council December 2018

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[CNSIG-Council] Fwd: Summary: meeting at Gaite Lyrique (15 Nov 2018)

by Shaun Pather

Regards Shaun ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Shaun Pather <spather(a)uwc.ac.za> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2018, 17:10 Subject: Summary: meeting at Gaite Lyrique (15 Nov 2018) To: Carlos Rey-Moreno <carlos(a)apc.org>, Carlos Rey-Moreno < carlos.reymoreno(a)gmail.com> *Report back session * *Group : CN Summit* · Use pf the declaration and its purpose · How to get everyone involved · Levelling the playing field · Need an oversight committee for preparatory process · Must be a bottom up from regions to global · Focus on commonalities · Build on previous initiatives · Gathering needed before the summit of the CNs – spaces to accommodate local circumstances · Risk – stress in the process may backfire · Should not start with a blank page – but needs a framework document to be setup · Wireless international group is already meeting – need to ensure their inclusion · Role of woman to shape the process *Group: Inclusivity* · Inclusivity is a broad issue: Gender, territorial, Language · Gender: Cultural constrains in general is noted; needs to be a deepening of understanding of power relationships and roles of different members of society in each region · CN definition to help people realise if they need to be part of the process · Energy on putting action on sensitive groups – to empower marginalised people in more roles · Technologies that can be made your own has an important role e.g. Alta Mundi · As a collective of CNs – need to reflect more on what it means to be more diverse and inclusive · Actions must be undertaken as close to the ground as possible e.g. local content process · Regional diversity: No representation of the Asia-Pacific region – must be addressed; note several examples from this region in GisWatch · Language diversity: Regional discussions are very important; therefore work at the regional level – before global level; noted that Francophone not represented – must be addressed; See Alta Mundi translation project – where communities undertook translation. · Race is also an issue to be addressed *Group: Policy * · Work at national and regional level to obtain access to fibre and spectrum – provide exemplars (write up cases) as to how this can be done for others to learn from · Similarly access to USFs – which must be more flexible in what they fund e.g. skills development, tech development · Spectrum Access: Has to be taken to regulators and a wider community of stakeholders; therefore need to provide some information pack in this regard · Access to backhaul: Bring cases that can demonstrate benefits of access; try to make governments look good in the process; · Select best practice cases from different countries and provide such info to government · Problem of treating first nations as a country within a country must be addressed · GisWatch / or continuation can be used for advocacy purposes *Report back session * *Group : CN Summit* · Use pf the declaration and its purpose · How to get everyone involved · Levelling the playing field · Need an oversight committee for preparatory process · Must be a bottom up from regions to global · Focus on commonalities · Build on previous initiatives · Gathering needed before the summit of the CNs – spaces to accommodate local circumstances · Risk – stress in the process may backfire · Should not start with a blank page – but needs a framework document to be setup · Wireless international group is already meeting – need to ensure their inclusion · Role of woman to shape the process *Group: Inclusivity* · Inclusivity is a broad issue: Gender, territorial, Language · Gender: Cultural constrains in general is noted; needs to be a deepening of understanding of power relationships and roles of different members of society in each region · CN definition to help people realise if they need to be part of the process · Energy on putting action on sensitive groups – to empower marginalised people in more roles · Technologies that can be made your own has an important role e.g. Alta Mundi · As a collective of CNs – need to reflect more on what it means to be more diverse and inclusive · Actions must be undertaken as close to the ground as possible e.g. local content process · Regional diversity: No representation of the Asia-Pacific region – must be addressed; note several examples from this region in GisWatch · Language diversity: Regional discussions are very important; therefore work at the regional level – before global level; noted that Francophone not represented – must be addressed; See Alta Mundi translation project – where communities undertook translation. · Race is also an issue to be addressed *Group: Policy * · Work at national and regional level to obtain access to fibre and spectrum – provide exemplars (write up cases) as to how this can be done for others to learn from · Similarly access to USFs – which must be more flexible in what they fund e.g. skills development, tech development · Spectrum Access: Has to be taken to regulators and a wider community of stakeholders; therefore need to provide some information pack in this regard · Access to backhaul: Bring cases that can demonstrate benefits of access; try to make governments look good in the process; · Select best practice cases from different countries and provide such info to government · Problem of treating first nations as a country within a country must be addressed · GisWatch / or continuation can be used for advocacy purposes Regards Shaun -- Disclaimer - This e-mail is subject to UWC policies and e-mail disclaimer published on our website at: https://www.uwc.ac.za/Pages/emaildisclaimer.aspx <https://www.uwc.ac.za/Pages/emaildisclaimer.aspx>

3 years, 8 months

[CNSIG-Council] CNSIG at the IGF

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi all, According to what has been shared so far, 10 out of 14 CNSIG member organizations will be represented in the IGF. This is a great opportunity to have a CNSIG meeting. Should we define an agenda of matters we sould like to discuss in person? And also, it would be great if everyone could share in what panels/workshops you will be presenting. I'll start; according to the preliminary schedule[1] I'll be part of: - "DC on Community Connectivity" session (11:20 - 12:20 Salle VII, Nov. 12) - "WS 279: Investment Strategies to Scale Community Networks" (9:00 - 10:30, Salle IV, Nov.14) Cheers, Nico [1] https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/678…

5 years, 2 months

[CNSIG-Council] [global-summit] Initial Discussions

by Nicolas Pace

Hi all, Merry festivities for all of you. I think we need to allow all of us to reflect on this topic of the Global Summit. Have seen/read in some spaces the interest of ISOC to include people (like the Partnership for Public Access, lead by IFLA and where people from Microsoft/Facebook participate). If we want to define the agenda and not the agenda be imposed on us somehow... I think we need to be upfront on what we need the event to be and to speak as early as possible so we can define the agenda the way we need it. Would like to propose to share this interest to trigger this conversation in the African, Asian and Indigenous North American groups, to try all-together to shape an amazing summit for us all, that can serve us the way we need it to serve us. Just some random thoughts that came to mind... so, the proposed actionables are: * continue discussing about: http://nicolasacco.diveni.re/~gio/asciipad/CNSIG_CouncilMeeting20181115Pari… * what do you think about bringing this discussion to the other spaces? let them discuss and then we can find each other with some idea of what each region needs Shall we give us 10 days for the 2nd, and 15 days for the first one, to see how it goes? Happy holidays everyone!

5 years, 4 months

[CNSIG-Council] ISOC evaluation and CNSIG Annual Council Meeting

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi all, We have received communication from ISOC regarding the annual chapters and SIGs evaluation. This requires completing information in the online ISOC platform which I'll be doing soon. Those who have participated in events using the "CNSIG hat", please send a one paragraph summary (and any relevant links) so we can add it to the activities form in the platform. Out of the top of my head I can remember participation in "Mesh is in the air", participation in two african events, participation/organization of the LAC CN Summit and participation in the IGF2018 after-event meeting. We also need to organize our annual Council Meeting. An important excerpt from the Bylaws[1]: " The officers of the Executive council shall be Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Alternate members must be appointed for Secretary and Treasurer. The officers shall be elected at the Annual Council Meeting. Officers must be members -representing an Organization- of the Executive Council to be elegible for office. Officers shall take office immediately upon election and serve until their successor is elected. They shall serve for one (1) year. Consecutive re-election to occupy any office will only be allowed for three terms. All candidates to officer positions shall present their candidacy, including a program and a declaration of interests, at least 30 business days before the Annual Council meeting. [...] The Annual Council meeting shall be held at the last meeting of the program year. At this meeting, the Secretary and Treasurer each shall present a report. Also, the election of officers for the Council, Standing committees and temporary committees shall be held. Also, the Chair shall announce the results of the election of officers which may have been held through e-mail ballot, for the coming year " These are our current executive council officers: Chair Nicolás Echániz Vice Chair Sol Luca de Tena Treasurer Karla Velasco Alternate Treasurer Gioacchino Mazzurco Secretary Manuela González Ursi Alternate Secretary Peter Bloom So, according to our bylaws, anyone willing to be considered for a position should "present their candidacy, including a program and a declaration of interests, at least 30 business days before the Annual Council meeting." Please do so soon! According to these requirements, the meeting will need to occur during the last weeks of January. Let's decide on a suitable meeting date; can someone get on top of coordinating this? Cheers! Nico [1] http://cnsig.info/assets/CNSIG-Bylaws_v1.1.pdf

5 years, 4 months

[CNSIG-Council] Anyone going to RightsCon?

by mai＠peoplesopen.net

Hi there, This is extremely last minute but I'm going to submit a session proposal for RightsCon tonight about community networks (the deadline is in a few hours). I wanted to know if anyone else was planning to be there in Tunis, June 2019? The format I'm going to choose is "Fishbowl" so we can use it as an opportunity to meet and have a discussion among anyone who's planning to be there. But let me know if you plan on being there ASAP and would like me to include you in the proposal! cheers, Mai

5 years, 4 months

[CNSIG-Council] AlterMundi lcence. Following up on Paris meeting.

by Nicolás Echániz

Hi All, I think it would be a good practice for our group to follow up on our organization plans shared during our meeting[1], so we can keep the collective links alive. I wanted to let you all know that as of yesterday AlterMundi was granted operator license in Argentina. It's the first license for community networks. This is an important step to push for access to Universal Service Funds. I'll keep you posted on news on that front. Here is the license document: https://blog.altermundi.net/media/uploads/licenciaaltermundi-1895-18_resol.… And this is the resolution we got passed in august making the special licensing for community networks possible: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/310000-314999/313590… Cheers! Nico [1] http://gg.gg/CNSIG_CouncilMeeting20181115_Paris

5 years, 4 months

[CNSIG-Council] Fwd: Open Forum : Please join us for InterCommunity - Tuesday, 4th December 2018!

by Nicolas Pace

Hope someone can join -------- Original Message -------- From: Corinne Ogu via Internet Society <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: December 3, 2018 3:59:29 PM CST To: nicopace(a)gmail.com Subject: Open Forum : Please join us for InterCommunity - Tuesday, 4th December 2018! == Please, reply above this line == Dear Members, Please join us on Tuesday, 4th December 2018 for InterCommunity 2018 Broadcast. The Internet Society's annual member meeting. This year's virtual meet-up will bring our global community together during two broadcasts to accommodate different time zones: 10 AM UTC and 6 PM UTC. To join either broadcast, follow the instructions below and online: 10 AM UTC - InterCommunity Broadcast: http://digitell.io/isoc2018 <http://digitell.io/isoc2018> 6 PM UTC - InterCommunity Broadcast: http://digitell.io/isoc2018 <http://digitell.io/isoc2018> After entering your information you will be able to choose which session to join. Note that the sessions will be simulcast in both Spanish and French. There is also a "Demo" button you can use to verify that your system will work correctly and learn about how to use the web interface. Please see the Instructions page <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2018/instructions/> online. What's on the agenda? 1) Presentation of 2019 Action Plan: <https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2019/> The action plan will deliver Internet Society's key focus areas for 2019. This is an opportunity for you our community members to know what is in store for the coming year, understand the global plan and translate it into actionable items at local level. It is also an opportunity to ask clarifying questions and engage on how you can make the plan relevant at local level. 2) Announcing 2018 Chapterthon <https://www.internetsociety.org/beyond-the-net/chapterthon/2018/> Winners: Are you curious to find out who won the 2018 Chapterthon? We read your inspiring project submissions on IoT Security. You will be voting for your favorite project in November after which the winners will be announced during the InterCommunity live broadcast event. Be part of the online event to find out who they are. 3) The future of InterCommunity <https://www.internetsociety.org/intercommunity/2018/>: What would you want an ideal community event to look like? Be part of shaping and re-imagining our future InterCommunity events. Join the conversation during this year's InterCommunity and let your voice be heard. There will be a live session discussing some of your views and the consultation phase will continue in 2019. Hope to see you online, and we look forward to your participation! Best, ------------------------------ connectafrica(a)isoc.org / ogu(a)isoc.org Individual and Online Membership Manager https://www.internetsociety.org Together We Can #SwitchItOn and #KeepItOn! Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&MID=36028… You are subscribed to "Open Forum" as nicopace(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

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