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Survey on Participation In Internet Governance from an African Perspective
by Towela Jere June 8, 2014

June 8, 2014

Apologies for cross-posting. Research ICT Africa<http://www.researchictafrica.net/home.php> (RIA) in collaboration with the NEPAD Agency (e-Africa Programme)<http://www.nepad.org/regionalintegrationandinfrastructure/infrastructure/ict> is conducting a study on mapping multistakeholder participation in internet governance in Africa<http://www.researchictafrica.net/mapping_multistakeholderism.php>. The project is funded by the Annenberg School for Communications, University of Pennsylvania. The study aims to provide evidence for policy action in support of effective and meaningful involvement of African stakeholders in global ICT policy and governance processes. As part of the study, an online survey has been prepared to explore in detail national, regional, and continental structures and processes for ICT policy and Internet governance. You are invited to contribute to this study by filling out the questionnaire available at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G22QF7C. Please note that answers to the questions will be kept confidential and no personal information will be publicly released. Only aggregated data will be released and made publicly available. Responses will be accepted until 30 June 2014. The results of the research will be disseminated through knowledge products such as post blogs, policy briefs, and thematic papers which will be presented at regional and global meetings and conferences. Further information can be obtained from: Enrico Calandro Research ICT Africa Email: ecalandro(a)researchICTafrica.net<mailto:ecalandro@researchICTafrica.net> Towela Nyirenda-Jere, PhD NEPAD e-Africa Programme Email: towelan(a)nepad.org<mailto:towelan@nepad.org> We thank you for your collaboration. Kind regards.

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Fw: NIGF 2014 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
by Mary Uduma June 7, 2014

June 7, 2014

On Friday, June 6, 2014 1:56 PM, "info(a)nigf.org.ng" <info(a)nigf.org.ng> wrote: Follow us on facebook, twitter and webex. The facebook account is:facebook.com/nigf Twitter is #nigf2014. ============== WEBEX DETAILS - 9th JUNE 2014 ============== Topic: NIGF 2014 Youth Workshop Program Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 Time: 10 am Nigerian time Meeting Number: 920 047 283 Meeting Password: NIGF2014 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mb496b0cc71531f2de63ea03bd8213d95 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: NIGF2014 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m50153450861fa4486e73e40454809615 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the audio conference only ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code:920 047 283 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=289713077&tol lFree=0 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". Add this meeting to your calendar program: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mf1fd0a91451857abc8bdda63574d13db The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. ============== WEBEX DETAILS - 10th JUNE 2014 - TRACK 1 ============== Topic: Opening Session - Track 1 - Building a Democratic Framework for Digital Inclusion & Internet Governance in Nigeria Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Time: 10 am, Nigerian time Meeting Number: 922 391 797 Meeting Password: NIGF2014 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=me169503ec0f9fc187a5d53eb301e6941 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: NIGF2014 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m8647dda33a08e1e146b00d58101a7ba6 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the audio conference only ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code:922 391 797 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=289714077&tol lFree=0 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: africa-me-chapters-webex(a)isoc.org Add this meeting to your calendar program: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m99f8c4f485ec708824ab2e62daf894aa The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. ============== WEBEX DETAILS 10th JUNE 2014 - TRACK 3 ============== Topic: Opening Session - Track 3 - Engendering Framework for Balancing Internet Surveillance in a Trusted Community through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Date: Monday, 9 June 2014 Time: 10AM, Nigerian time Meeting Number: 929 212 424 Meeting Password: NIGF2014-3 ------------------------------------------------------- To start or join the online meeting ------------------------------------------------------- Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mec3c75ce9ec35d858b213337923d0e1f ------------------------------------------------------- Audio conference information ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code:929 212 424 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=289727567&tol lFree=0 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mba66b017c29f31e470158c0e26540798 To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. http://www.webex.com CCM:+16504793208x929212424# IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. ============== WEBEX DETAILS 10th JUNE 2014 - TRACK 8 ============== Topic: NIGF 2014 - Track 8 - Way Forward Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2014 Time: 2.40PM, Nigerian time Meeting Number: 922 015 344 Meeting Password: NIGF20148 ------------------------------------------------------- To start or join the online meeting ------------------------------------------------------- Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=mbf492e3616ecf263e75df09b4c987f23 ------------------------------------------------------- Audio conference information ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code:922 015 344 Global call-in numbers: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/globalcallin.php?serviceType=MC&ED=289717237&tol lFree=0 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/j.php?MTID=m4c20f58d3add9fd642c87f93c6c3b903 To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://isoc.webex.com/isoc/systemdiagnosis.php. http://www.webex.com Regards NiGF 2014 Desk

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] Request for Comments on New ALS Application received for AFRALO
by Beran Gillen - Yahoo! June 7, 2014

June 7, 2014

Dear all, I support this application and believe it will be a great addition to AFRALO. Open Source is something that is yet to reach its potential in Africa. This is definitely a step in the right direction. Beran On May 28, 2014, at 6:13 PM, Beran Gillen - Yahoo <berangillen(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Thank you Tijani > > There is nothing more difficult to arrange and more dangerous to carry through than initiating change... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 28 May 2014, at 17:00, "Tijani BENJEMAA" <tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn> wrote: > >> Le Jeudi 22 mai 2014 13h49, Philip Fomba JOHNSON <johnsonpf1(a)gmail.com> a écrit : >> >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> AFRALO has received an ALS application for “Open Source Software Foundation >> for Africa (OFSON, based in Abuja, Nigeria” seeking Accreditation as an >> At-Large Structure (ALS) and Membership to AFRALO. >> >> We kindly ask you to provide us with your advice and comments on this >> application. You will find attached the Application for "At-Large >> Structure" (ALS) of “Open Source Software Foundation for Africa (OFSON). >> >> >> Best Regards >> >> Philip F Johnson >> >> Secretary/AFRALO >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Chers collègues, >> >> AFRALO a reçu une demande de l'ALS pour «Open Source Software Foundation >> for Africa (OFSON). » pour l'accréditation d'un Structure(ALS) d' >> ”At-Large” et un membre d’ AFRALO. >> >> Nous vous prions de nous communiquer votre avis sur cette demande. Vous >> trouverez ci-joint la demande de "At-Large Structure" (ALS) de «Open Source >> Software Foundation for Africa (OFSON). >> >> >> >> Mes salutations >> >> Philip F Johnson >> >> Secrétaire/AFRALO >> _______________________________________________ >> AFRI-Discuss mailing list >> AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org >> >> Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate:http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentat… >> >> >> >> >> Ce courrier électronique ne contient aucun virus ou logiciel malveillant parce que la protection Antivirus avast!est active. >> >> >> <OSFON application form.pdf>

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New ALS Application received
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2014

June 4, 2014

Dear All, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from ISOC Mauritius. It is based in Curepipe, Mauritius and would be a member of AFRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. -- -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC Email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation / AFRALO May Teleconference / 11 June 2014 at 1830 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2014

June 3, 2014

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The AFRALO call has been postponed by ONE WEEK and rescheduled to Wednesday, 11 June 2014 at 18:30 UTC. The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/3IrhAg Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo<http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo/> Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. *Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out if required to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.*<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. Regards, ---------- Cher Membres de l'AFRALO, La Réunion mensuelle de l'AFRALO est reportée d'une semaine, au mercredi 11 juin 2014 à 1830 UTC. L'ordre du jour (en attente de mise à jour) et détails de l'appel sont disponible à: https://community.icann.org/x/3IrhAg Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo<http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo/> Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin d'information à ce sujet. *Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire- à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.*<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel, merci de nous envoyer un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons en prendre note sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. Cordialement, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> One World, One Internet _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:AFRI-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#…

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[Blog Post] ICANN Middle East Strategy Fulfills Another Milestone
by Fahd Batayneh June 1, 2014

June 1, 2014

Friends and Colleagues, Here is a blog post at https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-middle-east-strategy-fulfills-another- milestone on the Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance (MEAC-SIG) that took place in Kuwait during May 25-29, 2014 with a generous host from the Kuwait Information Technology Society (KITS). The event also has a wiki space at https://community.icann.org/display/MES/MEAC-SIG+WIki+Space. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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