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'''East Africa Internet Governance Forum''' is organized to increase the participation of African countries in Internet Governance process and develop an understanding of ICT in Africa. EAIGF strives to create a native internet environment and the better understanding of global internet policies.<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/abteaigf.html About EAIGF]</ref>  
The '''East Africa Internet Governance Forum''' is organized to increase the participation of African countries in Internet Governance process and develop an understanding of ICT in Africa. EAIGF strives to create a native Internet environment and a better understanding of global Internet policies.<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/abteaigf.html About EAIGF]</ref>  


==Organization==
==Organization==
The first ever EAIGF was held in Kenya, 2008.<ref>[http://www.cipesa.org/news/1-latest-news/94-sixth-annual-internet-governance-forum-comes-to-east-africa Cipesa]</ref> It was organized yearly afterwards. The yearly conference of EAIGF is convened by Alice Munyua and the host country takes responsibility of the coordination.
The first ever EAIGF was held in Kenya in 2008.<ref>[http://www.cipesa.org/news/1-latest-news/94-sixth-annual-internet-governance-forum-comes-to-east-africa Cipesa]</ref> It has since been organized annually. The yearly conference of EAIGF is convened by [[Alice Munyua]] and the host country takes responsibility for coordination.<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/abteaigf.html About EAIGF]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/abteaigf.html About EAIGF]</ref>


===EA-IGF 2011===
===EAIGF 2011===
The 2011 EAIGF was held on 17th - 18th August, 2011 at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali. The details of 2011 conference can be downloaded from [http://www.eaigf.or.ke/eaigf/eaigf2011.html here].
The 2011 EAIGF was held on 17th - 18th August, 2011 at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. The details of 2011 conference can be downloaded from [http://www.eaigf.or.ke/eaigf/eaigf2011.html here].


===EA-IGF 2010===
===EAIGF 2010===
The 2010 EAIGF was held on 11-13 August 2010 in Kmapala, Uganda. In EAIGF 2010 participants agreed upon setting up a working group for strengthening the five [[ccTLD]]s. They also demanded that [[ICANN]] should pay more attention in strengthening weak African [[ccTLD]]s.<ref>[http://www.eaigf-uganda.blogspot.com/ EAIGF-Uganda Blog]</ref> The main discussion issues were:
The 2010 EAIGF was held on 11-13 August 2010 in Kmapala, Uganda. At EAIGF 2010 participants agreed upon setting up a working group for strengthening the five [[ccTLD]]s. They also resolved to implore [[ICANN]] to do more to strengthen weak African [[ccTLD]]s.<ref>[http://www.eaigf-uganda.blogspot.com/ EAIGF-Uganda Blog]</ref>  
* Cyber Security Management.
The main discussion issues were:<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/files/EAIGF_2010_Report.pdf EAIGF 2010]</ref>
* Critical Internet Resources.
* Cyber Security Management
* IPv6 Implementation.
* Critical Internet Resources
* Broadband Issues.
* [[IPv6]] Implementation
<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/files/EAIGF_2010_Report.pdf EAIGF 2010]</ref>
* Broadband Issues


===EA-IGF 2009===
===EAIGF 2009===
Second EAIGF was held in Nairobi on September 7 to 9, 2009. Consumer security was a main issue in this conference. Moreover, establishement of Internet Exchange Points - IXP and the development of weaker [[ccTLD]]s like the one for Rwanda were included.<ref>[http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/second-eaigf-nairobi-september DiploInternetGovernance]</ref>
The second EAIGF was held in Nairobi from September 7 to 9, 2009. Consumer security was a main issue in this conference. Moreover, establishment of [[IXP|Internet Exchange Points]] (IXPs) and the development of weaker [[ccTLD]]s, such as Rwanda's, were included.<ref>[http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/second-eaigf-nairobi-september DiploInternetGovernance]</ref>


===EA-IGF 2008===
===EAIGF 2008===
The 2008 conference was held on 10-12 November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya. Conferences had 150 participants from local and government sectors. The major discussions held were about the demand and development of Internet, cyber security and participation in Internet Governance. Sponsors of the conference included:
The 2008 conference was held from 10-12 November, 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference brought together 150 participants from local and government sectors. Major discussions were about the development of the African Internet, cyber security and participation in Internet Governance. Sponsors of the conference included:
* The Kenya ICT Action Network - [[KICTANet]].
* The Kenya ICT Action Network - [[KICTANet]].
* The Kenya ICT Board - [[KICTB]].
* The Kenya ICT Board - [[KICTB]].
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* The East Africa ICT for Development Network.
* The East Africa ICT for Development Network.
* Strathmore University.
* Strathmore University.
* The Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya - [[TESPOK]].
* The Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya - [[TESPOK]].<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/eaigf/ea-igf-2008.html EAIGF 2008]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.eaigf.or.ke/eaigf/ea-igf-2008.html EAIGF 2008]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:03, 24 November 2011

Website: EAIGF.or.ke
LinkedIn: EAIGF 2010
Twitter: @EA_IGF
Key People
Alice Munyua, Convener

The East Africa Internet Governance Forum is organized to increase the participation of African countries in Internet Governance process and develop an understanding of ICT in Africa. EAIGF strives to create a native Internet environment and a better understanding of global Internet policies.[1]

Organization

The first ever EAIGF was held in Kenya in 2008.[2] It has since been organized annually. The yearly conference of EAIGF is convened by Alice Munyua and the host country takes responsibility for coordination.[3]

EAIGF 2011

The 2011 EAIGF was held on 17th - 18th August, 2011 at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. The details of 2011 conference can be downloaded from here.

EAIGF 2010

The 2010 EAIGF was held on 11-13 August 2010 in Kmapala, Uganda. At EAIGF 2010 participants agreed upon setting up a working group for strengthening the five ccTLDs. They also resolved to implore ICANN to do more to strengthen weak African ccTLDs.[4] The main discussion issues were:[5]

  • Cyber Security Management
  • Critical Internet Resources
  • IPv6 Implementation
  • Broadband Issues

EAIGF 2009

The second EAIGF was held in Nairobi from September 7 to 9, 2009. Consumer security was a main issue in this conference. Moreover, establishment of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and the development of weaker ccTLDs, such as Rwanda's, were included.[6]

EAIGF 2008

The 2008 conference was held from 10-12 November, 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference brought together 150 participants from local and government sectors. Major discussions were about the development of the African Internet, cyber security and participation in Internet Governance. Sponsors of the conference included:

  • The Kenya ICT Action Network - KICTANet.
  • The Kenya ICT Board - KICTB.
  • The Kenya Network Information Centre - KENIC.
  • The Communications Commission of Kenya - CCK.
  • The Association of Progressive Communications - APC.
  • The International Development and Research Centre - IDRC.
  • The East Africa ICT for Development Network.
  • Strathmore University.
  • The Telecommunications Service Providers Association of Kenya - TESPOK.[7]

References

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