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NSA Tapping into Google & Yahoo Networks? How is Kenya protected?
by Ngigi Waithaka 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Listers, Just came across this http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-infiltrates-links… It looks like Google might have been caught by the NSA with their pants down since hacking into their Data Transport layer simply gives up all the secrets that encryption is supposed to be protecting. Now, moving on swiftly to the local setup, I am also concerned that even as we look to start pushing for National Standards of Encryption through the PKI project, whether we as a country have come together to review and see how to protect our countries intelligence and data. We also know for a fact that the US was busy tapping into World Leaders phones, and I can bet if there are a few presidents to be 'tapped' in Africa, ours should be way up on that ladder! However, more worrying would be, how protected are our internal networks from such tapping, even from locals? Could there be a guy who has tapped into Safaricoms internal network and is busy reading every email, chat that is flying through and perhaps selling such information to our erstwhile enemies the Al-Shabbab? I was once very surprised when a personal friend got a transcript of all his calls, and chat messages, word-for-word for the previous past 6 months, dug up from one of the local Telcos. The ease with which such information was availed appalled me as it clearly means that the Telcos clearly store all our chats, and such records in clear text months after we have used them and a guy with basic SQL knowledge just needs to hack into the network (easy) and call them up. So, as we continue with the PKI project, there are really very basic things on security of data that we as a nation haven't even dealt with. -- *Regards,* *Wait**haka Ngigi* Chief Executive Officer | Alliance Technologies | MCK Nairobi Synod Building T + 254 (0) 20 2333 471 |Office Mobile: +254 786 28 28 28 | M + 254 737 811 000 www.at.co.ke

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The Battle for Power on the Internet
by Grace Githaiga 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

ListersThis is an interesting article and quite relevant in today's Internet debates. It is long though:). "On the Internet, data is power. To the extent the powerless have access to it, they gain in power. To the extent that the already powerful have access to it, they further consolidate their power. As we look to reducing power imbalances, we have to look at data: data privacy for individuals, mandatory disclosure laws for corporations, and open government laws. Today’s Internet is a fortuitous accident: a combination of an initial lack of commercial interests, government benign neglect, military requirements for survivability and resilience, and computer engineers building open systems that worked simply and easily. We’re at the beginning of some critical debates about the future of the Internet: the proper role of law enforcement, the character of ubiquitous surveillance, the collection and retention of our entire life’s history, how automatic algorithms should judge us, government control over the Internet, cyberwar rules of engagement, national sovereignty on the Internet, limitations on the power of corporations over our data, the ramifications of information consumerism, and so on. Data is the pollution problem of the information age."http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/10/the-battle-for-power-on…

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KICA Bill and the Final changes unanimously approved by Bunge
by Henry Maina 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Dear Listers, Please find a link to the KICA Bill and attached the National Assembly Order Paper http://www.kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2013/THEKENYAINFORM… HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 Office mobile: +254 727 862230 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org

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Open Source Pavilion at the AITEC EA ICT Summit
by Evans Ikua 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI.org) is partnering with AITEC to host the Open Source Pavilion during this year's East Africa Summit being at the Oshwal Centre, Nairobi, 20-21 November 2013. The Open Source Pavilion in the expo area will provide demo and networking facilities for suppliers and developers of open source products and solutions. A range of participation options are available at subsidized rates for open source developers and solution providers as follows: - 6sq metre exhibition stand with shell scheme: Ksh100,000 + VAT - 4sq metre exhibition stand with shell scheme: Ksh50,000 + VAT - Demo pod with up to three display panels, table and chairs and electric power point: Ksh20,000 + VAT * * *To book a position, email salesadmin(a)aitecafrica.com,<salesadmin(a)aitecafrica.com> * * **Or get in touch with me if you need further details.* *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,*

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Open data: Unlocking innovation and performance with liquid information
by Ali Hussein 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Open data—machine-readable information, particularly government data, that’s made available to others—has generated a great deal of excitement around the world for its potential to empower citizens, change how government works, and improve the delivery of public services. It may also generate significant economic value, according to a new McKinsey report.1 Our research suggests that seven sectors alone could generate more than $3 trillion a year in additional value as a result of open data, which is already giving rise to hundreds of entrepreneurial businesses and helping established companies to segment markets, define new products and services, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Read on: http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/business_technology/open_data_unlocking_in… Question:- Is there data available anywhere as to the value so far created by our own open data initiative? Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan
by Bob Omondi 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Listers, This is a chance to give your input to the ICANN strategic plan. Regards Bob. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 2:06 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/strategic-29oct13-en.htm****IC…'s Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan**** Comment / Reply Periods (*)**** Comment Open Date: 29 October 2013**** Comment Close Date: 31 January 2014 - 23:59 UTC**** Important Information Links**** Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29oct13-en.htm> **** To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <comments-strategic-29oct13(a)icann.org>**** View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-strategic-29oct13> **** Brief Overview**** Originating Organization: **** Strategic Initiatives**** Categories/Tags: **** - Operating Plan**** - Planning**** - Strategic Planning**** - Strategy**** Purpose (Brief): **** In line with ICANN's commitment to the multi-stakeholder model, a working draft - *ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB] - is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new *Vision*, reiterates ICANN's existing *Mission*, and describes five proposed *Focus Areas with goals*. At this stage of development<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/strategic-planning-schedules-1000…>, ICANN is seeking general feedback, as well as input on measurable outcomes for Focus Area Goals. Your responses will help inform additional aspects that are not yet included, but will be elements of ICANN's final strategic and/or operating plans and budget.**** Current Status: **** Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan**** Next Steps: **** Public comments are requested on the draft *Vision, Mission & Focus Areas*to inform a proposed ICANN Vision & Five-Year Strategic Plan (scheduled for public comment from February to March 2014).**** Staff Contact: **** Denise Michel**** Email Staff Contact<[email protected]?subject=More%20information%20on%20ICANN%27s%20Draft%20Vision%2C%20Mission%20and%20Focus%20Areas%20for%20a%20Five-Year%20Strategic%20Plan%20public%20comment%20period> **** Detailed Information**** Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: **** The *Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB] is a working draft to support the creation of ICANN's Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan. It has been written based on brainstorming that occurred April - September 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement>and reflects input from ICANN's Board of Directors, community and staff. **** In line with ICANN's commitment to the multistakeholder model, this working draft is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new *Vision*, reiterates ICANN's existing *Mission*, and describes five proposed *Focus Areas with goals*. At this stage of development<http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/strategic-planning-schedules-1000x…>, ICANN is seeking general feedback, as well as input on measurable outcomes for these Focus Area Goals:**** *Overall* –*Does this draft appropriately outline ICANN's future? Are we missing a strategic element you see as critical for ICANN to address in the next five years?***** *Focus Area Goals* –*What specific outcomes or achievements should we target for each of the Focus Area Goals? What quantitative / qualitative elements should we consider in measuring progress / results for each Focus Area Goal?***** Your responses will help inform additional aspects that are not yet included, but will be elements of ICANN's final strategic and/or operating plans and budget, including: prioritization, timing/staging over five years, critical success factors, outcomes, resources, and metrics and monitoring.**** Your feedback and input is critical. For your convenience, we have created simple templates for you to use as you send us your thoughts on the overall Vision and Mission as well as the five Focus Area Goals. Simply click on the links below to access the templates.**** All feedback and input will be carefully considered for the proposed ICANN Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan that will be posted for public comment.* *** Section III: Document and Resource Links: **** Read *ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29…> * [PDF, 313 KB]**** Tell us what you think:**** - Click here to comment on the *Vision/Mission<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/vision-mission…> * [DOCX, 35 KB]**** - Click here to comment on I) Evolving ICANN's implementation of the *multistakeholder approach*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/multistakehold…>[DOCX, 36 KB] for coordination **** - Click here to comment on II) Developing a world-class *public responsibility*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-respons…>[DOCX, 36 KB] framework **** - Click here to comment on III) Supporting a healthy *unique identifier ecosystem*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/identifier-eco…>[DOCX, 41 KB] **** - Click here to comment on IV) Striving towards *technical and operational excellence*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/tech-ops-excel…>[DOCX, 36 KB] **** - Click here to comment on V) Defining role clarity for ICANN in the *Internet governance ecosystem*<https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/governance-eco…>[DOCX, 42 KB] **** - *Click here to provide general comments without using the templates*<comments-strategic-29oct13(a)icann.org> **** Section IV: Additional Information: **** A session on Strategic Planning will held at the ICANN Buenos Aires meeting on Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:15-18:45 – see http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-strategic-planning for further details.**** ------------------------------ (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses.**** ** ** ** ** Glen de Saint Géry **** GNSO Secretariat **** gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org **** http://gnso.icann.org**** ** ** _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann

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Public consultation on the licensing framework for Electronic Certification Service Providers (E-ECSP)
by Wambua, Christopher 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Listers, As you are aware, the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Cap 411A, provides a legal framework for the provision of electronic commerce services in the country. In particular, the Act and the Electronic Certification and Domain Name Administration) Regulations, 2010, define the conditions that must be met for electronic communication to be recognized as authentic or as emanating from either a person or an institution. In addition, the Act provides for the establishment of a framework based on a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) model. In recognition of the foregoing, CCK has developed a licensing framework for Electronic Certification Service Providers (E-CSP) to support the PKI framework and which will subsequently lead to an amendment of the Market Structure. CCK, therefore, wishes to invite stakeholders and members of the public to submit their comments on the proposed licensing framework for Electronic Certification Service Providers. The comments submitted will be considered for incorporation in the final documents. The consultation paper, the draft licence and the application form are available on our website at http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current.html and will remain open for public review and feedback between 25th October to 25th November 2013. Comments/inputs may be submitted via e-certification(a)cck.go.ke or the address given below: Director General Communications Commission of Kenya CCK Centre Waiyaki Way, Opp. Kianda School P.O Box 14448 Nairobi - 00800

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AIS 2014 - AfNOG 2014 Workshop Announcement
by Toilem Godwin 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hi All, Please find below Announcement for AfNOG 2014. Kindly send to various lists. Please note Deadline for receipt of Applications is 14 January, 2014. Africa Internet Summit (AIS) : Workshop & Meetings 25th May – 6th June, 2014 Africa Internet Summit (AIS) Secretariat announces AfNOG’s program at The Africa Internet Summit 2014 scheduled to be held in Djibouti from 25thMay to 6th June 2014. AIS is the pinnacle multi-stakeholder event combining, workshops, conferences and networking for the internet Industry. The annual summit attracts internationally renowned Instructors, Experts and Speakers to share the latest innovations and Best practices in the Internet industry. This is the place where the African Technical Institutions and Af* such as AfNOG, AFRINIC, AfREN, AfTLD, AfriICANN, AfGWG etc meet. Meeting the needs of the Africa Internet Community AIS aims at meeting the ever-changing needs of the ICT Industry and includes the core IP Engineering as well as integrating the real world use and impact of IP Technologies. Sessions include technical and business aspects of the Internet : ie Capacity Building, Infrastructure, Security, Policy, Content & Names, Internet Numbers and Research. About the Entire Event Event Calendar include the following: AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology (offering advanced training in a week-long hands-on workshop), Several one /two full-day Advanced AfNOG Tutorials, AfricaCERT Workshop & Tutorials AFRINIC Trainings AfREN Forum AfTLD – AROC Workshop & Meeting A one-day AfNOG Plenary Session A three-day AFRINIC Plenary Session. In addition, several side meetings and workshops will be hosted in collaboration with other organizations. Who Attends? A broad range of ICT Industry leaders and technical experts including Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Network Engineers who wish to acquire the necessary skills in ICT, Government, Regulators, Telecommunication companies and ICT vendors. It is a good opportunity for networking among peers and businesses. Why Attend AfNOG? AfNOG addresses the current and future needs of operators in the ICT Industry It is focused on popular and emerging ICT Industries such as Cyber Security, Mobile Networking among other. It features discussions on a wide range of issues of the Internet including the current and newest trends in ICT. Industry experts will be participating in conference sessions from thought-provoking and visionary keynote presentations to interactive panel sessions, all addressing the most pressing topics Local Host The Local Host for the Event is Djibouti Telecom Venue & Hotel This will be announced shortly. Time Table Workshop & Tutorials Unix Boot Camp - 25 May 2014 (Sunday) AfNOG Workshop - 26 - 30 May 2014 (Monday – Friday) AfricaCERT Workshop - 26 – 30 May 2014 (Monday – Friday) AfTLD - AROC - 26 – 30 May 2014 (Monday – Friday) AfricaCERTCybersecurity Day - 31 May 2014 (Saturday) AFRINIC RIM (LIR) - 31 May 2014 (Saturday) ** AFRINIC IPv6 - 31 May - 1 June 2014 (Saturday – Monday)** AfNOG Tutorials - 1- 2 June 2014 (Sunday - Monday) AFGWG - 3 June 2014 (Tuesday) Conference Opening Session - 2 June (Monday at 5 pm) AfREN Meeting / AAF - 2 June 2014 (Monday or Wednesday) AfNOG -15 Meeting - 3 June 2014 (Tuesday) AfOPS - (TBC) AFRINIC-20 Meeting - 4 - 6 June 2014 (Wednesday to Friday) About AfNOG AfNOG (See ) is a forum for cooperation and the exchange of technical information between operators of Internet-connected networks in Africa. AfNOG aims at building a community of engineers helping each other operate Internet Infrastructure in Africa, and on the Global Internet as well as promote the discussion of issues relating to implementation of new networks that require community cooperation. AfNOG has since year 2000 organized their annual Event in a different African country each year. “While AfNOG fuels the rapid growth of the Internet in Africa with trained technical capacity, our content has been determined by the needs of the community. In so doing AfNOG’s output training capacity has multiplied in the past decade and the community flourished” AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology The AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology aims to offer advanced training to people who are in the process of developing and enhancing an Internet-connected network with regional and international connectivity. The target audience includes senior and mid-level technical staff of commercial Internet service providers (ISPs), academic networks, government networks, or NGO networks. This workshop builds on the experience of previous AfNOG workshops held annually from 2000 to 2013 in Fourteen different African countries, and also the Internet Society's INET workshops, held annually from 1993 to 2000 at eight locations around the world. The workshop's Instructors are an international team with many years of experience in operating large networks and teaching about network operations. The workshop is divided into Eight parallel tracks: ( 5 English & 3 French Tracks) v SS-E Scalable Internet Services (in English), focused on the design and operation of email, web, and other Internet services, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of end users. v SS – F similar to Track SS-E, but given in French. v SI-E - Scalable Network Infrastructure (in English), focused on the design and operation of networks using routers and switches, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of interconnected sites. v SI – F similar to SI-E but given in French v NM – E, Network Monitoring & Management (English) v NM-F, Network Monitoring & Management (en francais), similar to track NM-E, but given in French. v AR –E, Advanced Routing Techniques (English) v CT- E, CERT Training (English) Workshop application information is at : http://www.afnog.org/applications/online_application_en.php http://www.afnog.org/applications/online_application_fr.php **Workshop Deadline – 14th January, 2014 AfNOG Tutorials AfNOG will offer 1 to 2 full-day(s) tutorials on advanced topics. Tutorials take place in a classroom-style environment, and may include a hands-on practical component. Tutorials are non-commercial in nature, and most are technically oriented. They are intended to offer advanced training on technology already deployed or soon to be deployed on networking and related services provisioning for ISP operations. Additional information about AfNOG 2014 Tutorials will be available here shortly: <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2014/tutorial/> AfNOG - 15 Meeting The 15th AfNOG meeting will be held in Djibouti on 3rd June 2014. AfNOG conferences provide a forum for the coordination and dissemination of technical information related to backbone/enterprise networking technologies and operational practices. The meetings are informal, with an emphasis on relevance to current and future African backbone engineering practices. The AfNOG 2013 conference in Lusaka, Zambia drew over 400 participants, mainly consisting of network engineering staff from lnternet Service providers, Telecommunication Companies, Government, Research and Education community, Civil Society. Additional information and the Conference schedule will be available here shortly: <possiblefraudstart "www.google.com" possiblefraudend http://www.afnog.org/afnog2014conference/> AfricaCERT AfricaCERT will hold 6 day Workshop & Tutorial on CERT from 26th – 31st May 2014 in Djibouti. AfricaCERT is the African forum of computer emergency response teams who cooperatively handle computer security incidents and promotes incident prevention programs; ie international discussion, and technical assistance within the African Continent. security incident response coordination (in Africa and with other continents). framework for Members to discuss and promotes common agreements, policies and technological. About AFRINIC AFRINIC (See ) AFRINIC has been set up to serve the African community by providing professional and efficient management of Internet Number Resources, supporting Internet technology usage and development, and promoting a participative and multi-stakeholder approach to Internet self governance. AFRINIC is a non-government, not-for-profit, membership based organization, based in Mauritius. Trainings and capacity building are a central part of AFRINIC’s activities and our objective is to build competence within our region in IPv6 implementation and associated technologies required to use our resources effectively and to increase awareness within the service region on how Internet is governed and the roles organisations have in this environment. AFRINIC organizes two Public Policy meetings every year (see <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting /> AFRINIC-20 Public Policy Meeting The AFRINIC-20 Public Policy meeting will be held in Djibouti for three days from 4th – 6th June, 2014. AFRINIC Meetings are open to everyone and provide an excellent opportunity to take part in Internet policy discussions. These policies, which describe how Internet Number Resources should be managed and distributed, are developed by the community. The meeting will include tutorials, presentations, update on the various working groups and the AFRINIC Public Policy Meeting. The three day meeting will be preceded by a three -day IPv6 training and one day training in Internet Number Resource Management. The meeting will focus on the IPv6 protocol and its deployment, especially in Africa and the issue of the exhaustion of the IPv4 pool of address space. Further information will be available at http://www.afrinic.net/en/community/afrinic-events AfREN The Africa Research and Education Networking (AfREN) will be holding a one day meeting on 2 June 2014. AfREN is the annual forum on African research and education networking. As one of the Af* organizations, the AfREN forum is part of the annual Africa Internet Summit (AIS) and was convened since 2007 by the Research and Education Networking Unit (RENU) of the Association of African Universities in collaboration with AfNOG & AFRINIC. The forum is a platform for discussions on issues of interest to the research and education networking (REN) community such as collaboration, advocacy and coordination of activities in Africa. Sharing of experience and best practices as well as presentation of innovative networking technologies are also regularly addressed at AfREN. The sponsorship of campus network managers to attend the annual AfNOG training workshops has also become an integral part of AfREN. Since 2012, with the formation of regional RENs covering all the countries of Africa, there is a traditional session on updates from the UbuntuNet Alliance (Eastern and Southern Africa), WACREN (West and Central Africa) and ASREN (Arab countries, including North Africa). Typical AfREN participants include among others, campus and research and education network practitioners, REN operators, telecom operators, regulators, policy makers and international partners. Additional information on AfREN 2014 will be provided shortly. AfTLD – AROC Workshop & Meeting AfTLD will hold a 5 day Workshop and a 1 day meeting from 26th – 31st May, 2014. The AROC Workshop is a five day technical Advanced Registry Operation Course (AROC)workshop for ccTLDs, technical managers, staff and registrars. Through this workshop, AfTLD intends to contribute to the process of developing and enhancing management of Internet resources, infrastructure and services in Africa. Visa Requirements Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Djibouti. Please check with the Djibouti Embassy or Consulate in your country Please join us, once again, as we come together to learn, network and shape the future of ICT in Africa. Regards *************** Toilem Poriot Godwin : Technical Manager/[E] toilem(a)kenic.or.ke/[W] www.kenic.or.ke/[TW] twitter.com/kenictld/ [Blog]kenic.or.ke/blog [F] 4450087 /[M] +254 733 790 073, +254 715 275 483/[T] +254 20 2324686, 4450057/8/ Box 1461 - 00606, Nairobi [Skype] toilem.godwin [gtalk] toilemgodwin [twitter] @toilemgodwin -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC)

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The future of IGF
by Bob Omondi 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

A thought from Jimson. http://aficta.org/index.php/component/content/article/35-latest-news/175-wh… Regards Bob.

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Fw: Fwd: Fwd: IST-Africa 2014 - Call for Papers Deadline 16 December - Pls circulate
by Network of non- formal Educational institutions 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Dear All For your information Jane On , Network of non- formal Educational institutions <nnfeischools(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear All For your information Jane On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:14 AM, Patricia Senghor <patricia(a)afrinic.net> wrote: Hi every one, This is for your information. Regards. Patricia -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: IST-Africa 2014 - Call for Papers Deadline 16 December - Pls circulate Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:03:56 +0400 From: Adiel Akplogan <adiel(a)afrinic.net> To: comms(a)afrinic.net Team <comms(a)afrinic.net> Begin forwarded message: From: <secretariat(a)ist-africa.org> > >Subject: IST-Africa 2014 - Call for Papers Deadline 16 December - Pls circulate > >Date: 25 October, 2013 17:39:48 PM GMT+04:00 > >To: "'IST-Africa Secretariat'" <secretariat(a)ist-africa.org> > > >-------------------------------- >IST-Africa 2014 Conference >Mauritius, May 2014 >Call for Papers - Deadline 16 December >---------------------------------- > >Dear Colleagues, > >Please find below the Call for Papers for IST-Africa 2014. We would appreciate if you circulate this Call for Papers to relevant mailing lists, colleagues and publish the links on relevant sites to raise awareness of this opportunity. > >Hosted by the Government of Mauritius through the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the National Computer Board, Supported by the European Commission and African Union Commission and Technical Co-Sponsored by IEEE, IST-Africa 2014 will take place in Mauritius in early May 2014. > >Part of the IST-Africa Initiative, which is supported by the European Commission under the ICT Theme of Framework Programme 7 (FP7), IST-Africa 2014 is the ninth in an Annual Conference Series which brings together senior representatives from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice and discussing policy related issues. > >The scientific programme for IST-Africa 2014 is based on an open Call for Papers >http://www.ist-africa.org/Conference2014/files/ISTAfrica2014_CallForPapers.… > >IST-Africa 2014 is focused on applied ICT and the core thematic areas include >- eHealth, mHealth & Health Information Systems >- eGovernment - Services to Citizens & Business >- Technology-enhanced Learning, mLearning, ICT Skills >- eInfrastructures, NRENs and IPv6 >- Digital Libraries and Digital Preservation >- Future Internet, Internet of Things, Mobile Applications >- ICT for Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability >- ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility >- ICT Regulatory Frameworks >- Living Labs (Adaptation for Developing Countries) >- Next Generation Computing: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Localisation >- Open Source Software Applications >- Cyber Security >- Transformation of Research Results into Local Innovation >- Societal Implications of Technology > >Interested presenters are encouraged to prepare an 8 page paper (4,000 - 5,000) words following the IST-Africa paper guidelines and paper template for submission online by 16 December. For more information, please visit >http://www.ist-africa.org/Conference2014/default.asp?page=submission > >All submissions will be double blind peer reviewed by the International Programme Committee and authors will receive feedback in late January. Accepted authors will then be invited to submit a final paper taking account of feedback provided for inclusion in the conference proceedings by 28 February. > >We look forward to receiving your submission. > >Best wishes, >Miriam > >This targeted communication is brought to you by the IST-Africa Consortium. If you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please send an email to secretariat(a)IST-Africa.org?Subject=remove from mailing list and we will remove your e-mail address within seven working days. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. > >Miriam Cunningham >IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd >353-1-8170607 (O) >353-1-8170606 (F) >E-mail: miriam(a)iimg.com >Web: www.iimg.com > www.eChallenges.org > www.IST-Africa.org > www.FutureNetworkSummit.eu > www.eSkills-Summit.org > >IST-Africa 2014 Conference >Mauritius, May 2014 >www.IST-Africa.org/Conference2014 > >CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the use only of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information in this email is strictly prohibited. >If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the original message from your system -- Patricia Gnilane SENGHOR Cooperation and Project Development Manager, AFRINIC Ltd. t: +230 4035144. | M: +230 827 5956 |tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net facebook.com/afrinic | flickr.com/afrinic | youtube.com/afrinicmedia ___________________________ Join us at AFRINIC-19 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 23-29 November 2013.

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