Who should be on the MAG?

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Comment by Diplo IGCBP on February 22, 2012 at 2:51pm

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Comment by Diólia (Di) Graziano on February 21, 2012 at 1:02am

Full Name: Diolia Graziano

Gender: Female

Nationality: Brazil

Country of Residence: Brazil

Organization: SENAC

Stakeholder Group: Academia / Civil Society

Background:

DiploFoundation IGCBP(2011) and Advanced Infrastructure.

MSc in Communication - IPTV in Brazil. My master dissertation carries a retrospective and audiovisual regulatory in Brazil and around the globe at the time the cable TV companies aim to launch new products, appears to Broadband TV and discussions about network neutrality.
I teach IG courses in post graduation in management of social media.

Motivation:

I am interested in participating in the MAG, because since my master I'm involved with Internet governance as a university professor, consultant and researcher. I have no link or partisan government job, my willingness to participate in the MAG is due to idealism and love for the Internet. I am a transparent and responsible woman.

Comment by NKURUNZIZA JEAN PAUL on February 20, 2012 at 3:40pm

Full Name: Jean Paul Nkurunziza

Gender: Male

Nationality: Burundian

Country of Residence: Burundi

Organisation: Burundi Youth Training Centre

Stakeholder group: Civil Society

Background (50 words): I have been involved into the WSIS since 2002 :

-  World Summit  Award ( http://www.wsis-award.org) since 2003  and attended the WSIS thematic meeting in Seoul in June 2005.

- After a successful completion of the IGCBP prodided by DiploFoundation in 2008, I became a tutor for that program from 2008 up to now. 

- In 2008, I attended the 3^rd IGF in Hyderabad. I have been actively involved in the preparation of the IGF Burundi 2009 and 2011 and attended the East Africa IGF during those year.

- During the year 2010, a have spent 6 months in a fellowship position at the IGF secretariat in Geneva where I have actively been involved in the preparation of the 5th IGF in Vilnius. Back in Burundi, I set up a remote participation hub for that meeting.

 

Motivation and goals (50 words): I believe I have a good knowledge about key Internet Governance issues. Participating into the MAG would allow me to contribute to the stability, reliability and openness of the global Internet. Also, I believe I would be in a good position to raise voices of the communities from Least Developed Countries. 

Note: IGCBP : Internet Governance Capacity Building Program

Comment by Veronica Cretu on February 19, 2012 at 9:51pm

Full Name: Veronica Cretu

Gender: Female

Nationality: Moldovan

Country of Residence: Republic of Moldova (Eastern Europe)

Organisation: President, “CMB” Training Center

Stakeholder group: Civil Society

Background (50 words): Post-graduate in Diplomacy & IT, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies of Malta. Tutor and research supervisor as part of Internet Governance Capacity Building Program with DiploFoundation (2005-2007). At-Large Advisory Committee member in ICANN (2007-2008). Acted as ISOC Ambassador for IGF in Rio. International Expert in Liberia, Turkey, Nepal on behalf of Open Society Foundations, NY. Organizer of EuroDIG sessions in Moldova 2010, 2011.  

Motivation and goals (50 words): Interested to learn from the model of IGF’s MAG and bring in the experience of having acted in different boards and committees nationally and internationally. Would be interested to bring in new approaches to addressing the issues of IGF thought MAG, and identifying innovative tools for a more effective and constructive IGF. IGF will have to re-orient towards new/emerging issues, and in doing so, there is need for capacity and expertise, which I am interested to share.   

Comment by Carlos Dionisio Aguirre on February 19, 2012 at 4:04pm

My MAG Nomination posted at main page .

http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/mag-nomination-1

Comment by Kulabako Deborah on February 19, 2012 at 12:10pm

Full Name: Kulabako Deborah

Gender: Female

Nationality: Ugandan

Country of Residence: Uganda

Organisation: Datamine Technical Business School

Stakeholder group: Private Sector

Background (50 words):

I hold a PGD in ICT Policy and Regulations and Bachelor of Arts Degree with Education both  awarded by Makerere University in Uganda,  Certificate in Advanced Intellectual Property Rights and ICT Policy and Strategic Planning both awarded by Diplofoundation. Currently am a tutor at Datamine Technical Business School for ICT Policy and Regulations.

Motivation and goals (50 words):

Sharing and contributing my knowledge and experience globally and in turn i will also acquire  more skills and knowledge which i will use during the teaching, discussions and interaction process with students, Ugandans, East African People and Africans. 
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Comment by Dotun Adewunmi on February 17, 2012 at 11:42pm

Full Name: Adedotun Adewunmi

Gender: Male

Nationality: Rwandan

Country of Residence: Nigeria

Organisation: Freespirit Illustrations Company

Stakeholder group: Civil Society

Background (50 words): 

Bearing leadership qualities, I'm populist-driven, having lived most of my life multiculturally. Being an intellectually creative & visionary entrepreneur, I strive for grassroot empowerment. In 2010, I earned a World Summit Youth Award. In 2011, I completed the ISOC NGL e-programme with a 90% grade overall. I'm passionate about equality/progression.

Motivation and goals (50 words):

I want to contribute to e-renaissance of the globally impoverished & want to witness such in my lifetime. My goal is to enable technology to empower youths, so that they can find/leverage the opportunities needed to become successful today. I'm motivated because I know it can eliminate global mass/youth unemployment.

Comment by Milkias Belay on February 17, 2012 at 2:11pm

Full Name: Milkias Belay Beshah

Gender: Male

Nationality: Ethiopia

Country of Residence: Ethiopia

Organization: Ethio Telecom

Stakeholder Group:Government

Background (50 Words):

Milkias Belay is senior IT expert in Ethio Telecom who has been working as quality of service supervisor for broadband Internet service in Ethiopia since 2003. He is public relation officer of Ethiopian IT professionals Association. He has been also advocating and sharing the works of Diplo via Facebook and other Medias. He has been teaching different IT courses in different colleges of Ethiopia. He has Msc in IT.

Motivation and Goals (50 words)

As Public Relation officer of Ethiopian IT professionals Association it will be a good opportunity for me to advocate the good use of Internet in Ethiopia. Besides my experience working in Internet services for the last 9 years, devotion in participating in Diplo Community, directly related educational background and having good contact with government and IT staffs in the country will help Ethiopia to be heard globally.

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Comment by Robert Kikonyogo on February 17, 2012 at 1:57pm

Full Name:                             Kikonyogo Robert

 

Gender                                   Male

 

Nationality                             Ugandan

 

Country of Residence           Uganda

 

Organization:                         Kyambogo University

 

Stakeholder group:               Government University

 

Background (50 words)       

 

I am a male, Ugandan. I hold a Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling Degree, with a professional course in Cisco Certified Network Associate from Makerere University. I completed Certificate in Internet Governance and ICT Policy, I also have Certificate in E-Government with United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN).I am a Fellow of the Cisco Certified Network professionals; I have seven years hands on working experience in banking and knowledgeable with the Micro Finance Deposit Institutions’ Act (MDI).I am currently employed by Kyambogo University as Website Assistant in the office of the vice chancellor. My personal competencies match this position, because I am a results-oriented person with strong IT skills, project management skills, community based experience, interpersonal and excellent written and spoken communication skills. I also have the ability to work under tight deadlines, while remaining flexible and positive in a changing and multi-disciplinary environment. I have no doubt that the described set of attributes, skills, values and qualifications will enable me to work effectively, efficiently and contribute positively to the organization.

 

Motivation and goals (50 words)

I am writing to apply for this position due to some of the following motivation goals, my educational background and working experience has enabled me to acquire skills in networking fundamentals, internet governance, hardware and software computer skills, customer relationship management, accounts opening knowledge through using Equinox banking software, Orbit system of banking, SQL, and financial card system. This has also given me the ability to handle different challenges and skills through interaction with different people everyday. I am a person who is hardworking, self motivated, analytical and responsible, with an articulate and out going personality, like challenges and seeing them through while remaining focused and humored under pressure. An individual who adapts well to challenges, well organized and working with a team. I can work under minimum supervision, and can analyze issues objectively, am principled, high level of integrity and can manage challenges and conflicts objectively.

Note:

 

I take this opportunity to apologize for exceeding the required words because I have a lot to talk about and I can assure you if am given this opportunity, I will basically be focusing on achieving the mission, goals and vision of the organization.

Comment by JC on February 17, 2012 at 12:12pm

Full Name: J C  SHUKLA

Gender: MALE
Nationality: INDIAN
Country of Residence: INDIA
Organisation: CEO-- NAHAK OVERSEAS LTD
Stakeholder group:PRIVATE SECTOR
Background (50 words):

I am CEO/Managing director of a company which has created many global opportunities by using internet. Please visit .(www.nahak.com) I am consultant to German and Kenya government for raising investment .

I am consultant to many US and European companies helping them find opportunities through internet.

I have participated in WSIS  -Genewa .

I am working currently on ICT based project 1) Food for all 2) Blood for all 3) Affordable housing in Africa .

 

Motivation and goals (50 words):

. Internet is extremely powerful tool and IGF is  powerful body.

Time has come that we organise it in such a way that it addresses the acute problems of mankind like poerty,hunger,emploment etc. I have done extensive work in these areas and would like to use it for the greater good of mankind. Currently I am already working in these areas in different countries.

 

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