Arsene Tungali Statement - 2017 GNSO Council Election

Sat Aug 19 13:29:48 EEST 2017

Kudos Arsene !

Le 19 août 2017 18:16, "Arsène Tungali" <arsenebaguma at gmail.com> a écrit :

> Dear James,
>
> Thanks for your questions and my apologies for a delayed response. I will
> try to be brief (typing from my phone).
>
> As a non profit executive, there are instances where we found ourselves
> dealing with issues we never thought we would be doing at the time of our
> formation. This is just part of organization's development process.
>
> And i am sure throughout the years, correct me if i am wrong, ICANN has
> proved to be an evolving organization and we found ourselves
> dealing/working with/on new issues where the community feels ICANN should
> make a point. Other instances where we saw it as an organization decide to
> appoint a staff member to deal with issues many thought were out of its
> mandate. So things can happen!
>
> I know at some point in the future ICANN will find itself obliged or
> requested by the community to touch on the issues of Internet freedom when
> the DNS (its core business) will start being highly affected by those
> oppressive governments in the world.  This call will likely come from
> businesses or end users affected and who highly use ICANN services.
>
> And my point was that, when such a time arrives, the NCSG will need
> someone who knows quite well that area to fight for it on the Council.
> Because, not only businesses suffer from, let's Internet shutdown but
> non-commercial users are the most vulnerable. I will be happy to voice the
> concerns of our members because i know the area quite well. I don't know
> whether this will happen during my time at the Council (if elected) but
> atleast, our members will know they can count on my knowledge, network in
> this area.
>
> (This is the point i wanted to make as well on the CCWG on Auction
> Proceeds about the type of projects this money can support as well, in the
> aim to supporting an Open Internet.--- I remember your comment there as
> well)
>
> Talking about leadership positions.
>
> As i have said, i am quite new into the DNS PDP and i have a lot to learn.
> I spoke about what i have been doing inside ICANN as well as outside in my
> statement.
>
> But I have been involved on regional level, in the PDP processes for our
> RIR, the Afrinic and those on this list who are part of this process, can
> testify how vocal i can be on some issues. So far, I have never taken any
> leadership position in any PDP but look forward to it. I count on this
> community to support me into this learning journey.
>
> I am happy to discuss more during the call on Monday but just wanted to
> give this heads up because you might miss the call.
>
> Best regards,
> Arsene
>
> -----------------
> Arsène Tungali,
> about.me/ArseneTungali
> +243 993810967 <+243%20993%20810%20967>
> GPG: 523644A0
> Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
>
> Sent from my iPhone (excuse typos)
>
> On Aug 17, 2017, at 11:06 AM, James Gannon <james at cyberinvasion.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Arsene,
>
>
>
> I may not make the meet the candidates call, so I will take the liberty
> and ask some questions of the candidates on the list,
>
>
>
> You speak below about open internet and its need to be addressed at ICANN,
> can you tell the voters what you feel ICANN should be doing in this area
> and how your role on the GNSO Council would work on such topics? When
> speaking about the violations in Africa can you give some examples that are
> relevant to ICANNs mission and core values?
>
>
>
> Also so that the voters can get to know you better, can you give some
> examples of ICANN policy leadership that you have been involved in, or
> policy development leadership in other areas? GNSO Council is a very
> important position and one that requires a great deal of knowledge about
> the policy landscape, and the intricacies of ICANNs operating procedures
> and processes in this area, what skills and knowledge would you bring to
> the council team for NCSG if elected?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance and good luck with the election!
>
>
>
> -James
>
>
>
> *From:* NCSG-Discuss [mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *Arsène Tungali
> *Sent:* 16 August 2017 09:51
> *To:* NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU <NCSG-DISCUSS at listserv.syr.edu>
> *Subject:* Arsene Tungali Statement - 2017 GNSO Council Election
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> Bellow (also attached) is my public statement for the GNSO Council
> elections.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Name:* Arsene Tungali
>
> *Region:* Africa (DRC citizen)
>
> *Gender:* Male
>
> *Age:* 27
>
> *Employment:* Nonprofit Executive; Independent researcher on issues
> including Internet Freedom; Consultant in Internet governance and ICT
> strategies for nonprofit organizations.
>
> *Conflict of interest*: None that I am aware of.
>
>
>
>
> *    - Reasons for willingness to take on the tasks of the particular
> position;*
>
>
>
> I can be considered as a new blood, wiling and ready to serve. I have
> never had any leadership position in any of ICANN structures. If elected,
> this will be the first position that I might be taking: representing the
> NCSG on the GNSO Council. I look forward to working with our veterans and
> work on their side as we advance our cause.
>
>
>
> I am really keen to join past and current Councilors in leveraging on
> their efforts. I will try my best, in coordination with other Councilors,
> to involve our distinguished members in Council discussions and
> deliberations in making sure we really represent you and we are able to
> convey your views and your message in GNSO so that the Board is able to
> hear what the NCSG thinks of different issues affecting non commercial
> users. This is possible through effective communication between Councilors
> and NCSG members. I know former Councilors have done their best; I am
> intending to reinforce this aspect.
>
> Concretely and in addition to the above:
>
> -          I will continue my fight for issues related to human rights,
> freedom of expression, privacy, open Internet as I know these are some of
> the issues we fight for as a stakeholder group, representing the non
> commercial users and organizations. I will thrive to help ICANN be more
> active and adopt concrete positions in these areas, especially in this time
> where we note a lot of violations in Africa and in the world.
>
> -          I will use my time as Councilor to understand the different
> positions of other ICANN SO/ACs and see how we can partner with those who
> defend the same positions as us so that we can have good relationship and
> join our forces. I believe this will benefit the NCSG to have good allies
> in other avenues.
>
>
>
> *   - Qualifications for the position;*
>
>
>
> I believe am known to be a strong civil society advocate and activist,
> mainly in the Internet governance space since 2011. I always try to advance
> the causes of civil society organizations as well as individuals in
> different capacity; most recently as a Co-coordinator of the Civil Society
> Internet Governance Caucus (IGC), a challenging role I took in 2016, which
> was a learning opportunity as well as an opportunity to advance civil
> society agenda in the Internet governance space.
>
>
>
> In that capacity, I have worked, alongside the NCSG, on the Civil Society
> Coordination Group (CSCG) in a number of tasks including appointing civil
> society representatives in different venues and structures including the
> IGF MAG, speakers for the WSIS Forum and the IGF. I have also worked
> alongside the NCUC for the Joint civil society gathering ahead of the IGF
> in Mexico. This has given me the experience of seeing NCSG representatives
> fight, defend positions and build partnerships with other civil society
> groups; I believe this is something we should strengthen and I am happy to
> support this move on the Council.
>
>
>
> I am familiar with ICANN and its structures (most importantly, its place
> in the whole global Internet ecosystem). After my first meeting in 2014, I
> immediately joined the NCSG and the NCUC where I am particularly active in
> policy discussions. If elected as a Councilor, I know that I will be
> representing the whole SG even the NPOC which I am not a member of but I am
> interested and following their work as a nonprofit executive, interested in
> the DNS.
>
>
>
> I have so far joined 2 working groups:
>
> -          An Observer at the workstream 2 working group on Diversity
> because I am a true advocate of diversity in terms of regional, gender and
> language representation in ICANN. I am a native French speaker and
> fortunate enough to speak and write in English as well.
>
> -          An active member of the CCWG on gTLD Auction Proceeds. I
> joined this CCWG because I believe, as a nonprofit executive, I have
> something to contribute in helping ICANN use this money for the right
> cause. I have been contributing so far and can see the work of this group
> going in the right direction; my main goal being to make sure we decide to
> use the money on projects that will benefit civil society groups as well.
>
>
>
>    *- Statement of availability for the time the position requires; and*
>
> I am ready and able to commit time, energy and resources to be effective
> in supporting the work of the Council. I believe those who know me, can
> testify that I can make things happen. I have followed the work of the
> Council; I know the level of commitment that this volunteering position
> requires.
>
>
> *   - Optionally, any other information that the candidate believes is
> relevant.*
>
>
>
> I take this opportunity to thank Mamdou LO for nominating me for the GNSO
> Council as a representative of our dear NCSG. It is truly an honor to be
> standing and “compete” with the people I admire for their work and
> involvement in everything ICANN. I have never done/achieved even half of
> what they have achieved so far; I am humbly writing this in the hope that
> you will trust me enough and allow me to represent you, which is a
> challenge that I am ready and happy to take.
>
>
>
> You might not know me but I promise that by the end of my term, you will
> have known me for what I will have achieved, with your support and that of
> the other Councilors. Thank you to all those who publicly endorsed my
> nomination and thanks for your wonderful words. I look forward for your
> votes!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Arsene
>
>
>
> ------------------------
> **Arsène Tungali* <http://about.me/ArseneTungali>*
>
> Co-Founder & Executive Director, *Rudi international
> <http://www.rudiinternational.org>*,
> CEO,* Smart Services Sarl <http://www.smart-serv.info>*, *Mabingwa Forum
> <http://www.mabingwa-forum.com>*
> Tel: +243 993810967 <+243%20993%20810%20967>
>
> GPG: 523644A0
>
> *Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo*
>
> 2015 Mandela Washington Felllow
> <http://tungali.blogspot.com/2015/06/selected-for-2015-mandela-washington.html>
> (YALI) - ISOC Ambassador (IGF Brazil
> <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme/Past-Ambassadors>
> & Mexico
> <http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/Current-Ambassadors>)
> - AFRISIG 2016 <http://afrisig.org/afrisig-2016/class-of-2016/> - Blogger
> <http://tungali.blogspot.com> - ICANN Fellow (Los Angeles
> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-07-18-en> & Marrakech
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/marrakech55-attendees-2016-03-14-en>
> ). AFRINIC Fellow (Mauritius
> <http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/news/1907-afrinic-25-fellowship-winners>
> )* - *IGFSA Member <http://www.igfsa.org/> - Internet Governance -
> Internet Freedom.
>
> Check the *2016 State of Internet Freedom in DRC* report (English
> <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=234>) and (French
> <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=242>)
>
>
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