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Airtel vs YU: Airtel to shut down YU
by Odhiambo Washington 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

An inconspicuous column inside The Star today talks about a spat between Airtel and YU in which the former is threatening to shut down YU because of a payment dispute. 1.3b (I think) is the figure in dispute - arising from "Site Sharing" where Airtel has been sharing its sites with YU. How this plays out is gonna be interesting, but hopefully it doesn't go the way I think - YU shutdown. Which brings me to the Digitial TV scenario, and subsequently 4G/LTE. Will such a scenario play out between … [View More]

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New UNHRC Resolution on Human Rights on the Internet
by Victor Kapiyo 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

Dear Listers, The United Nations Human Rights Council’s passed a Resolution on the “promotion, protection, and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet.” <https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:U5wQ6OQskWkJ:www.regeringen.se/c…> The Resolution affirms that the same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, and recognizes the global and open Internet as a driving force for development. It also calls upon all States to promote and facilitate access to the … [View More]

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Fwd: [afripv6-discuss] IPv6 Global Survey
by Adiel Akplogan 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

Dear colleagues, See the message bellow and please take few minutes to provide us some feedback on what you are doing on IPv6. AFRINIC is part of this initiative and the outcome will be useful for our future IPv6 related initiatives. We will really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for your collaboration. - a. Begin forwarded message: > From: Babusha Radhakissoon <babusha(a)afrinic.net> > Date: July 5, 2012 17:19:24 PM GMT+04:00 > To: afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net > … [View More]Subject: [afripv6-discuss] IPv6 Global Survey > Reply-To: IPv6 in Africa <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> > > Dear Colleagues, > > As in previous years, the Number Resource Organization invites you to participate in the 3rd consecutive IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey on the current and future use of IPv6. > The IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey is now online, and we encourage all members of our community to participate: > > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GlobalIPv6survey2012 > > The purpose of the survey is to better understand where the community is moving, and what can be done to ensure the Internet community is ready and moving toward widespread adoption of IPv6. As it is mostly the same as the survey carried out globally in 2010 and 2011, comparison of progress will be possible. > Last year's results are available on the NRO website at: > > http://www.nro.net/documents/ipv6-survey-2011 > > You will note that 94% of last year’s over 1600 respondents indicated that they were interested in participating again, in 2012. > > We encourage all organisations to participate in this survey, which we hope will establish a comprehensive view of present IPv6 penetration and future plans for IPv6 deployment. The survey is composed of 23 questions and can be completed in about 15 minutes. For those without IPv6 allocations or assignments, or who have not yet deployed IPv6, the questions will be fewer in number. > > The survey will close on 13 July 2012. > > Results of the IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey will be presented and discussed widely. Please provide your name and contact information on the survey form if you wish to receive the draft survey analysis when available. Please also indicate whether you are willing to share additional data with the TNO and GNKS Consult IPv6 Deployment Monitoring team. > We appreciate your time and interest in completing this survey. If you have any questions concerning the survey, please send an email to info(a)gnksconsult.com. > > Regards, [View Less]

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Fwd: WACC calls for new project proposals
by Alice Munyua 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Edgar Bernal-Martinez<EB(a)waccglobal.org> > Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:03:53 -0400 > Subject: WACC calls for new project proposals > To: Edgar Bernal-Martinez<EB(a)waccglobal.org> > > WACC calls for new project proposals > > [Español a continuación] > [Français ci-après] > > In the context of WACC's new Strategic Plan 2012-2016, communication > partners are invited to submit Concept Notes for … [View More]projects starting in > early 2013. The application process consists of two stages. > > Stage One: Concept Notes. Applicants are invited to complete a short > form based on the criteria for project support. The deadline for > projects commencing in early 2013 is 3 September 2012. > > WACC will review the Concept Notes in the context of programme > criteria and current priorities. Only some applicants will be invited > to submit a full proposal. Decisions will be taken by 24 September > 2012. > > Stage Two: Full Proposals. Selected applicants will be invited to > submit a full proposal by the deadline of 21 October 2012. Final > decisions will be communicated to applicants on 5 December 2012. > > Full details can be found here: > http://www.waccglobal.org/en/programmes/wacc-project-support-how-does-it-wo… > > +++++++++++++++++++++ > > WACC anuncia nueva convocatoria a presentar propuestas > En el contexto del nuevo Plan Estratégico de la WACC 2012-2016, se > invita a organizaciones trabajando en comunicación a presentar > pre-propuestas para proyectos que empiezan a comienzos del 2013. El > proceso de convocatoria tiene dos etapas. > > Etapa 1: Pre-Propuesta/Resumen del Proyecto. Se invita a grupos que > desean solicitar apoyo a completar un formulario basado en los > criterios para otorgar apoyo a proyectos. El plazo máximo para > presentar solicitudes de apoyo a proyectos que empiezan a comienzos de > enero del 2013 es el 3 de septiembre del 2012. > > WACC revisará los resúmenes de proyectos en el marco de los criterios > que informan su programa y prioridades programáticas actuales. > Solamente se invitará a algunos de los grupos a que presenten una > propuesta completa. Se anunciarán las decisiones el 24 de septiembre > del 2012. > > Etapa 2: Propuestas. Los grupos seleccionados serán invitados a > presentar una propuesta detallada a más tardar el 21 de octubre del > 2012. Se anunciarán las decisiones a los grupos el 5 de diciembre del > 2012. > > Todos los detalles se pueden encontrar aquí: > http://www.waccglobal.org/es/programmes/wacc-project-support-how-does-it-wo… > +++++++++++++++++++ > > La WACC lance un appel pour de nouvelles demandes de projets > Dans le contexte du nouvel Plan Stratégique de la WACC 2012-2016, les > partenaires qui travaillent dans le domaine de la communication sont > invités à présenter des sommaires de demandes pour des projets > commençant au début de 2013. Le processus de demande est constitué de > deux étapes. > > Première étape: Sommaires de demandes. Les candidats sont invités à > remplir un formulaire simplifié sur la base des critères pour le > soutien des projets. La date limite pour les projets commençant au > début de 2013 est le 3 septembre 2012. > > La WACC passera en revue les sommaires de demandes dans le contexte > des critères et des priorités actuelles du programme. Certains > candidats seulement seront invités à soumettre une demande complète. > Les décisions seront prises pour le 24 septembre 2012. > > Deuxième étape: Demandes complètes. Les candidats sélectionnés seront > invités à soumettre une demande complète pour la date limite du 21 > octobre. Les décisions finales seront communiquées aux candidats le 5 > décembre 2012. > > Tous les détails se trouvent ici: > http://www.waccglobal.org/fr/programmes/wacc-project-support-how-does-it-wo… > [View Less]

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IP & Kenyan Courts
by Matunda Nyanchama 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Friends For those interested inIP in Kenya and associated litigation/precedents, here is something to chew on. It seems to me that our judiciary, legal practices and the like need to catch. Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matunda Nyanchama, PhD, CISSP; mnyanchama(a)aganoconsulting.com Agano Consulting Inc.; www.aganoconsulting.com; Twitter: nmatunda; Skype: okiambe ----------------------------------… [View More]

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Govt Budget - removal of duty on software
by Francis Hook 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Hi All Just thinking abt the removal of duty on software in the recent budget. - What is the present rate of duty on SW and how much will this impact the cost of PCs (esp where they have an OEM agreement to sell with an OS)? Can we expect major reductions in the price of laptops/desktops loaded with an OS? - Also does this not remove protection of local developers (e.g. payroll systems, accounting, etc etc) by making imported software costs come down? - In the enterprise space, given that … [View More]

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Kenya IGF--Thank you!
by Grace Githaiga 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Good morning Listers This is to thank all those who attended the very successful Kenya IGF on 6th July. A few of you also followed the process that was webcast. We had stimulating discussions and great presentations. Further, KICTANet handed over the process of convening the Kenya IGF to ISOC.KE. We are grateful to the speakers at the Forum namely the PS Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Jaco Du Toit of UNESCO, Alice Koech of the ATU, Michuki Mwangi of ISOC, Sandra Musoga and Stephanie Muchai of Article … [View More]

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WEBCAST live now: Kenya IGF
by Barrack Otieno 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Listers, Another day, another webcast. This is a good one for content, moderate for quality, just coming from a laptop webcam in the corner of the room. ** Kenya IGF 2012 has just commenced. A live webcast from Nairobi is available on the Internet Society Chapters Webcasting Channel. This is an all day event covering a wide range of issues including WCIT & ITRs, Consumer organization, E-Government, ICANN matters, Intermediary Liability, and the future of the Internet. *What*: … [View More]

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ICANN new gTLD applications
by Alice Munyua 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Dear all, Please find attached the complete list of applications for new gTLDs that will be under discussion over the next couple of months. We intend to begin discussions on the same starting with the Kenya IGF session tomorrow. best Alice --

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ISOC community grants
by alice＠apc.org 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

The Internet Society will be accepting applications for the November 2012 round of the Community Grants Programme from 09 August to 10 September 2012, (note that applications will close at the end of the day, midnight PDT (-7 UTC) on 10 September). Award decisions will be made in early November. To prepare for this application round, we will be holding two information sessions via WebEx on Thursday, 2 August at 1030 and 2000 UTC. More information on the Q&A sessions can be found at http:… [View More]//www.internetsociety.org/events/chapter-events?p=1460 If you plan to attend, please sign up for one of the two meeting times using the doodle poll link below: http://www.doodle.com/niqtib2dqnwtuyh3 Session notes will be made available on the Chapter Meeting webpage for those who are unable to attend. Programme information is available on the Internet Society website, for your review at: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/grants/communit… (note that this page is also available in French and Spanish). Those participating in a conference call are urged to read over the programme webpages in advance of the meeting. **New to the programme** Letters of Support are Mandatory: Beginning this round, the Community Grant Programme will require at least one letter of support to be uploaded to your application. The support letter(s) should acknowledge the support from the various stakeholders engaged in the project, whether “in kind” or cash donations. Any support for your project that is more than US$500 should be validated with a support letter and establishes your project partners’ willingness to support your initiative and their engagement toward fulfilling your project’s goals. **Good to know ** The Internet Society will continue using the Zoomgrants web-based application to receive your Community Grants Programme proposals. We highly recommend you consult the online tutorial before applying. The current, preferred Focus Areas for project applications remain: • IPv6 • Local content creation (encouraging demand for and use of the Internet for a specific community) • Encouraging the multi-stakeholder approach to technical and policy issues • Interconnection and traffic exchange It is important to note, that the above Focus Areas may provide direction in formulating project ideas. These are preferences only, so other project topics can be accepted as well. You can read an application sample at http://internetsociety.org/sample-community-grants-application Frequently asked questions can be consulted at http://internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/grants/community-gr… Any questions regarding the Community Grants Programme, please send them to projects[at]isoc.org. We look forward to your participation. Ilda Simao Grants Coordinator Internet Society www.InternetSociety.org Would you like to share your grants experience and questions with your peers? Send and email to projects(a)isoc.org and request membership to the chapter-grants-discuss(a)elists.isoc.org Would you like to see what your peers are doing ? Check our past awards: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/grants/communit… [View Less]

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