kerretts-Makau ICT policy Analyst PhD Candidate and Academic Staff School of Social Science and Policy International relations and Policy Morven Brown G22 Tel: 61-2-9385 2331 Fax: 61-2-9385 1040 Email: m.kerretts(a)unsw.edu.au Blog: www.pampazuka.blogspot.com -------Original Message------- From: KIPlist Date: 08/26/05 00:18:21 To: KIPlist Cc: kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca Subject: Re: Fwd: [wsisnigeria] FW: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS Sure this preparation is crucial. But it needs a champion, facilitation and implementation. My suggestion is Florence, IDRC and KiCTNet respectively. Waudo Siganga At 05:46 AM 8/25/2005, Florence Etta wrote: >Below fyi >Anything similar happening here? I. e Participatory preparation for >prepcom 3 and WSIS Tunis. >Who's planning it? Is KICTAnet involved or should it? We need to copy good >practice where ever we find it. No? >I am sorry if there has been or is work ongoing on this matter. I have >been away for a long time. >FE >> ======================================= >>Thread-Topic: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS >> >>Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:08:12 +0100 >>Subject: [wsisnigeria] FW: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS >> >> >> >> >>---------- >>From: Majekodunmi Oluwolw [mailto:[email protected]] >>Sent: Tue 8/23/2005 2:08 PM >>To: ehikioya(a)ncc.gov.ng; rebloome(a)yahoo.com; bolaji28(a)yahoo.com; >>felix_aniokoye(a)yahoo.com; rolaitan(a)fmf.gov.ng; wareowei(a)yahoo.com; >>eunice.sampson(a)zenithbank.com; volatunji(a)nitda.gov; VINCENT OLATUNJI >>Subject: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS >> >>INVITATION TO A ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON THE WORLD SUMMIT ON >>INFORMATION SOCIETY (WSIS) SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2005 >> >> The PrepCom-3 meeting for the Second Phase of the World Summit on >>Information Society (WSIS) is scheduled to hold in Geneva from 19th 30th >>September, 2005. This will prepare the ground for the Summit proper in Tunis >>from 16th 19th November, 2005. >> >>2. The National Planning Committee for the Second Phase of WSIS has >>scheduled an interactive session with representatives of other Stakeholders >>on the Country s participation in the PrepCom-3 meeting in Geneva. The >>meeting will discuss some of the key issues regarding the Second Phase of >>WSIS. >> >>3. Based on your previous participation and interest shown in the WSIS >>process, you are invited to this meeting which has been scheduled to hold at >>the Nigerian Communications Commission, Conference Room on Thursday 1st >>September, 2005 at 12.00pm. >> >>4. Please note that each participant will be responsible for the cost of >>their participation at this meeting. >> >>5. Participants representing Stakeholders are to prepare to make >>submission >>on activities of their groups to allow for greater harmonisation of our >>input into the PrepCom-3 meeting. Please confirm your participation or your >>representatives to the under signed. >> >>Signed >>Majekodunmi, O. O. >>for: Honourable Minister of Communications >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! >><http://search.msn.click-url com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/>http://search.msn.click-url com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ >> >> >> >>---------- >>YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS >> * Visit your group >> "<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wsisnigeria>wsisnigeria" on the web. >> * >> * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >> * >> <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Unsubscribe&gt wsisnigeria-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com >> >> * >> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the >> <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service. >> >> >> >>---------- > > >--- >Submitted by: Florence Etta <Fetta(a)idrc.or.ke> 2005-08-25 08:52:02 EDT4 >(Please reply to original submitter for private communication) >--- >You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [csk(a)nbi.ispkenya.com] >To unsubscribe, forward this message to %%email.unsub%% --- Submitted by: csk(a)nbi.ispkenya.com 2005-08-25 10:21:36 EDT4 (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [m.kerretts(a)unsw.edu.au] To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist-cl-101723S(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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Fwd: [wsisnigeria] NIGERIAN PAVILLION AT TUNIS PHASE OF WSIS
by Florence Etta 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

>See below. >Just for your info. Perhaps KICTANet can join/support GoK in preparing for >Tunis? Since there is no equivalent of NITDA here so perhaps KICTANet can >facilitate things? What do you all say? FE >From: "VINCENT OLATUNJI" <volatunji(a)nitda.gov.ng> >Sender: wsisnigeria(a)yahoogroups.com >Mailing-List: list wsisnigeria(a)yahoogroups.com; contact >wsisnigeria-owner(a)yahoogroups.com >Delivered-To: mailing list wsisnigeria(a)yahoogroups.com >List-Id: <wsisnigeria.yahoogroups.com> >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> >Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:22:10 +0100 >Subject: [wsisnigeria] NIGERIAN PAVILLION AT TUNIS PHASE OF WSIS > >Dear all, >Nigerian Pavillion has been confirmed at the second phase of WSIS in Tunis >(16-18 Nov, 2005). We intend to showcase innovations and development in >the ICT sector in Nigeria during the summit. >We invite indegenous innovations in ICT especially between the Geneva >phase and Tunis to exhibit at the Pavillion. A small write up on such >innovations or developments is required to measure suitability for exhibition. >Interested exhibitors should contact me ASAP. >We have limited space and it would be allocated on first come first served >basis. >Tnx. >Vincent Olatunji, >NITDA >

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Fwd: [wsisnigeria] FW: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS
by Florence Etta 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Below fyi Anything similar happening here? I. e Participatory preparation for prepcom 3 and WSIS Tunis. Who's planning it? Is KICTAnet involved or should it? We need to copy good practice where ever we find it. No? I am sorry if there has been or is work ongoing on this matter. I have been away for a long time. FE > ======================================= >Thread-Topic: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS > >Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:08:12 +0100 >Subject: [wsisnigeria] FW: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS > > > > >---------- >From: Majekodunmi Oluwolw [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Tue 8/23/2005 2:08 PM >To: ehikioya(a)ncc.gov.ng; rebloome(a)yahoo.com; bolaji28(a)yahoo.com; >felix_aniokoye(a)yahoo.com; rolaitan(a)fmf.gov.ng; wareowei(a)yahoo.com; >eunice.sampson(a)zenithbank.com; volatunji(a)nitda.gov; VINCENT OLATUNJI >Subject: ONE DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON WSIS > >INVITATION TO A ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON THE WORLD SUMMIT ON >INFORMATION SOCIETY (WSIS) SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2005 > > The PrepCom-3 meeting for the Second Phase of the World Summit on >Information Society (WSIS) is scheduled to hold in Geneva from 19th 30th >September, 2005. This will prepare the ground for the Summit proper in Tunis >from 16th 19th November, 2005. > >2. The National Planning Committee for the Second Phase of WSIS has >scheduled an interactive session with representatives of other Stakeholders >on the Country s participation in the PrepCom-3 meeting in Geneva. The >meeting will discuss some of the key issues regarding the Second Phase of >WSIS. > >3. Based on your previous participation and interest shown in the WSIS >process, you are invited to this meeting which has been scheduled to hold at >the Nigerian Communications Commission, Conference Room on Thursday 1st >September, 2005 at 12.00pm. > >4. Please note that each participant will be responsible for the cost of >their participation at this meeting. > >5. Participants representing Stakeholders are to prepare to make >submission >on activities of their groups to allow for greater harmonisation of our >input into the PrepCom-3 meeting. Please confirm your participation or your >representatives to the under signed. > >Signed >Majekodunmi, O. O. >for: Honourable Minister of Communications > >_________________________________________________________________ >Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! ><http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/>http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > >---------- >YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > * Visit your group > "<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wsisnigeria>wsisnigeria" on the web. > * > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > * > <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Unsubscribe>wsisnigeria-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com > > * > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > >----------

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Fwd: RE: Information on Gender Issues
by Florence Etta 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Below fyi and action sorry for cross posting. Cheers, FE > >From: "GTZ-Kenia Kamuri Bertha Mumbi" <Bertha.Kamuri(a)gtz.de> > >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 25 Aug 2005 09:44:32.0670 (UTC) >FILETIME=[98903BE0:01C5A959] > >Dear all, > my name is Mumbi from GTZ hope you can all help me, am looking for Write > ups, Brochures ,Publications on any Kenyan NGO's, CBO's working with you > on Gender issues. There are to display on a Booth in Germany for a > Gender and Women issues congress in September . Your assistance will be > highly appreciated . if you send me the contacts I can contact the > different NGO's, CBO's to collect the materials. >kind regards > > >Ms Mumbi Kamuri >GTZ Office Nairobi >P O Box 41607 >Nairobi/Kenya >Tel: ++254 020 575 070/1 >Fax: ++ 254 020 575 089 >-----Original Message----- >From: Jyne Kamau [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: 25 August 2005 12:13 >To: Margaret Kariuki; Lucy Githaiga - Action Aid Kenya; Lara Rabala - >Action Aid Kenya; Joyce A. Lavussa - WHO; Daniel Keulen; Italian Embassy; >vuokko.heikkinen(a)formin.fi; Ms. Ann Nyambera; Mr. Fabian Byomuhangi, >UNFPA; Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas - UNDP; R. Pearson - UNICEF; Royal >Norwegian Embassy; Anna Costantini; Ms. Ada Mwangola, DFID; Ibrahim >Sambuli; Linet Miriti; Riko Saito - JICA; Jane Onoka; CIDA; Danish >Embassy; Patricia Munayi; Florence Njenga; Milcah K. Ong'ayo; Edla Muga; >Caren Omwenga; Lucia Kiwala; John Gathecha; Jacqueline Olweya; >ford-nairobi(a)fordfound.org; Florence Etta; Birgit Madsen; Beverly Miller; >Augusta N. Abate; Annie Njuguna; Alice Ochanda; Simone Ellis >Oluoch-Olunya; Josephine Mwangi-mweki; Jayne Kariuki; Ms. Joyce Awimbo; >UNFPA; Anjana Patel, UNFPA; Annika Nordin Jayawardena; Lucy Mathenge - >SIDA; Nyambura Githagui; Susan Onyango; Oriane Favier - Embassy of France; >Romana Koenigsbrun - Austrian Embassy; Dhiman Inderpal; Embassy of France; >Belgian Cooperation - Mr. Verlodt; Karolina Gudmundsson, UNODC; Angela >Hakizimana - UN-Habitat; Joyce Umbima - Action Aid International; Allan >Kute, WFP; Ines Islamshah; Sharon Makoriwa; Dr, Willy Mutunga, Ford >Foundation; Hilde Klemetsdal, NORAD; Petra de Leon, UNDP; SNV; Jaqueline >Anam-Mogeni; Kemal Musafa, UNFPA Representative; Ms. Romana Koenigsbrun; >MOH/GTZ Health Programme; GTZ-Kenia Kamuri Bertha Mumbi >Subject: Information on Gender Issues > >Dear Mumbi, >The contacts I have given you are for the organizations that have been >participating in the Gender Round Table meeting, currently hosted at the >Canadian embassy. Get in touch with them and I am sure you will get the >information you are looking for. > >Let me know if this has been of help to you. > >Regards, > >Jane > >Margaret Kariuki <margaret.kariuki(a)undp.org> wrote: > >From: barbara adams [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 8:00 PM >To: UNIFEM Programme Staff >Cc: 'Noeleen Heyzer'; 'Joanne Sandler' >Subject: FW: Update 2005 Summit - Draft Outcome Document - 5 August version > >Dear Colleagues, > >Please find attached the latest version of the draft outcome document >(dated 5 August) for the September Millennium Review Summit. The President >of the UN General Assembly intends to resume consultations towards the >middle of August, with the intent of finalizing the text before the end of >August. > >cheers, Barbara > >------------------------ >Barbara Adams >Chief, SPC >UNIFEM >304 East 45th Street, FF- Room 1535 >New York, NY 10017 >Tel: (212) 906-6639 Fax: (212) 906-6705 >E-mail: Barbara.adams(a)undp.org ><file://www.unifem.org/>www.unifem.org > >Yahoo! Mail >Stay connected, organized, and protected. ><http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html>Take the tour > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.15/80 - Release Date: 23/08/05 > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.15/80 - Release Date: 23/08/05 > >________________________________________________________ > >30 Years GTZ. Partner for the Future. Worldwide. >GTZ Spotlight 2005: Focus - Fascination - Future: Designing tomorrow's >cities. http://www.gtz.de/spotlight

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resource to help prepare for WSIS prepcom 3
by Emmanuel Njenga 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Hi all, Just thought i might forward to this resource, it might come in handy for those planning/preparing to attend WSIS prepcom 111. Also inform you of the Africa WSIS civil society caucus discussion forum currently running on the same...see details below.. Africa mailing list Africa(a)wsis-cs.org http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/africa Africa Civil Society Prepcom Briefing 24/08/2005 -- The WSIS PrepCom III of Phase II of the WSIS – will take place from September 19-30 and will be the last meeting for negotiation of the final Tunis documents. The following document outlines briefly the documents that will be negotiated, how they will be negotiated, and different opportunities for lobbying and the timetable for negotiations for PrepCom III. http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=he_1&x=1060734 regards, Njenga -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Africa-CS-WSIS]Week 1: WSIS Prepcom III Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 02:43:20 +1000 From: Emmanuel Njenga <njenga(a)apc.org> Reply-To: africa(a)wsis-cs.org To: africa(a)wsis-cs.org References: <0MKwtQ-1E7xOc0XAI-0007wd(a)mrelayeu.kundenserver.de> Dear all, (Français en dessous) As you have all been informed, the Africa civil society discussion forum begins this week in preparation for the WSIS summit and the programme is outlined as follows; Week 1 : (24 -30 August) : Prepcom III (What’s happening and how to make the most of it (Moderation by Nnenna) week 2 : (31 Aug - 6 Sept) : Internet Governance Report (Moderated by Ken Lohento) Week 3 : (7 - 13 Sept) : Internet Governance and other issues (Moderated by MawaQi Chango) Week 4 : (14-17): Beyond Tunis, WSIS implementation and follow-up ACSIS (By Emmanuel Njenga and Other) --------------------------------------- Week 1 Focus: Prepcom III – What’s happening and how to make the most of it (Moderation by Nnenna) We will start by focusing on how to prepare for WSIS prepcom 3 (mainly on issues of content, the stakes for Africa, and how to organize ourselves for effective lobbying on our key issues). We also intend to discussions preparation for the WSIS summit including the Africa Village exhibitions).The WSIS PrepCom III of Phase II of the WSIS – will take place from September 19-30 and will be the last meeting for negotiation of the final Tunis documents. The most important element for the Africa civil society in preparation for the PrepCom is to identify and prioritise our key issues. For example, consider our collective resources, among them are the following key issues we need to discuss during this week. - How will Africa civil society effectively monitor and lobby around all parts of all documents that will be negotiated during Prepcom? - If so, we need then to make sure we allocate/delegate responsibility for attending different parts of the meeting, following specific sub-committees, participating in specific civil society caucus meetings, having people monitoring drafting groups etc - If not, which of the documents, or which parts of the documents are most important to Africa civil society? - What are our top 3-5 lobbying points and/or issues in relation to these parts of the documents? - What practical recommendations do we make for decision-makers? - Who are our potential allies in relation to those issues (and include all stakeholders) ? The background information document (Africa Civil Society Prepcom Briefing) that outlines briefly the documents that will be negotiated, how they will be negotiated, and different opportunities for lobbying and the timetable for negotiations for PrepCom III can be downloaded in pdf format at this link below. http://africa.rights.apc.org/index.shtml?apc=he_1&x=1060734 You can also access other relevant resources here.. http://www.cipaco.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=36&lang=en ----------------------------------------------- [Français]' Comme vous le savez, le débat de la société civile africaine, dans le cadre de la préparation du SMSI commence aujourd'hui. Le programme et le contenu de la discussion se présentent comme suit: Semaine 1 : (24 -30 August) : quesions relatives au prepcom 3 (structure, agenda, - autres questions - Africa Village (1) comment avoir un impact (2) - Nnenna - Semaine 2 : (31 Aug - 6 Sept) : Rapport GI (1) Ken Lohento - Semaine 3 : (7 - 13 Sept) : Rapport GI(2) Mawaki Chango - Semaine 4 : (14-17) : Après Tunis, questions rélatives a ACSIS (Emmanuel Njenga ou quelqu'un d'autre coordination générale Emmanuel Njenga ) -------------------------- Semaine I : PrepCOM III : Ce qui se passera et comment en tirer le meilleur . (Modération : Nnenna) Suite aux informations déjà donnée, la discussion de cette semaine a pour thème comment préparer pour le PrepCom 3 du SMSI (surtout les questions de contenu, les enjeux africains et comment nous organiser pour un lobbying efficace). Nous comptons aussi discuter des préparatifs du sommet y compris l’exposition du village africain. Le PrepCom 3 de SMSI aura lier du 19 au 30 septembre et sera la dernière réunion pour la négociation finale des documents L’élément le plus important pour la société civile africaine dans ces préparatifs, c’est d’identifier les sujets clés et les mettre en priorité. Quelques questions à aborder cette semaine : - Comment la société civile africaine pourra t-elle efficacement veiller et faire un plaidoyer autour de documents qui seront en négociation pendant le PrepCom - Si cela est le cas, il faudra donc allouer/déléguer des responsables pour suivre les différentes parties de la réunion, dans les sous-comités spécifiques, participer aux réunions spécifiques des caucus de la société civile, et avoir des personnes pour suivre les groupes de rédaction. - Quels devraient être les documents les plus importants pour la société civile africaine ? - Quels sont les premiers 3-5 points/sujets en relation avec ces documents ? - Quelles seront les recommandations pratiques pour les décideurs ? - Qui sont nos alliés potentiels en relation avec ces sujets ? Pour plus d’informations sur ce débat et la Prepcom visitez http://www.cipaco.org/article.php3?id_article=327 --------------------------- Kind regards, Emmanuel Njenga -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emmanuel Njenga Njuguna Africa Policy Monitor Project Association for Progressive Communications (APC) Email: africa.rights(a)apc.org or njenga(a)apc.org Web: http://africa.rights.apc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _______________________________________________ Africa mailing list Africa(a)wsis-cs.org http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/africa -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emmanuel Njenga Njuguna Africa Policy Monitor Project Association for Progressive Communications (APC) Email: africa.rights(a)apc.org or njenga(a)apc.org Web: http://africa.rights.apc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emmanuel Njenga Njuguna Africa Policy Monitor Project Association for Progressive Communications (APC) Email: africa.rights(a)apc.org or njenga(a)apc.org Web: http://africa.rights.apc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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