I also think Arsene is an excellent nomination. He works hard, and is
always well prepared and is deeply committed and interested.

Very good to see so much interest in Council.

Anriette


On 04/08/2017 17:13, Benjamin Akinmoyeje wrote:
> This is a star nomination from Mamadou. I support Arsene's nomination.
> Thank you,
> Benjamin
> 
> 
> On Fri, Aug 4, 2017, 3:18 PM Baudouin SCHOMBE <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> 
>     +@Arsene
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     De : Mamadou LO <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>     Envoyé : ‎03/‎08/‎2017 17:45
>     À : [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>     Objet : [NCSG-Discuss] Nomination for Arsene Tungali for a seat on
>     the GNSOCouncil
> 
>     Dear all,
> 
>     I would like to nominate Arsene Tungali for an NCSG seat on the GNSO
>     Council. Arsene is from the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Africa.
> 
>     I have known Arsene for quite a number of years through his
>     intensive involvement in everything Internet governance and a strong
>     civil society voice. He is at the forefront of fighting against
>     Internet freedom violations in Africa and the world, and is
>     interested in human right aspects of the Internet.
> 
>     Arsene has been an ICANN fellow and was a Coach for ICANN59, giving
>     him an understanding of the ICANN structure and a knowledge of the
>     place it has in the IG ecosystem. He is currently a member of the
>     CCWG on Auction Proceeds as well as the WS2 on Diversity.
> 
>     Though he might not very famous at the NCSG level but he has
>     contributed to various policy discussions at the NCUC as well as at
>     the SG level here. And he is a hardworking young man who is always
>     available to learn.
> 
>     I would like to nominate him and I hope he can accept to take on
>     this challenge, and I hope the community will give him an
>     opportunity to bring a new and fresh voice on the Council as I am
>     sure Arsene will represent African views very well. He is fluent in
>     French and in English which is an asset as we work on encouraging
>     diversity.
> 
> 
>     Mamadou
> 
> 
> 

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