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Africa AI4D Policy Project
by ALLAN OCHOLA 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Do you believe in digital equality and recognise the need for data justice to underpin the adoption of advanced technologies for them to be truly developmental and transformative? Are you interested in how, as a continent and globally, we can promote Just AI – and in conducting research on how this can be achieved through ensuring rights-preserving regulatory frameworks? How can we create a safe, secure, and trusted environment for the developmental application of AI and what economic and social regulations are required to ensure a better distribution of the opportunities for innovation as well as mitigation of risks associated with the uneven impacts of known harms? RIA’s Africa AI4D Policy Project invites applications for fellowships of three, six or 12 months. The research agenda for the next three months will focus on Just AI in three thematic areas: - Sustainable development and the circular economy - Security and trust - Data and algorithmic governance *How do I apply?* Applicants should submit, by 7 July 2021: - a CV of max two pages long plus list of publications, - the names of two references, - two recent writing examples (no older than one year) – one academic and one informal in style, and - a motivation/cover letter, including a research idea of relevance to AI policy in Africa. Submit your documentation to the HR Manager: admin(a)researchICTafrica.net More details here <https://researchictafrica.net/2021/06/28/africa-ai4d-policy-project-call-fo…> Best Wishes, Allan

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Re: [kictanet] Save the date: RPKI Tutorial - July 7th 2021 - 2pm Kenya time
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Listers, For the techies in the group, I am sharing this on behalf of the Kenya Network Operators Group Programme Committee. Greetings, Trust all are well. See details of the next tutorial below: RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an infrastructure to improve the security of the Internet's routing infrastructure. By implementing RPKI in your network, you take a significant step in preventing your Internet resources and presence from being hijacked by malicious users and also protect your customers/consumers from being directed away from your services by imposters. But how does RPKI work and how is it implemented? Please join the KeNOG tutorial on RPKI where our guest speaker Mark Tinka - Head of Engineering at Seacom - will walk us through RPKI. The tutorial will be on the 7th of July 2021 at 2PM Kenya time. Registration link: https://nog.ke/tutorials Regards Kevin -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Gachungi, Lydia 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

Kind reminder https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju… https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… About The Second African Forum on cybercrime is organized by the African Union Commission and the Council of Europe (through GLACY+<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/glacyplus> project, co-funded by the European Union (Instrument Contributing to Peace and Stability) and the Council of Europe and Octopus Project<http://www.coe.int/OctopusProject>) in partnership with other organisations and comes as a reassurance of the joint commitment to work together towards finding new modalities of strengthening international cooperation against all forms of cybercrime. The two main areas of focus will be: Legislation and Policies on Cybercrime and International Cooperation. In parallel to the main sessions of the Forum, a number of regional hubs will be jointly organized by Interpol and the Council of Europe. Join our event and participate in enriching discussions shaping recommendations and conclusions From: Gachungi, Lydia Sent: 23 June 2021 12:27 To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Cc: lgachungi(a)gmail.com Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 Importance: High Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. [cid:image001.png@01D7682A.0BF7E6F0] Lydia Gachungi Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office Tel: +251 115443786 Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724 Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis From: Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org>> Sent: 23 June 2021 12:17 Cc: Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Mihretw@africa-union.org>>; STROE Catalina <Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int<mailto:Catalina.STROE@coe.int>>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org<mailto:Suliemana@africa-union.org>>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int<mailto:Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI@coe.int>> Subject: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. [cid:PQkUb5krUWgSBFqfj7niwWomenLeadershipENG_gif]<https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: * Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa * International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following URL: https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5… Or you may register using the website [EN<https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR<https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…>] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, regional “hubs” are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe Information Society Division Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [Image removed by sender.] Tel: Mobile: E-mail: ISD(a)africa-union.org<mailto:ISD@africa-union.org> P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int<http://www.au.int> [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[Image removed by sender.]<https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[Image removed by sender.]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments. [cid:Erw34iv6y0CS3RLtGbDM5QE-MAIL-BANNER_150pxX800px_gif]

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Invitation to Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021.
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

Greetings, The Konza Secretariat (https://konza.go.ke/) has extended an invitation for the KICTANET community to the Konza Technopolis site on 25th June 2021. Transport will be provided to and from Nairobi CBD. Those who wish to use their own transport are also welcomed. Date: Friday 25th June 2021. Departure: Kencom, Nairobi CBD, opposition Hilton hotel Departure Time: 6.45am. Transport is provided. Those who are interested can reply to this email or write to info(a)kictanet.or.ke. This is a great opportunity to experience the depths of what is happening at Konza Technopolis first hand. We thank the Konza Technopolis team for extending this invitation. Best regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

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YouthxPolicyMakers: Make your voice on digital policy heard!
by Lee, Demetria 25 Jun '21

25 Jun '21

In preparation for the UN Internet Governance Forum taking place 6-10 December 2021, we want to bring together young people and policy makers as equals, sharing and learning from one another. In the course of thematic roundtables taking place online in October and November 2021, participants will get the opportunity to meet policy makers such as parliamentarians and governments officials, asking them questions and advocating for their stances on pressing issues such as sustainability, equality and inclusion online, or digital security. Ahead of the roundtables, preparatory workshops will be held August-September 2021. These collaborative meetings will address specific topics within Internet governance, and also contain methodic segments on advocacy work and effective youth participation. Besides getting the opportunity to learn from experts, participants will benefit from each other’s expertise and work together to formulate policy recommendations or advocacy strategies. The program is free and open to anyone aged 16-30 with a strong interest and/or previous activities in digital policy or Internet governance. You can find more information about the program and application here. Applications are open until 23 July 2021. If you have any questions, please let me know! Best, Demetria Demetria Lee Working Student International Affairs Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI) Spreepalais am Dom Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2 10178 Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telefon: +49 (0) 30 24009 805 Mail: demetria.lee(a)gi.de Web: www.gi.de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Informationen zu Ihren Rechten und zum Datenschutz bei der GI finden Sie unter: https://gi.de/datenschutz

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Fwd: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021
by Lydia gachungi 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gachungi, Lydia <l.gachungi(a)unesco.org> Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 12:38 PM Subject: FW: Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 To: lgachungi(a)gmail.com <lgachungi(a)gmail.com> Dear Listers, The African Union Commission (AUC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe will be co-organizing the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Regards Lydia *Lydia Gachungi* *Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists* Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/ National Office for Ethiopia. Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound) PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia *Office Tel: +251 115443786* *Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724* Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/addisababa/ @LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis *From:* Information Society Division <ISD(a)africa-union.org> *Sent:* 23 June 2021 12:17 *Cc:* Mihret Woodmatas <Mihretw(a)africa-union.org>; STROE Catalina < Catalina.STROE(a)coe.int>; Adil Sulieman <Suliemana(a)africa-union.org>; ASGARI Alexandra-Adina <Alexandra-Adina.ASGARI(a)coe.int> *Subject:* Invitation to the 2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum - 28 to 29 June 2021 CAUTION: This email is external from UNESCO. Please be vigilant on its sender and content. ATTENTION : Cet e-mail est externe à l'UNESCO. Soyez vigilant sur son expéditeur et contenu. <https://au.int/en/women-leadership-book> Dear Sir/ Madam, Many countries in Africa have made it a high priority to focus on developing cybercrime laws and policies capable to efficiently criminalize illegal cybercrime acts and allow effective international cooperation between criminal justice authorities, in line with international standards. Consequently, to fulfil their respective roles in increasingly complex environments, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges require up to date skills and adequate tools, both technical and legal. We are therefore honored to inform you that the *African Union Commission (AUC)* in cooperation with the *Council of Europe* will be co-organizing the *2nd edition of the African Cybercrime Forum*. The Forum will be held virtually from 28 to 29 June 2021, focusing on: - *Cybercrime policies and legislative updates in Africa* - *International cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. * Participation in the Forum is expected to include officials from African Union Member States and specialized agencies across the continent. Some regional and international partners are also expected to join such as INTERPOL, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK FCO, the U.S. Department of Justice, among others. In this regard, it gives us great pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in the subject Forum. Kindly find the registration platform at the following *URL:* *https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e52b258c-b1db-41da-84e1-159f6b891362/registration <https://page-builder.hopin.com/events/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-e5…>* Or you may register using the website [EN <https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> / FR <https://www.coe.int/fr/web/cybercrime/second-african-forum-on-cybercrime-ju…> ] The draft concept note and agenda of the event can also be found using the same links. In parallel to the online participation in the event, *regional “hubs” *are organized by Council of Europe and Interpol between 28 and 30 June 2021. Additional information on the topics and speakers can be found on the registration page. Best regards, The African Union Commission & Council of Europe *Information Society Division* Information Society Division Infrastructure & Energy Department [image: Image removed by sender.] *Tel:* *Mobile:* *E-mail:* ISD(a)africa-union.org P.O. Box 3243 | Roosvelt Street (Old Airport Area) | W21K19 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.au.int [image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.facebook.com/AfricanUnionCommission/>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://twitter.com/_africanunion>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa>[image: Image removed by sender.] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa> This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee and may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, disclose or otherwise act upon any part of this e-mail or its attachments.

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Africa Law Tech Festival 2021
by Linda Bonyo 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

Dear Listers, The second edition of the Africa Law Tech Festival is happening this July 5-9 with remote learning sessions and in-person networking in Nairobi and Ghana. We would like to invite you to attend the masterclasses by ICANN, Twitter, Mozilla, Safaricom, Omidyar, Amnesty International, ICJ, Tony Blair Institute, etc and various discussions on Twitter spaces. We are looking for your support to help amplify the festival and partner with us on the work you do in the digital policy space. You can register for free at www.africalawtech.com/festival Warm regards from the Lawyers Hub. Linda -- *__________________________________________________________________* *Linda Bonyo* (Ms.) | CEO, *Lawyers Hub * *Advocate of the High Court of Kenya* *www.lawyershub.org <http://www.lawyershub.org> | www.africalawtech.com <http://www.africalawtech.com>* Connect on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyers-hub-kenya-1bb021161/> | Follow us on Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/lawyershubkenya> | Schedule a meeting <http://www.calendly.com/bonyo> *_* *__________________________________________________________* The Lawyers Hub is a Legal-Tech organisation headquartered in Kenya serving the global south on Digital Policy and Justice Innovation by providing innovative and technology-driven solutions to policy and legal practice. The Lawyers hub runs the Africa Digital Policy Institute, Africa Law Tech association, The Africa Startup Law Accelerator and convenes the annual Africa Law Tech Festival and the Africa Legal Innovation week on Justice innovation. In the year 2020 alone, the Lawyers Hub convened policy makers, academia and legal-tech organizations from 20+ countries within the African Continent, curated rapid tech solutions under the Global Legal Hackathon and developed key policy briefs for the African Continent on Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy & Digital Identity, Tech and Migration, and Taxing the Digital Economy.

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KONZA: The failed promise of Kenya’s smart city
by Grace Githaiga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Listers This may be of interest to some here. Rgds Grace Kenya was one of the earliest countries to outsource its dreaming to McKinsey. The entire Vision 2030 strategy was developed by the Kenyan government in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, with Konza being one of many techno-utopian urban renewal projects the firm was involved in. At first, most were undertaken in Asia, then, in the 2000s, the focus shifted to African countries, which were seen as growth markets for big tech and financial corporations. ...the McKinseyfication of government and federal services often means that the mere production of paperwork counts as progress. ...The question then becomes, Who is responsible for the failure of Konza?” Read on: https://restofworld.org/2021/the-failed-promise-of-kenyas-smart-city/ -- Grace Githaiga KICTANet Convenor KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/>

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KeNIC WEBINAR INVITE _OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
by Vincent Nyaga 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

Good Morning Listers, Have you Registered! [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | https://bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] Happening today, " OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE " Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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OPTIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE _ WEBINAR
by Vincent Nyaga 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Dear Listers, I trust you are doing well. Join the #KeNICTALKS webinar on Tuesday 22nd June, 10.00am - 11.45 am as we demystify SEO and .KE domain name. Register here [ https://t.co/fBvQoDFv1t?amp=1 | bit.ly/35mt0Kr ] . Kind Regards, Vincent Nyagah, Marketing & Communications Executive Tel: +254 713 116 353

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