PARADIGM INITIATIVE, ISOC, AND OTHERS TO HOST POLICY CAFE ON INTERNET TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

In an effort to promote collaboration and address crucial issues related to the involvement of African Civil Society organizations in Internet technical bodies and domain names in Nigeria, representatives from Paradigm Initiative and the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter gathered for a productive discussion at the ISOC Nigeria headquarters.

The meeting, attended by key representatives from both organizations, aimed to explore partnership opportunities and exchange insights on significant topics related to internet governance. The focus was on understanding the impact of technical decisions and infrastructure design on online freedoms and human rights, enhancing civil society collaboration with technical bodies, and sharing best practices.

One of the significant outcomes of the meeting was the decision to jointly organize a Policy Cafe. This initiative, named “Afrocity Cafe Series,” is a Paradigm Initiative signature initiative, envisioned as a semi-formal gathering to discuss and address challenges associated with domain names in Nigeria, in consultation with the Nigerian Internet Rights Association (NIRA).

The collaboration underscores the commitment of both ISOC Nigeria Chapter and Paradigm Initiative to engage with the community, particularly targeting young individuals, both technical and non-technical, to facilitate an inclusive and informative dialogue.

The Policy Cafe is expected to take place in the second quarter of the year. Further details, including the role of the Nigerian Internet Registry Association (NIRA), will be announced in due course. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to stay tuned for updates and participate in this important conversation.

From the News Source: Techeconomy