Hi PAtrick,
Very good points raised. I will not try to answer any of them directly - but will make a few suggestions.
I personally feel that it is quite interesting to note your (and many others previously) open expression of interest in "getting involved" - this is excellent!
However, the sad fact is that very often when the rubber hits the road and people need to selflessly dedicate personal time (almost always on a voluntary basis) - they simply don't. Some of us (and as I look around the room at the 12 odd people sitting here) have been volunteering our time constantly and consistently for many years, going out of our way, both to find out what is happenning and to offer our (free time and input) towards helping govt better understand and work with "stakeholders" in defining the ways of moving forward. A lot of this has happened through our personal involvement in organisations such as KICTANET, TESPOK, KENIC, KIF, KEPSA, EAIA, CSK, etc...
As a result of these largely voluntary participations I think Govt has realised that there are people who are willing to set aside their personal and commercial interests and help out of their hearts.
My two pence and probably not very clearly expressed but I hope you get my point.
For those who *genuinely* want to be of service, there comes a high price in terms of personal commitment and sometimes it takes years before one is recognised as being a consistent and reliable resource.
In my personal experience my first major engagement in a national process was during the drafting, review and enactment of the Communications Act in 97/98 which I pursued because I had a passion to see transformation within the industry and genuinely felt that this was an opportunity - now 10 years later I am the one being chased by various committees/panels for my input......
Hope this helps,
B
On Aug 29, 2008, at 12:43 PM, Patrick Mburu wrote:
Good afternoon,
Perhaps a few questions to be asked (not directed at Brian only) if some others may be interested in knowing is...
- Who qualifies as a stakeholder (individual and company?)
- How can one qualify as a stakeholder? and contribute to be considered as a voice being heard:
- Perhaps as members of this list for example; can questions / suggestions regarding certain issues be solicited through the online discussion fora or through directed workshops... be collected and presented on behalf for those unable to attend various events?
- How can one be nominated to participate at these venues be it retreats and or missions overseas as indicated in the document?
I apologise if this has been already discussed at length..however a quick recap can't hurt.
Perhaps these are best directed to the ICT board directly? however, it may benefit others curious on this list as well...
On another note... I found the document rather interesting as this is response to the much awareness requested on this list : information ..information...information...
Kudos to the ICT board on making efforts to dissemniate this info. and hope to see further publishes and eventual invites.
To move forward collectively..collaboration is key...
Wishing a good friday.
Asante,
Patrick
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