First Summit on Community Networks in Africa, to be held in Nairobi
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity. Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1> To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue *Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45 Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30 Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45 Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00 Wrap-up Registration Participation fees: 30 USD 1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items Useful Information - Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available Logistics Around the Event - ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons. Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit - *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/ Examples of Other Community Networks in the world - Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wire... - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org Contact - Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected] Notes [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
Hi Mwendwa Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend? Best Beryl On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit- community-networks-africa
First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background
Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity.
Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1>
To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend
Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue
*Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45
Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30
Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45
Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00
Wrap-up
Registration
Participation fees: 30 USD
1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/ Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items
Useful Information
- Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available
Logistics Around the Event
- ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit
- *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/
Examples of Other Community Networks in the world
- Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www. internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south- asia/wireless-communities <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org
Contact
- Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected]
Notes
[1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Hi Beryl, I'm not sure there is remote Participation. Maybe Michuki Mwangi, the local host can clarify on that. Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh On 16 November 2016 at 02:53, Beryl Aidi via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Mwendwa
Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend?
Best Beryl
On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community -networks-africa
First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background
Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity.
Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1>
To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend
Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue
*Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45
Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30
Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45
Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00
Wrap-up
Registration
Participation fees: 30 USD
1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items
Useful Information
- Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available
Logistics Around the Event
- ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit
- *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/
Examples of Other Community Networks in the world
- Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we- work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org
Contact
- Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected]
Notes
[1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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This function was discussed at the ISOC Kenya Chapter list. It was explained that there is no remote participation. Regards, 2016-11-16 1:53 GMT+03:00 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < [email protected]>:
Hi Mwendwa
Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend?
Best Beryl
On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community -networks-africa
First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background
Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity.
Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1>
To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend
Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue
*Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45
Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30
Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45
Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00
Wrap-up
Registration
Participation fees: 30 USD
1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items
Useful Information
- Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available
Logistics Around the Event
- ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit
- *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/
Examples of Other Community Networks in the world
- Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we- work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org
Contact
- Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected]
Notes
[1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Thanks Bomu, noted. I could be stretching it, any possibility of livestreaming or recording summaries so those interested can catch up on it? I'm very much interested in community networks but won't be able to attend. Best Beryl On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 2:39 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <[email protected]> wrote:
This function was discussed at the ISOC Kenya Chapter list. It was explained that there is no remote participation. Regards,
2016-11-16 1:53 GMT+03:00 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < [email protected]>:
Hi Mwendwa
Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend?
Best Beryl
On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community -networks-africa
First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background
Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity.
Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1>
To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend
Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue
*Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45
Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30
Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45
Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00
Wrap-up
Registration
Participation fees: 30 USD
1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items
Useful Information
- Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available
Logistics Around the Event
- ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit
- *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/
Examples of Other Community Networks in the world
- Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-wor k/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org
Contact
- Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected]
Notes
[1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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Hi Beryl, Unfortunately there will be no live streaming for this event. We shall however have a meeting report from the event that we can share. Regards, Michuki. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 2:28 AM, Beryl Aidi via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
Thanks Bomu, noted. I could be stretching it, any possibility of livestreaming or recording summaries so those interested can catch up on it? I'm very much interested in community networks but won't be able to attend.
Best Beryl
On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 2:39 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <[email protected]
wrote:
This function was discussed at the ISOC Kenya Chapter list. It was explained that there is no remote participation. Regards,
2016-11-16 1:53 GMT+03:00 Beryl Aidi via kictanet < [email protected]>:
Hi Mwendwa
Is there remote participation for those note able to physically attend?
Best Beryl
On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:45 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < [email protected]> wrote:
http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community -networks-africa
First Summit on Community Networks in Africa Introduction/Background
Connecting the next Billion is one of the central issues on the international Internet and Internet Governance agenda. At the Internet Society, we consider “Connecting the Next Billion” as a key issue, as it relates directly to our mission and vision. Despite the success of the mobile revolution in Africa, there are significant barriers to connectivity.
Community established networks also referred to as “community networks” (CN) are an emerging and sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident. A recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. [1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftn1>
To understand better how this phenomenon is evolving in the continent, the First Summit on Community Networks in Africa will be held on 22nd November 2016 in Nairobi Kenya within the AfriCHI conference. The Summit aims to bring together more than ten community network operators in Africa to engage in experience sharing on their challenges and opportunities. The objective of the summit is to promote increased collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. Who Should Attend
Community Network operators, Wireless Network Researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organisations and members of the public interested on the topic. Venue
*Auditorium in the University of Nairobi towers, University of Nairobi* Draft Summary Agenda 8:30 Registration 9:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction - Michuki Mwangi 9:15 - 10:15 Presentations - Reasons to start a Community Network and evolution since then 10:15 - 11:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Presentations - Arrangements to keep social cohesion and foster inclusion (continued) 12:00 - 13:00 Community Networks Presentations - Infrastructure and service provision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:45
Focused discussions - Part I Question: What are the barriers to establishing more Community Networks and scale the existing ones? 14:45 - 15:30
Focused discussions - Part II Question: What are the capacity building and training opportunities and needs? 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:45
Focused discussions Part III Question: What opportunities can be leveraged to make Community Networks more sustainable? 16:45 - 17:00
Wrap-up
Registration
Participation fees: 30 USD
1. For registrations please proceed to https://www.regonline.com/R egister/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389 <https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1864389> 2. Select "Registration Type: Workshops/Courses/..." 3. After entering your personal details please select “Community Networks in Africa” under the agenda items
Useful Information
- Lunch will be provided - French - English simultaneous translation will be available
Logistics Around the Event
- ACM Dev, 18-20 November: http://acmdev.org - AfriCHI, 21-25 November: http://africhi.net/ - Entry visas for Kenya: http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html Single Entry Visa. Issued for a single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
Examples Community Networks in Africa attending the Summit
- *Connecting Eenhana, Fatsuam Foundation and Mesh Bukavu from:* “(Re)Building Technology: Community Technology Fieldguide” <https://www.newamerica.org/documents/1371/rebuilding-technology.pdf> - Ensemble Pour La Difference and Fjord: “Bringing The Internet To Africa’s Forgotten Island” <https://www.fjordnet.com/workdetail/bringing-the-internet-to-africas-forgotten-island/> - Tunapanda Net: http://www.tunapanda.org/ - Zenzeleni Networks: http://zenzeleni.net - BOSCO Uganda: http://boscouganda.com/our-approach/bosco-network/ - Murambinda Works: http://www.machaworks.org/murumbinda.html - Macha Works: http://www.machaworks.org - Soweto Wireless User Group (SoWUG): http://sowug.org.za/
Examples of Other Community Networks in the world
- Internet Society Wireless for Communities in South Asia: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-wor k/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia/south-asia/wireless-communities> - Digital Empowerment Foundation: http://defindia.org - Guifi: https://guifi.net - Rhizomatica: https://rhizomatica.org
Contact
- Carlos Rey-Moreno: [email protected] - Michuki Mwangi: [email protected]
Notes
[1] <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/1st-summit-community-networks-africa#_ftnref1> C. Rey-Moreno, M. Graaf, “Map of Community Networks in Africa”, 1st Report on the Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity: “Community Connectivity: Building the Internet from Scratch”. Ed. FGV Rio Editions. December 2016. In press For more information about the event, please visit: First Summit on Community Networks in Africa <http://www.internetsociety.org/events/first-summit-community-networks-africa> ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh
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participants (4)
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Beryl Aidi -
Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) -
Michuki Mwangi -
Mwendwa Kivuva