[kictanet] Polite Reminder - Call for Input: Kenya IGF 2017

[Victor Kapiyo]

Dear Listers,

Kindly see the email below from the KIGF MAG requesting for your input to
propose topics for the 2017 Kenya IGF.

Kindly share your input in the document linked below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSCfkuKS6ZCoyUWErH1HQggGlkdAZyZKs7Cp0U1fqJk/edit?usp=sharing

Kind regards,

*​Victor Kapiyo*
MAG


On 9 June 2017 at 14:50, Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings Listers,
>
> The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) is an annual meeting that
> brings together various stakeholder groups to dialogue on ICT and Internet
> policy. While the discussions give soft policy outcomes, KIGF is a
> knowledge sharing platform that informs and inspires policy actors in both
> the public and private sectors. The national forum also feeds into the
> regional and global IGFs through a chain of reporting and representation to
> the regional and global IGFs to ensure a bottom up Internet policy
> development processes and a strong link between global internet policies
> and the national one. This year, the meeting shall be held on the 6 July
> 2017 at the Laico Hotel, Nairobi.
>
> On behalf of the local Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), we'd be
> interested to hear your views on the topics that you think ought to be
> discussed during this year's KIGF17.
>
> To enable us track them, kindly share them in the format below:
>
> *a) Proposed topic(s):*
>
> *E.g. Positive Social media use during elections*
>
>
> *b) Why the topic is important or relevant:*
>
> *E.g. We have the general election in August and since social media is
> playing a key role in public engagement and expression during the
> elections, it would be important to discuss the potential risk for abuse or
> shutdowns and make recommendations to encourage positive social media use. *
>
>
> *c) Proposed speakers (if any):*
>
>
> *E.g. Would wish to hear from an MP, NCIC, BAKE, or Facebook*
>
>
> We are working on a tight schedule, but we'll be happy to receive your
> feedback by the *14 June 2017*.
>
> We shall then compile your input and prepare the topics for the pre-IGF
> online discussion scheduled for 19 - 23 June and the final IGF Programme.
> We'll also get in touch with the proposed speakers to bring them into the
> room.
>
> Here's the Kenya IGF 2016 Report
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/3568/213> for
> your review.
>
> Regards,
>
> *Victor Kapiyo*
> Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP*
> Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & Commissioner for Oaths
> *Suite No. 8, Centro House, Westlands, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke
> <http://www.lawmark.co.ke> *
> ====================================================
>
> *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig
> Ziglar*
>
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