[Chapter-delegates] Middle East Strategy and Bureau Director

[Nadira Alaraj]

Dear Baher,
Although we are highly welcoming such move, however it is not as expected.

As it read in the paragraph:
"In terms of geographical scope, stakeholders have voiced a preference for
the geographical scope to be limited to the Middle East and the Levant, and
will include:  United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen.  North
African chapters will remain part of the Africa Bureau but will be welcome
to participate in relevant Middle East Bureau activities. "

It was great meeting you at the Arab IGF in Algeria.
Take good care,
Nadira Alaraj
ISOC Palestine chapter



On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Baher Esmat <mail at baheresmat.com> wrote:

> This is wonderful news.
>
> Look forward to working with the forthcoming Bureau Director in the Middle
> East.
>
> Best
> Baher
>
> On Oct 18, 2013, at 1:37 PM, Sofie Maddens <maddens at isoc.org> wrote:
>
>  Dear Chapter Delegates,
>
>  ****
>
> I am pleased to announce that after careful analysis and consultations, we
> have defined an ISOC strategy for the Middle East, beginning Q4 of this
> year and continuing into our 2014 – 2016 Business Plan.  Our thanks to all
> of you who have participated in our a survey of a wide range of
> stakeholders, including over 3000 Arab Chapters and members, and to all of
> you who have otherwise given us such constructive advice.  Based on the
> strong majority of views that we have received, we will be establishing a
> Middle East Bureau and are recruiting for its first Bureau Director, who
> will be an Arabic speaker and will be located in the region.  The Regional
> Bureau plan and the job description for the Bureau Director are attached.*
> ***
>
>  ****
>
> As you are aware, the Internet Society has long been interested in efforts
> in the Middle East to support and preserve a global, open, robust and
> accessible Internet. We have watched the numbers of ISOC chapters and
> members in the region grow quickly, particularly in recent years. Until
> now, the ISOC Africa and Asia Pacific Bureaus have included Arab chapters
> and members in their activities.  However, we have heard from ISOC Chapter
> meetings, discussions with members, and representatives from academic
> institutions and governments that there is a strong interest in having a
> stronger ISOC presence in the Middle East.  The survey that we conducted
> during 2013 sought advice on a range of key questions, including the level
> of presence, the geographic scope for the Bureau, and the critical issues
> that stakeholder wished to see addressed.    ****
>
>  ****
>
> As a consequence of these consultations, we are seeking to build
> through the appointment of a Bureau Director and his or her engagement with
> local stakeholders an active and supportive presence in the region that
> can: help advance key policy and technology initiatives, as well as
> capacity building in the areas of ITE, local content and Internet
> governance; support growth of chapters and strengthened engagement ISOC
> engagement with chapters, local companies, academia and governments; and
> build organization and individual membership and support for other ISOC
> activities.  Our objective is that within 3-5 years, a majority of
> countries in the region will have embraced the Internet Model, with
> governments and policy makers engaged alongside ISOC staff, chapters and
> members to promote an open, resilient and sustainable Internet throughout
> the region.****
>
> * *****
>
> The decision on the location of the Bureau will take into account several
> factors, including consideration of the place of residence of the Bureau
> Director, the level of direct and/or indirect support and/or sponsorship
> for a Regional presence or Bureau, as well as logistical and practical
> issues (e.g. facility of visa, cost of living, etc.)*.  *In terms of
> geographical scope, stakeholders have voiced a preference for the
> geographical scope to be limited to the Middle East and the Levant, and
> will include:  United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait,
> Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen.  North
> African chapters will remain part of the Africa Bureau but will be welcome
> to participate in relevant Middle East Bureau activities. ****
>
>  ****
>
> We are eager to move forward with the Bureau and a much more active
> engagement with the region.  Please feel free to forward the job posting
> for the Middle East Director as appropriate as we seek a strong leader
> for the Middle East Regional Bureau who can ensure that the programmes of
> importance to regional stakeholders can be moved forward and that the
> interests and issues of the region are conveyed to  ISOC and appropriately
> addressed.****
>
>  ****
>
> Kind regards,****
>
>  ****
>
> Walda****
>
>  ****
>
> Walda Roseman
>
> Chief Operating Officer****
>
> The Internet Society****
>
> 1775 Wiehle Avenue****
>
> Reston, VA 20190 USA****
>
> Office: +1 703-439-2764****
>
> Cell: +1 202 256 4843****
>
> email: roseman at isoc.org
>
>  <Regional Bureau Director ME FINAL.pdf><ISOC ME Strategy FINAL_0710.pdf>
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