DC3 February 2017

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Hi nico in brazil we are doing videos and preparing educational marerials with hybrid networks. When i arrive in home i can send the drafts and will be good to create a common space to share and co-create a better contents collectivly Enviado do meu smartphone Samsung Galaxy.-------- Mensagem original --------De: Nicolas <nico(a)libre.ws> Data: 11/12/2016 09:32 (GMT-06:00) Para: dc3(a)listas.altermundi.net Assunto: [DC3] Courses initiatives on dc3 Hi guys, I just wanted to do a follow-up on the topic of knowledge sharing. Who of you are doing courses on community connectivity? Regards -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

5 years, 8 months

IEEE/World Bank event

by Michael Oghia

Hi everyone, Is anyone planning on attending this (including you Bob)? It might be a good networking/outreach activity: IEEE, in conjunction with the World Bank, will be holding the Global Connect Stakeholders: Advancing Solutions event in Washington, DC, on 13-14 April http://internetinitiative.ieee.org/events/conferences/ global-connect-stakeholders-advancing-solutions Best, -Michael

7 years

Rightscon Brussels session

by Leandro Navarro

Dear all, I remember seeing an email (Luca?) about proposing a session about our topics in the Rightscon conference in Brussels. How is that? Regards, Leandro.

7 years

1 World Connected - Updated Case Studies Catalog (v2)

by Sharada Srinivasan

Hello, A few months ago, I reached out to the community for input on 1 World Connected's effort to catalog initiatives seeking to connect the unconnected. We received an outpouring of support from all corners, and a number of new resources that have significantly enhanced the catalog. Version 2 <https://goo.gl/oahE3H> now has over 600 case studies covering a wide range of technologies and capacity building efforts. This document is a *curation* of a number of widely available online sources as well as submissions made via our website's form and in-person meetings at various venues over the course of the last year in India, Mexico, Britain and USA, and I would like to acknowledge thank the very many people that have contributed and shared their work and knowledge through mails, reports and conversations, without whom this resource will not have been possible. It is their work that has been compiled and organized, and a list of all major sources are mentioned in the first sheet of the catalog. As ever, the document is open for feedback and will continue to be upgraded as the project proceeds, so please do reach out in case you are aware of additional case studies that we can document. The spreadsheet is available on the following link: https://goo.gl/oahE3H The next stage of our project envisages compiling case studies of these projects through secondary research and interviews, and I will update on our progress on the same periodically. Newer case studies will also be uploaded to our website (1worldconnected.org), and we are in the process of revamping the interface so that the data can be presented and accessed more easily. Thanks and regards, Sharada Srinivasan, Research Fellow Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition, University of Pennsylvania

7 years, 1 month

Collaborating with local power companies

by Michael Oghia

Hi everyone, I just read this Interesting article: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/08/technology/how-to-give-rural-america-bro… I know the idea of providing Internet via power lines is more or less a defunct idea (not due to technological constraints, but the lack of political will to invest in it to protect existing revenues). However, has anyone on this list ever thought about working with electricity companies, especially local power companies? Best, -Michael

7 years, 1 month

Community Stations Fight for Frequencies in El Salvador

by mzennaro＠ictp.it

Interesting article on spectrum for community stations in El Salvador. http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/02/community-stations-fight-for-frequencies-in-… Best, Marco Marco Zennaro, PhD // Research Officer // T/ICT4D Lab // ICTP // wireless.ictp.it

7 years, 1 month

Fwd: [SPI] 2017 Science, Technology, & Innovation Forum for SDGs - Updates & Opportunities

by Michael Oghia

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Donovan Guttieres <donovan.guttieres(a)childrenyouth.org> Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 1:09 AM Subject: [SPI] 2017 Science, Technology, & Innovation Forum for SDGs - Updates & Opportunities To: spiteam <spiteam(a)childrenyouth.org> Dear UN MGCY, We are eager to share with you updates on the *UN Annual multi-stakeholder forum on Science, Technology, & Innovation for SDGs*. As part of the Technology Facilitation Mechanism, agreed as part of the 2030 Agenda and Addis Ababa Action Agenda, it seeks to: 1) provide a venue for facilitating interaction, matchmaking and the establishment of networks between relevant stakeholders and multi-stakeholder partnerships. 2) Identify and examine technology needs and gaps, including with regard to scientific cooperation, innovation and capacity-building. 3) Facilitate development, transfer and dissemination of relevant technologies for the sustainable development goals. The 2017 ST&I Forum will take place *May 15-16, 2017* in *NYC* at the *UN HQ*. Topics for this year's forum are: - Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere - Goal 2. End hunger, food security, sustainable agriculture - Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages - Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, & innovation - Goal 14. Oceans, seas and marine resources - ST&I policy, S&T advising, emerging technologies, and S&T ecosystems For more info, please visit: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ TFM/STIForum2017 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/TFM/STIF…> Youth have a crucial role to play in ensuring appropriate use and access to technology and innovation, as well as technical knowledge assessment for evidence-informed decision making, and effective science communication to bridge gaps between science, policy, and society. We are just starting our preparations for the ST&I Forum and look forward to your contributions throughout the process! A few important deadlines/documents: - Interest form to *attend* the UN ST&I Forum for SDGs (May 15-16) - no funding available, but UN MGCY can provide support letters - *HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JbuVex_rvy--ShspsfPWoUKgI6241CKHNU6…>* - Interest form to be considered as a potential *youth speaker* at the ST&I Forum - please fill out this *LINK* <https://docs.google.com/a/childrenyouth.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc9xwGTDQYTIN…> by *March 1st @ 11:59 PM GMT*. - Call for *youth-led innovation and initiatives* - please fill out this *LINK* <https://docs.google.com/a/childrenyouth.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEwVp6P_LzXeK…> by *March 12th @ 11:59 GMT* - Join for a coordination call Sunday* March 5* (time TBD) Looking forward to sharing more information soon :) Please reach out with any questions or feedback. Donovan, On behalf of the UN MGCY SPI Platform Coordination Team - -- ------------------------------- Donovan Guttieres Focal Point Science-Policy Interface Platform UN Major Group for Children & Youth <http://childrenyouth.org> *Phone:* +(1)786-327-7001 <+1%20786-327-7001> | *Skype:* donovan_guttieres

7 years, 1 month

Thai community network

by Michael Oghia

Hi everyone, APNIC published a good read about a community network in Thailand. Check it out: https://blog.apnic.net/2017/02/17/taknet-community-networking-thailand/ Best, -Michael

7 years, 1 month

Fwd: Out now! New A4AI 2017 Affordability Report

by Michael Oghia

The new Affordability report is out, and it frequently advocates for community networks. Best, -Michael ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alliance for Affordable Internet <karolle.rabarison(a)webfoundation.org> Date: Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 3:07 AM Subject: Out now! New A4AI 2017 Affordability Report To: *|FNAME|* <mike.oghia(a)gmail.com> <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> [image: 2017 Affordability Report] <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> *Where are we on the road to universal and affordable internet access?* EXPLORE THE REPORT <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> We're excited to share with you the 2017 Affordability Report — the newest edition of A4AI’s annual study of the state of policy to further internet access and affordability. Last year's report revealed that we were on track to miss the global target of universal, affordable internet access by over 20 years. Have policymakers taken the urgent action needed to reverse this trend? The 2017 Affordability Report: - Analyses the progress made to enable affordable internet across 58 low- and middle-income countries, with in-depth looks at particularly effective and innovative developments - Looks at the policy frameworks needed to achieve a “1 for 2” affordability target - Explores the importance of pursuing public access solutions so that everyone can afford to connect For press inquiries, please contact press(a)webfoundation.org. <press(a)webfoundation.org> <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> Tweet <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id…> <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=58…> Forward <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=58…> <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> Share <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> *About A4AI* The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is a global coalition of public sector, private sector, and civil society organisations working to advance the shared mission of affordable access to mobile and fixed-line internet for all. CC BY, 2017 World Wide Web Foundation World Wide Web Foundation 1110 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 unsubscribe <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id…> | update preferences <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> | visit a4ai.org <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=…> This email was sent to mike.oghia(a)gmail.com *why did I get this?* <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage2.com/about?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532f…> Alliance for Affordable Internet · 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500 · Washington, DC 20005 · USA

7 years, 1 month

IFLA president contact

by Leandro Navarro

Hi, an update ... After looking for direct or indirect contacts with the elected president of IFLA I sent her this email below (translated from Catalan). She already replied that she's away but we'll talk when she's back. A rough translation of my message: Hi Glòria, I am a researcher at UPC and do research community networks. At the last IGF in Guadalajara (MX) we had the opportunity to speak with Stuart Hamilton on the issue of universal access to the Internet (Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity). We both agreed that community networks (communication networks created and managed by the citizens themselves) as libraries share some values and objectives in this regard. We said it could be useful to contact you in your role as president. In addition, in Catalonia we have one of the world's largest community network, guifi.net, with more than 32,000 nodes. Here is a video that has been done to explain the relationship between libraries and community networks (especially in rural areas) here in the context of guifi.net: https://guifi.net/ca/node/94246 A research article that explains guifi.net in great detail: English: http://people.ac.upc.edu/leandro/pubs/crowds-guifi-en.pdf Catalan Translation: http://people.ac.upc.edu/leandro/pubs/crowds-guifi-ca.pdf Spanish Translation: http://people.ac.upc.edu/leandro/pubs/crowds-guifi-es.pdf If you see something interesting and want to discuss ideas for collaboration we can meet. Roger Baig and Roger Pueyo in copy from the guifi.net Foundation (https://fundacio.guifi.net) Sincerely, Leandro.

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