<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33512"><span></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33504" class="qtdSeparateBR"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33508" dir="ltr"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33507">Nonetheless, its a good campaign particularly in the context of Africa, but it seems to be not directly related to the scope of NCUC/NCSG. </span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33672" dir="ltr"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33507"><br></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33675" dir="ltr"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33507">+1 on individual level though. </span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33676" dir="ltr"><br><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33507"></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33507">Thanks. <br></span></div></div><div style="display: block;" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33706" class="yahoo_quoted"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33705" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33704" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33703" dir="ltr"> <font id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33708" size="2" face="Arial"> <hr size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg@TAPANI.TARVAINEN.INFO><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, April 20, 2016 6:50 PM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Fwd: Invitation to join the #Internet4All campaign<br> </font> </div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1461260501146_33710" class="y_msg_container"><br>Dear all,<br><br>We have been asked to support #Internet4all campaign as explained<br>below. NCSG Executive Committee wants to hear members' opinions,<br>should we sign it as NCSG or not. Whether you think we should or not,<br>feel free to simply indicate your preference ("yes", "no", "+1", "-1")<br>or explain it more verbosely, as you like.<br><br>In any event our members can sign it individually if they so<br>choose.<br><br>If you have any questions about it, Farell Folly is on this<br>list and should be able to answer them better than I can.<br><br>Thank you,<br><br>Tapani Tarvainen<br><br>----- Forwarded message from Farell FOLLY <<a ymailto="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org" href="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org">farell@benin2point0.org</a>> -----<br><br>Dear All,<br><br> <br><br>Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in Kigali on<br>the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the country's traditional culture:<br>"Umuganda" (coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome), the<br>Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are inviting you to join them in the<br>#Internet4all campaign. This campaign aims at gathering key stakeholders in<br>the ICT field in order to defend the idea of an Internet as a basic right<br>for all and facilitate all actions towards an affordable Internet access.<br><br> <br><br>Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable<br>development through the digital economy, we are requesting the authorization<br>to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better position of<br>influence) on the list of signatories besides other distinguished persons<br>such as: <br><br> <br><br>* Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World<br>Economic Forum on Africa 2016 <br>* Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité <br>* Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader<br>* Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International<br>* Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network<br>* Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre, Young<br>Global Leader<br><br> <br><br>The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside with<br>the complete invitation letter written above.<br><br> <br><br> <br><br>--ff--<br>Best regards<br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>--<br><br><br>Farell FOLLY<br><br>Africa2.0 Benin <br><br>Chapter Head - Technology Champion<br><br>t: <tel:%2B22997%20248100> +22997 248100<br>s : <tel:%2B22997%20248100> Skype: farellf<br>m: <mailto:<a ymailto="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org" href="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org">farell@benin2point0.org</a>> <a ymailto="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org" href="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org">farell@benin2point0.org</a><br><br> <<a href="http://www.africa2point0.org/" target="_blank">http://www.africa2point0.org/</a>> www.africa2point0.org <br> <<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf</a>> www.linkedin.com/in/farellf<br> <<a href="http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__</a>> www.twitter.com/__f_f__ <br><br> <br><br><br> Dear All,<br><br><br> Considering the next World Economic Forum that will take place in<br> Kigali on the 11-13 May with a spirit based on the country’s<br> traditional culture: “Umuganda” (coming together in common purpose to<br> achieve an outcome), the Africa 2.0 Foundation and its partners are<br> inviting you to join them in the #Internet4all campaign. This campaign<br> aims at gathering key stakeholders in the ICT field in order to defend<br> the idea of an Internet as a basic right for all and facilitate all<br> actions towards an affordable Internet access.<br><br><br> Thus, and according to your commitment in promoting a sustainable<br> development through the digital economy, we are requesting the<br> authorization to add you (or somebody you could nominate at a better<br> position of influence) on the list of signatories besides other<br> distinguished persons such as:<br><br><br> * Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World<br> Economic Forum on Africa 2016<br> * Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité<br> * Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader<br> * Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International<br> * Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network<br> * Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre,<br> Young Global Leader<br><br><br> The list of current signatories is attached to this e-mail alongside<br> with the complete invitation letter written above.<br><br><br><br> --ff--<br> Best regards<br> -----------------------------------------------------------------------<br> -------<br> logo_2<br><br> Farell FOLLY<br><br> Africa2.0 Benin<br><br> Chapter Head - Technology Champion<br> t: [1]+22997 248100<br> s : [2]Skype: farellf<br> m: [3]<a ymailto="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org" href="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org">farell@benin2point0.org</a><br><br> [4]www.africa2point0.org<br> [5]www.linkedin.com/in/farellf<br> [6]www.twitter.com/__f_f__<br><br>References<br><br> 1. tel:%2B22997%20248100<br> 2. tel:%2B22997%20248100<br> 3. mailto:<a ymailto="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org" href="mailto:farell@benin2point0.org">farell@benin2point0.org</a><br> 4. <a href="http://www.africa2point0.org/" target="_blank">http://www.africa2point0.org/</a><br> 5. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/farellf</a><br> 6. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/__f_f__</a><br><br><br><br><br>#internet4all in Africa<br>Powered by The Global Shapers Community – an initiative of the World<br>Economic Forum<br><br>Signed by the following Organisations and Individuals<br><br>Organisations<br><br>Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of<br>The Graça Machel Trust, Co-Chair World Economic Forum on Africa 2016<br><br>Bineta Diop, Founder and President of Femmes Africa Solidarité<br><br>Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Foundation, Young Global Leader<br><br>Mohammed (Mo) Dewji, Founder of MO Dewji Foundation, Young Global Leader<br><br>Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder of Africa 2.0, Young Global Leader<br><br>Frederick K. Swaniker, Founder and CEO of African Leadership University,<br>Young Global Leader<br><br>Netsanet Belay, On behalf of Amnesty International<br><br>Francis Okomo-Okello – Chairman & Mahmud Jan Mohamed – Managing Director On<br>behalf of TPS Eastern Africa Limited, Serena Hotels<br><br>Isaac Fokuo Jr. On behalf of the African Leadership Network<br><br>Simon Winter, Senior Vice-President of Development, on behalf of<br>TechnoServe<br><br>Henry Maina, Regional Director, East Africa,on behlaf of Article 19<br><br>Bisi Alimi, Executive Director, on behalf of the Bisi Alimi Foundation<br><br>Lauren Woodman, CEO, NetHope<br><br>Blair Glencorse, Founder and Executive Director, on behalf of The<br>Accountability Lab<br><br>Maina Kiai, Director, on behalf of InformAction<br><br>Seth F. Berkley, Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of GAVI Alliance<br><br><br>Individuals<br><br>Osayi Alile, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, Young Global Leader<br><br>Trevor Ncube, Deputy Executive Chairman, Mail & Guardian<br><br>Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, African Civil Society Centre, Young Global<br>Leader<br><br>Dave Duarte, Founder of Treeshake, Young Global Leader<br><br>Amadou Mahtar Ba, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of AllAfrica Global<br>Media Inc<br><br>----- End forwarded message -----<br><br></div> </div> </div> </div></div></body></html>