MAG 2015 membership : Self nomination

Family name: Nkurunziza

First name: Jean Paul

Gender: Male

Country of residence: Burundi

Organisation: ISOC Burundi Chapter

Stakeholder group: Civil Society

Background and/or experience in IG (about 50 words): 

In  2007 : I successful attended the IGCBP of DiploFoundation and  became a tutor for that programme in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
I tutored for the ISOC's NGL in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, I am involved as a tutor in the NEPAD
online course on Internet Governance.
In 2008 : I attended the 2008 IGF in Hyderabad,
In 2010, I spent 6 months in a fellowship position at the IGF secretariat in Geneva and back home, I led the Burundi based remote participation hub to IGF 2010 in Vilnius.In 2012 : Attended the Central Africa IGF in Douala
In 2011, 2012 and 2013 : Actively involved in the preparation of Burundi IGF, and played a important role in East Africa IGF 2013 hosted by Burundi.

In 2013 : attended the Africa IGF 2013  in Nairobi and I also attended the Africa IGF 2014  in Abuja.

Motivation and goals (about 50 words): 

Globally, I want to contribute to keep Internet open, secure and affordable for all through an IGF programme that reflects an dialogue of all stakeholders. And back in my community, I will continue awareness raising activities for more participation in the Internet Governance debate.