Fwd: [Idlelo2] Re: [afrinic-discuss] Africa 's Internet Community to gather in Nairobi in May
Still on media and distorted information...read on.. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nii Quaynor <quaynor@ghana.com> Date: Mar 6, 2006 2:27 PM Subject: [Idlelo2] Re: [afrinic-discuss] Africa 's Internet Community to gather in Nairobi in May To: eric@afrispa.org, AfriNIC Discuss <afrinic-discuss@afrinic.net>, discuss@afrispa.org, committee@afrispa.org, afnog-admin@psg.com Cc: africasource2-l@lists.tacticaltech.org, Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet <kictanet@kictanet.or.ke>, En-ISPA_Team@afrispa.org, tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu, afix@afrispa.org, IDLELO <idlelo2@fossfa.net> Hi All, The announcement had listed AfNOG and AfriNIC meetings as part of the AIF. This is the first time AfNOG organizers have heard of the AIF and wish all to know that AfNOG is not part of the AIF activities. The announced activity also conflicts with scheduled coordinated programs including ISOC INET Africa day on the 18th of May in Nairobi. We consider this announcement as an unfortunate attempt to hijack an event without playing a part nor coordinating with event organizers. And to mention AfNOG as part of AIF is outright dishonest even under the auspices of AfrISPA. Sincerely, Nii. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Osiakwan" <eric@afrispa.org> To: <discuss@afrispa.org>; <committee@afrispa.org>; <afrinic-discuss@afrinic.net> Cc: <africasource2-l@lists.tacticaltech.org>; "Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet" <kictanet@kictanet.or.ke>; <afix@afrispa.org>; <En-ISPA_Team@afrispa.org>; "IDLELO" <idlelo2@fossfa.net>; <tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 4:51 PM Subject: [afrinic-discuss] Africa 's Internet Community to gather in Nairobi in May Press Release For Immediate Release (Contact; Eric M.K Osiakwan - eric@afrispa.org, +233.244.386792) Africa's Internet Community to gather in Nairobi in May 4th March 2006 - the annual African Internet Forum will this year be held in Nairobi over 18-19 May and is expected to be the largest gathering of Africa's expanding Internet community. The African Internet Forum provides an annual platform for ISPs, telecom operators, Internet users, developers, regulators, policy-makers and development agencies to share knowledge on the strategic and business issues related to the Internet's development in Africa. The Forum is held under the auspices of the African ISP Association (AfrISPA) and is organized by AITEC in association with Balancing Act. The theme of this year's Forum will be "Survival of the fittest: How to thrive in the African Internet jungle" Announcing the Forum, Russell Southwood CEO of Balancing Act and the forum programme co-ordinator, said: "Africa's Internet sector is simultaneously facing challenges that could make many of its players more marginal, whilst at the same time seeing enormous potential opportunities opening up for it. This Internet Forum seeks to let participants know what might be about to happen and to offer a briefing on how to avoid being crushed by the larger players." Brian Longwe, GM of AfrISPA, said "Time has come for Africa's Internet community to take their futures - and livelihoods - into their own hands. For too long Africa has been dependent on overseas infrastructure and facilities to provide inter-country (and sometimes intra-country) connectivity. A key item on this year Internet Forum agenda will be the issue of Africa's ISPs finding ways of making the African backbone network a reality" The Forum will follow the Internet training workshops, tutorials and related events being held by AfriNIC and AfNOG in Nairobi in May. AfNOG and AfriNIC are jointly organizing a two-week event that includes the AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology (offering advanced training in a week-long hands-on workshop), several half-day Tutorials, a one-day AfNOG meeting, and a two-day AfriNIC meeting. Further information about the event may be found at <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2006/> and <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/>. AfNOG Workshop: 7-12 May 2006 (Sunday - Friday) AfNOG Tutorials: 14 May (Sunday) AfNOG Meeting: 15 May (Monday) AfriNIC Meeting: 16-17 May (Tuesday - Wednesday) African Internet Forum: 18-19 May (Thursday - Friday) AfrISPA AGM: 19 May (Friday) -- Eric M.K Osiakwan Executive Secretary AfrISPA (www.afrispa.org) Tel: + 233.21.258800 Fax: + 233.21.258811 Cell: + 233.244.386792 Handle: eosiakwan Snail Mail: Pmb 208, Accra-North Office: BusyInternet - 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Blog: http://afrispa.skybuilders.com/users/Eric/blog.html Slang: "Tomorrow Now" -- _______________________________________________ afrinic-discuss mailing list afrinic-discuss@afrinic.net http://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afrinic-discuss _______________________________________________ Idlelo2 mailing list Idlelo2@fossfa.net http://www.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/idlelo2
Wow Bill, you're really one to sniff out controversy.... :-) IMHO It is unfortunate to see such a harsh response sent to the whole world - I wonder ...... why overlook the very clear statement that the Forum WILL FOLLOW the other events. There was no attempt to claim that the Forum was the convenor of these events - in fact it was clearly pointed out that "AFNOG and AfriNIC are jointly organizing...." But having said that maybe it would have been better to seek consent from any named organisations before mentioning them in the announcement - a lesson for the future. On the ISOC thing I don't see it as a conflict but as an opportunity for synergistic scheduling. We are already in discussions with the NEPAD Council who are having an event over the same period after they saw that our dates COINCIDE (not conflict) with theirs.... it's all a matter of point of view - .... is the cup half empty, or half full? Anyway from past experience I know that this is probably a precursor to a power-play and possibly village politics that I think we need to steer clear of.... so let's get practical and make proactive proposals rather than start ripping each other's guts out. Brian On 6 Mar 2006, at 15:02, Bill Kagai wrote: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nii Quaynor <quaynor@ghana.com> Date: Mar 6, 2006 2:27 PM Subject: [Idlelo2] Re: [afrinic-discuss] Africa 's Internet Community to gather in Nairobi in May To: eric@afrispa.org, AfriNIC Discuss <afrinic-discuss@afrinic.net>, discuss@afrispa.org, committee@afrispa.org, afnog-admin@psg.com Cc: africasource2-l@lists.tacticaltech.org, Kenya ICT Policy - kictanet <kictanet@kictanet.or.ke>, En-ISPA_Team@afrispa.org, tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu, afix@afrispa.org, IDLELO <idlelo2@fossfa.net>
The Forum will follow the Internet training workshops, tutorials and related events being held by AfriNIC and AfNOG in Nairobi in May. AfNOG and AfriNIC are jointly organizing a two-week event that includes the AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology (offering advanced training in a week-long hands-on workshop), several half-day Tutorials, a one-day AfNOG meeting, and a two-day AfriNIC meeting. Further information about the event may be found at <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2006/> and <http://www.afrinic.net/ meeting/>.
On 3/6/06, Brian Longwe <brian@pure-id.com> wrote:
Wow Bill, you're really one to sniff out controversy.... :-)
Its not controversy my brother. In the spirit of free press, we were sent the warning by one of the fathers of internet in Africa. I have seen Nii Quaynor in action together with Pierre Dandjinou in the Afrinic process and what comes from them..I take it seriously. I just forwarded an email. At least this was not heresay...but facts from Afrinic/Afnog chaps. Try linking it up with what Wainaina is trying to say...let facts be laid on the table before we deal with two wrongs. Bill
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