[Chapter-delegates] Application to start an Internet Society Chapter in Nepal: Peer-Review

Thu Feb 8 20:44:42 PST 2024

That is great news! So happy to see so many folks working together to make
it happen!!

Fully support!!

Charles

On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 8:35 PM Amrita Choudhury via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I  support the application of rejuvenating  ISOC Nepal. In the past the
> chapter had been very active and did some good community work in the
> country.
> Some of the people listed are known and are active contributors to the IG
> community.
>
> Regards,
>
> Amrita
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 9:47 AM Sarah Lake via Chapter-delegates <
> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>>
>>
>>
>> I hope you're having a great week.
>>
>>
>> We have recently received the below *application to start an Internet
>> Society Chapter in Nepal*. I would like to kindly invite you to *review it
>> and share your comments by 23 February 2024*.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you know of any active Internet Society members within Nepal who would
>> be interested in joining this initiative, please let me know via
>> lake at isoc.org. I would be happy to connect them to the volunteers who
>> submitted this application. Please note, members of the former Internet
>> Society chapter leadership group in Nepal (closed in 2022) have been
>> notified of this application.
>>
>>
>>
>> Your comments and inputs will help us make a final decision on this
>> application and move to the next steps.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you very much in advance for your feedback.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>>
>>
>> ===================
>>
>> *A. Proposed name of the Chapter*
>>
>> Internet Society Nepal Kathmandu Chapter (ISOC Nepal Kathmandu Chapter)
>>
>>
>>
>> *B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve*
>>
>> This Chapter will serve persons who live or work in Nepal and its
>> adjoining geographic areas within the Country of Nepal. The chapter will
>> adhere to inclusion by design principle and follow the motto of leaving no
>> one behind while serving the people of Nepal.
>>
>>
>>
>> *C. Purpose and scope of Chapter*
>>
>> The chapter will fulfill the Internet Society's objectives by actively
>> serving the interests of the local community through a strong local
>> presence, dedicated focus on regional issues and developments, and the
>> utilization of local languages. This commitment ensures that the Internet
>> remains a force for good. In collaboration with the global Internet
>> Society, the chapter in Nepal is dedicated to fostering the growth,
>> resilience, and strength of the internet while contributing to the creation
>> of an equitable digital future shared by all.
>>
>>
>> Nepal is currently in a critical phase of policy formulation and shaping
>> its digital future. Despite the adoption of its first Digital Framework in
>> 2019, Nepalese communities are still in the early stages of digital growth.
>> The post-Covid era has accelerated Nepal's digital transformation,
>> emphasizing the need for a multistakeholder model of Internet governance to
>> prevent the further widening of the digital divide. The absence of local
>> chapters in Nepal has made it evident that we lack multi-stakeholder
>> platforms advocating for technological advancement that leaves no one
>> behind while abiding by global principles.
>>
>>
>> The chapter's primary purpose is to bridge these gaps through meaningful
>> connections, advocacy for policy reforms, and support for local communities
>> and stakeholders by enhancing their capacity, conducting research works,
>> and implementing pilot projects.
>>
>>
>>
>> The scope of the chapter are the following:
>>
>>
>> *1.    Advocacy and Awareness:* Making people aware about internet
>> issues and principles. Promoting an open, accessible, and secure Internet
>> and advocating for policies that support these principles in Nepal.
>>
>> *2.  Community Building:* Bringing together professionals, enthusiasts,
>> and stakeholders in the local community who share an interest in the
>> Internet. Bringing in multi- stakeholders and finding avenues to work
>> together in a bottom-up approach.
>>
>> *3.   Empowering and Networking:* Empowering and facilitating networking
>>
>> opportunities for members to connect with others in the field and share
>> knowledge and experiences at national, regional and international platforms.
>>
>> *4. Education, Outreach and Projects:* Conducting educational programs
>> and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about Internet-related issues
>> and advancements. Identifying the local issues and priorities on internet
>> and developing projects that support open, accessible and secure internet
>> especially for the national priority development sector of education,
>> health, agriculture, etc.
>>
>> *5.  Collaboration:* Collaborating with other local and international
>> organizations to work on common goals and projects.
>>
>> *6.   Policy Engagement:* Engaging in discussions and initiatives
>> related to Internet governance, policies, and regulations at local and
>> regional levels. Representing local issues and success models with respect
>> to the Nepalese context.
>>
>>
>>
>> *D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Shaping the int**ernet of the future:*
>>
>>    - Assuring that the Internet in Nepal is inclusive, stable, secured,
>>    trustworthy and global by developing Internet standards for digital
>>    education Nepal, encompassing guidelines and frameworks for various
>>    stakeholders from policymakers to end users. The standard is targeted
>>    to be a benchmark for adopting Internet for education in Nepal and
>>    chapter’s key project for Year 1.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Making the Internet Stronger:*
>>
>>    - Conducting regular stakeholder engagement programs and capacity
>>    development training on Internet governance to  advocate for an open,
>>    decentralized, secure, trusted, and resilient internet. This will enhance
>>    user community awareness and resilience through conducting
>>    capacity-building initiatives, promoting cyber hygiene practices, and
>>    collaborating with the internet community in Nepal and global community.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Helping the internet grow:*
>>
>>    - Fostering the development of a new batch of technical leaders in
>>    the community, with a particular focus on rural areas where the digital gap
>>    is significant.
>>    - Educating the community about the principles of networking in the
>>    internet era and the Internet Way of Networking.
>>
>> The first-year priorities of the chapter are:
>>
>>
>> *1. Establishment and Legal Status: *Formalize the establishment of the
>> ISOC chapter in Nepal, ensuring it is recognized and officially registered.
>> Build relationships with the global Internet Society, other chapters and
>> other local and international organizations.
>>
>> *2. Membership and Financial Sponsors:* Initiate a membership drive to
>> attract professionals, experts, and enthusiasts interested in
>> Internet-related issues. Develop strategies to engage a diverse range of
>> stakeholders, including academics, industry professionals, and government
>> representatives. The chapter will also focus on securing funds for the
>> planed activities
>>
>> *3. Development of  Pilot Project and Community Building:* Develop a
>> pilot project for holistic digital resilience by building e-resilient
>> standards for the education ecosystem. Organize local events, workshops,
>> webinars and seminars to foster a sense of community among members. Create
>> online platforms for communication and collaboration, such as a website,
>> social media accounts, or forums.
>>
>> *4. Events: *Host events such as conferences, webinars, or panel
>> discussions to address relevant Internet-related topics and local issues
>> that need attention. Discuss on emerging technology and trends and how it
>> can be beneficial for our local context.
>>
>> Participating in or organizing events on global Internet-related
>> awareness days.
>>
>> *5. Programs and Advocacy:* Identify local internet related issues on
>> Digital Literacy/competency, cybersecurity, e-Education, Digital
>> Citizenship and Digital Accessibility. Conduct research, programs and
>> projects tailored to address the identified issues on the Internet. Conduct
>> advocacy based on the findings of those researches, programs and projects
>>
>> *6. Networking and Youth Engagement:* Establish connections with other
>> ISOC chapters, as well as local and international organizations working in
>> the field of technology and the Internet. Collaborate with Academia,
>> Private Sectors, CSO’s and Government agencies for mutual initiatives.
>> Encourage the involvement of young professionals and students in
>>
>> ISOC activities. Develop mentorship programs or initiatives to support
>> the next generation of Internet leaders.
>>
>> *7. Evaluation and Future Orientation:* Collect feedback from members
>> and stakeholders to continually improve the chapter’s activities and
>> initiatives. Regularly evaluate progress
>>
>> towards the chapter’s goals and adjust strategies accordingly. A good
>> communication is foundational to the success of the chapter for the first
>> year and beyond. So making a strong communication and feedback mechanism
>> from the outset is important for sustainability of the Chapter.
>>
>>
>>
>> *The timeline will be decided after a green-light from Internet Society.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *E. Founding members of the Chapter*
>>
>>
>>
>> *S.N*
>>
>> *Names List*
>>
>> 1
>>
>> Ashirwad Tripathy
>>
>> 2
>>
>> Deepa Bhattarai
>>
>> 3
>>
>> Surendra Tiwari
>>
>> 4
>>
>> Ananda Gautam
>>
>> 5
>>
>> Suman Sharma
>>
>> 6
>>
>> Ismaran Duwadi
>>
>> 7
>>
>> Bharat Bashyal
>>
>> 8
>>
>> Usha Bhattarai
>>
>> 9
>>
>> Mamta Siwakoti
>>
>> 10
>>
>> Priyanka Jha
>>
>> 11
>>
>> Divas Paudel
>>
>> 12
>>
>> NIkesh Balami
>>
>> 13
>>
>> Sadikshya Silwal
>>
>> 14
>>
>> Paribhasha Pradhan
>>
>> 15
>>
>> Sanjina Chettri
>>
>> 16
>>
>> Kabita Rai
>>
>> 17
>>
>> Ranjan Koirala
>>
>> 18
>>
>> Raman Pradhananga
>>
>> 19
>>
>> Unnat Sapkota
>>
>> 20
>>
>> Surendra Bajagain
>>
>> 21
>>
>> Binod Basnet
>>
>> 22
>>
>> Deebas Lamghade
>>
>> 23
>>
>> Rupak Malla Thakuri
>>
>> 24
>>
>> Aayush Paudel
>>
>> 25
>>
>> Suyash Nepal
>>
>> 26
>>
>> Pradip Raj Poudel
>>
>> 27
>>
>> Alisha Bhandari
>>
>> 28
>>
>> Ishara Dhakal
>>
>> 29
>>
>> Suman KC
>>
>>
>>
>> *F. List of supporters and partner organizations*
>>
>>
>>
>>    1. Youth IGF Nepal
>>    2. Educating Nepal
>>    3. Digital Rights Nepal
>>    4. Open Knowledge Nepal
>>    5. Empowering Asia
>>
>> ====================
>>
>>
>> *Sarah Lake (she/her),* Community Engagement Manager, Asia-Pacific
>> *lake at isoc.org <lake at isoc.org>*
>>
>>
>> Join the global movement today. <https://bit.ly/3O6wxkc>
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