[kictanet] Who controls the internet?

[George Nyabuga]

Ali, et al.,

I think Africa is a stakeholder, and its voice must be heard. We live in a highly globalised world, and no one voice, actor should dominate or control the Internet. While we may not have any position, trying to reposition ourselves based on the situation would be perilous given the various (vested) interests. I think there is need to have a position based on informed consensus. These are my views, and not those of AFRINIC.  


Best,

George


Dr George Nyabuga                                                 Tel:   +230 403 51 00
Head, Communications and PR, AFRINIC           Fax:  +230 466 67 58
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On Oct 18, 2012, at 3:00 PM, Ali Hussein wrote:

> George
> 
> Robert Yawe brought forth an interesting argument. What is it that we in Africa have to bargain with? 
> 
> Are we going to go to WCIT Dubai with no hand to play? Or are we going to just roll over and play dead? Is this true? Are we wasting our time debating yet Internet iko na wenyewe? (the Internet has its owners).
> 
> Ali Hussein
> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd
> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd
> 
> +254 773/713 601113
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:47 PM, George Nyabuga <george at afrinic.net> wrote:
> 
>> An interesting article in The Guardian, quoting, among others, our own Alice Munyua. But what the listers make of it?
>> 
>> See article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/17/who-rules-internet?CMP=twt_gu
>> 
>> George
>> 
>> 
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>> george at afrinic.net - www.afrinic.net
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