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Poctoral/postdoctoral scholarships at Hasso Plattner Institute
by Mwendwa Kivuva 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) at the University of Potsdam is one of Germany’s top-ranked computer science institutes. Its PhD school "Data Science and Engineering" currenty supports 20 PhD students. Annually, we seek to add talented young researchers and offer 10 full Ph.D. and Postdoc Scholarships for a support of up to four years in our Potsdam location, on the border of Berlin. Students and Postdocs enjoy a great research environment, close mentorship by professors and postdocs, interaction with many peers, enormous computing power with HPI’s Data Lab, and significant travel funding. HPI faculty and their research groups ensure high quality research and will supervise you. Applications must be submitted at https://hpi.de/en/research/cooperations-partners/research-schools/scholarsh… by August 15, 2024. Please include the following documents: - Curriculum vitae and copies of certificates/transcripts - Brief research proposal, ideally mentioning the suitable HPI research groups you would like to work with - Work samples/copies of relevant scientific work (e.g., master's thesis or scientific papers) - Letter(s) of recommendation and any other supporting documents More information about the program and the application process is at https://hpi.de/en/research/cooperations-partners/research-schools/scholarsh… Best Regards, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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Re: Call for a Consultant to Organise Nairobi Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
by Angela Minayo 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Listers, ICRC is currently looking for a Consultant to help in organizing a Data Protection Symposium. Those interested can read the attached Terms of Reference. Good day! Best Regards, *Angela Minayo*

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Re: Applications for the 2024-2025 AI Accountability Fellowships
by Angela Minayo 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hi Listers, The Al Accountability Fellowships seek to support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories that examine governments' and corporations’ uses of predictive and surveillance technologies to guide decisions in policing, medicine, social welfare, the criminal justice system, hiring, and more. The deadline is on *10th August 2024. * You can read more about the call here: https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/ai-… Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai*

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#KeIGF2024: KICTANet CEO Outlines Vision for Kenya's Digital Future
by David Indeje 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Dear Listers, On Thursday, 1 August, we had an amazing 17th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF). If you missed it, we hope you will be looking forward to our 18th edition in 2025. Dr Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, delivered a keynote address outlining the organization's vision for a multi-stakeholder digital future in Kenya. Githaiga highlighted the significant growth of Kenya's digital landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in addressing emerging challenges and harnessing opportunities. She called for a renewed commitment to the multistakeholder model and emphasized the need to keep the Internet accessible and open for all. She also underscored the importance of addressing issues such as internet shutdowns and promoting digital literacy to ensure a digital future that benefits all Kenyans. Enjoy the reading <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/keigf2024-kictanet-ceo-outlines-kenyas-digital-p…> ! -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Scope of Work: TechNorms Deck Localization and Facilitation
by Cephas Joseph 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello. PFA call for consultants... To build CSO and policymaker capacity to advocate for the advancement of the internet governance multistakeholder system and to counter authoritarian control of the internet governance framework All the best! --- *Cephas O.M * Data Protection Consultant Privacy Tech Advisor Technical Privacy Advocate --- *Co-founder, Cyber In Africa*

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Scope of Work: TechNorms Deck Localization and Facilitation
by Cephas Joseph 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello. PFA call for consultants... To build CSO and policymaker capacity to advocate for the advancement of the internet governance multistakeholder system and to counter authoritarian control of the internet governance framework All the best! --- *Cephas O.M * Data Protection Consultant Privacy Tech Advisor Technical Privacy Advocate --- *Co-founder, Cyber In Africa*

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Open Consultation: Draft UNESCO Guidelines for Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals
by Victor Kapiyo 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

UNESCO is currently developing the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals. The draft guidelines have undergone preliminary expert review and are now open for public consultation.  The draft guidelines have been formulated and informed by the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, aiming to ensure AI technologies are utilized within judicial systems in a manner that upholds justice, human rights, and the rule of law. Call for comments: UNESCO encourages stakeholders, including judicial professionals, legal experts, and the general public, to review and provide feedback on the draft guidelines by September 5, 2024, 23:59 CEST. https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrER… The guidelines are attached.

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Don't Miss the #KeIGF2024: Shaping Kenya's Digital Future
by David Indeje 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is back. Join us this *Thursday, August 1st, 2024* in Nairobi as we gather to discuss the future of the internet in Kenya. For 16 years, KeIGF has brought together leaders from government, industry, civil society, and academia to shape the digital landscape. This year, we'll explore critical topics like: - Building Kenya's digital future - Digital infrastructure for economic growth - Cybersecurity and Digital Economy Resilience - International cooperation for a safer internet - Technology-facilitated gender-based violence - AI and emerging technologies Be part of shaping Kenya's digital destiny. Register now for this in-person and online event! <https://kigf.or.ke/> #KeIGF2024 -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals Connect With Us <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> ______________________________________

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Beyond blockchain: policy brief on next generation web technologies and their impact on OER - UNESCO Digital Library
by Lydia gachungi 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000390533

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AI involvement Survey
by Ivy Njoki 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

Good afternoon! Looking forward to the IGF. In the meantime, I would like to ask those among us that are working in any AI related issue in the country to fill out the following survey. https://forms.gle/i7QR2ovw2Tqfjgia9 Thank you. Njoki

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