[Chapter-delegates] (Renewed) Application to form a Chapter in Azerbaijan

Sat Apr 6 19:41:42 PDT 2013

I guess I will be the one to first ask several questions, before bring this
candidacy for discussion within our Board at ISOC-Bulgaria, and hope we can
get some feedback?

My main concern - I don't see at least two of the people, who have been
involved with the development of the Internet in the country - Faik
Farmanov (the ccTLD), and Yashar Hajiyev (with whom we did a lot of work 10
years ago in the Global Internet Policy Initiative). I wonder why are they
not supportive?

Second, what I find a coincidence, but still need some clarification - the
supporting organizations listed are represented by the same person, unless
these are two people with the same name. Could we get some clarification on
that?

Third, could we hear what is the relation of the chapter with the
government, more specifically the Ministry of Communication and IT, which
is developing several programs for broadband Internet in the country, and
the region?

Thanks!

On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 7:31 AM, Sabrina Wilmot <wilmot at isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> This is to let you know that we have received a new application to form a
> Chapter in Azerbaijan.
> Please note that this is an update to their first application back in 2010
> (*).
>
> It is being sent to this list for peer comment and review. Please note
> that the Chapter is not yet formed and has not officially been recognised
> by ISOC.
> The period allowed for comments is two weeks and the deadline is April 9,
> 2013.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
>
> Best regards,
> Sabrina Wilmot
> Internet Society
>
>
> Ulkar Bayramova wrote:
>
> Please, see attached new Application to create Azerbaijan ISOC Chapter.
>
> This application is the result of our discussions, which started at
> IGF in Baku and were continued since then. We have formed a discussion
> list isoc-az to which all ISOC members living in Azerbaijan have been
> invited. In this list, which included over 25 members, the long-term
> and short-term program of the Chapter has been discussed and agreed
> upon. This was the base of the application draft, which again has been
> sent to all ISOC members living in Azerbaijan for final comments.
> Comments have been taken into account and with the current e-mail we
> send you the final version for your consideration. Let me add add that
> this draft has been sent also to Mr Nariman Hajiyev (co-author and
> contact person of the previous application) and no objection from his
> side has been received.
>
> With best regards.
>
> Ulkar Bayramova
> (on behalf of Initiative Group for Creation of ISOC Azerbaijan
> Chapter, consisting of 31 persons)
>
> Chapter Application
>
> A. Proposed name of the Chapter
> Internet Society Azerbaijan Chapter
>
> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will to serve
> The Chapter will serve individuals and organizations living or working in
> the Republic of Azerbaijan.
>
> C. Purpose and Scope of Chapter
> To serve the Society’s purposes by serving the interests of a local and
> regional Internet community through a local presence and focus on local
> Internet issues and developments. The Chapter will contribute to resolving
> global Internet issues and will participate in ISOC workshops, seminars and
> events.
>
>  1) Long term goals of Chapter:
>
> ·      Access of information to all: the Chapter will focus on promoting
> the positive usage of Internet and its applications in education, health,
> science, culture, e-government, e-business, e-commerce, media and
> entertainment;
> ·      To support development of local content;
> ·      To identify opportunities for members to contribute to ISOC’s
> local, regional and global activities;
> ·      To identify opportunities for collaboration with other ISOC
> chapters, members and regional Internet community;
> ·      To provide Internet and network security education and guidance to
> the community i.e. schools, kids and the society to ensure the Internet a
> safe place to be in.
> ·      To work on topics such as net neutrality, copyright, intellectual
> property and other areas that involve Internet and digital citizens rights;
> ·      To organize and run symposia, conferences, exhibitions, shows,
> festivals, auctions and other events including those international by
> nature, to any of the objectives of the Chapter;
> ·      To facilitate development of legal measures supporting of Internet
> advancement, especially protecting information and its free flow within the
> Internet;
> ·      To foster the multistakeholder representation within the Chapter.
>
> 2) Short term goals of Chapter:
>
> ·      Awareness action (via e-mail, creation of Chapter web presence and
> public presentations) about ISOC and main problems of world-wide Internet
> Governance;
> ·      Seminar on child protection in cyber-world;
> ·      Consolidation of the ISOC Azerbaijan Chapter General Assembly and
> Board election, pro-active recruitment of new members, social and
> team-building activities among members;
> ·      To apply for Community Grant;
> ·      To prepare PR and Marketing Plan for ISOC Azerbaijan Chapter.
>
> D. Founding Members of the Chapter (in alphabetical order)
>
> 1. Abasov Samad, IT/business, CEO of Aznext
> 2. Abdullayev Natig, IT/business, Sales Manager at ASF Computers & Services
> 3. Adamov Abzetdin, IT/Academia, Qafqaz University
> 4. Ahmadov Mehdi, IT/business, IT consultant at Ministry of Labour and
> Social Protection of the Population
> 5. Akhundov Emin, IT/business, Microsoft Azerbaijan
> 6. Alekberli Rahid, IT/business, Delta Telecom
> 7. Amirguliyev Rustam
> 8. Azizova Aygun, Teacher and IT manager at lyceum named after academician
> Zarifa Aliyeva
> 9. Bayramova Ulkar, IT/Academia, PhD student;
> 10. Dursunov Samed
> 11. Gaziyeva Khumar, Academia, Modern Educational Complex, Baku
> 12. Gunduz Osman, IT/NGO, Civil Society sector, Director Multimedia
> Centre-NGO;
> 13. Gurbanov Javid, IT/business, Azerin/Internet Provider
> 14. Hajiyev Nariman, IT/Government, Communication and IT Ministry of
> Azerbaijan
> 15. Hasanov Zafar, Academia, International Relations office,
> QafqazUniversity
> 16. Huseynzade Emin, IT/NGO, Transitions
> 17. Karimov Ruslan, IT/business sector, sales and service
> specialist/mobile telecommunications;
> 18. Khudiyeva Shahla, IT/Academia, Azerbaijan University of Languages,
> Head of Information Resources Complex
> 17. Mamedli Aysel, Academia/student, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
> 19. Mammadova Gahira, Academia, Head of International Relations office,
> Nakhchivan State University;
> 20. Mammadov Mammad, IT/Business
> 21. Mamedov Tahir, NGO/lawyer, at “Yusifbeyli and partners”
> 22. Muradkhanli Leyla, IT/Academia, Khazar University
> 23. Mustafayev Ilgar, Academia, Azerbaijan Technical University
> 24. Najimov Arif, PhD student/academia, Azerbaijan University of
> Architecture and Construction (AzUAC), Director of the International
> Programs and Projects Sector of AzUAC;
> 25. Quliyev Muslum, IT/Business, Design-construction, LLC, Accountant
> 26. Penjaliyev Mobil, NGO, Director of Janub Agrobusiness Center (AJC)
> 27. Ramazanov Mamed
> 28. Sadaev Azber
> 29. Seyidov Emin, IT/NGO, AzEduNet
> 30. Tuayev Maksud, Auditor/Business, PASHA Holding
> 31. Valiyev Agil, Academia, Senior expert at Ministry of Education,
> Republic of Azerbaijan
>
> E. List of Supporting Organizations (in alphabetical order)
> 1.     Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (AzUAC),
> State university, contact person Mr.Najimov Arif;
> 2.     “Architecture, Construction and Design” Public Union (ACDPU), Local
> NGO, Executive Director of ACDPU, contact person Mr.Najimov Arif;
>
> F. List of Requirements
> The Chapter will prepare the forms required to register the ISOC
> Azerbaijan Chapter as an NGO at  the relevant Azerbaijani authorities.
>
> G. Contact persons (in alphabetical order)
>
> 1. Abdullayev Natig
> 2. Bayramova Ulkar
> 3. Gunduz Osman
> 4. Huseynzade Emin
> 5. Najimov Arif
> 6.  Valiyev Agil
>
> -------------------------------------------------------
>
> (*) Previous application:
>
> https://elists.isoc.org/pipermail/chapter-delegates/2010-December/006901.html
>
> -------------------------------------------------------
>
>
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