Hi Nnenna - just a small point of correction - your description of how Katim got selected to the ICANN Board is not correct unless I misunderstand "One thing led to the other and he was elected". However I fully agree Katim is doing a great Job and I am sure so will Pierre if he gets to the Board through the ALAC process. Best wishes Pierre. Waudo On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:02 -0600, "Nnenna Nwakanma" <nnenna@nnenna.org> wrote:
Inspirational words Eric but I thought the "Africa" rep on the ICANN BOard is selected by the NOMCOM. The current one is our friend from Gambia. I would be very happy to hear that Pierre is also on the Board but in my mind he would first and foremost be there for the ALAC??
I have had to tell Eric off on some things at home, but this one, I fully agree.
It is unfortunate that the DCA lady has raised a smear campaign. I am not sure it helps Africa in any way. My thought is that given the opportunities, many Africans are far better than their global counterparts.
We are working under difficult conditions - political, infrastructural and social. But we still pull off great things.
The Gambian gentleman, Dr Katim Touray, who also happens to be the FOSSFA Vice Chair attended the 3rd Conference on FOSS and the Digital Commons in Daka (Idlelo 3) and got hooked up with Anne Rachel Inne of ICANN. One thing led to the other and he was elected. So far, he has proved his expertise and excellence.
Kenya proved this in hosting the ICANN meeting, South Africa wowed the world this year, and Kenya will also do so with the IGF next year.
I believe in constructive criticism. But I choose to do it at home. It is up to us to promote our expertise. Others wont do it for Africa.
Whether Pierre Dandjinou gets finally elected or not, DCA would have made a negative image of not only itself but also of the continent.
When an African paints another African black on the global level, the one does not come off cleaner
Really a big pity.
Nnenna
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