[Chapter-delegates] 60 Participants certified, 43 new members – Recap of the Togo School of Internet Governance

[Emmanuel Vitus]

Greetings from Lomé,
We hope this message finds you well as we approach the weekend. We are
pleased to share with you the  results from the Togo School of Internet
Governance. After a month of intensive online courses and enriching
exchanges, we successfully certified 60 participants on the Internet
Society’s learning platform. These individuals, from diverse backgrounds,
then gathered for two days of residential workshops, where we engaged in
deep discussions on key topics related to Internet governance.

One of the most inspiring moments was the contribution of Jean-Marie
Noagbodji, the man who connected Togo to the Internet in 1997. His
knowledge and experience are invaluable, and he shared valuable insights
into the early days of the Internet in our country, as well as the
challenges we continue to face today. We were also privileged to have
experts such as Nnenna Nwakanma, who shed light on digital rights, Adiel
Akplogan and Yaovi Atohoun, who provided deep insights into ICANN, the
technical aspects of Internet infrastructure and governance, along with
Brice Abba from AFRINIC, who shared  knowledge on Internet resource
management in Africa and the transition to IPv6.

Throughout the event, we were impressed by the participants' eagerness to
learn and the genuine interest they showed in the work of Internet Society
Togo. Their active engagement and enthusiasm highlight the growing
importance of Internet governance in Togo.

We brought together a diverse community, including representatives from 20
government institutions, members of civil society, the technical community,
and academics. Their contributions were invaluable, and their active
participation reflects the relevance of the topics we explored.

We are also excited to announce that we successfully recruited 43 new
members to Internet Society Togo during this event. This is a strong
indication of the trust placed in us and the growing interest in advancing
Internet governance in the country.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Victor, Brian, the Foundation
team and the chapter leaders for their invaluable advice and support
throughout this process. Their guidance was essential to the success of
this initiative, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we
prepare for the National Internet Governance Forum.

To relive the memorable moments from the two days of activities, you can
view the photo album through the following link:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBLJRA.

This event was made possible thanks to the generous funding from the
Internet Society Foundation, and we are grateful for their support in
making this initiative a reality.

Thank you once again for your commitment and support.

Best regards,
*Emmanuel Agbenonwossi *
President, Internet Society Togo
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