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

[vinton cerf]

This is very encouraging, especially where such learning is of vital
importance.

vint cerf


On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 8:33 AM Emmanuel Vitus via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> 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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