[kictanet] Is the UN (Read Governments) the Next Big Threat to Internet Freedom?

Ali Hussein ali at hussein.me.ke
Wed Jun 6 01:26:59 EAT 2012


Michuki

Thanks for reminding us of our civic duty. I'm just wondering whether we can sort of kick off the ball at the IPV6 meeting even if it's for a brief moment? If of course it won't hijack the meeting? After this falls well within ISOC? Do you agree? 

Ali Hussein

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On Jun 5, 2012, at 10:50 PM, Michuki Mwangi <michuki at swiftkenya.com> wrote:

> Hi Ali, Walu, et al,
> 
> On 6/5/12 6:50 PM, Ali Hussein wrote:
>> Walu
>> 
>> Thank you. That is definitely a nice piece on this issue.  I'm still
>> amazed at the loud silence from Government side (despite Daktari's
>> protestations to the contrary). Whatever position it is surely we must
>> know as they are a representative of the people.
>> 
> 
> It is probably best to call a spade a spade. IMHO as a stakeholder and
> user of the Internet, you and others on this list have an opportunity to
> arm the Kenyan Government with a position that will serve in your best
> interest at the WCIT.
> 
> I think the honors are on this list and the community to come up with a
> position that is representative of our interests. KICTANET was highly
> instrumental in the National ICT Policy process and i do not see why the
> same cannot be done on significant global policies that directly related
> to the Internet.
> 
> For instance, on 31st May there was a congressional hearing on the same
> topic and experts were invited to give testimonies and provide
> recommendations. For more please see ...
> http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=9543
> 
> That goes to show how important for some countries.
> 
> I do not agree that having no position is a position. The reason being
> that at the WCIT all 193 ITU member states (including Kenya) each have a
> vote. In case the vote needs to be cast, i would want to know that our
> Government is voting along our positions interests and not based on
> swaying issues on the floor or which issues were lobbied for the most.
> 
> Even more interesting it would be good to hear the thoughts of most on
> 
> 1. What issues should NOT be supported at the WCIT
> 2. What issues SHOULD be supported at the WCIT
> 3. What should issues should we be proposing and supporting for Africa.
> 
> My 2 Cents.
> 
> Michuki.




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