[kictanet] Freedom Online conference in Kenya- 6th and 7th September

[Phyllis Nyambura]

*Freedom Online conference in Kenya-6th -7th September*

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*Kenya will be hosting the 2nd Freedom Online Conference on 6th and
7thSeptember at UNON complex, Gigiri.
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*The conference that was first held at The Hague, Netherlands in December,
2011, *will focus on building stronger support for internet freedom, and
articulate the importance of internet freedom for development and
governance. The Conference themes are: *ICT, entrepreneurship and corporate
social responsibility*; *Censorship vs freedom of expression, assembly and
association*; *Access to the Internet: challenges and opportunities*.


Kenya is among the 17 member states that subscribe to the ideology
that *keeping
the internet open and free is a worldwide endeavor, which requires
worldwide efforts.*

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Kenya’s hosting of the conference is an important step for Internet freedom
in Africa and for the Coalition’s efforts globally.  By building stronger
support for Internet freedom across Africa and articulating its importance
for development, African states can be a model for developing countries
around the world.  By focusing on the importance of Internet freedom for
development and governance, the Coalition will underline the potential of a
free and open Internet for people around the world.

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*Already, a good number of Ministers, government officials, and top
dignitaries from around the world have confirmed their attendance.
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*We wish to invite all stakeholders to the event and be part of the
movement that determines how free the Internet will get. To Register please
send an email to **freedomonline at ict.go.ke.*


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For more information about the event please visit www.freedomonlinekenya.org


Twitter: @freedomonlineke



Phyllis Nyambura
Kenya ICT Board
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