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'''Arsene Tungali B. '''is a Congolese (DRC) young leader and role model, passionate about issues related to youth, media, leadership and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among others. He currently identifies himself as an Internet Freedom advocate based on his current advocacy and [https://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=234 research work] in that area. He is also an entrepreneur running both a nonprofit and a a business. Mr Tungali has received recognition such as the 2015 ''[https://www.irex.org/person/arsene-tungali-baguma Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders]'' award, a program started by President Obama, which led him to take earn a Certificate in Leadership from the [http://www.udel.edu/ University of Delaware], in Delaware and an internship with the [https://www.elpomar.org/blog/detail/i-wish-i-was-from-colorado/2359/ El Pomar Foundation], in Colorado Springs, USA.

'''Arsene Tungali Baguma '''is a Congolese (DRC) citizen considered by many as an inspiration and a role model for his work with and around young people. A social entrepreneur, he is running both a non-profit and a business. Arsene is also a published author and a blogger who has traveled in over 20 countries worldwide.  

 

Mr. Tungali has received recognition such as the 2015 ''[https://www.irex.org/person/arsene-tungali-baguma Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders]'' award, giving him the opportunity to join the program started by President Barack Obama to nurture and network the next generation of African leaders. He earned a Certificate in Civic Leadership from the [http://www.udel.edu/ University of Delaware] and an internship with the [https://www.elpomar.org/blog/detail/i-wish-i-was-from-colorado/2359/ El Pomar Foundation], in Colorado Springs, USA.

 

He was named in November 2018 as one the "'''100 Young Congolese Leaders of Hope'''", as well as among the "'''[http://magazine.kivuzik.com/index.php/page/about 50 Most Influential Young Congolese]'''" in 2017 by Kivuzik Magazine in the Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy category.

== Professional work ==

== Professional work ==

=== Volunteering positions ===

=== Volunteering positions ===

Mr. Tungali believes in volunteerinsmas a way to give back to his community. He has supported a number of organizations in an advisory capacity as well as an Intern such as with [http://www.thecongotree.org.uk/ The Congo Tree] where he served as a leadership trainer and mentoring young leaders.

Mr. Tungali believes in volunteerism as a way to give back to his community. He has supported a number of organizations in an advisory capacity as well as an Intern such as with [http://www.thecongotree.org.uk/ The Congo Tree] where he served as a leadership trainer and mentoring young leaders.

Additionally in 2013, Mr.Tungali started the ''[http://mabingwa-forum.com/ Mabigwa Forum]'', an annual gathering that brings together emerging leaders from different sectors to connect, inspire, and get inspired.<ref name="linkedin">[https://www.linkedin.com/pub/arsene-tungali/40/825/344 Arsene Tungali], LinkedIn.com</ref> This annual event has inspired many emerging leaders in the Congo and supported them into expanding their business reach, improve their leadership capabilities and give them access to a network of like-minded leaders on whom they can rely on.

Additionally in 2013, Mr.Tungali started the ''[http://mabingwa-forum.com/ Mabigwa Forum]'', an annual gathering that brings together emerging leaders from different sectors to connect, inspire, and get inspired.<ref name="linkedin">[https://www.linkedin.com/pub/arsene-tungali/40/825/344 Arsene Tungali], LinkedIn.com</ref> This annual event has inspired many emerging leaders in the Congo and supported them into expanding their business reach, improve their leadership capabilities and give them access to a network of like-minded leaders on whom they can rely on.

=== ICT policy and Internet governance ===

== ICT Policy and Internet governance work ==

Mr Tungali is consulting in Internet governance projects and initiatives since 2011 when he first attended the UN's Internet Governance Forum (IGF) as a youth participant. He then was involved in IG related debates on a local, regional and global levels, attending the [http://tungali.blogspot.co.za/2013/09/heading-to-nairobi-for-african-internet.html African IGF in 2013] and in 2016 (after he went to the [http://afrisig.org/afrisig-2016/alumni/ 2016 African School on IG] in Durban, South Africa), the global IGF as an [https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme Internet Society Ambassador] ([https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme/Past-Ambassadors 2015] and [http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/Current-Ambassadors 2016]). At the IGF, he is either a speaker at various workshops or a session organizer on topics ranging from child online safety, participation of civil society in Internet governance, cyber security and youth participation in discussions. He does research, speaks at conferences and meetings on Internet freedom in Africa and in the world. He is one of the prominent voices fighting Internet shutdowns in Africa and worldwide.  

 

=== Internet Governance Space ===

Mr Tungali is consulting in Internet governance projects since 2011 after he attended the [https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/ '''United Nations Internet Governance Forum'''] (IGF) as a youth participant. He then got involved in Internet Governance (IG) related debates and discussions on a local, regional and global levels, attending the [http://tungali.blogspot.co.za/2013/09/heading-to-nairobi-for-african-internet.html African IGF in 2013] and in 2016 (after he went to the [http://afrisig.org/afrisig-2016/alumni/ 2016 African School on IG] in Durban, South Africa), the global IGF as an [https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme Internet Society Ambassador] ([https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme/Past-Ambassadors 2015] and [http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/Current-Ambassadors 2016]). He then was [https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/pi2247.doc.htm appointed] in November 2018 by the UN General Secretary to serve on the [https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-2019-members '''2019 IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group'''] (IGF MAG), working towards the preparation of the [https://www.igf2019.berlin/IGF/Navigation/DE/Home/home.html '''14th Internet Governance Forum'''] scheduled for November 2019 in Berlin, Germany.

 

Arsene is well known as an advocate of an open, free and accessible Internet; he has been fighting against all types of online violations that some authoritarian governments are imposing on their citizens. He has spoken, contributed to researches in the area of Internet freedom in Africa and globally, focusing on issues of Internet disruptions, surveillance and other privacy issues.  

[[ICANN 51]] in Los Angeles was Tungali's first [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN Meeting]], and as an [[ICANN Fellow]], was one of the first young people in the DRC to attend meetings like ICANN and [[IGF]].<ref name="intake">ICANN 51 Intake Form. Retrieved 2014 November 2.</ref> He then got interested and joined working groups, constituencies such as the Non Commercial User Constituency (NCUC, a constituency under the NCSG) and is now very interested in the African region DNS policy development. He then came back for the [http://icannwiki.com/ICANN_Fellow ICANN 55 meeting] in Marrakech and [[ICANN 59]] in Johannesbourg as a returning fellow and coach. Tungali was elected to join the [https://gnso.icann.org/en/about/gnso-council.htm GNSO Council] (seated at ICANN60 in Abu Dhabi) for a two years term, representing the Non Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG).  

[[ICANN 51]] in Los Angeles was Tungali's first [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN Meeting]], and as an [[ICANN Fellow]], was the first Congolese youth to attend meetings like ICANN and [[IGF]].<ref name="intake">ICANN 51 Intake Form. Retrieved 2014 November 2.</ref> He then got interested and joined working groups, constituencies such as the Non-Commercial User Constituency (NCUC, a constituency under the NCSG) and is now very interested in the African DNS policy development. He then came back for the [http://icannwiki.com/ICANN_Fellow ICANN 55 meeting] in Marrakech and [[ICANN 59]] in Johannesburg as a returning fellow and coach. Tungali was elected to join the [https://gnso.icann.org/en/about/gnso-council.htm '''GNSO Counci'''l] (seated at ICANN60 in Abu Dhabi) for a two years term, representing the Non Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG).  

Of what he hopes to accomplish in ICT in the future, Mr Tungali says, "''My biggest plan is to engage more young people in my country in Internet related topics mainly regarding their online presence. The DRC is a fast growing its internet community so many young people have started using internet. I feel it is time to prepare them on how they can best benefit from the Internet and influence its policies''." He is open to all new opportunities that will help young people in the DRC and hopes to engage in constructive discussions.<ref name="intake" />

Of what he hopes to accomplish in ICT in the future, Mr Tungali says, "''My biggest plan is to engage more young people in my country in Internet related topics mainly regarding their online presence. The DRC is a fast growing its internet community, so many young people have started using the internet. I feel it is time to prepare them on how they can best benefit from the Internet and influence its policies''." He is open to all new opportunities that will help young people in the DRC and hopes to engage in constructive discussions.<ref name="intake" />

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