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

[Christine Saegesser]

[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<mailto: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<http://www.InternetSociety.org>
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