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ICANN Announcement - Strategic Plan Approved
by Alice Munyua 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear all, Those who follow ICANN processes, the strategic plan for the next 3 years, was approved by the board with certain proposed activities under "International presence and engagement" not endorsed. Best Alice ------------------------------------------------------ Approved July 2012 - June 2015 Strategic Plan Posted 18 May 2012 Based upon the Board Resolutions <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-06may12-en.htm> resulting from the recent Special Meeting of the Board of Directors held in Amsterdam on 6 May 2012, the adopted 2012-2015 Strategic Plan <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic/strategic-plan-2012-2015-1…> [PDF, 864 KB] is now posted. 2012-2015 Strategic Plan * English <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic/strategic-plan-2012-2015-1…> [PDF, 864 KB] * Ø§Ù?Ø¹Ø±Ø¨Ù?Ø© - coming soon * ä¸æ?? - coming soon * FranÃ§ais - coming soon * EspaÃ±ol - coming soon * Ð Ñ?Ñ?Ñ?ÐºÐ¸Ð¹ - coming soon During the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors held in Amsterdam the Board approved the July 2012-June 2015 Strategic Plan, and directed the President and CEO to move forward with the Internationalization survey and community-based operational planning process based on the strategic objectives as set forth in the plan. The aspects of the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan that cover the expansion of ICANN's international presence and engagement efforts are deferred pending further direction from the Board. Rationale for Resolution 2012.05.06.06 To remain accountable to the global Internet community, the Board is taking this action to allow for community input on the further planning for ICANN's international presence and engagement. There has been a community survey on these items, and a paper will be produced that will be the subject of public comment and discussion. In addition, continued work towards these efforts as set forth in the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan is not prudent, therefore those portions of the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan are deferred. After review of these inputs, and as appropriate to respond to inputs, initiatives to expand ICANN's international presence and engagement may be updated within the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan, and included within the 2012-2013 Operating Plan. In order to allow for the 2012-2013 operational planning cycle to proceed, the Board approves the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan. While there will likely be a fiscal impact as a result of this work, the fiscal impact of undertaking the survey and review process is minimal. Further, the deferral of current initiatives within the 2011-2012 Operating Plan regarding the further allocation or reallocation of staff and resources that relate to ICANN's international presence and engagement prior to the Prague Meeting will preserve resources from having to be reallocated as necessary after this review is complete. This action is not expected to have any impact on the security or the stability of the DNS. This version of the Strategic Plan includes extensive community feedback, including a 45-day Public Comment period (10.3.11 -- 11.17.11). Many thanks to the Community for its continued support and input. ICANN's Strategic Plan is a three-year rolling, annually updated strategic planning process and feeds in to the larger ICANN planning process as the adopted Strategic Plan guides the development of the FY13 Operating Plan and Budget.

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A wake-up Call - Clay Muganda's Article
by Esther Muchiri 22 May '12

22 May '12

Listers Clay Muganda's article in today's Daily Nation has taken me back to a discussion we had on this list regarding Vision 2030. What he brings sounds like great opportunities for innovation. He says in part and I quote. "I have looked high and low for any material in local dialects about Vision 2030. I have never found any, and until now I highly doubt even if there is an official or recognisable phrase or word for it in Kiswahili, the national language. Is it not ironic that at a time when we have made several advances in communication technology and at a time when we have an initiative whose bedrock is information and communication technology, we do not have enough information about the same initiative, much worse in local languages? Here is the full article: http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/DN2/Be+in+the+know+to+lose+your+hopelessnes s+/-/957860/1410390/-/2nl1nu/-/index.html Comments? Esther

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Fw: AFRINIC-16 Public Policy Meeting in The Gambia - Opening Ceremony
by Walubengo J 22 May '12

22 May '12

for your info. U can participate online. walu. --- On Thu, 5/17/12, Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> wrote: From: Diane Nuteau <diane(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [afnog] AFRINIC-16 Public Policy Meeting in The Gambia - Opening Ceremony To: afnog(a)afnog.org Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 2:40 PM Dear Colleagues, The AFRINIC-16 plenary session is currently being held in Jaama Hall at the Kairaba Hotel. For those who would like to participate remotely, please refer to the instructions on the following URL: http://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-16/?q=content/participate-online Regards, The AFRINIC Meeting Team -- AFRINIC | 11th Floor | Raffles Tower | Cybercity | Mauritius Tel: +230 403 5100 |Fax: +230 466 6758 ********************** http://www.afrinic.net/ ********************** Join us at AfriNIC-16 in The Gambia, 12-18 May 2012 ********************** _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list http://afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog

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Fiscal Budget FY 2013 - ICT Stake
by Matunda Nyanchama 22 May '12

22 May '12

Patrick You suggestions are right on the money. We at Agano Consulting (K) Ltd are interested in joining an industry body; a few names of existing bodies were floated here. Our view is that none fits the objectives the proposed body would undertake. We can join the initiative to get one such body started. Shukrani. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared for ICT security failures & know how to respond when they happen! Call: +1-888-587-1150 or info(a)aganoconsulting.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best revenge is massive success" - Frank Sinatra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail, including attachments, may be privileged and may contain confidential or proprietary information intended only for the addressee(s). Any other distribution, copying, use, or disclosure is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete the message, including any attachments, without making a copy. Thank you.

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Cape Town portal
by Sean Moroney 21 May '12

21 May '12

Dear Listers, http://www.it-online.co.za/?p=57777?utm_source=dailymailer&utm_medium=email… This initiative by Cape Town is interesting. We are planning to have an overview and assessment of it at our East Africa ICT Summit in Nairobi over 24-25 October to fit in with the event theme "Smart cities > Smart communities > Smart enterprises > Smart exports". Other presentation proposals to showcase innovative ideas and best practices would be welcome. Regards, Sean Moroney Chairman AITEC Africa seanm(a)aitecafrica.com UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774 UK Mobile: +44(0)7973-499224 Kenya Mobile: +254(0)724-845674 (7-12 May) Ghana Mobile: +233(0)548499417 (13-30 May) Skype: seanmoroney seanm(a)aitecafrica.com<mailto:[email protected]> www.aitecafrica.com<http://www.aitecafrica.comfollow/> Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/aitecafrica Forthcoming Events: Aitec Banking & Mobile Money Comesa<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/76> AITEC Banking & Mobile Money West Africa<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/68> Broadcast & Film Africa<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/71> AITEC Mozambique ICT Congress<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/73> AITEC East Africa ICT Summit<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/72> AfriHealth<http://www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/74> [Description: AITEC anniversary logo revised]

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Fiscal Budget FY 2013 - ICT Stake
by Patrick Mwangi Karanja 21 May '12

21 May '12

Listers, When all is said and done the money / numbers will talk about the commitment to make ICT work in Kenya. Out of curiosity, is there a proposed request to the government by the industry on how much and for what will be needed to grow it further, create more jobs etc etc? As one lister said not to look as one who just points out but provides a solution. 1. Earlier discussions on this forum to have a representative industry body went mum - I hope it does not mean they are over. 2. If the wearer of the shoe seems comfortable I guess the government can go ahead and direct all the funds to the election 3. Lack of active objective engagement by providing a policy view to the government locks out any hope of funding (yet your / our companies pay tax) 4. Opportunities to grow, develop, create jobs etc continue to be lost and worse still taken up by other countries. 5. I believe the discussions and an open letter (Dr Ndemo, Paul Kukubo, Dr. ... can advice on the best protocol) My initial 1 cent on the approach but without solid numbers; 1. Structural interventions - financing. 2. Operational - tax breaks, etc 3. Capacity building i.e., centers of excellence, subsidized I.T training etc, training rebates for companies that retain workforce for a period of time etc 4. Research note my earlier mail on not having numbers and anaylsis of ICT sector even in the economic survey 5. VAT and WT harmonization to allow regional play. I've lost a number of deals on this account 6. Incentives to investors and clients 7. Market development Any better thoughts and hopefully an action that could see a proposal of inclusion in this years budget reading. Have a pleasant week. Regards, Patrick M. Karanja

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Re: [kictanet] NHIF & HOSPITALS
by Ali Hussein 20 May '12

20 May '12

Yes, I had a card. Are you saying that the process is easy? Were you able to get info online? You didn't have to produce physical receipts? If this is the case then I guess my beef is with Agakhan Hospital not NHIF.. The point of Records Portability though still remains a valid one, Regards Ali Hussein +254 773/713 601113 Sent from my iPhone® On May 20, 2012, at 3:59 PM, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Hi Ali, > > Did you have an NHIF card? If you didnt then it could explain. > > However my experience at Karen Hosp was the same as Patrick's and the whole process was easy. > > I am not sure if its a case of another hospital having inconsistencies? > > My thoughts > > On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 7:10 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Patrick > > Thanks. Your experience not withstanding I think the inconsistencies of serving customers across the hospital network is the main issue. Who is responsible in ensuring that there is a standardized way of dealing with NHIF deductions across the hospital network? Are you satisfied with having to wait for 'less than an hour' for your issue to be sorted out? > > I'm glad that you agree that Records Portability is an urgent issue. Anyone on this list from NHIF? KICTB any comments? > > In recent newspaper articles there has been alot said about an eHealth Policy for Kenya. A cursory google search gave me nothing. I would appreciate if any one can share a document of this nature. > > Meanwhile I have tried to get some information on the systems at NHIF to try and figure out what they are doing. This is the closest I got on what they are doing. It is abit outdated. > > http://www.hidglobal.com/documents/casetudy_nhif_kenya_en.pdf > > Bottom line is that some systems programmer is case studying the technology of printing plastic cards and how they have reduced fraud. I applaud them for that. No other information is available. > > In the healthcare space there are two ways to pay for services. > > 1. Through insurance > 2. Out of pocket - which means exactly that. > 3. The third way of course is free healthcare services which the govt. sometimes provides and NGOs. > > There are times that 1 and 2 coincide where health insurance providers have capitation policies or exclusions (for example some chronic illnesses will be excluded, pregnancies etc). > > I'm curious how many times one is forced to not claim his NHIF deductions because of the convulated process? if my experience is the exception rather than the rule then I will accept this as part of the process since no system can be 100% full proof. > > Ali Hussein > > +254 773/713 601113 > > Sent from my iPhone® > > On May 20, 2012, at 12:30 AM, Patrick Mwangi Karanja <mutuota(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Dear Ali, >> >> I appreciate the feedback and empathize with you. >> >> It so happens my experience was different, having been in hospital a week ago at MP Shah. NHIF was very helpful, they simply asked for my card, looked up in their system and detected my contributions were being directed to the wrong account given my National I.D number and NHIF number. In less than an hour they had sorted my account and allowed discharge and payment. >> >> The above notwithstanding, I agree with you records portability is a key issue and to add my one cent to your idea the project of digitizing the Registrar of Persons would be a key place to start and integrate into the national health system. >> >> Regards, >> >> Patrick M. Karanja >> >> From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> >> To: mutuota(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 3:09 PM >> Subject: [kictanet] NHIF & HOSPITALS >> >>> Listers >>> >>> Is there anyone out there on this list who can explain to me why one needs to produce a full year's receipts to get your NHIF deduction from Hospital? >>> >>> This makes a none sense of all the strides we have made in the ICT space and especially in the govt. sector. >>> >>> Instead of NHIF embarking on grandiose projects can they first at least create a portal and a mobile app for hospitals and patients to access and check their account status? Surely this is something one young techie sitting at ihub can do with her eyes closed! >>> >>> A few days ago I went through a convoluted process at Aga Khan Hospital discharging my dad and losing an argument about NHIF deductions and the hospital insisting on Physical receipts of proof of payment!! Surely... >>> >>> Two weeks ago there was an interesting debate on eHealth. I suggested that focus needs to be on some low hanging fruits and quick wins. I suggest that Records Portability is one of them. It will not only save money and time but also reduce high blood pressure :) >>> >>> In the spirit of not just criticizing but offering solutions too how can we ensure smooth and seamless interaction between NHIF and the hospitals. Or may be KICTB can take this up? >> >> >> Ali Hussein >> >> +254 773/713 601113 >> >> Sent from my iPhone® >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mutuota%40yahoo.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. >> > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/oloo.khisa%40gmail.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. > > > > -- > "One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you'll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do." Earl Nightingale1921-1989 > > Oloo Khisa > P.O. Box 24324-00100 > Nairobi > 0721321086/0734321086 > http://ke.linkedin.com/in/olookhisa >

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Economic Survey 2012
by Patrick Mwangi Karanja 20 May '12

20 May '12

Dear Listers, I just went through the highlights of the Economic Survey 2012 with a level of disappointment albeit expected. Once again, I see no profound indications or recognition that ICT is a key contributor to the economic growth. Which brings me to the point, is there any data on the the ICT sector? In more than one occasion, I've been had to look for data e.g., how many companies, number of employees, revenues (local and exported), types of services, tax contribution etc. If these numbers are not reflected yet we have this as one of the key pillars in the Vision 2030 how can we measure progress or plan for interventions? http://www.knbs.or.ke/Economic%20Surveys/Ministers%20Presentation%20ES%20FI… Regards, Patrick M. Karanja

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NHIF & HOSPITALS
by Ali Hussein 20 May '12

20 May '12

> Listers > > Is there anyone out there on this list who can explain to me why one needs to produce a full year's receipts to get your NHIF deduction from Hospital? > > This makes a none sense of all the strides we have made in the ICT space and especially in the govt. sector. > > Instead of NHIF embarking on grandiose projects can they first at least create a portal and a mobile app for hospitals and patients to access and check their account status? Surely this is something one young techie sitting at ihub can do with her eyes closed! > > A few days ago I went through a convoluted process at Aga Khan Hospital discharging my dad and losing an argument about NHIF deductions and the hospital insisting on Physical receipts of proof of payment!! Surely... > > Two weeks ago there was an interesting debate on eHealth. I suggested that focus needs to be on some low hanging fruits and quick wins. I suggest that Records Portability is one of them. It will not only save money and time but also reduce high blood pressure :) > > In the spirit of not just criticizing but offering solutions too how can we ensure smooth and seamless interaction between NHIF and the hospitals. Or may be KICTB can take this up? Ali Hussein +254 773/713 601113 Sent from my iPhone®

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Kenya' Road Safety Status
by Eric Aligula 20 May '12

20 May '12

Listers As you debate the very grave road safety situation in Kenya, we would wish to share this preliminary information from a study we are conducting on the accuracy of road safety data. Good data is critical for effective policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Anecdotal evidence suggests a significant level of underreporting, compounded by errors in other complimentary data sets. However, on the basis of what is available, we aver that the major problem in respect of road safety in Kenya is a human problem. That is our weakest link. How to deal with it is key. It is very broad brush and we welcome feedback even as we look for answers from Thika Road. Kind regards Eric Aligula Magolo, PhD Programmes Coordinator & Ag. Head, Infrastructure and Economic Services Division 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 <mailto:[email protected]> URL: www.kippra.org <http://www.kippra.org/> Proudly Kenyan, Kenyan by Nature! "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility..........I welcome it." John F. Kennedy "To allow other people's assessment of you to determine your own self-assessment is a very big mistake" Columbia University President Lee Bollinger "Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory, nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt "Ex Africa semper aliquid novi" "Per aspera ad astra!"

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