Dear all, (apologies for typos, I am writing fom a device with no corrector)
Yesterday, we had a very interesting and fruitful meeting at rightscon. Below a brief recap of the ideas that emerged from the discussion.
General considerations:
First, it would be interesting to dedicate the 2018 DC3 outcome to a compilation of exsiting toolkits (e.g. Mazi tooltik), instructions (e.g. Commotion), technologies (Libre Router), etc. that allow people to concretely build community networks, rather than elaborating another book.
Second, it would be good to dedicate part of the DC3 session to "let the unconnected speak for themselves" i.e. bringing into the debate people that are currently attempting to build CNs, to lat them share the difficulties they are facing and discuss with DC3 members how to solve them. Nico Pace and Leandro pointed out that there are a lot of commmunities that are attempting to build CNs that would be willing to share their experience.
Third, it would be very interesting to dedicate part of the session to discussing partnerships with stakeholders with whom we can establish unexplored cooperation. IFLA (Donna was present at the meeting) was an obvious exemple but many others can be added to the list (e.g. community radio, etc).
Lastly, (this point partly overlap with the previous one) it would be very interesting to bring into the discussion and and establish cooperation with developers of technologies that can be compelentary to the development of CN e.g. blockchain projetc (e.g. delife.io which was presented by Jan who participated to the meeting), IoT solutions developers, etc.
Important question:
Which format could be the best suited for a compilation of toolkits, etc? A specific website? A webpage of the DC3 site? Something else?
Specific considerations:
It would be very challenging to discuss all the points mentioned above during the DC3 session (even if the 90 minutes slot has been reinstored, after many participants complained about last year 60 min slot). Therefore it would be advisable to put forward a workshop proposal, besides the DC3 session.
The session DC3 could have a structure along these lines
- presentation of (at least some of) the initiatives featured in the compilation/catalogue of toolkits (40 min)
- discussion with people in their early phase of CN development to undertand the challeges they are facing (30 min)
- discussion with potential partners (20 min)
The discussion/presentation of technologies and initiatives that can compelement CN development is so broad that could be the object of a specific session.
Stavroula and Harris, from Mazi, kindly volunteered to take the lead to develop the workshop proposal (deadline 27 May) for a collaborative workshop where such initiatives/technologies can be presented.
Info on how to develop a workshop propsal can be found here https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-workshop… (pay particular attention to "workshop evaluations")
Here is the online form to submit the proposal https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-workshop-proposal…
Here the list of the workshop approved last year to have some exemples http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2017-workshops
Please feel free to share comments and add any info I may have forgotten or correct anything I may have misreported
All the best
Luca
Hi all,
As some of you already know, at the end of May, TEDxRoma invited me to give a TEDtalk on “From Net Neutrality to Network Self-determination”. The video recording of the talk has just been released and is now available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-xlBqbNzGU
In the talk I tried to connect and condensate many of the issues we have been discussing over the past year. I would like to thank all those who have been not only good friends and reliable partners but also great source of inspiration over the past years.
In the talk, I specifically mention four CNs (Nuvem, NWNP, B4RN and NYCmesh) as I thought they represent a sample that is heterogeneous enough to let the “layman” understand that CNs can truly be developed everywhere and with very good results.
I hope this 13 min video will help raise awareness on the positive effects of CN!
Of course, comments and critiques are more than welcome ☺
All the best
Luca
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Hi all,
FYI, after the IGF proposals evaluation, 3 workshop proposals on CN have been included in the top 20 (out of 360)!!
Actually, they are all in the top 11
Congratulations to all!
Luca
Rank
ID
Title
SCORE
VARIANCE
Theme
Theme
Subtheme
Subtheme
Format
Format
1
231
AI: Ethical and Legal Challenges for Emerging Economies
4,5
0,125
Emerging Technologies
9
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
8
Panel - 90 Min
10
2
172
Accessibility Improved: building inclusive societies with AI
4,4444
0,2747
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
3
Other - 90 Min: Tech-powered campfire session
1
3
40
Internet Mega-Trends' Impact on the Internet's Architecture
4,4167
0,3333
Technical & Operational Topics
8
INTERNET PROTOCOLS
2
Other - 90 Min: Interactive, informative session
1
4
279
Investment Strategies to Scale Community Networks
4,4167
0,0972
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
COMMUNITY NETWORKS
3
Round Table - 90 Min
20
5
146
Hidden aspects of digital inclusion
4,3611
0,1127
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
DIGITAL CAPACITY BUILDING
4
Break-out Group Discussions - 90 Min
4
6
104
Well-being in the Digital Age (OECD Going Digital Project)
4,3438
0,3115
Development, Innovation & Economic Issues
8
Other: Well-being (encompassing health, the environment, work, safety, privacy, and digital security, among others).
1
Panel - 90 Min
10
7
217
I Can't Use This App: Closing The Web Accessibility Gap
4,3333
0,1944
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
3
Panel - 60 Min
4
8
308
Community Networks meet Blockchains: Friends or Foes?
4,3333
0,0556
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
COMMUNITY NETWORKS
3
Other - 90 Min: Roundtable with focused groups
1
9
45
1.3 Billion Reasons for Making Technology Accessible
4,2778
0,409
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
3
Round Table - 90 Min
20
10
180
Net neutrality and beyond: ensuring freedom of choice online
4,2778
0,2701
Technical & Operational Topics
8
NET NEUTRALITY
3
Birds of a Feather - 90 Min
1
11
428
Spectrum for Community Networks:A "Must" That Is Hard to Get
4,2778
0,0895
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
17
COMMUNITY NETWORKS
3
Round Table - 60 Min
12
12
142
Net neutrality vs. 5G and new technological challenges
4,25
0,4583
Technical & Operational Topics
8
NET NEUTRALITY
3
Debate - 90 Min
2
[FGV Direito Rio]
Luca Belli, PhD
Senior Researcher
Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>
luca.belli(a)fgv.br
+55 21 3799 5763
@1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli>
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Holy Smokes!
This is great.
Thank you for sending!
Jane
Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org
Skype: janercoffin
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429
From: <dc3-bounces(a)listas.altermundi.net> on behalf of Luca Belli <luca.belli(a)fgv.br>
Reply-To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3(a)listas.altermundi.net>
Date: Friday, July 20, 2018 at 3:40 PM
To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3(a)listas.altermundi.net>
Subject: [DC3] 3 workshop proposals on CNs amongst the top 20!
Hi all,
FYI, after the IGF proposals evaluation, 3 workshop proposals on CN have been included in the top 20 (out of 360)!!
Actually, they are all in the top 11
Congratulations to all!
Luca
RankIDTitleSCOREVARIANCEThemeThemeSubthemeSubthemeFormatFormat
1231AI: Ethical and Legal Challenges for Emerging Economies4,50,125Emerging Technologies9ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE8Panel - 90 Min10
2172Accessibility Improved: building inclusive societies with AI4,44440,2747Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES3Other - 90 Min: Tech-powered campfire session1
340Internet Mega-Trends' Impact on the Internet’s Architecture4,41670,3333Technical & Operational Topics8INTERNET PROTOCOLS2Other - 90 Min: Interactive, informative session1
4279Investment Strategies to Scale Community Networks4,41670,0972Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17COMMUNITY NETWORKS3Round Table - 90 Min20
5146Hidden aspects of digital inclusion4,36110,1127Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17DIGITAL CAPACITY BUILDING4Break-out Group Discussions - 90 Min4
6104Well-being in the Digital Age (OECD Going Digital Project)4,34380,3115Development, Innovation & Economic Issues8Other: Well-being (encompassing health, the environment, work, safety, privacy, and digital security, among others).1Panel - 90 Min10
7217I Can't Use This App: Closing The Web Accessibility Gap4,33330,1944Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES3Panel - 60 Min4
8308Community Networks meet Blockchains: Friends or Foes?4,33330,0556Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17COMMUNITY NETWORKS3Other - 90 Min: Roundtable with focused groups1
9451.3 Billion Reasons for Making Technology Accessible4,27780,409Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES3Round Table - 90 Min20
10180Net neutrality and beyond: ensuring freedom of choice online4,27780,2701Technical & Operational Topics8NET NEUTRALITY3Birds of a Feather - 90 Min1
11428Spectrum for Community Networks:A "Must" That Is Hard to Get4,27780,0895Digital Inclusion & Accessibility17COMMUNITY NETWORKS3Round Table - 60 Min12
12142Net neutrality vs. 5G and new technological challenges4,250,4583Technical & Operational Topics8NET NEUTRALITY3Debate - 90 Min2
Luca Belli, PhD
Senior Researcher
Head of Internet Governance @ FGVluca.belli(a)fgv.br
+55 21 3799 5763@1lucabelli
Hello everyone
The 3rd Summit on Community Networks in Africa <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…> will be taking place at the Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge <https://www.wildlubanzi.co.za/>, Eastern Cape, South Africa from 2-7 September 2018.
Hosted by the Internet Society, Zenzeleni and APC, the Summit will bring together Community Network operators across the African continent and beyond.
As its main objective, the Summit will be promoting the creation and growth of Community Networks, increase collaboration between Community Network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders.
If you are interested to attend the Summit please Register <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…> and join us!
Together let’s switch on the Internet, community by community!
Regards,
Michuki Mwangi
Internet Society | Africa Regional Bureau
Please see this for the 3rd African CN Summit 3-7 September
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On 7/18/18, 11:07 AM, "Cn-africa on behalf of Michuki Mwangi" <cn-africa-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org on behalf of mwangi(a)isoc.org> wrote:
Dear All,
We are pleased to announce that we have opened applications for the fellowship program to the 3rd CN Summit on Community Networks in Africa, to be held in Eastern Cape, South Africa from 2 - 7 September 2018.
Please see the information on how to apply on the following page https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…
Also, please note that due to the limited budget available, we shall target to support only one person per CN. We therefore request if you can consult internally and only make one application per CN.
For any questions or clarifications please send an email to cn4africa(a)isoc.org
For more information on the 3rd CN Summit, please visit - https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/201…
NB: Deadline for fellowship application is 25th July 2018.
Thanks and regards,
Michuki Mwangi
Internet Society
Hi everyone,
I am co-organizing a youth (16-35) workshop on the digital commons with the
Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG). It will be held from 11-17
September in Budapest, Hungary, and we are now accepting applications for
anyone whom might be interested.
It will be a good opportunity for anyone in Europe (Council of Europe
States, plus Belarus and Kosovo), and I'd appreciate it if you could share
with anyone that you think could benefit from it.
More information is here:
http://fyeg.org/news/call-participants-training-%E2%80%9Ccommon-digital-rev…
Let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
-Michael
Hi All –
See this great opportunity to attend IGF 2018.
Best,
Jane
Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org
Skype: janercoffin
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429
From: Alejandra Prieto <prieto(a)isoc.org>
Date: Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5:55 AM
To: DL All Staff <DLAllStaff(a)isoc.org>
Subject: **2018 Youth@IGF Program: Applications Open!!**
Dear All,
Internet Society is now accepting applications for the 2018 Youth@IGF program!
We encourage you to share this announcement with your communities who are also passionate about engaging youth in our future Internet.
Information and links to apply can be found here:
In English: https://www.internetsociety.org/youth-igf-programme
In Spanish: https://www.internetsociety.org/es/youth/youth-igf-programme/
In French: https://www.internetsociety.org/fr/youth/youth-igf-programme/
Additional information, including program components and background, are below. Also, I have created “Call for Applications” emails in English, Spanish and French that can be directly used to promote the program among your communities.
Please, note that the call for applications will close on 22 July 2018.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at prieto(a)isoc.org.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration.
Best regards/Atentamente/Cordialement,
Alejandra Prieto
Implementation Lead
Internet Leadership, Global Engagement
+41 43 434 80 39
Internet Society
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Additional Information
2018 Youth@IGF program Components
The Youth@IGF program provides a crucial leadership development opportunity for young adults ages 18-25 from around the world. This year, we will focus mainly, but not exclusively, on youth from Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The program will include:
4-week Online Training on topics including, Internet Governance; Actors and Stakeholder Groups; Infrastructure, Standards and Protocols; and Policy Principles. Participants will be grouped into classes, each with a dedicated expert moderator to facilitate the learning process. The course will be delivered in English, Spanish and French.
Travel Fellowships to the Internet Governance Forum 2018 in Paris, France, 12-14 November for the best participants of the online course.
Webinar Discussion Series led by global Internet Governance experts to deepen their knowledge and to prepare them for the IGF meeting.
Collaborative Leadership Exchange, immediately prior to the IGF and in partnership with Internet Society IGF Ambassadors, Youth Fellows from other programs, and IGF attendees more generally.
Background
Early in 2015, the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) identified as a desired outcome of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) an increase in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) youth participation in the Internet governance processes and the meeting.
Both, CGI.br and the Internet Society have extensive experience in providing capacity building on Internet governance through online courses and fellowships to previous IGFs. Therefore, the two organizations combined efforts to create the Youth@IGF program to empower the next generation of leaders and increase the participation of young voices (ages18-25) from LAC in the debates about Internet Governance.
Since then, and with our partners – NIC.MX, the Government of Mexico, Microsoft and Verizon – the Youth@IGF program has brought more than 160 youth from around the world to IGF 2015, 2016 and 2017, as part of our commitment to ensure the next generation of Internet leaders are primed to advance an Internet of opportunity for all.
As a result of these efforts, many young people are now contributing to the Youth Special Interest Group and to regional meetings, such as the African Internet Summit, EuroDIG, and others. Also, some of the Youth@IGF Fellows have created civil society organizations, such as Digital Grassroots.
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Call for Applications Emails
English
** 2018 Youth@IGF program: APPLY NOW (2-22 July, 2018)! **
The Internet Society is now accepting applications for the 2018 Youth@IGF program.
In 2015, Internet Society and CGI.br combined efforts to create the Youth@IGF program to empower the next generation of leaders and increase the participation of young voices (ages 18-25) in the debates about Internet Governance. Since then, and with our partners – NIC.MX, the Government of Mexico, Microsoft and Verizon –, the Youth@IGF program has brought more than 160 youth from around the world to IGF 2015, 2016 and 2017.
As a result of these efforts, many young people are now contributing to the Youth Special Interest Group and to regional meetings, such as the African Internet Summit, EuroDIG, and others. Also, some of the Youth@IGF Fellows have created civil society organizations, such as Digital Grassroots.
Again this year, the top performers will have a chance to go to the IGF in Paris, France, taking place from November 12-14, 2018.
More information and links to apply can be found here: https://www.internetsociety.org/youth-igf-programme.
Please, note that applications will close on 22 July 2018.
We encourage you to apply (if you are 18-25 years old) or share the information about this program with individuals in your network that have a keen interest in Internet governance topics and want to build their dream Internet.
If you have any questions, please contact Alejandra Prieto at prieto(a)isoc.org.
Best regards,
Español
** Programa Juventud@IGF 2018: envíe ya su solicitud (2-22 julio 2018) **
Internet Society les invita a participar en el programa 2018 Juventud@IGF).
El programa se creó en 2015 como parte del compromiso de Internet Society y CGI.br por asegurar que la nueva generación de líderes de Internet fomente el avance de la “Internet de las Oportunidades”. Desde entonces, y junto con colaboradores como NIC.MX, el gobierno de México, y otros patrocinadores, incluyendo Microsoft y Verizon, el programa Juventud@IGF ha hecho posible que más de 160 jóvenes de todo el mundo participen en el IGF 2015, 2016 y 2017.
Como resultado, muchos jóvenes contribuyen ahora al Grupo de Interés Especial de Jóvenes y a eventos regionales, como la Cumbre Africana de Internet, EuroDIG y otros. Además, algunos jóvenes de programas anteriores han creado organizaciones de la sociedad civil, como Digital Grassroots.
De nuevo este año, los candidatos más competentes tendrán la oportunidad de asistir al IGF en París del 12 al 14 de noviembre, así como de participar en un intercambio colaborativo para líderes de Internet previo al evento.
Más información sobre el programa, criterios de selección y enlaces para enviar solicitudes, los encuentra en https://www.internetsociety.org/es/youth/youth-igf-programme.
Las solicitudes se cerrarán el 22 de julio de 2018.
Les animamos a enviar su solicitud (si tiene entre 18 y 25 años) o a compartir esta información con jóvenes que tengan interés en las actividades de gobernanza de Internet y quieran construir el Internet de sus sueños.
Si tiene preguntas, no dude en ponerse en contacto con Alejandra Prieto en prieto(a)isoc.org.
Saludos cordiales,
Français
** Programme Jeunesse@IGF 2018 : envoyez votre candidature (2-22 juillet 2018) ! **
Internet Society vous invite à participer au programme Jeunesse@IGF 2018.
Le programme a été créé en 2015 comme partie de l'engagement de l'Internet Society et de CGI.br à faire en sorte que la nouvelle génération de leaders Internet favorise l'avancement de «l'Internet des opportunités». Depuis, et ensemble avec des partenaires comme NIC.MX, le gouvernement du Mexique, Microsoft et Verizon, nous avons amené plus de 160 jeunes à l’IGF 2015, 2016 et 2017 sous le Programme Jeunesse@IGF.
Grâce au programme, des nombreux jeunes contribuent désormais au Groupe d'Intérêt Spécial pour les Jeunes et à des événements régionaux, tels que le Sommet africain sur Internet, EuroDIG et d'autres. En outre, certains jeunes des programmes précédents ont créé des organisations de la société civile, telles que Digital Grassroots.
Encore cette année, les candidats les plus compétents auront l'opportunité d'assister à l'IGF à Paris du 12 au 14 novembre 2018, ainsi que de participer à un échange collaboratif pour les leaders de l'Internet un jour avant l’événement.
Plus d'informations sur le programme, ainsi que les critères de sélection et les liens pour soumettre des demandes peuvent être trouvés ici : https://www.internetsociety.org/fr/youth/youth-igf-programme/
Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’au 22 juillet 2018.
Nous vous encourageons à soumettre votre candidature (si vous avez entre 18 et 25 ans) ou à partager cette information avec des jeunes intéressés par les activités de gouvernance d'Internet et souhaitant construire l'Internet de leurs rêves.
Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à contacter Alejandra Prieto (prieto(a)isoc.org).
Cordialement,
Hi All –
Please see tech fellow applications for IETF 103.
Best,
Jane
Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org
Skype: janercoffin
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429
From: Niel Harper <harper(a)isoc.org>
Date: Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:14 AM
To: DL All Staff <DLAllStaff(a)isoc.org>
Subject: ** APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 103 - Bangkok **
Hello All,
A wonderful day to all.
Please be advised that we are now taking applications for the Fellowship to IETF 103.
Kindly forward the below announcement to your networks, partners and communities.
Thanks doe your support.
Regards,
-----------------------------
Niel Harper
Director, NGL & Fellowships
Internet Society
1775 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190
Email: harper(a)isoc.org
Skype: OlokunBB
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From: Niel Harper <harper(a)isoc.org>
Date: Monday, July 2, 2018 at 12:08 PM
To: "programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org" <programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org>
Subject: ** APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 103 - Bangkok **
Hello All,
The Internet Society is inviting applications for its Fellowship to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The Fellowship programme allows technologists, engineers and researchers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting.
The IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture.
FELLOWSHIP ROUND
Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The current selection round is for the following:
** IETF 103, November 3-9 November, 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand **
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION LINKS
Information about the fellowship and the application links for First-Time and Returning Fellows can be found at the below link:
https://www.internetsociety.org/leadership/fellowship-to-ietf/
Before applying for the Internet Society Fellowship to the IETF 103 Meeting in Bangkok, please read the self-assessment guide and ensure that you are able to satisfy all the requirements.
SELECTION TIMELINE
2 July, 2018 Open Call for Applications
22 July, 2018 Close Call for Applications
3 August, 2018 Notify Successful Candidates
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity or pass this information about the programme to individuals in your network that have a keen interest in the open standards development activities of the IETF.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper at harper(a)isoc.org.
Regards,
-----------------------------
Niel Harper
Director, NGL & Fellowships
Internet Society
1775 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190
Email: harper(a)isoc.org
Skype: OlokunBB
Follow us on Twitter @ISOC_NextGen