[kictanet] Unity of purpose

Thu Nov 25 23:41:42 EAT 2010

Sounds like a paragraph in a Literature book Njeri, i am still trying to
digest the point, none the less, i thing Pierre Deserves a chance, i have
interacted with him a few times and from my assesment he is a global leader,
whichever methodology is used let us consider his candidature...again Unity
of Purpose

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Njeri
<njeri.rionge at igniteconsulting.co.ke>wrote:

> Humm... With all due respect we need to be very careful not to use cultural
> norms to determine international norms.
>
> Let me explain;
>
> In Africa we use community based support systems/ merit or not, which is
> part of our culture to make decisions.
>
> Largely in developed markets they use personal/ individul systems/ merits
> to make decisions.
>
> In some cases the tribulist mentality may prevail which can be the case for
> ICANN. This has been alluded to in your own comment about the current
> director. ( no personal comment).
>
> The two options above mean and equal many different outcomes in the way we
> operate and do business. Plus not to mention fifdoms within the current
> Internet businesses/policy organizations.
>
> On point though, we do come out ahead and exceed expectations even where we
> have limited resources.
>
> In other areas the very limited resources are used to manipulate groups and
> individuals.  So when well seasoned international players that we call
> International / Global citizens use new ways of operating we consider this
> an out right sell out!!! I beleive it's time we leveled the playing field
> through international acceptable debates and positioning for new entrants
> into the internet market place.
>
> My two cents... Still very interested in collaboration and not via mailing
> lists. Business is not done on mailing lists.
>
> N.
>
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> On Nov 25, 2010, at 12:02, Nnenna Nwakanma <nnenna at nnenna.org> wrote:
>
>
>>  Inspirational words Eric but I thought the "Africa" rep on the ICANN
>>> BOard is selected by the NOMCOM. The current one is our friend from
>>> Gambia. I would be very happy to hear that Pierre is also on the Board
>>> but in my mind he would first and foremost be there for the ALAC??
>>>
>>
>> I have had to tell Eric off on some things at home, but this one, I fully
>> agree.
>>
>>
>> It is unfortunate that the DCA lady has raised a smear campaign.  I am not
>> sure it helps Africa in any way.  My thought is that given the
>> opportunities, many Africans are far better than their global counterparts.
>>
>> We are working under difficult conditions - political, infrastructural and
>> social.  But we still pull off great things.
>>
>> The Gambian gentleman, Dr Katim Touray, who also happens to be the FOSSFA
>> Vice Chair attended the 3rd Conference on FOSS and the Digital Commons in
>> Daka (Idlelo 3) and got hooked up with Anne Rachel Inne of ICANN.  One thing
>> led to the other and he was elected.  So far, he has proved his expertise
>> and excellence.
>>
>> Kenya proved this in hosting the ICANN meeting, South Africa wowed the
>> world this year, and Kenya will also do so with the IGF next year.
>>
>> I believe in constructive criticism.  But I choose to do it at home.  It
>> is up to us to promote our expertise. Others wont do it for Africa.
>>
>> Whether Pierre Dandjinou gets finally elected or not, DCA would have made
>> a negative image of not only itself but also of the continent.
>>
>> When an African paints another African black on the global level, the one
>> does not come off cleaner
>>
>> Really a big pity.
>>
>> Nnenna
>>
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