Love the spirit and this trend helped make it clear about the things/topics/actions we do and must do in the future as a group within the Internet ecosystem
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Arsène Tungali,
Executive Director, Rudi International
www.rudiinternational.org
Founder & Director, Mabingwa Forum
www.mabingwa-forum.com
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Phone: +243993810967
2015 Mandela Washington Fellow | ICANN Fellow | ISOC IGF Ambassador | Activist & Youth Leader
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> On Apr 25, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Tapani Tarvainen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> Thank you for all comments on the subject. Reading the discussion and
> Mr Folly's statement below, my conclusion at this point is that
>
> (1) it is a good cause and members are encouraged to join, but
>
> (2) it is not directly relevant to the purpose of NCSG (gTLD policy
> development),
>
> (3) we don't really have any resources to spare, and
>
> (4) as we haven't endorsed such campaigns as NCSG before it would
> require a longer debate on a more general level before we begin
> to do so,
>
> therefore we should not join the campaign now.
>
> I will, however, take this back to the Executive Committee
> for reconsideration.
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Tapani Tarvainen
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded message from Farell FOLLY <[log in to unmask]> -----
>
>
> To All : thanks for your support, I appreciate very much. However, I
> would like to clarify that my primary intention was to invite key
> people or organizations (at strategic level) to join the campaign on
> the behalf of their organization or as individual, so the targets were
> individuals or organizations within NCUC/NPOC-NCSG. Nonetheless, I
> don’t see any objection about joining the campaign as a whole Group
> (NCSG), instead, but I am afraid this would lead to a time consuming
> process. We may put the generic discussion “What kind of campaign can
> we (NCSG) support?” on a different agenda, during a meeting for future
> reactions.
>
>
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> Best regards
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> Farell FOLLY
>
> Africa 2.0 Benin
>
> Chapter Head - Technology Champion
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> De : NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] De la part de hfaiedh ines
> Envoyé : samedi 23 avril 2016 18:27
> À : [log in to unmask]
> Objet : Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign
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> This is doubtlessly a great campaign but I reckon that NCUC/NCSG joining it , with the already huge amount of work, is overambitious. Yes for individual endorsement though.
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> 2016-04-22 19:30 GMT+01:00 James Gannon <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >:
>
> These are excellent goals for NCSG members to support, but our remit here in ICANN is not the same remit as say the IGF or other fora, and we need to respect that and not stray outside of what our goals at ICANN are which are limited.
>
>
>
> From: NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > on behalf of Wisdom Donkor <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >
> Reply-To: Wisdom Donkor <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >
> Date: Friday 22 April 2016 at 13:44
> To: "[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> " <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >
> Subject: Re: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign
>
>
>
> Dear Chair,
>
>
>
> Looking at the global trends and direction internet governance is going and for us to make sense to a lot more people in relation to the state of the internet, what has being achieve and the opportunities it make a lot of sense join the Internet4all campaign. Also, to refresh our mind on the United Nations Agenda 2030.
>
> resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, in which it adopted a comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative Sustainable Development Goals and targets, its commitment to working tirelessly for the full implementation of the Agenda by 2030, its recognition that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development, its commitment to achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions — economic, social and environmental in a balanced and integrated manner, and to building upon the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals and seeking to address their unfinished business,
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>
>
> It was also reaffirm that Internet governance should continue to follow the provisions set forth in the outcomes of the summits held in Tunis and Geneva.
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>
>
> In paragraph 55 of the Tunis Agenda, and in this regard recognize that the existing arrangements have worked effectively to make the Internet the highly robust, dynamic and geographically diverse medium that it is today, with the private sector taking the lead in day-to-day operations and with innovation and the creation of value at the edges. However, almost 4 billion people, representing approximately two thirds of the people residing in developing countries, remain offline.
>
>
>
> It was also recognize that there is a need to promote greater participation and engagement in the Internet governance discussions of Governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations, the technical and academic communities and all other relevant stakeholders from developing countries, particularly African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States, and middle-income countries, as well as countries in situations of conflict, post-conflict countries and countries affected by natural disasters. We call for strengthened, stable, transparent and voluntary funding mechanisms to this end.
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>
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> The following six components was discuss extensively at the UN and adopted by member state to form key components of the the SGD's and considered that internet for that matter internet governance does have links to all this components and should be the tool to drive it.
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> 1 - Ending poverty and hunger
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> 2 - Tackling inequalities, empowering women and girls and leaving no one behind
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> 3 - Fostering sustainable economic growth and transformation and promoting sustainable consumption and production
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> 4 - Protecting our Planet and Combatting Climate Change
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> 5 - Building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions
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> 6 - A strengthened global partnership for realizing the post-2015 development agenda
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>
>
> In this regard i support NCSG to sign onto the Internet4all campaign.
>
>
>
> Cheers.
>
>
>
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> WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)
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> ICANN Fellow / ISOC Member, IGF Member, Diplo Foundation
> OGP Working Group Member, Africa OD Working Group Member
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> On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Tapani Tarvainen <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> We have been asked to support #Internet4all campaign as explained
> below. NCSG Executive Committee wants to hear members' opinions,
> should we sign it as NCSG or not. Whether you think we should or not,
> feel free to simply indicate your preference ("yes", "no", "+1", "-1")
> or explain it more verbosely, as you like.
>
> In any event our members can sign it individually if they so
> choose.
>
> If you have any questions about it, Farell Folly is on this
> list and should be able to answer them better than I can.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tapani Tarvainen
>
> ----- Forwarded message from Farell FOLLY <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > -----
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>
> Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in Kigali on
> the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the country's traditional culture:
> "Umuganda" (coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome), the
> Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are inviting you to join them in the
> #Internet4all campaign. This campaign aims at gathering key stakeholders in
> the ICT field in order to defend the idea of an Internet as a basic right
> for all and facilitate all actions towards an affordable Internet access.
>
>
>
> Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable
> development through the digital economy, we are requesting the authorization
> to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better position of
> influence) on the list of signatories besides other distinguished persons
> such as:
>
>
>
> * Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World
> Economic Forum on Africa 2016
> * Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité
> * Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader
> * Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International
> * Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network
> * Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre, Young
> Global Leader
>
>
>
> The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside with
> the complete invitation letter written above.
>
>
>
>
>
> --ff--
> Best regards
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> --
>
>
> Farell FOLLY
>
> Africa2.0 Benin
>
> Chapter Head - Technology Champion
>
> t: < <tel:%2B22997%20248100> tel:%2B22997%20248100> <tel:%2B22997%20248100> +22997 248100
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> < <http://www.africa2point0.org/> http://www.africa2point0.org/> <http://www.africa2point0.org> www.africa2point0.org
> < <http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf> http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf> www.linkedin.com/in/farellf
> < <http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__> http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__> <http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__> www.twitter.com/__f_f__
>
>
>
>
> Dear All,
>
>
> Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in
> Kigali on the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the country’s
> traditional culture: “Umuganda” (coming together in common purpose to
> achieve an outcome), the Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are
> inviting you to join them in the #Internet4all campaign. This campaign
> aims at gathering key stakeholders in the ICT field in order to defend
> the idea of an Internet as a basic right for all and facilitate all
> actions towards an affordable Internet access.
>
>
> Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable
> development through the digital economy, we are requesting the
> authorization to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better
> position of influence) on the list of signatories besides other
> distinguished persons such as:
>
>
> * Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World
> Economic Forum on Africa 2016
> * Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité
> * Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader
> * Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International
> * Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network
> * Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre,
> Young Global Leader
>
>
> The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside
> with the complete invitation letter written above.
>
>
>
> --ff--
> Best regards
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> Farell FOLLY
>
> Africa2.0 Benin
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> Chapter Head - Technology Champion
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> s : [2]Skype: farellf
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> [4]www.africa2point0.org <http://www.africa2point0.org>
> [5]www.linkedin.com/in/farellf <http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf>
> [6]www.twitter.com/__f_f__ <http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__>
>
> References
>
> 1. tel:%2B22997%20248100
> 2. tel:%2B22997%20248100
> 3. mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> 4. http://www.africa2point0.org/
> 5. http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf
> 6. http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__
>
>
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>
> #internet4all in Africa
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> Economic Forum
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> Signed by the following Organisations and Individuals
>
> Organisations
>
> Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of
> The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World Economic Forum on Africa 2016
>
> Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité
>
> Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Foundation, Young Global Leader
>
> Mohammed (Mo) Dewji, Founder of MO Dewji Foundation, Young Global Leader
>
> Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader
>
> Frederick K. Swaniker, Founder and CEO of African Leadership University,
> Young Global Leader
>
> Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International
>
> Francis Okomo-Okello – Chairman & Mahmud Jan Mohamed – Managing Director On
> behalf of TPS Eastern Africa Limited, Serena Hotels
>
> Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network
>
> Simon Winter, Senior Vice-President of Development, on behalf of
> TechnoServe
>
> Henry Maina, Regional Director, East Africa,on behlaf of Article 19
>
> Bisi Alimi, Executive Director, on behalf of the Bisi Alimi Foundation
>
> Lauren Woodman, CEO, NetHope
>
> Blair Glencorse, Founder and Executive Director, on behalf of The
> Accountability Lab
>
> Maina Kiai, Director, on behalf of InformAction
>
> Seth F. Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of GAVI Alliance
>
>
> Individuals
>
> Osayi Alile, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, Young Global Leader
>
> Trevor Ncube, Deputy Executive Chairman, Mail & Guardian
>
> Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre, Young Global
> Leader
>
> Dave Duarte, Founder of Treeshake, Young Global Leader
>
> Amadou Mahtar Ba, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of AllAfrica Global
> Media Inc
>
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