The Internet Society’s Collaborative Internet Governance Project Workshop, facilitated by Larry Strickling and Fiona Asonga of the Internet Society (ISOC), evaluates different negotiation processes by exploring multiple case studies and scenarios. The purpose of the event is to help fellows
AfriSIG 2018: Reflecting on multistakeholder engagement in Africa
This year’s African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) was preceded by a two-day skills training workshop, facilitated by the Internet Society, aimed to equip fellows with the skills to effectively participate in multistakeholder discussions. Internet governance processes have adopted multistakeholderism
I’m headed to AfriSIG 2018 and here’s why…
By Babatunde Okunoye As a research officer at Paradigm Initiative, my daily work involves a number of interesting tasks. I lead research on Paradigm Initiative’s annual Digital Rights in Africa report, together
Call for applications for the Sixth African School on Internet Governance now open!
Are you a current or potential leader in internet governance forums and debates in Africa? Do you want to deepen your understanding of the “multistakeholder” approach to internet-related policy making? Whether you are a policy maker, a researcher, a regulator,
Interview Fahd Batayneh – Stakeholder and Engagement Manager at ICANN
Cyber Security – Should this even be a current issue for the average internet user in Africa?
By Tawanda Maguze My debut appearance at the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2017 was certainly an eye opener in respect of a lot of very important issues related to internet governance, without doubt one of best spaces to
From Limpopo to Sharm El Sheikh: a journey of initiation on internet governance
By Phoshollo Phasha I am a young woman who grew up in the rural areas of Limpopo in South Africa, where there is not much development done, internet is regarded as a luxury, and technology is not exposed. It has
My initiation in the internet governance arena
By Billy Ray Attending the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) is my first experience in any event related to internet governance. This has given me the opportunity to interact with different stakeholders from all walks of life and I
A learning experience from the 5th African School on Internet Governance
By Sheila Nsekanabo Taking part in the 5th African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) taught me the definition of internet governance, which is defined as the handling of technical coordination required for and policy issues related to the interoperability and
My eye opening experience at AfriSIG 2017
by Moipone Mhlekwa The African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2017 has been both an eye opener and learning curve. When coming here I had no idea of the kind of impact and paradigm shift this school would have on