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

Mon Feb 12 03:05:04 PST 2024

Dear all
I fully support this application!
Good luck
Karim

Le lun. 12 févr. 2024 à 13:43, K Mohan Raidu via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> a écrit :

> I support and approve the revival of Internet Society Nepal Kathmandu
> Chapter.
>
> K Mohan Raidu
> President
> ISOC India Hyderabad Chapter.
>
>
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>
> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 09:47:43 AM GMT+5:30, 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>*
>
>
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