The Africa bureau works with chapters to cultivate expert communities throughout Africa, collaborate with regional policy makers, and build access for unserved and underserved communities.
Regional focus
Infrastructure
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
IXPs are traffic exchanges that let networks interconnect directly instead of making the data travel long distances internationally. IXPs, help to keep traffic local or regional, lowering costs, and improve network resilience. Internet service providers (ISPs) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) typically exchange Internet traffic between their networks at IXPs.
Community Networks
Half of the world’s population is not yet connected to theInternet. After more than 25 years of Internet development, traditional business models are slow to reach remote, rural, andunderserved areas. Community Networks provide alternative forms of access and break the one-way, monolithic access prerogative.
Policy
(policies around infrastructure security, avoiding Internet shutdowns, local content)
Community Building & Development
(online trainings, events)
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Say no to Internet shutdowns and content filtering
Say no to Internet shutdowns and content filtering
Internet shutdowns cause major social and economic damage. We need to help governments understand shutdowns are not the solution! Here’s...
Say noAfrica news
The Week in Internet News: Email Encryption Has Efail Moment
Encryption
21 May 2018
The Week in Internet News: Email Encryption Has Efail Moment
Encryption fails: A couple of stories in the news this past week demonstrated problems with encryption, or at least,...
Dustin’s Internet Community Roadtrip: In the Bay Area, What Redwoods Can Teach Us About the Internet
Internet Governance
18 May 2018
Dustin’s Internet Community Roadtrip: In the Bay Area, What Redwoods Can Teach Us About the Internet
Dustin Phillips, Co-Executive Director of ICANNWiki, is traveling across the United States in his red Toyota Corolla, making connections with the...
Digital Self-Defense for Palestinian Schoolgirls
Beyond the Net
18 May 2018
Digital Self-Defense for Palestinian Schoolgirls
Cyber-bullying is a growing phenomenon amongst preteens. Studies have established that nearly 43% of children are victims of cyberbullying...
Sovereignty Is More Than a Designation, It Is a Responsibility
Access
17 May 2018
Sovereignty Is More Than a Designation, It Is a Responsibility
The Internet can provide access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity, but many indigenous communities face challenges to Internet...
RIPE 76 Sees Strong Focus on Routing Security
Deploy360
17 May 2018
RIPE 76 Sees Strong Focus on Routing Security
The RIPE 76 meeting is happening this week in Marseille, France, held at the fantastic location of the Palais...
The Piikani Cultural and Digital Literacy Camp Program
Beyond the Net
16 May 2018
The Piikani Cultural and Digital Literacy Camp Program
The Piikani Nation in Southern Alberta, concerned they were in danger of losing their Blackfoot culture and traditions, sought...
Africa newsletter
Monthly highlights from ISOC Africa
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 5 May – 11 May 2018
Newsletters
15 May 2018
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 5 May – 11 May 2018
Internet Access EU: Vodafone and Liberty Global sign €19bn merger deal The UK-based telecoms operator has signed a deal...
Unleashing Community Networks: Innovative Licensing Approaches
Community Networks
14 May 2018
Unleashing Community Networks: Innovative Licensing Approaches
Introduction The Internet Society (ISOC) aims to make the Internet available for everyone, everywhere. ISOC works with industry, government,...
LAC Newsletter – April 2018 Edition
Newsletters
9 May 2018
LAC Newsletter – April 2018 Edition
What We’re Interested In Companies must keep our data safe! From the Internet Society, we defend an Internet in...
Personal Data Protection Guidelines for Africa
Privacy
8 May 2018
Personal Data Protection Guidelines for Africa
A joint initiative of the Internet Society and the Commission of the African Union
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 28 Apr – 4 May 2018
Access
8 May 2018
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 28 Apr – 4 May 2018
Internet Access EU: Negotiations continue on European Electronic Communications Code The negotiations over the EU future framework for the...
Internet Society Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2018
Internet Governance
3 May 2018
Internet Society Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2018
This background paper provides a general overview of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference and our perspectives on some of the...
Resources
Promoting the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.
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Africa Regional Bureau Brochure
Right now, the Internet is growing faster in Africa than it is anywhere else in the world.
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Supporting the Creation and Scalability of Affordable Access Solutions: Understanding Community Networks in Africa
Carlos Rey-Moreno, Author Executive Summary There is widespread recognition of the opportunities and potential benefits of expanding access to...
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A Case Study in Local Content Hosting: Speed, Visits, and Cost of Access
Acknowledgments We would like to thank Sally Wentworth, Karen Rose, Konstantinos Komaitis, Jane Coffin, Dawit Bekele, Kevin Chege, and...
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Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa
30 May 2017 – Read the press release announcing these guidelines. Executive Summary In 2014, African Union (AU) members...
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Internet for Education in Africa: Helping Policy Makers to Meet the Global Education Agenda Sustainable Development Goal 4
Executive Summary This report reviews the potential implications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in general, and the Internet...
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Promoting Content In Africa
The vision of the Internet Society is that the Internet is for everyone, everywhere, and to help achieve this...
Africa Team
Dawit Bekele
Regional Bureau Director for Africa
Michuki Mwangi
Senior Development Manager for Africa
Kevin Chege
Internet Development Manager for Africa
Christine Saegesser Baethge
Senior Manager, Global Chapter Development
Verengai Mabika
Senior Policy Advisor - Africa
Betel Hailu
Communications Coordinator for the African Regional Bureau
Marsema Tariku
Logistics and Events Manager, African Regional Bureau
Victor Ndonnang
Manager Chapter Development, Africa-Middle East