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AfriSIG, the school for internet techies who want to learn policy

As a technical person, I found the week-long school essential to having a good understanding of the governance side of the internet, which is different from running networks or conducting research on them. Topics related to digital rights, affordable internet access, internet history in Africa, sustainability, internet-related human rights, women and minorities’ participation, etc., were all covered, in addition to a number of other panel discussions and lectures.

The importance of the African Internet Governance Forum

When you think of internet governance, you think emerging technologies, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). You imagine a room, filled with a plethora of ideas, industry leaders, government representatives, youth, civil society and academics. You, in essence, envisage the 8th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF).

Afrisig: un modelo a seguir sobre cómo enseñar gobernanza de internet en otros continentes

ticipar en la Escuela de Gobernanza de Internet de Africa (AfriSIG, por su sigla en inglés) significó para mí varios descubrimientos: que existiera una institución que durante siete años estuviera enseñando de manera organizada este tema complejo, fue la primera lección.

The role of African governments in shaping internet governance policy

African governments are one class of stakeholders that must contribute to the shaping of internet policy in a way that promotes safe, inclusive use of the internet in each of Africa’s respective countries. On paper, this is an easy proposition, but the reality is different.

The wretched of the earth and internet governance: Is multi-stakeholderism and community networks the solution?

To say I was excited when I received the good news of my acceptance to the seventh edition of the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) would be an understatement. I was really over the moon!

Taking the internet governance gospel from Africa to the world

My biggest takeaway at the School is how people from different backgrounds were put in new roles to advocate for best interest positions based on their new roles and were able to reach a consensus report.

Meet the AfriSIG alumni in the outgoing Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group

The African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) aims to develop the leadership skills of Africans from diverse sectors and backgrounds to enable them to effectively participate in local, regional and international internet governance structures. This is not only important for

My AfriSIG Experience and Takeaways

By Adewale Idowu Anthony Adewale receives his certificate from AfriSIG founder, Titi Akinsamni The sixth African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG), organised by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the African Union Commission (AUC), was attended by 35 fellows

AfriSIG 2018: Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity

By Harira Adbulrahman Wakili Harira Adbulrahman Wakili, at AfriSIG My interest in internet governance issues was sparked when I coordinated a project on internet access for women in northern Nigeria in 2016 with the ultimate goal of bridging gender digital

Taking forward the lessons from AfriSIG

Rebecca Ryakitimbo during AfriSIG 2018 I have wanted to attend the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) ever since I participated in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) as an ISOCYouth@IGF fellow last year. It was through this formative experience