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[[ICANN 53&64]] respectively in Buenos Aires in June 2015 and in Kobe Japan in March 2019 was his first and second  [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN Meeting]]. Coppens is the one who did everything in order Burundi his home contry becomes effective member of GAC ICANN [[GAC]].<ref name="intake"></ref>

[[ICANN 53]] and [[ICANN 64]] in Buenos Aires in June 2015 and in Kobe Japan in March 2019 were his first and second  [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN Meeting]], respectively. Coppens is the one who did everything in order for Burundi, his home country, to become an effective member of [[ICANN]]'s [[GAC]].<ref name="intake"></ref>

One of his proudest life achievements successfully implementing IXP in Burundi and supporting both the EAC and CEEAC communities with regards to Regional IXP integration. He hopes to see Burundi join the GAC and wants to continue actively contributing to the growth of [[ICT]] in Burundi and Africa. He also enjoys watching Burundi dramas on YouTube.<ref name="intake"></ref>

One of his proudest life achievements successfully implementing IXP in Burundi and supporting both the EAC and CEEAC communities with regards to Regional IXP integration. He hopes to see Burundi join the GAC and wants to continue actively contributing to the growth of [[ICT]] in Burundi and Africa. He also enjoys watching Burundi dramas on YouTube.<ref name="intake"></ref>

'''<u>ACHIEVEMENTS</u>:'''

'''<u>ACHIEVEMENTS</u>:'''

Eng. Coppens was working since 01 August 2010 to 31 March 2016 in the Burundian National

Eng. Coppens was working from 01 August 2010 to 31 March 2016 in the Burundian National

ICT Implementation Agency, entitled, Executive Secretariat of Information and

ICT Implementation Agency, entitled, Executive Secretariat of Information and

Communication Technologies (SETIC). SETIC hosted the RCIP2 World Bank project,

Communication Technologies (SETIC). SETIC hosted the RCIP2 World Bank project,

since 2008 to 2014. Coppens was both Technical Assistant to the project and The National Supervisor of the Burundian Backbone System Deployment

from 2008 to 2014. Coppens was both Technical Assistant to the project and The National Supervisor of the Burundian Backbone System Deployment

Based on Fiber Optic Technologies. Since the

Based on Fiber Optic Technologies. Since the

closure of this project, Coppens is part of a team of IT professionals

closure of this project, Coppens is part of a team of IT professionals

the SETIC. Additional to the above responsibilities, Coppens is currently also,

the SETIC. Additional to the above responsibilities, Coppens is currently also,

the First Chairman of Burundi Internet eXchange Point (BurundiX A.S.B.L.)

the First Chairman of Burundi Internet eXchange Point (BurundiX A.S.B.L.)

hosted at the University of Burundi, CHAIRE UNESCO Campus. As a result to this,

hosted at the University of Burundi, CHAIRE UNESCO Campus. As a result of this,

he is the Assistant-secretary of the EAIX Steering Committee

he is the Assistant-secretary of the EAIX Steering Committee

Bureau. Prior to these positions in Burundi, Coppens assured the following

Bureau. Prior to these positions in Burundi, Coppens assured the following

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