[rpd] New Policy Proposal - "Anti-Shutdown (AFPUB-2017-GEN-001-DRAFT-01)"

[Vymala]

(Speaking in my own capacity)

I cannot agree more that Internet Shutdown is harmful. That freedom of Expression and Human rights are benefit for a democracy. That the Internet is a Socio Economic Development tool especially in Africa. However a policy to shutdown Government may not be the ideal solution as it does have a ricochet impact on the country itself in many areas and fields. 
It is now “shutting down the Government” that are “shutting down the Internet”. 

> I would like to remind tthat one Objective of the Working Group is To strengthen the collaboration between AFRINIC and African Governments and Regulators to promote sustainable and secure Internet development in Africa.


And Yes this is one of the AFRINIC Government Working Group objective  - to raise awareness and re-inforce cooperation between stakeholders in Africa and promote openness.
Having Government on Board and understand the harm of such action will be more inclusive and sustainable.

Vymala



> On 12 Apr 2017, at 12:46 PM, Maye Diop <mayediop at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear All,
> We all accept that this is a big issue and Even if AfGWG does not have any interference with policy, I would like to remind tthat one Objective of the Working Group is To strengthen the collaboration between AFRINIC and African Governments and Regulators to promote sustainable and secure Internet development in Africa.
> Putting in place a discriminatory policy for Government and privating a country of ressources will  neither help to involve more government on AFRINIC activities to help them to better understand nor bring any change if they decided to take decisions to shutdown Internet.
> I'll vote for a dedicated high worklevel shop to raise this issue at regional level.
> Best Regards
> 
> 2017-04-12 5:28 GMT+00:00 Vymala <vymala at afrinic.net <mailto:vymala at afrinic.net>>:
> Hello Barrack
>> , i would be keen to understand whether the same has gone through the AFRINIC  Government working group as Seun has indicated and their views on the same,
>> 
> 
> As you know the Community draft Proposals and Policies and AFRINIC does not interfere in any case in the process.
> In this case the  "Anti-Shutdown (AFPUB-2017-GEN-001-DRAFT-01)” is addressing Internet Shutdown and concerns Governments.
> 
> There is no policy or proposal that needs to be validated by the AFRINIC Government Working Group as the AfGWG is a closed and dedicated
> forum for Governments, Regulators and LEA’s to discuss on opportunities and challenges they are facing with regards to the Internet Development in Africa amongst other.
> 
> I hope this clear your question.
> 
> Regards
> vymala
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12 Apr 2017, at 6:55 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com <mailto:otieno.barrack at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi colleagues,
>> 
>> Interesting proposal, given the role of governments in our eco-system , i would be keen to understand whether the same has gone through the AFRINIC  Government working group as Seun has indicated and their views on the same, i think we should endeavour to keep the Internet on at all costs, any punitive measure that can result in switching off the Internet or denying users access in any part of the world is not ideal in my humble opinion.
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> On Apr 12, 2017 1:52 AM, "Keshwarsingh Nadan" <kn at millenium.net.mu <mailto:kn at millenium.net.mu>> wrote:
>> Moonesawmy
>> 
>> >In Section 1 of AFPUB-2017-GEN-001-DRAFT-01, it is stated that "these
>> >shutdowns have been shown to cause economic damage".  Could you
>> >please provide some data about the economic damage?
>> 
>> I confine myself within bounds better suited to my own capacity, perhaps this could help?
>> 
>> https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/intenet-shutdowns-v-3.pdf <https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/intenet-shutdowns-v-3.pdf>
>> 
>> >What is the meaning of "direct provable relationships" in Section 13.1?
>> 
>> It is my belief that you should unsubscribe from this list since you were unable to understand the basic meaning of whatever you quoted above.
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