CIPESA launches discussion on ICT policy for East and Southern Africa
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is launching a commentary and discussion series to spark thinking and dialogue on important issues in the field.
These short informative pieces will give an overview of an international information and communications technology (ICT) policy issue relevant to African stakeholders, and stir discussion by presenting strong views and provocative questions. Readers will be encouraged to respond to the points raised, via email or in the "comments" box under each commentary on the CIPESA website (www.cipesa.org). Special guest contributors will also be invited to share views in their area of expertise.
CIPESA LAUNCHES COMMENTARY AND DISCUSSION SERIES ON INTERNATIONAL ICT POLICY FOR EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is launching a commentary and discussion series to spark thinking and dialogue on important issues in the field.
These short informative pieces will give an overview of an international information and communications technology (ICT) policy issue relevant to African stakeholders, and stir discussion by presenting strong views and provocative questions. Readers will be encouraged to respond to the points raised, via email or in the "comments" box under each commentary on the CIPESA website (www.cipesa.org). Special guest contributors will also be invited to share views in their area of expertise.
Watch out for upcoming commentaries on institutions and issues including WSIS, ICANN, WIPO, WTO, intellectual property rights, ICT indicators, spam, cybercrime, and e-waste. Here are a few of the questions to be posed in the coming weeks:
* Who are Africa's ICT stakeholders and why should they care about international policy?
* The World Summit on Information Society: who should represent Africa and is it worth going?
* ITU or ICANN: Who should represent Africa's interests in Internet governance?
* Is open knowledge sharing good or bad for Africa?
* Will environmental regulations in Europe lead to dumped computers in Africa?
* International ICT indicators and the Millennium Development Goals in Africa: e-ready for what?
With wide readership and media exposure, this is the place to speak your mind, share ideas and promote change! Please email [email protected] if you are interested in collaborating with us on a commentary.