I see no reason why NCUC/NCSG should not buy in with this great initiatives
but if insisted, individual and organization that think it's a good idea
should go ahead and endorse it. <period>
Note: Without infrastructure and access, we won't be here discussing policy
or policies.
Therefore, I endorse it.
On Apr 23, 2016 6:27 PM, "hfaiedh ines" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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.
>
> 2016-04-22 19:30 GMT+01:00 James Gannon <[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]> on behalf of Wisdom
>> Donkor <[log in to unmask]>
>> Reply-To: Wisdom Donkor <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: Friday 22 April 2016 at 13:44
>> To: "[log in to unmask]" <[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,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 1 - Ending poverty and hunger
>> 2 - Tackling inequalities, empowering women and girls and leaving no one
>> behind
>> 3 - Fostering sustainable economic growth and transformation and
>> promoting sustainable consumption and production
>> 4 - Protecting our Planet and Combatting Climate Change
>> 5 - Building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions
>> 6 - A strengthened global partnership for realizing the post-2015
>> development agenda
>>
>> In this regard i support NCSG to sign onto the Internet4all campaign.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> *WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)*
>> ICANN Fellow / ISOC Member, IGF Member, Diplo Foundation
>> OGP Working Group Member, Africa OD Working Group Member
>> E-government and Open Government Data Platforms Specialist
>> National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
>> Ghana Open Data Initiative (GODI)
>> Post Office Box CT. 2439, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
>> Tel; +233 20 812881
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>> [log in to unmask]
>> [log in to unmask]
>> Skype: wisdom_dk
>> facebook: facebook@wisdom_dk
>> Website: www.nita.gov.gh / www.data.gov.gh
>> www.isoc.gh / www.itag.org.gh
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Tapani Tarvainen <
>> [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]>
>>> -----
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> Farell FOLLY
>>>
>>> Africa2.0 Benin
>>>
>>> Chapter Head - Technology Champion
>>>
>>> t: <tel:%2B22997%20248100> +22997 248100
>>> s : <tel:%2B22997%20248100> Skype: farellf
>>> m: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> <http://www.africa2point0.org/> www.africa2point0.org
>>> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf> www.linkedin.com/in/farellf
>>> <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
>>>
>>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> -------
>>> logo_2
>>>
>>> Farell FOLLY
>>>
>>> Africa2.0 Benin
>>>
>>> Chapter Head - Technology Champion
>>> t: [1]+22997 248100
>>> s : [2]Skype: farellf
>>> m: [3][log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> [4]www.africa2point0.org
>>> [5]www.linkedin.com/in/farellf
>>> [6]www.twitter.com/__f_f__
>>>
>>> References
>>>
>>> 1. tel:%2B22997%20248100
>>> 2. tel:%2B22997%20248100
>>> 3. mailto:[log in to unmask]
>>> 4. http://www.africa2point0.org/
>>> 5. http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf
>>> 6. http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> #internet4all in Africa
>>> Powered by The Global Shapers Community – an initiative of the World
>>> Economic Forum
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> ----- End forwarded message -----
>>>
>>
>>
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