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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Reminder: ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC
by Bob Omondi 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

FYI... B. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 9:01 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Reminder: ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> English: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-12-en Français : https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-12-fr Thanks/Merci -- Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement & Operations Manager – Africa Tel. +229 66015649 <+229%2066%2001%2056%2049>/ 97891228 / 65209067 www.icann.org _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Re: [kictanet] Report of the Telecommunication Competition Market Study
by Ali Hussein 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Rachel Thank you. This is very commendable. I have a humble ask though. It would be great to have attended this event but the notice (two days) is simply too short. May I request that you give at least a week's notice for such important events? Thanks *Ali Hussein* *Principal* *Hussein & Associates* Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> 13th Floor , Delta Towers, Oracle Wing, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Dear Listers, > > The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) contracted Ms Analysys Mason to > carry out a competition study in the telecommunication sub-sector with a > view to evaluate the competitive landscape of the telecommunication > sub-sector in Kenya. > > > > In the course of the study, the Authority adopted a consultative approach, > which involved participation of various stakeholders across the sub-sector. > The study is nearing its conclusion and as such, the Authority has planned > an interactive workshop to disseminate the findings of the study on *Thursday > 16th February 2017 at The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi from 9.00 am.* > > > > We wish to invite KICTANET community to attend the workshop. Given the > limitation of space and in order to accommodate a cross section > stakeholders interested in the study, we propose representation of 10 (ten) > people from KICTANET. For those who would be interested, please get in > touch /register with the Co-Convenor, Grace Githaiga, who will send us > the consolidated list. > > > We thank you for your continued cooperation and look forward to your kind > attendance. > > > > Regards, > > > Rachel > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ > mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >

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Improving the customer experience to achieve government-agency goals | McKinsey & Company
by Ali Hussein 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Listers A very interesting read on how Government Agencies can improve the citizen experience and gain loyalty (and votes?) to stay in office. Excerpt:- Mastering the concept and execution of an exceptionally good citizen experience is a challenge, but it can help government agencies reach new heights against their stated missions, achieve revenue and cost targets, and improve the overall engagement of their employees. By focusing on the citizen’s overall journey and scientifically applying lessons learned from other customer-experience leaders, public entities can gain significant ground in the satisfaction of the citizens they serve. Read on:- http://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/improving-the… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad

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Fwd:[AfrICANN-discuss] 'The Future of Internet is African' dixit Goran Marby
by Barrack Otieno 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Listers, For your Information. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Dandjinou Pierre" <pdandjinou(a)gmail.com> Date: Feb 7, 2017 3:42 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] 'The Future of Internet is African' dixit Goran Marby To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear All, Please find below an interview by Goran Marby, during his first trip in Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia) two weeks ago, as President & CEO of ICANN ! Pierre http://media.reelforge.com/player/index.php?storyid=32368819 6&encryptid=f2twbs517jn3vzhmk8cxp69yr400dq And the print edition is below: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001228504/ the-future-of-internet-is-african *‘The future of Internet is African’ By Frankline Sunday | Updated Tue, February 7th 2017* Depending on whom you ask, the future of the Internet is one of three things. It is either a dystopia ruled by corporate giants, a utopia where artificial intelligence has solved the majority of humanity’s challenges, or a mix of the two. As it is today, computing and networking technologies are evolving at a pace that has left Internet users trapped in a near-infinite cycle of adoption. And this is expected to accelerate in the future. According to Göran Marby, the head of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), while it is impossible to predict the future of the Internet, sub-Saharan Africa will play a large part in bringing it all together. ICANN co-ordinates the Internet’s naming system. “The fascinating thing about the Internet – which also makes me somewhat nervous – is that you never know what is coming next,” he said in an exclusive interview with Business Beat during his first visit to Kenya. Grossly misunderstood Indeed, in a best-selling book 10 years ago, renowned computer scientist Ray Kurzweil noted that human beings have grossly misunderstood the pace of technological advancement owing to a relatively short-sighted perception of the past and present. “An analysis of the history of technology shows that technological change is exponential, contrary to the common-sense ‘intuitive linear’ view. So we won’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century – it will be more like 20,000 years of progress,” he wrote. The result, as described by Mr Kurzweil, sounds like something of a science fiction film – machine intelligence will surpass human intelligence in the next few decades. This will lead to ‘The Singularity’ – technological change so rapid and profound it represents a rupture in the fabric of human history. “The implications include the merger of biological and non-biological intelligence, immortal software-based humans, and ultra-high levels of intelligence that expand outward in the universe at the speed of light,” he wrote. In the decade since Kurzweil published his mind-boggling book, advancements in mobile, wearable devices, autonomous cars and home appliances have progressed exponentially. Technology researchers believe that after the first three digital revolutions – broadband, mobile connectivity and social networking – the Internet of Things comes fourth, significantly changing the way human beings interact with themselves and their devices. Mr Marby, 53, has worked in the telecommunications sector for more than two decades, and was the director general at Sweden’s regulatory body, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), prior to his appointment at ICANN last March. He is confident that the future of the Internet relies largely on how communities innovate and apply the resource’s functionalities. “No one has been on the Internet for a long time, and the Internet today is not what it used to be five or so years ago and will not be the same in the next five years,” he said. “Getting people online changes everything and levels the playing field. There could be someone in a garage in Nairobi right now who will be the one to reveal the next big solution.” Equal opportunities This is possible because of net neutrality – the Internet-governing principle that allows equal access to anybody, anywhere. This means, for example, that if two people from opposite ends of the earth log onto the same webpage, the flow of data packets from their two devices is treated equally. This is important because it allows equal opportunities to software and hardware developers from all over the world to innovate. It is, therefore, crucial for sub-Saharan African governments and ICT regulators to participate in global discussions on issues like net neutrality and digital security for the benefit of the more than one billion potential users in the region. “Africa’s engagement will help to form the new Internet,” said Marby. “Participating in the developing of the Internet through the different forums will allow the region to ensure that it also caters to specific regional needs.” In the recent past, however, this has also seen governments and regulators in sub-Saharan Africa resort to heavy-handed techniques in a bid to control Internet access, fearing its use to fan discontent among netizens. Mass Internet shutdowns have become more frequent, with the governments of Gambia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda and most recently Cameroon conducting large-scale shutdowns in the last year. However, a study by the Brookings Institute found that 81 short-term Internet shutdowns in 19 countries in 2015 cost them $2.4 billion (Sh249.4 billion). Some of the countries that suffered huge losses include India, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Iraq, with the losses expected to be higher since tax losses and loss of investment had been excluded. Marby added that while the Internet is a global resource, the business application of it is still local in nature, which will require governments to develop legislation that is specific to the needs of local stakeholders. “Many of these discussions are local, as it should be because it is the government and regulators that set the laws within a specific jurisdiction,” he said. “The Internet is global, but the localisation of data is essential in bringing about an investment opportunity. Think local grocery stores, local municipalities, local news.” Marby noted that another advantage working for the region is the adoption of mobile, where sub-Saharan Africa leads other regions in the world, providing a large pool of users to drive uptake. “The Internet is like love. If you share information, you increase the value of information, just like it is with love.” fsunday(a)standardmedia.co.ke -- Pierre Dandjinou Cotonou - 229 90 087784 / 66566610 Dakar 221 77 639 30 41 www.scg.bj skype : sagbo1953 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann

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Fwd:The 2017 NGO Online Tech Report is Out!
by Barrack Otieno 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Might be of interest to some of the listers. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Public Interest Registry" <marketing(a)pir.org> Date: Feb 2, 2017 4:46 PM Subject: The 2017 NGO Online Tech Report is Out! To: "Barrack Otieno" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> ------------------------------ [image: ongood logo] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2807> - [image: twitter] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a817> - [image: facebook] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a816> - [image: instagram] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2809> - [image: linkedin] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2808> [image: ongood] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2606> ------------------------------ ------------------------------ 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report <https://pir.org/global-ngo-online-technology-report/?jujrtyghfud97a731481a5…> The 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report is now available in English <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2953>, French <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2954> and Spanish <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2952>! This year's report highlights how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use online technology to engage their supporters and donors. The research was conducted by Nonprofit Tech for Good <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a1070> and sponsored by Public Interest Registry <http://pir.org/?jujrtyghfud97a731481a57a259a16>. ------------------------------ Upcoming Webinars [image: engo] *Webinar:* How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events <https://www.ongood.ngo/info/resources/how-to-report-live-from-nonprofit-con…> *Date:* Tuesday, February 14/Wednesday, February 15 *Time:* 2pm PST (San Francisco)/9am AEDT (Sydney) ------------------------------ *Webinar:* How to Successfully Participate in Cause Awareness and Giving Days <https://www.ongood.ngo/info/resources/how-to-successfully-participate-in-ca…> *Date:* Tuesday, March 14/Wednesday, March 15 *Time:* 3pm PDT (San Francisco)/9am AEDT (Sydney) ------------------------------ [image: ongood] <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2807> OnGood.ngo <http://trk.etrigue.com/link.php?a=1209&b=97a731481a57a259a2807> Public Interest Registry | 1775 Wiehle Ave | Reston, VA 20190 (703) 889-5764                                                             You received this email because we believe you have an interest in .ngo & .ong. If you would like, you can manage your communication preferences. <http://ww2.pir.org/un/c.php?AAAAAAAAvIkHueFQpqy2ucBlL8paci%2FnnHZ8Z4zY67AzO…>

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Re: [kictanet] Apply for Internet Hall of Fame
by Barrack Otieno 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Listers, This is for your information and attention. Regards ________________________________ From: Alice Munyua <alice(a)dotafrica.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 4:18 PM To: Grace Githaiga Subject: Fwd: Internet Hall of Fame Nominations Open > > > Internet Hall of Fame Nominations Open | View Online > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Munyua, > > Extraordinary people around the world helped to make the Internet what it is today - a platform for innovation, communication, economic development and social progress. > > The Internet Hall of Fame honors individuals who have pushed the boundaries to bring the Internet to life and make it an essential resource used by billions of people. > > With the Internet Society’s 25th anniversary as a backdrop, this year we will welcome a new class of inductees to the Internet Hall of Fame. > > Do you know someone who has played a major role in the development and advancement of the Internet? This is the time to recognize their contribution. > > We are looking for: > Pioneers who were instrumental in the Internet's evolution; > Innovators who made outstanding technological, commercial, regulatory or policy advances; > Global Connectors who contributed to the growth, connectivity, and use of the Internet that resulted in global impact. > For more information on how to send in your nomination, please visit: http://internethalloffame.org/nominations. > > The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2017, and we will announce the next class of inductees in September. > > Best, > Ayesha Hassan > > Vice President, Stakeholder Relations & Partnerships > > Internet Society > > email: hassan(a)isoc.org > > http://www.isoc.org > > > > > > > > Don't miss a thing. > > Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube | Instagram > > © Copyright 2017 Internet Society > Please add us to your safelist. If you wish to manage your email preferences or unsubscribe from future emails from us, please click here. > > > > This message was sent to alice(a)dotafrica.org by the Internet Society. > Please add us to your safe list to ensure delivery. > Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe via email | Update your preferences | View Online | Privacy Policy | Contact Us > © Copyright 2016 Internet Society > 1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 201, Reston, VA 20190-5108 USA +1 703-439-2120 > Galerie Jean-Malbuisson 15, CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland +41 22 807 1444 > Have questions? Contact membership(a)isoc.org

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Fwd:[Internet Policy] What Facebook Is Doing to Combat Fake News
by Barrack Otieno 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Listers , For your information and attention. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Richard Hill" <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Feb 10, 2017 5:20 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] What Facebook Is Doing to Combat Fake News To: "Internetpolicy@Elists. Isoc. Org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> What Facebook Is Doing to Combat Fake News <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> *The social network has rolled out new tools to deal with this growing problem* - *By David Pogue <https://www.scientificamerican.com/author/david-pogue/> | Scientific American February 2017 Issue <https://www.scientificamerican.com/magazine/sa/2017/02-01/?WT.ac=SA_SA_Curr…>* · · · · · · Share on Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Email Print Share via · Google+ <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> · Stumble Upon <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> [image: mage removed by sender.] *Credit: Iain Masterton Getty Images <http://www.gettyimages.com/license/599388352>* This month, in my *Scientific American <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-ultimate-cure-for-the-fake-n…>* column <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-ultimate-cure-for-the-fake-n…>, I wrote about the rise of fake news <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> stories: Bogus stories, posted on no-name Web sites, intended to generate ad income (and perhaps to influence the presidential election). At first, Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> CEO Mark Zuckerberg downplayed the significance of the fake-news tsunami. But as the backlash continued, Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> soon rolled out new tools to combat the spread of fake news <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…>. As a spokesman puts it <https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2016/12/news-feed-fyi-addressing-hoaxes-and-fa…>, “We cannot become arbiters of truth ourselves.” Instead, the new tools take four approaches, which Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> intends to study and enhance over time. First: If you tap the V button at the top right of a post and then choose “Report this post,” you’ll see a new option called “It’s a fake news <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> story.” On the next screen, you’ll have a choice of options, including “Mark this post as fake news <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…>.” (Other options include “Message Chris Robin” [or whomever posted the story] to let them know they fell for it.) Second: If enough people flag a story as fake, it will be sent to a fact-checking organization like Snopes.com or PolitiFact. And if the outfit determines that yes, the story is bogus, it will appear on Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> with a red banner that says, “Disputed by Third-Party Fact Checkers.” That banner will include a link to the fact checkers’ article explaining why the story is false. (If you try to share it, you’ll see a similar message.) In other words, Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> is being careful to avoid outright censorship. The stories still appear, but with flags that identify them as phony. (Those stories may appear lower in your News Feed, and can’t be promoted or made into ads.) Third: Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> will employ software to help identify fake stories. For example, Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> has learned that when lots of people read a certain article but then don’t share it, it’s often because the story is phony. Fourth: Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> is trying to shut down the financial incentive for fakers. Its engineers have eliminated the ability for the fakers to create Web sites that impersonate actual news sites, for example. And the company will analyze sites that draw ad dollars from Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> traffic, and will cut them off if they’re in the business of fake-news fraud. As Facebook <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…> has pointed out, there can be a fine line between “fake news <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…>” and satire, rumor, editorial and true-but-missing-context stories. The company’s four steps strike me as impressively fair and thoughtful. They aim to help readers sort out fact from fiction, without actually stifling anybody’s opinion. *This article was originally published with the title "What Facebook Is Doing to Combat Fake News <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pogue-what-facebook-is-doing-to-…>"* _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.

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Report of the Telecommunication Competition Market Study
by Alwala, Rachel 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) contracted Ms Analysys Mason to carry out a competition study in the telecommunication sub-sector with a view to evaluate the competitive landscape of the telecommunication sub-sector in Kenya. In the course of the study, the Authority adopted a consultative approach, which involved participation of various stakeholders across the sub-sector. The study is nearing its conclusion and as such, the Authority has planned an interactive workshop to disseminate the findings of the study on Thursday 16th February 2017 at The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi from 9.00 am. We wish to invite KICTANET community to attend the workshop. Given the limitation of space and in order to accommodate a cross section stakeholders interested in the study, we propose representation of 10 (ten) people from KICTANET. For those who would be interested, please get in touch /register with the Co-Convenor, Grace Githaiga, who will send us the consolidated list. We thank you for your continued cooperation and look forward to your kind attendance. Regards, Rachel

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Handing over to Safaricom: "Talk to Safaricom"
by Grace Githaiga 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear Listers Thank you so much to all of you who participated in the one week moderated debate 'Talk to Safaricom'. Your dedication is highly appreciated. The questions when responded to by Safcom, will indeed shed light on many of the concerns raised. @Walu, asante sana for your moderation skills and all the hours you put into the discussion. We now hand over to Steve Chege, Director, Corporate Affairs at Safaricom to guide us on the next steps and the time frame within which we will get responses. We welcome Safaricom's willingness to engage with the community and ultimately provide us with the very needed information. Once again, all your contributions are valued. Best regards Githaiga, Grace Co-Convenor Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Twitter:@ggithaiga Tel: 254722701495 Skype: gracegithaiga Alternate email: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga www.kictanet.or.ke "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.

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Talk-2-Safaricom, Day 5 of 6 (Friday): Technology & Elections
by Walubengo J 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Morning Listers, As we go into the general elections,Safaricom is likely to be one of the Technology providers for IEBC. What arethe concerns of users/citizens on this matter? Guidelineissues: a) What assurances are there that theresults transmitted are will safe, secure and verifiable? b) What are the chances of failure inthe transmission system? c) Should the result transmission systembe mobile (GSM)-based or should we go Satellite or both? d) Will Safcom play along in the event that Government demands an Internet shut-down before, during or after elections? Lets have more questions, views or comments. walu.--Thematic areas--1. Consumer Issues Day, 2. Competition Issues Day, 3. Innovators, Innovations &Suppliers Day, 4. Infrastructure & Universal AccessDay, 5. Technology & Elections Day 6. Emerging Issues/AoB Day

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