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The '''Yes2dotAfrica''' Campaign is part of thetr ust program of DotConnectAfrica's (DCA) established as on-going effort to create awareness of the benefits of a dotAfrica name and do a public outreach. Other trust programs identified by DCA include Miss.africa, Generation.africa and driving the capacity of the African ccTLDs. The Yes2dotAfrica campaign has received a huge amount of positive  media coverage.<ref>[http://www.prlog.org/11041902-brains-behind-africa-reports-diplomat-eastafrica-profiling-bekeles-work.html "Brains behind .africa" reports Diplomat EastAfrica, profiling Bekele's work]</ref>

The '''Yes2dotAfrica''' Campaign is part of the trust program of DotConnectAfrica's (DCA) established as on-going effort to create awareness of the benefits of a dotAfrica name and do a public outreach. Other trust programs identified by DCA include Miss.africa, Generation.africa and driving the capacity of the African ccTLDs. The Yes2dotAfrica campaign has received a huge amount of positive  media coverage.<ref>[http://www.prlog.org/11041902-brains-behind-africa-reports-diplomat-eastafrica-profiling-bekeles-work.html "Brains behind .africa" reports Diplomat EastAfrica, profiling Bekele's work]</ref>

Yes2dotafrica campaign has gained recognition and been given credence as a platform for advocacy of the benefits of DotAfrica gTLD and technology transfer. DCA has been invited to share its knowledge and experiences at major Universities in the U.S, Heads of States forums in Africa, United Nations and other large economic forums in US and Europe and globally, including Web 2.0, TV & Radio programs, IGF and ICANN forums, allowing it to become a highly visible applicant and advocate for the African gTLD. DCA will continue to use the Yes2DotAfrica campaign to promote the DotAfrica.

Yes2dotafrica campaign has gained recognition and been given credence as a platform for advocacy of the benefits of DotAfrica gTLD and technology transfer. DCA has been invited to share its knowledge and experiences at major Universities in the U.S, Heads of States forums in Africa, United Nations and other large economic forums in US and Europe and globally, including Web 2.0, TV & Radio programs, IGF and ICANN forums, allowing it to become a highly visible applicant and advocate for the African gTLD. DCA will continue to use the Yes2DotAfrica campaign to promote the DotAfrica.

Yes2dotafrica has received a very high number of global medial coverage throughout its campaign and has been featured on Bloomberg TV Africa program,<ref>[http://www.bloombergtvafrica.com/video/african-women-to-watch-26102013/ "African Women to Watch" - Sophia Bekele on Bloomberg TV"]</ref>

Yes2dotafrica has received a very high number of global media coverage throughout its campaign and has been featured on Bloomberg TV Africa program,<ref>[http://www.bloombergtvafrica.com/video/african-women-to-watch-26102013/ "African Women to Watch" - Sophia Bekele on Bloomberg TV"]</ref>

CNN discussion of "Yes2dotAfrica" campaign in Dakar Senegal,<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/07/tech/africa-domain-name/ Scramble for 'dot africa' internet domain name]</ref> Africa 7 TV Channel in Senegal<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUAtpDEzeoE Africa 7's Zara DERIBE in a conversation with Sophia Bekele on DotAfrica and being a Woman-In-Charge]</ref> and Nation Television (NTV) on "doing Business in Africa", <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smd6Sxp6h6U Nations TV calls Sophia Bekele on business in Africa + the new Domain for Africa]</ref> as well as Kenya's leading TV station  K24's Capital Talk "Movers and Shakers of Africa" <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfjOAtv-fMs Capital Talk, Movers and Shakers of Africa]</ref> KASS Media International,<ref>[http://dotafrica.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-21T20_58_04-07_00 KASS Media International on her international work by CBS International and DCA activities]</ref> Radio Netherland<ref>[http://www.rnw.nl/africa/radioshow/mobile-banking-africa%E2%80%99s-next-revolution Africa in Progress - Mobile banking: Africa’s next revolution]</ref> and a DotAfrica generation soon to be born<ref>[http://www.rnw.nl/africa/article/a-dotafrica-generation-soon-be-born A DotAfrica generation soon to be born]</ref>  as well as Startup Success Radio in the US

CNN discussion of "Yes2dotAfrica" campaign in Dakar Senegal,<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/07/tech/africa-domain-name/ Scramble for 'dot africa' internet domain name]</ref> Africa 7 TV Channel in Senegal<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUAtpDEzeoE Africa 7's Zara DERIBE in a conversation with Sophia Bekele on DotAfrica and being a Woman-In-Charge]</ref> and Nation Television (NTV) on "doing Business in Africa", <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smd6Sxp6h6U Nations TV calls Sophia Bekele on business in Africa + the new Domain for Africa]</ref> as well as Kenya's leading TV station  K24's Capital Talk "Movers and Shakers of Africa" <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfjOAtv-fMs Capital Talk, Movers and Shakers of Africa]</ref> KASS Media International,<ref>[http://dotafrica.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-21T20_58_04-07_00 KASS Media International on her international work by CBS International and DCA activities]</ref> Radio Netherland<ref>[http://www.rnw.nl/africa/radioshow/mobile-banking-africa%E2%80%99s-next-revolution Africa in Progress - Mobile banking: Africa’s next revolution]</ref> and a DotAfrica generation soon to be born<ref>[http://www.rnw.nl/africa/article/a-dotafrica-generation-soon-be-born A DotAfrica generation soon to be born]</ref>  as well as Startup Success Radio in the US

[[File:Yes2dotafrica_campaign_dakar.jpg‎|right|upright|[[Yes2dotAfrica Campaign]]]]  

[[File:Yes2dotafrica_campaign_dakar.jpg‎|right|upright|[[Yes2dotAfrica Campaign]]]]  

== Trust Programs ==

== Trust Programs ==

Aside from the "Yes2dotAfrica campaign" Trust program, which has been widely successful, DCA has already undertaken initiatives under its Trust program which include the following:

Aside from the "Yes2dotAfrica campaign" Trust program, which has been widely successful, DCA has already undertaken initiatives under its Trust program which include the following:

<big><i>Miss.africa:</i></big>

<big><i>Miss.africa:</i></big>

==Select Live Media ==

==Select Live Media ==

'''Movers & Shakers of Africa'''- Jeff Koinange  first media presentation and interview  with Sophia Bekele on the .Africa Domain name sh introduced to Africa.  

'''Movers & Shakers of Africa'''- Jeff Koinange  first media presentation and interview  with Sophia Bekele on the .Africa Domain name she introduced to Africa.  

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