The Community Networks Haiti webinars are aimed at introducing Community Networks to Government Organisations, Internet Service Providers, telecommunications companies as well as the general public in Haiti.
During two-day sessions, the panelists provided an overview of what Community Networks are and how they can contribute to connecting the unconnected to the Internet, especially in rural and underserved areas.
We also discussed the benefits of their deployment and how Community Networks could enhance the local economy.
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Agenda
Day 1, 20 July 2020
10:00 –10:03
Welcome Remarks – Obed Sindy, Chair, Internet Society Haiti Chapter
10:03–10:25
Session 1: The Haitian Internet Landscape & the need for Community Networks
- Max Larson Henry, Transversal
- Wilson Fievre, Special Advisor to the Government
- Jane Coffin, Internet Society
10:25-10:40
Session 2:Policy and technical recommendations for Community Networks
- Juan Peirano, Internet Society
- Max Stucchi, Internet Society
10:40-10:57
Session 3: Development opportunities for Haiti
- Jean Marie Altema, Profit Development Consulting
- Reynold Guerrier, GSIS
10:57 –11:00
Day 1 Closing Remarks and invitation for Day 2
- Obed Sindy, Chair, Internet Society Haiti Chapter
Moderator: Shernon Osepa, Internet Society
Day 2, 21 July 2020
10:00 –10:03
Welcome Remarks – Obed Sindy, Chair, Internet Society Haiti Chapter
10:03–10:40
Session 1: Community Network country cases: Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons Learned
- Country case: Colombia – Lilian Rojas, Colnodo
- Country case: Georgia – Ucha Seturi, Telecom Operators’ Association of Georgia
- Country case: Mexico – Karla VelascoRamos, Rhizomatica
10:40-10:55
Session 2: Discussion and Way Forward
10:55 –11:00
Closing Remarks
- Obed Sindy, Chair, Internet Society Haiti Chapter
- Jane Coffin, Internet Society
Moderator: Shernon Osepa, Internet Society
