Day 0: Sunday, April 7, 2019
13:30 – 21:00
Pre-Meeting Activities: Meet, Greet and Connect
Building and strengthening relationships between Internet Society’s Chapters representatives and staff.
13:30 – 17:30
Field Trip
Tour of Addis Ababa (National Museum, Place of Menelik and Museum, St Trinity Church, …)
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
17:30 – 18:30
Break
Refresh and get ready for the working Dinner
18:30 – 21:00
Welcome Working Dinner
General overview of the meeting and what to expect during the week.
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
Day 1: Monday, April 8, 2019
08:30 – 17:30
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Workshop
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- African Union Commission (AUC)
- Internet Society (ISOC)
Moderator: Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
- Internet Society (ISOC)
09:30 – 10:30
Introduction to IoT: An Overview from Around the World and in Africa
- What is the Internet of Things? Dr. Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- Emerging Global Trends in IoT trends - Davis Onsakia, IoT SIG
- What can IoT do for Africa? Lisa Nyamadzawo, Zimbabwe Chapter
Moderator: Dr. Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- Emerging Global Trends in IoT trends - Davis Onsakia, IoT SIG
- What can IoT do for Africa? Lisa Nyamadzawo, Zimbabwe Chapter
10:30 – 11:00
Group Photo & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderators: Betel Hailu & Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
11:00 – 12:30
IoT Use Cases in Africa (IoT Landscape in Africa): Real IoT Projects and Active Deployments
- Experiences from projects and deployments by Internet Society African Chapters:
Tanzania Chapter - Peter
Gambia Chapter - Bakary Njie
Cameroon Chapter - Esther Ngom-Mbola
Madagascar Chapter
- Smart Meters in Ethiopia - Grum Ketema, Smart meters at dVentus
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
Tanzania Chapter - Peter
Gambia Chapter - Bakary Njie
Cameroon Chapter - Esther Ngom-Mbola
Madagascar Chapter
- Smart Meters in Ethiopia - Grum Ketema, Smart meters at dVentus
13:30 – 14:30
Networking & Lunch
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
14:30 – 15:30
IoT Security and Privacy Considerations:
What frameworks can be put in place to ensure security and safety of IoT devices protect the Internet?
- IoT Security - Challenges and importance - Kevin Chege, Internet Society
- Integrating Security/Policy into IoT – Munyaradzi Matunhu, Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter
- Presentation on IoT Framework documents and others to be considered in improving IoT Security - Robin Wilton, Internet Society
Moderator: Kevin Chege, Internet Society
- IoT Security - Challenges and importance - Kevin Chege, Internet Society
- Integrating Security/Policy into IoT – Munyaradzi Matunhu, Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter
- Presentation on IoT Framework documents and others to be considered in improving IoT Security - Robin Wilton, Internet Society
15:30 – 16:00
Networking & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
16:00 – 17:00
Aligning IoT Policy with IoT Security Needs:
Panel discussion of how policy can be improved or developed to factor in security
- Senegal Experience, Maimouna Diop, Internet Society Senegal Chapter
- Robin Wilton, Internet Society
- Moctar Yedaly, AUC
Moderator: Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
- Senegal Experience, Maimouna Diop, Internet Society Senegal Chapter
- Robin Wilton, Internet Society
- Moctar Yedaly, AUC
17:00 – 17:30
Wrap Up and Way Forward: Next Steps and Timelines
Moderator: Dawit Bekele, Internet SocietyDay 2: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
08:30 – 17:30
Privacy, Personal Data Protection and Digital ID Workshop
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Agenda Setting
- Introducing experts and facilitators
- Agenda setting, objectives, expectations
- Structure of the meeting
Moderator/Presenter: Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
- Agenda setting, objectives, expectations
- Structure of the meeting
09:30 – 10:30
The Concerns - Privacy, Personal Data Protection in Africa
- African landscape - Moctar Yedaly, Head, Information Society Division, Africa Union Commission
- Good Identity for Africa: What is the connection to Privacy? Tunde Fafunwa, Digital Identity Program, UNECA
- Good Identity for Africa: What is the connection to Privacy? Tunde Fafunwa, Digital Identity Program, UNECA
10:30 – 11:00
Networking & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
11:00 – 12:00
Privacy & Personal Data Protection Guidelines - Background to the Malabo Convention & AUC – Internet Society Privacy Guidelines for Africa
Conversation with Moctar Yedaly, AUC and Robin Wilton, Internet Society
- A brief on the AU Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data protection (What prompted it, what is the basic structure of the Convention, issues covered by the Convention, how it is being applied in practice)
- State of the privacy & PDP in Africa, Malabo Convention – how many members have signed, ratified and implemented (What are the challenges on the ground for members, why some are not signing or ratifying, what can be done)
- Privacy Principles and the guidelines, AUC expectations with regards the Privacy Guidelines
Moderator: Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- A brief on the AU Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data protection (What prompted it, what is the basic structure of the Convention, issues covered by the Convention, how it is being applied in practice)
- State of the privacy & PDP in Africa, Malabo Convention – how many members have signed, ratified and implemented (What are the challenges on the ground for members, why some are not signing or ratifying, what can be done)
- Privacy Principles and the guidelines, AUC expectations with regards the Privacy Guidelines
12:00 – 12:45
Kenyan Experience – Digital Identity Program and the Privacy & Personal Data Protections Concerns
Alice Munyua, Mozilla
12:45 – 13:30
Realities and Vision for Data Protection Commissions across Africa
Patrica Poku, Ghana Data Protection Commission & Africa Data Protection Commission Network
13:30 – 14:45
Networking & Lunch
14:45 – 15:45
AUC & UNECA Good Digital Identity for Africa
Conversation with Magdi Amin, Omidyar and Tunde, UNECA
- What is the vision, why now, how the process is unfolding – opportunities to engage? What’s the main legal framework and norms for harmonising digital ID regionally and across the continent?
- How is Privacy & PDP integrated in the design?
Explore the 10 Principles for Good Digital Identity for Africa, planned 2019 consultation process and outreach at the country-level.
- What is the vision, why now, how the process is unfolding – opportunities to engage? What’s the main legal framework and norms for harmonising digital ID regionally and across the continent?
- How is Privacy & PDP integrated in the design?
Explore the 10 Principles for Good Digital Identity for Africa, planned 2019 consultation process and outreach at the country-level.
15:45 – 16:45
Experiences from the Frontline - Group Work
Group 1 – User Value
Group 2 – Inclusion
Group 3 – Data Governance
Group 4 – Privacy & Security
Facilitator: Thea Anderson, Turning Policy to Practice for Good Digital Identity across Africa
Group 2 – Inclusion
Group 3 – Data Governance
Group 4 – Privacy & Security
16:45 – 17:00
Networking & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
17:00 – 17:30
Group Report Back Session
Facilitator: Thea Anderson
17:45 – 19:00
Free time
19:00 – 22:00
Social Event At Yod Abyssinia
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet SocietyDay 3: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
08:30 – 17:30
Internet Society (ISOC) Day
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Session
- Opening remarks
- Introduction of the Internet Society’s Day
Moderator: Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- Introduction of the Internet Society’s Day
09:30 – 10:30
Internet Society 2019 Action Plan
This session will discuss Internet Society’s 2019 Initiatives, campaigns (IoT Security, Community Networks), projects and activities.
- 2019 Projects and activities in Africa - Internet Society African Regional Bureau Staff
- 2019 Projects and activities with Community implications - Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
Moderator: Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- 2019 Projects and activities in Africa - Internet Society African Regional Bureau Staff
- 2019 Projects and activities with Community implications - Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Coffee/Tea Break
Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
11:00 – 12:30
Internet Society 2025 strategy and 2020 action plan development process
This session will present and discuss the Internet Society 2025 strategy (Build, Promote, Defend the Internet) and its ongoing 2020 action plan development process.
Participants will get better understanding and share their inputs and contributions by completing the online surveys below:
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/internetsocietystrategy2025
French: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/internetsocietystrategy2025?lang=fr
Moderator/Presenter: Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
Participants will get better understanding and share their inputs and contributions by completing the online surveys below:
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/internetsocietystrategy2025
French: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/internetsocietystrategy2025?lang=fr
12:30 – 14:00
Networking & Lunch
Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
14:00 – 15:00
Internet Restrictions/Shutdowns - Technical and Socio-economic Implications
This session will explore the technical and socio-economic implications of Internet Restrictions/Shutdowns and discuss how the Internet Society rapid response strategy.
Panelists/Presenters:
- Elizabeth Oluoch, Internet Society (Remotely)
- Brahim Ousmane Mustapha, Internet Society Chad Chapter
- Eric Makoso Nzita, Internet Society DRC Chapter
- Lisa Nyamadzawo, Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter
- Mawusee Komla FOLI-AWLI, Internet Society Togo Chapter
- Esther Sandrine Ngom, Internet Society Cameroon Chapter
Moderator: Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
Panelists/Presenters:
- Elizabeth Oluoch, Internet Society (Remotely)
- Brahim Ousmane Mustapha, Internet Society Chad Chapter
- Eric Makoso Nzita, Internet Society DRC Chapter
- Lisa Nyamadzawo, Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter
- Mawusee Komla FOLI-AWLI, Internet Society Togo Chapter
- Esther Sandrine Ngom, Internet Society Cameroon Chapter
15:00 – 15:45
Consolidation in the Internet Economy
This session will discuss the Internet Society 2019 Global Internet Report and its ongoing work on “Consolidation in the Internet Economy.”
Panelists:
- Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society
- Carl Ghanberg, Internet Society (Remotely)
Moderator: Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
Panelists:
- Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society
- Carl Ghanberg, Internet Society (Remotely)
15:45 – 16:15
Networking & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
16:15 – 17:00
State of Encryption in Africa
This session will give an overview of Internet Society’s work on Encryption, the landscape on Encryption in Africa and the role of Encryption in Privacy and Data protection. How Chapters can help promote encryption?
Panelists:
- Robin Wilton, Internet Society
- Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
Moderator: Kevin Chege, Internet Society
Panelists:
- Robin Wilton, Internet Society
- Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
17:00 – 17:30
Wrap Up and Way Forward: Take-aways and Action Items
Moderator: Dawit Bekele, Internet SocietyDay 4: Wednesday, April 11, 2019
08:30 – 18:30
2019 African Chapters Advocacy Workshop
"…Mobilizing our Community (Chapters and Members) to Build, Promote and Defend Trust on the Internet.”
08:30 – 08:45
Registration
08:45 – 09:00
Agenda Setting: Objectives and Expectations of the Day
- General overview of the 2019 African Chapters Advocacy Workshop
- Introduction of 2019 fellows and Chapters’ representatives
Presenter: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
- Introduction of 2019 fellows and Chapters’ representatives
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Session
- Welcome remarks - Dawit Bekele, Internet Society and Moctar Yedaly, AUC
- Global and regional perspectives of the Internet Society’s Chapters Workshops - Christine Saegesser, Internet Society
- Remarks from the Internet Society Chapters’ Advisory Council - Lillian Nalwoga
- Opening remarks - Joyce Dogniez, Internet Society
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
- Global and regional perspectives of the Internet Society’s Chapters Workshops - Christine Saegesser, Internet Society
- Remarks from the Internet Society Chapters’ Advisory Council - Lillian Nalwoga
- Opening remarks - Joyce Dogniez, Internet Society
09:30 – 10:30
Advocacy Training Session
This session will provide chapters’ representatives with skills and techniques for better and impactful advocacy at the local level.
Panelists:
- Ceren Unal, Internet Society
- Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
Moderator: Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
Panelists:
- Ceren Unal, Internet Society
- Verengai Mabika, Internet Society
10:30 – 11:00
Group Photo & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
11:00 – 12:30
Advocacy Use Cases
This session will discuss Internet Society’s 2019 Initiatives, campaigns and
- Applying Advocacy skills and techniques to Internet Society’s 2019 campaigns, projects and activities - Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
- Local experiences and best practices: chapters’ representatives
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
- Applying Advocacy skills and techniques to Internet Society’s 2019 campaigns, projects and activities - Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
- Local experiences and best practices: chapters’ representatives
12:30 – 14:00
Networking & Lunch
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
14:00 – 15:00
Post-Workshop Projects and Activities - Group Work
This session will discuss in groups concrete projects and activities that Fellows can implement with the local chapter to support ISOC’s 2019 Action plan in general and “Building Trust” focus area in particular.
Moderators: African Regional Bureau Staff; Evelyn Namara, Internet Society
15:00 – 15:45
Tools, Resources and Funding Opportunities for Chapters
This session will present the tools, resources and funding opportunities that the Internet Society provides to support Chapters’ projects and activities implementation.
Presenter/Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
15:45 – 16:15
Networking & Coffee/Tea Break
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
16:15 – 17:00
Chapter Development and Management Session
This session will discuss Chapters’ Development and Management Issues.
- New Association Management System (AMS) – MemberNova
- Better Collaboration between Internet Society and chapters, among chapters
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
- New Association Management System (AMS) – MemberNova
- Better Collaboration between Internet Society and chapters, among chapters
17:00 – 17:30
Closing Session
- Wrap Up and Action Items
- African Chapters’ Joint Statement
- Closing Remarks - Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- Certificates Handover & Closing Group Picture
Moderator: Victor Ndonnang, Internet Society
- African Chapters’ Joint Statement
- Closing Remarks - Dawit Bekele, Internet Society
- Certificates Handover & Closing Group Picture
17:30 – 18:30
Closing Cocktail
Moderator: Marsema Tariku, Internet Society
