[governance] Final list of candidates for co-coordinator IGC

Sun Feb 21 11:20:26 EST 2016

Dear Remmy and all,

Thank all of you with your inputs. I definetiverly take note of them and I
celebrate a nice and enriching debate :)

Cheers!
Analía

On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 9:45 AM, Mawaki Chango <kichango at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sure, imposing a word count limit for the candidates' statement could
> simplify things by way of further standardization for voters who might need
> such. But not doing that could not be equated to unfairness, IMHO. Fairness
> or leveling the playing field here was to give every candidate the choice
> to write as much as they want and see fit for a self-introduction
> addressing a number of required items. Each candidate is empowered to
> choose what she or he thinks would work best for them, so I fail to see
> how's that a lack of fairness.
>
> Totally agree with CPUN. These are static documents, not like in a debate
> where candidates need to be given equal airtime. It might just turn out
> that in this case, being concised and focused to the point be a plus for a
> candidate in the mind of many voters. And possibly not much so for many
> others. That will be the voter's choice and whatever the outcome, I doubt
> it can be solidly argued that such outcome is the result of a biased
> process due to the absence of word count limit for all contenders.
>
> Mawaki
> ~Delivered to you by my droid agent.
> On Feb 21, 2016 9:36 AM, "Remmy Nweke" <remmyn at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Analia for the response.
>>
>> @CPU its not about the ability to write it not, its about fair play in
>> terms of providing equal opportunity .
>> Thanks God Analia intervened promptly
>> Happy Sunday to all.
>> ------------------------------
>> From: Analia Aspis <analia.aspis at gmail.com>
>> Sent: ‎21/‎02/‎2016 03:23
>> To: governance at lists.igcaucus.org; Remmy Nweke <remmyn at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Arsene TUNGALI (Yahoo) <arsenebaguma at yahoo.fr>
>> Subject: Re: Final list of candidates for co-coordinator IGC
>>
>> Dear Remmy,
>>
>> Thank you very much for your comment. It was an open call so eqch
>> candidate felt free to express their aim as they wished to. It was almost a
>> month agonand we did not receive any comment from the candidates or the
>> members but i will take your note for future elections, we do honestly
>> organize this one the best way we could and we will learn for sure from
>> this experience.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>> Analia
>>
>> On Saturday, February 20, 2016, Remmy Nweke <remmyn at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Analia and friends.
>>> I was just wondering why some nominees have a brief on their statement
>>> of interest while one has almost all the content of application shared on
>>> this forum.
>>> I was thinking the briefs should have a limited wordings to give
>>> everyone a level playing ground on 'why they want to serve'. Or is someone
>>> already an insider before the match?
>>> As much I appreciate the effort of your team including DD to make this
>>> transition work, I think we should have coordinated better than what I am
>>> seeing which is bereft of a level playing grounds.
>>> My two cents.
>>> Remmy Nweke
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>>> On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 7:47 PM, Arsene TUNGALI (Yahoo) <
>>> arsenebaguma at yahoo.fr> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear colleagues,
>>>>
>>>> It is time for election. Just wanted to bring this email up. These are
>>>> the profiles of those of us who applied for the position of Co-Co for the
>>>> IGC this year. Please read bellow and then consider Analia's email (sent
>>>> today) to cast your vote.
>>>>
>>>> Hope the process goes smoothly. Kudos to Analia, Deidre and anyone else
>>>> who helped in solving the technical problem.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> A
>>>>
>>>> *------------------------------------------------------*
>>>> *Arsène Tungali,*
>>>> Co-founder and Executive Director, Rudi International
>>>> <http://www.rudiinternational.org/>
>>>> Founder, Mabingwa Forum <http://www.mabingwa-forum.com/>
>>>>
>>>> Work email: arsenebaguma at gmail.com
>>>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/arsenebaguma> - Twitter
>>>> <http://twitter.com/arsenebaguma> - LinkedIn
>>>> <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/arsene-tungali/40/825/344/>
>>>> Internet Governance - Blogger - ISOC Member - ICANN Fellow - IGF Fellow.
>>>> Democratic Republic of Congo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Le Lundi 1 février 2016 17h52, Analia Aspis <analia.aspis at gmail.com> a
>>>> écrit :
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dear group,
>>>>
>>>> The time for self-nomination to become the next IGC co-coordinator has
>>>> ended. I do copy the list of candidates and they expression of interest, so
>>>> you have the time to read them before voting. *The link and period to
>>>> vote will be provided in the following days. *Thank you very much for
>>>> your participation!
>>>>
>>>> Candidates:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Akinremi Peter Taiwo
>>>> 2. Carlos Vera Quintana
>>>> 3. Arsene Tungali
>>>>
>>>> Regads,
>>>> Analía
>>>>
>>>> *1. Akinremi Peter Taiwo *
>>>>
>>>> As we all know that there is need for new co-coordinator to serve for
>>>> 2016 - 2018. I am nominating myself and willing to serve as Co-coordinator
>>>> of IGC for this period.
>>>>
>>>>  I have more than the required skills and expertise to function very
>>>> well in this capacity. Working as an IT consultant has equipped me to
>>>> understand the rudiments of IT technologies (software, hardware and
>>>> humanware).
>>>>
>>>> Have been privileged to facilitate international online discussions
>>>> (FIN4AGRIC); served as social media coordinator of remote IGF events in
>>>> Calabar, Nigeria; joined (NCSG) and contributes at several webinars and a
>>>> strong advocate from remote participation.
>>>>
>>>> Have taken several courses including but not limited to IT, education,
>>>> management, climate change, policy and implementation which has widened my
>>>> knowledge to function (DiploFoundation, Worldbank Institute, YaliNetwork
>>>> etc).
>>>>
>>>> I possess listening hear, patience, ability to resolve conflicts, task
>>>> prioritization, time management, and sense of judgment.
>>>>
>>>> In order to be successful in any position and achieve results, there's
>>>> need for strong relationship. As a coordinator for IGC for 2016 - 2018, I
>>>> will strive to build strong relationship among IGC Members that will ensure
>>>> strong discussion and early consensus while ensuring everyone voice and
>>>> needs is given attention.
>>>>
>>>> I seek your support all.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *2. Carlos Vera Quintana*
>>>>
>>>> Carlos Vera Quintana, Ecuadorian, Electronic Engineer, Master in
>>>> International Relations and an active participant in national and
>>>> international forums on IG for over 15 years.
>>>>
>>>> I'm international director of the Internet Society Ecuador Chapter
>>>> since 1999 and participated in organizations such as Icann, GIGANET,
>>>> LACRALO, WITSA, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I have been a board member of various business, professional, civil
>>>> society and government organization, so I can say I know these areas very
>>>> closely with practical work and results.
>>>>
>>>> I have been president of the Association of Electrical and Electronics
>>>> Engineers of Ecuador (professional association) ICT Sector and Internet of
>>>> the Chamber of Small and medium Industry (business sector), the
>>>> Connectivity Agenda of Ecuador (government) and Internet Society Internet
>>>> Ecuador chapter, an international organization with chapters in more than
>>>> 120 countries (Civil Society, users and citizens).
>>>>
>>>> I have an excellent tech background by profession, practice and
>>>> academic experience. And I have worked in international relations and
>>>> Negociones since 1999 in groups such as the Free Trade Area Agreement for
>>>> America, FTAA, Free Trade with USA, World Summit on Information Society,
>>>> Internet Governance Forum and as an academic in Ecuador and other Latin
>>>> American countries.
>>>>
>>>> I have participated in projects and events on IG and related topics in
>>>> academic, business and government sectors in America, Europe, Asia, Africa
>>>> and Australia for more than 20 years.
>>>>
>>>> I am English proficient and understand Portuguese. I have an strong
>>>> background on technologies, networks, computer systems, Internet, software,
>>>> IG, hardware and humanware.
>>>>
>>>> My contribution to the world of the IG is in several areas since the
>>>> creation of local groups working on these issues going through the
>>>> participation in several of the most important international forums both
>>>> locally and in virtual mode.
>>>>
>>>> I have specialized courses in Cyber laws, Cyber crime, Intellectual
>>>> Property on the Internet, Mediation, International Negotiation at Harvard
>>>> berkman Center, Georgetown University and others.
>>>>
>>>> Led the implementation of the Internet Governance Forum in Ecuador and
>>>> Internet Steering Committee of Ecuador.
>>>>
>>>> I believe that I have the knowledge and ability in the technology
>>>> aspects, International Relations and Governance to be very useful in the
>>>> work to be done.
>>>>
>>>> I have been a Councilor of Citizen Participation in Ecuador (rank of
>>>> Minister of State) among other dignities that enable me to interact with
>>>> diverse interest groups as needed on these issues.
>>>>
>>>> I was selected as Latin American's Grand Jury for the World Summit
>>>> Award of WSIS and which further certifies my skills.
>>>>
>>>> I organized, in a join venture with an international team LACNIC 2012.,
>>>> the Latin America's largest technology and Internet-IG event in Quito with
>>>> more than 450 international participants in cooperation between LACNIC and
>>>> Telecommunications Superintendence of Ecuador.
>>>>
>>>> You can contact me by email for any clarification or expansion on my
>>>> curriculum and this nomination.
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely
>>>>
>>>> *3. Arsene TUNGALI *
>>>>
>>>> I would like to nominate myself for the volunteering position as the
>>>> new co-co to replace Mrs Deidre Williams. I hope you will trust me enough
>>>> to give me the opportunity to serve you alongside Analia for the coming
>>>> years. I have a lot of ideas and plans that i will be happy to share with
>>>> you and work with you on their implementation.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    1. Full Name : Tungali Baguma Arsène
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    1. Country : Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    1. Organisation : Rudi International
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    1. Short Biography (you may also provide a link to your personal
>>>>    website or your Linkedin page if you have one.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Arsene Tungali, 26, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a blogger
>>>> and activist. I speak fluently Kiswahili, French and English, interested in
>>>> being elected as the new IGC co-coordinator to replace Deidre Williams who
>>>> is leaving (just ended her term).
>>>> I am very familiar with the IGF, took Diplo Foundation IG courses and
>>>> play an active role in the Central African IGF and the African IGF. I also
>>>> attended and contributed to the IGF USA in 2015. I am an active member of
>>>> the newly created dynamic working to host the first IGF in the DRC. I
>>>> recently attended the IGF 2015 as an ISOC Ambassador, reported some
>>>> sessions and blogged about my experience in Diplo’s daily newsletter during
>>>> the Forum.
>>>> I am a member of the IGC for more than 3 years now; have followed its
>>>> growth and I am aware of its current challenges and strengths. I also am
>>>> following various discussions on other civil society lists, helping me to
>>>> get a sense of what are the needs and aspirations of the civil society as a
>>>> stakeholder group in the IG sphere. I am also an active member of the Youth
>>>> Coalition on Internet Governance.
>>>> I am an active ICANN fellow. I am the Executive Director of Rudi
>>>> International, the only youth-led Congolese non-profit working on child
>>>> online protection and women’s participation in ICT issues. Since 2012, my
>>>> organization has convened the annual ITU’s Girls in ICT day events and is a
>>>> member organization that is part of their Child Online Protection (COP)
>>>> initiative across Africa.
>>>> LinkedIn Public profile :
>>>> www.linkedin.com/pub/arsene-tungali/40/825/344/ <http://profile/>
>>>> Blog : http://tungali.blogspot.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    1.
>>>>
>>>>
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