*Dear Hadia, * These are my additional inputs. *1. Strategic Partnerships with AfCFTA* AFRALO should explore formal engagement with AfCFTA institutions especially around digital trade and cross-border e-commerce. As AfCFTA implements the Digital Trade Protocol, AFRALO can play a vital role in: - Advocating for user-centric digital infrastructure and DNS inclusion in trade frameworks - Promoting civil society participation in AfCFTA digital economy initiatives. - Co-developing awareness campaigns or joint dialogues around Internet governance and policy. I am particularly interested in supporting this through position papers, joint events, and stakeholder mapping. I will also be glad to co-ordinate with the AfCFTA regarding this as they are much interested after my engagement with them at the Inaugral AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum that took place in lusaka Zambia. *2. Strengthening Universal Acceptance (UA) in Africa* Universal Acceptance is key to building an inclusive multilingual Internet across the continent. I propose: - Developing localized UA outreach toolkits and training programs for ALSes. - Working with ccTLD managers to spread awareness and practical adoption of UA and EAI. (Regarding this am already engaging our ccTLD here in Uganda) Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Adoption Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP +256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679 www.mutegekicliff.com [image: facebook icon] <http://www.facebook.com/mutegekicliffagaba> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutegekicliff/> [image: instagram icon] <http://www.instagram.com/mutegekicliff> On Mon, 14 Jul 2025 at 13:51, Bukola Oronti via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Hadia,
In addition to the points already suggested, here is an input from me:
Objective: Strengthen Regional Presence and Stakeholder Engagement.
This objective positions AFRALO to achieve greater regional cohesion, enhanced policy input, and more equitable representation across Africa's diverse Internet governance landscape.
Main Activities to achieve the above objective:
- Develop targeted re-engagement campaigns for dormant or less active ALSes/Individual members - Create policy briefs and simplified guides for complex technical issues and webinars on key ICANN topics - Establish policy working group - Build collaborative networks with other Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) for knowledge sharing - Create advocacy materials and toolkits for grassroots engagement.
Communication Strategy:
- Policy-focused sections in the AFRALO newsletters with technical deep-dives and implementation guide - Implement regular surveys and feedback collection systems.
Kind regards, Bukola.
On 14 May 2025, at 11:08, Hadia El Miniawi via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear AFRALO members, Friends and Colleagues,
I hope this email finds you well. As shared with you a couple of weeks ago ICANN draft Regional FY 26-30 plan is now open for public comment, you can find the public comment proceeding at: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/africa-regional-plan-for-...>
In order to prepare for AFRALO FY26 Outreach & Engagement Plan which of course needs to align with ICANN Africa FY26-30 Regional Plan, we kindly ask you to provide your input to the following three questions:
Note: you can access AFRALO Outreach & Engagement strategic plan FY26 wiki page at: AFRALO Outreach & Engagement Strategic Plan FY26 - African Regional At Large Organisation (AFRALO) - Confluence <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AFRALO/pages/237797485/AFR...>
*Objectives:* 1. In your opinion what should be the main objectives of AFRALO Strategic Plan for FY26? – Please refer to ICANN Regional 26-30 Africa Regional Plan prior to providing your answer, you can find the draft plan at draft-icann-africa-regional-plan-for-fy-26-30-25-04-2025-en.pdf <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/regional-engagement-strategy/draft-icann-...>
*Activities:*
2. In your opinion what should be AFRALO main activities to achieve the identified Objectives?
*Communication Strategy:*
*3. *The implementation of the AFRALO FY25 Outreach and Engagement Strategy will require an effective communication strategy tailored to the targeted audience in their respective communities. Please identify some strategic approaches
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you today at AFRALO Monthly call
Kind regards Hadia Elminiawi AFRALO Chair
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 04:34:12 PM GMT+3, hadia Elminiawi via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Yaovi,
Thank you for sharing the draft Africa Regional Plan.
Kind regards Hadia Elminiawi
On Tue, 29 Apr 2025 at 08:52, Yaovi Atohoun via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear all,
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers organization (ICANN org) is soliciting community input on the regional activities and desired outcomes defined in the Draft FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan.
For more information, and to participate in the proceeding, please visit this webpage <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/africa-regional-plan-for-...>.
The submission closing date is Friday, 6 June 2025
Thanks
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Yaovi Atohoun
Director Stakeholder Engagement & Operations for Africa – ICANN
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