Leading informative dialogue in the Tech Space
In a bid to foster collaboration and address pertinent issues surrounding the participation of African Civil Society organisations in the Internet technical bodies and domain names in Nigeria, representatives from the Paradigm Initiative and the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter this week convened for a productive discussion at the ISOC Nigeria headquarters.
The meeting, attended by some key representatives from both organisations, aimed to explore avenues for partnership and exchange insights on crucial topics related to internet governance, with a focus on understanding the impact of how technical decisions and infrastructure design shape online freedoms and human rights, enhancing civil society collaboration with technical bodies and sharing best practices.
One of the significant outcomes of the caucus was the decision to jointly organise a Policy Cafe, which will provide a platform for discussing and addressing various challenges associated with domain names in Nigeria, in consultation with the Nigerian Internet Rights Association (NIRA). This initiative underscores the commitment of both ISOC Nigeria Chapter and Paradigm Initiative to engage with the community, particularly targeting young individuals, both technical and non-technical, to facilitate an inclusive and informative dialogue. We will in the coming days update you on the next steps.
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