[Chapter-delegates] Application for an Internet Society Tanzania Chapter

Fri Apr 3 07:37:30 PDT 2015

Dear Christine,

We support the application for the formation of the Internet Society Tanzania Chapter.

Kind regards,

Otunte Otueneh

ISOC Nigeria Chapter

From: Chapter-delegates [mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org] On Behalf Of Christine Saegesser
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 9:39 AM
To: chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org
Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Application for an Internet Society Tanzania Chapter

[Apologies for cross-posting]

Dear Colleagues, 

The following application for an Internet Society Chapter in Tanzania has been received.

It is being sent to this list for peer comment and review. Please note that the Chapter is not yet formed and has not been officially recognised by the Internet Society.

If you happen to know any of the individuals proposing to establish the Chapter, then your feedback is particularly welcome.

The period allowed for comments is two weeks and the deadline is thus 10 April 2015.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list if you have any comments.

Best regards,

Christine

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Chapter application Form

A. Proposed name of the Chapter:

Internet Society Tanzania Chapter

B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve: 

Internet Users who live and/or work in the United Republic of Tanzania.

C. Purpose and scope of Chapter:

The general purpose of the Chapter shall be to advance and promote the general purpose and guiding principles of the Internet Society by serving the interests of the global Internet community through a local presence and the use of local language. The Chapter will further carry out activities designed to engage the local community in sharing information about how the Internet is developing and to support the work of the Internet Society. 

Generally, the Chapter’s purpose and scope include: 

- Protecting the open, innovative development and use of the Internet;

- Engaging and educating the next generation of Internet users and helping them shape the evolution of the Internet and

- Promote co-operation and dialogue between itself as a representative of the Tanzanian Internet community, Internet Service Providers, Regulatory authorities and other interested parties

D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter

1 Registration at ISOC

2 Registration as NGO in TZ

3 Publicity to the Local Internet community and invitation of more members

4 Participation in the local Internet Governance Forum 

5 Development of a portal for the chapter

6 Participate in improving the local capacity in Internet Technologies for local experts

7 Participate in all necessary discussions on Internet related Laws, Policies and Regulation at the country level

E. Founding members of the Chapter: 

No.   Name  Affiliation/Organization
1  Abibu R. Ntahigiye 

Manager / .tz Registry (tzNIC)
2  Ophoro 

Lekey  Chief Chanels Office /AccessBank Tanzania
3  Simon 

Balthazar  Technical Officer / .tz Registry (tzNIC)
4 Finehas Lema 

IT/IPP Limited
5  Adam N. Limbumba 

Sales and Service Engineer/ Meditec Systems Ltd
6  Howard M. Shila 

Management Consultant, ESAMI-Arusha TZ
7  Adam Karia 

Director of Business Support/Water Development and Management Institute

8  Africa J. Bwamkuu 

Director / NextGen Technologies LTD/ Window 2 Africa

9  Maina Mukhangu Noah 

Engineer/SEACOM

10  Steven S. Jutta 

Director General/I-Me Investment
11  Siwangu Mgata 

Managing Director/Sihebs Technologies Co Ltd

12  Frank Habicht 

Manager Core Network/SimbaNET

13  Emmanuel J. Kaale 

HEAD, Information Systems & Services/FCC
14  Boniphace Malale 

Computing and Information Association (CIA).

15  Nazarius Nicholas Kirama Director of Operations/Vencha Corporation

16  Jabera Matogoro 

Assistant Lecturer/The University of Dodoma
17  Edgar Telesphory 

Acting Head, Management Information Systems - National Institute of Transport

18  Connie Francis 

Manager/ Tanzania CERT

19  Nyangu Meghji 

Chief Technical Officer/ Startel (T) Ltd - RAHA

20  Thabit Molly 

Computer Technician/Open University
21  Sarah Mhamilawa 

tzNIC
22  Faith Shayo 

National Programme Officer/ UNESCO
23  Damas Makweba 

CTO - TERNET / Instructor - DIT

24  Daudi Mboma 

Senior Instructor/ Dar es salaam Institute of Technology
25  Mercy Muro 

Consultant/Entrepreneur

26  Charles Shola 

Managing Director/WAZOEFU TECHNOLOGY LTD

27  Raymond Linus 

Systems Engineer / .tz Registry (tzNIC)

28  Bryton 

Focus 

29  Altaz 

Premji 
30  Sendoro 

Juma 
31  Ismail 

Settenda 
32  Yona Fares Maro 
33  Daniel Makundi 
34  Sunday Richard 
35  Jacob Mtalitinya 
36  John Kagaruki 
37  William Sangiwa 
38  Upendo Mfilinge 
39  Herman Mandari 
40  Miku E. Cornelius 
41  Alireza Damji 
42  Joseph Shirima 
43  Isakwisa Mwambapa 
44  Bahati Karashani 
45  Erick Mchaki 
46 Jonathan karuguru 
47  Jim James Yonazi 
48  Mjuni Mgawe 
49  Holy Kamuzora
50  Frank Tilugulilwa 
51  Peter Kaaya 
52  Rajabu Mgeni 
53  Bozra Mosses 
54  Rukia Hayata 
55    Ally Manditi 
56  Hamisi Cherepa 
57  Nelson Swai 
58  Michael Erick 
59  Shukuru Mohamed 
60  Mary Mugurusi 
61  Erick Makoye 
62  Maziku Ally Ramadhani 
63  Oscar Shayo 
64  Joyce Makoye 
65  Ayubu Churi 
66  Catherine Salakana 
67  Neema Shayo 
68  Hulda Franklin 
69  Julieth Muro 
70  Albert Matowo 
71  Janeth Chiwangu 
72  Walter Kimaro
73  Ester Sago
74  Amani Matowo 
75  Darius Luhaga 
76  Jamila Haji

F. List of supporters and partner organizations: 

There are no formal partnerships established. However, the Chapter is currently receiving support from tzNIC (.tz registry) and TCRA (The Regulator).

G. Membership

Communication with members will be through a mailing list  i.e members at isoc.ne.tz and other local mailing lists. A portal that is expected to be developed will also reach members and prospective members. 

H. List of requirements

The Chapter needs to operate as NGO and Not for Profit making organization. Therefore it has to be locally registered under the Tanzania's NGO Act of 2002.

I. Additional information

ISOC Chapter formulation in Tanzania has been a drive from different multi-stakeholders and internet users in Tanzania that aims in promoting the general purpose and guiding principles of the Internet Society by serving the interests of the global Internet community through a local presence and the use of local language such as Swahili.

J. Your contact information

Name: Jabhera Matogoro

Current Post: Assistant Lecturer, College of Informatics and Virtual Education of The University of Dodoma.

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Internet Society (ISOC)
Christine Saegesser Baethge
Sr. Manager, Chapter Development
Website: www.InternetSociety.org
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