[kictanet] Fwd: Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021: Deadline for Submission Extended to allow for more proposals

[Keith Andere]

Dear Colleagues,

The African IGF MAG has extended the deadline for submission of session
proposals until 10 September 2021.

All the best,
Keith

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Dear colleagues,





The African IGF MAG is happy to extend the deadline for submission of
session proposals until *10 September 2021* to allow for more diverse

proposals to be submitted for consideration by the African IGF MAG.



We look forward to receiving your submissions prior to the new deadline.



Thank you in Advance.



AfIGF Secretariat





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NyamburaM at africa-union.org>; 'Mary Uduma' <mnuduma at yahoo.com>; Adil
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*Subject:* Call for Workshop / Session Proposals - AfIGF-2021



*=Important message regarding African IGF-2021 workshop/session proposals=*

*Greetings to all members of the African IGF Community:*

*Please be advised that this year African IGF will be organized virtually,
tentatively from 22 – 24 November 2021. *

*Further concrete information will be shared with you at the earliest
convenience. *

*Those who are interested in organizing workshops/sessions during this year
virtual AfIGF-2021 are requested to submit the completed form of the
attached session proposal by replying to All and addressing those in the Cc
list. Alternatively, the form can be completed online using the link: *
*https://forms.gle/pC6sRL9otjsbU13s7*
<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FpC6sRL9otjsbU13s7&data=04%7C01%7CSuliemana%40africa-union.org%7C991c018b232e43ce02c408d96284bc4a%7C4f56f714477c44a1a135a2fb27680aaf%7C0%7C0%7C637649144511682127%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=uXrf8MaOa7bSJw1WKqw4EArj%2Bos5yHFyZZonc7GvTkQ%3D&reserved=0>

*The objective is to have sessions/ workshops that can facilitate debates
and raise awareness around the overall thematic focus areas – refer to the
announcement. *

*The overall theme of this year edition of the African IGF will be taken
from the received proposals based on the topic that has the highest score
amongst the received proposals.  *

*Determination of sub-themes will follow the same process.*

* The African IGF MAG would like to ensure that:*

*-        Participants of this year forum are well equipped and ready to
actively participate during the main/breakaway sessions;*

*-        Due to limited session slots, the African MAG will review all
applications for parallel and main sessions and make determinations
accordingly;*

*-        Submission of proposals is expected by no later than 31 August
2021.*

*We look forward to receiving your proposals.*

*Kind regards,*

*AfIGF Secretariat*


-- 
*Kind Regards,*
*Keith ANDERE*
Internet 4 Development

*"The internet could be a very positive step towards education,
organisation and participation in a meaningful society." ~ Noam Chomsky*
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