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--></style></head><body lang=en-KE link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p><b><i><span lang=EN-GB style='color:black'>[Apologies for the cross-posting]</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Registration is still open for the AFRINIC Webinar Series titled, <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>"Introduction to the AFRINIC Governance Model”</span></em> which will take place on <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>25th May 2023</span></strong> and will start at <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>09:00 UTC</span></strong> on the Zoom Platform. The webinar will feature Mr. Kishna Dhondee, Legal Officer at AFRINIC, he will be discussing governance structure, decision-making mechanisms, stakeholder involvement, accountability, and transparency of AFRINIC. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to engage with AFRINIC and contribute towards shaping the future of Internet Governance in Africa.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The AFRINIC Governance Model is based on a multi-stakeholder approach, where various stakeholders play a role in decision-making processes and policy development. The goal of the webinar is to give a thorough overview of AFRINIC’s Governance Model and provide participants a comprehensive overview of AFRINIC's unique approach to governance. <o:p></o:p></p><p>At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Understand and explain the uniqueness of the AFRINIC's governance model and the role of fostering Internet development in Africa.<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Explain the multi-stakeholder approach and community-driven in AFRINIC's decision-making processes and policy development.<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Discuss AFRINIC's accountability and transparency practices.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>During the webinar, participants will have the chance to engage with the panelist during the Q & A session. The language of instruction in the webinar will be English. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Register for this webinar here>> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XThjNhS9REyZdxyTViPQ5Q#/registration" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XThjNhS9REyZdxyTViPQ5Q#/registration"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XThjNhS9REyZdxyTViPQ5Q#/registration</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p>This Webinar Series is a platform designed to provide members of the Internet Community with an opportunity to learn and engage on various topics related to the AFRINIC ecosystem. The webinars will take place on a monthly basis and will feature expert presenters who will share their knowledge and experience on a range of topics that are deemed relevant to our community. More details of the AFRINIC Webinar Series are available here>><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></strong><a href="https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series" title="https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series">https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p>We look forward to your participation in this webinar series and hope to see you there.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p>AFRINIC Communications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>