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Members of ISOC Kyrgyzstan Chapter have the opportunity to travel to Buenos Aires this fall. How? Details under the link below.

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Nomination for Fellowship to the WTDC- 17

Nomination for Fellowship To The ITU’s World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 (WTDC-17) – Deadline June 30

The Internet Society invites expressions of interest from chapter members for fellowships to the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 9-20 October 2017.

The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) is a key development conference hosted by the ITU every four years. This conference sets the ITU’s telecommunication/ICTs development agenda for the next four-year period (2018-2021). The theme for the 2017 conference is “ICTs for Sustainable Development Goals.”

ISOC Objectives for WTDC 2017

  • ITU Development Sector remain focused on its core development activities that have been successful in expanding access to telecommunications/ICTs.
  • Solidify ISOC’s profile as a trusted collaborator, partner, and expert in the field of Internet Development.
  • Maintain scope of WTDC within ITU’s mandate e.g. BAP’s scope does not widen to include a role for ITU in Internet policy matters
  • Encourage governments to commit to multistakeholder principles to tackle some of the telecommunications/ICTs development challenges

About the Fellowship

The fellowship provides travel support to cover costs of the meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It includes roundtrip economy class airline ticket, hotel for 12 days, visa expenses (if needed) and per diem for meals and ground transportation.

Internet Society Chapters are local communities that share an interest and belief in our principles and mission and who are committed to furthering our goals and objectives within your geographic or special interest area. Therefore, chapter members are a powerful voice locally to inform their national delegations about the importance of Internet access for everyone as well as providing voices during WTDC-17 to advance Internet Society positions in the several parallel sessions. In this spirit, the Internet Society would like to extend the opportunity to 4 members by supporting their attendance to WTDC-17. While all qualified candidates are welcome, we strongly encouraging members from currently under-represented areas to nominate candidates. In this light, nominations of candidates from Africa, Asia Pacific, Central and South America and women are encouraged.

Any chapter member interested to apply should review and fully understand the criteria and responsibilities outlined below. The selection process will take place as follows:

    • Interested applicants should send a letter of interest by June 30 outlining:
       – how their experience will contribute to the Internet Society efforts at WTDC-17. This could include active Chapter events on topics/issues relevant to ICT Development, and/or articles or previous participation at either national or regional or International ICT development conferences/events, etc.
       – how they fulfill the criteria set out below; and
       – Provide a referee, e.g. another Internet Society chapter or member.
    • A selection committee will review the applications based on the criteria below;
    • Selected chapter members will be announced by 10 July, 2017.
    • Please email applications to [email protected]

Criteria for Selection

Selected Chapter members will play a critical role in efforts to promote Internet Society principles and positions at WTDC-17. Selected individuals will be expected to be part of the preparations for WTDC-17 and participate fully in the work on the ground in Buenos Aires.

Commitment – Selection as an Internet Society representative entails commitment by the individuals to attend sessions, prepare assignments and assist in the overall accomplishment of objectives for the meeting.

Advocacy – for Internet Society agreed principles, mission and specific positions for each event so that anyone representing the Internet Society will be speaking and responding with the same context.

Preparation – delegates are responsible for delegation preparation, planning and specific assignments to develop Internet Society positions for the conference.

Empowerment – regional diversity is important. Delegates from developing countries or emerging economies will be preferred;

Expertise – clear and demonstrable awareness of ICT development issues either local, regional or global.  Specific expertise with the ITU Development Sector and issues on the WTDC-17 agenda is helpful.

Communication skills – working language is English and the candidate must have full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities of appointees

Serving on the Internet Society delegation is an important undertaking and will require significant commitment and effort by the representatives. Below you can find a non-exhaustive list of expected activities that will be required from selected candidates:

      • Active participation in Internet Society preparatory meetings both prior to and during WTDC-17;
      • Regular communication and updates to the Internet Society delegation regarding national/regional developments ahead of and at WTDC-17;
      • Full report highlighting the progress made and impact of the meeting results in your country/region;
      • Must adhere to and promote Internet Society principles and strategic objectives;
      • Cooperation with Internet Society staff and other Internet Society Chapter representatives to promote engagement and advocacy efforts on the ground; and
      • Must commit to being at the meeting on Monday, 9 October 2017.

Timeline

      • Call opens for applications: 1 June 2017
      • Call closes for applications: 30 June 2017
      • Selection announcement: 10 July 2017
      • WTDC-17 Period: 9 – 20 October 2017

For further information, please contact [email protected]

https://www.internetsociety.org/un/nomination-fellowship-wtdc-17

Seminar on the Internet exchange points

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ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter and GEANT are pleased to announce a seminar on Internet exchange points, which will be held on April 27, 2017 on the basis of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University.

The purpose of this seminar is to discuss the importance of traffic exchange points for the development of the Internet in the Kyrgyz Republic and in Central Asia. Internet traffic exchange points (IXP) are now a very important part of the Internet ecosystem and are necessary to promote a reliable internal ICT sector.

The Internet Community and GÉANT would like to take this opportunity to gather stakeholders of the Internet community of Kyrgyzstan including ISPs, content providers, the Government and other interested groups to discuss and find a common solution to this important issue. There will be presentations of international and regional experts on IXPs, and we would like to invite you to share your opinion during the seminar.

Please confirm your participation by e-mailing Bermet Malikova ([email protected]).

“Wireless Internet for communities” workshop

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Seminar on improving Internet access for remote and rural regions of Kyrgyzstan (Community Networks Workshop:
Building Access in Remote and Rural Areas). Experts from the USA, Europe, Georgia and India will hold master classes and share their experience on how to provide Internet access for residents of remote regions. For potential participants from the regions and villages of Kyrgyzstan it is possible to partially reimburse the costs of travel to Bishkek to participate in the seminar. The organizer is the international organization Internet Society and the Kyrgyz representative office of the Internet Society (ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter).

Please for questions please email Bermet Malikova ([email protected])

ISOC.KG: Key internet development problems: price, quality and quantity of content consumption

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The co-founders of the Kyrgyz branch of the international organization Internet Society Talant Sultanov and Aziz of Soltobaev tell in an interview with Digital.Report on the problems of Internet development in Kyrgyzstan and possible solutions.

Read more at the link: https://digital.report/isoc-kyirgyizstan-glavnyie-problemyi-razvitiya-interneta-v-strane-tsena-kachestvo-i-obem-potrebleniya-kontenta/

Meeting of the European chapters of ISOC in Madrid

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In April 2016, as part of the annual meeting of representatives of ISOC Chapters, a round table was held. During the round table, the issues of interaction between ISOC offices and local governments were discussed, also ISOC members shared examples of their experience. In addition, questions were raised regarding the current situation in the legislation on encryption in their countries, as well as policies and initiatives for filtering content in our countries. At the end of the meeting, the participants outlined possible topics regarding new policies for further consideration.
The event was attended by Bermet Imanalieva, co-founder of the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter.

 

NISI in Kyrgyzstan has opened a branch of the Internet Society (ISOC)

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On November 25, 2015, the official launch Of the ISOC office in Kyrgyzstan (ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter) took place.

This event was initiated by NISI KR and was one of the results of cooperation for more than 12 months of a number of stakeholders in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Internet Society (ISOC) is an international professional organization dedicated to the development and accessibility of the Internet. The organization has more than 80 thousand members, 111 branches around the world.

Among the founding members of ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter are representatives of government organizations, professional telecommunications community, business structures, well-known experts in various fields.

The activities are aimed at the development of the Kyrgyz segment of the Internet, its own infrastructure and the creation of local content, open discussions on the further development of the Internet in Kyrgyzstan and ensure its safe operation, promotion of the Internet as a positive tool used for the benefit of all people.

In the first year of ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter it is planned to implement such projects as:

providing access to wireless Internet in mountainous and remote areas of the country,
provision of Internet access in rural schools.

http://businessnews.kg/nisi-v-kyirgyizstane-otkryilos-otdelenie-isoc/

NISI round table on “Assessment of the Internet Environment in Kyrgyzstan” with the participation of leading ISOC experts

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NISI held a round table on “Assessment of the Internet Environment in Kyrgyzstan” with the participation of leading experts of the international organization Internet Society (ISOC). Director of NISI Talant Sultanov in an interview with local media spoke about the goals and objectives of ISOC in Kyrgyzstan.

http://www.nisi.kg/ru-news-1269

Partnering with Kyrgyz Republic Stakeholders to Develop Regional Internet Infrastructure

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Central Asia, comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, serves as a strategic link between Asia and Europe for terrestrial Internet connectivity. Many international and regional organizations are recognizing the potential positive economic and social impact of a regional connectivity infrastructure.

The Internet Society was excited to announce recently that it is collaborating with several high-level stakeholders in the Kyrgyz Republic to develop Internet infrastructure in the region. Collaborating with the Internet Society European Regional Bureau are the National Institute for Strategic Studies of Kyrgyzstan (NISS), the Central Asian Research and Education Network (CAREN) and the National Information Technology Center of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz Republic goal is to become a high-tech hub for online communication and the virtual movement of services.

As an initial step in sharing ideas with the local stakeholders, the Internet Society European Regional Bureau hosted its first Central Asian Symposium on 10 December in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The program addressed topics on the Internet as a platform for economic growth, creating an enabling environment for local Internet development, and building sustainable Internet infrastructure.

REFLECTING BACK ON THE SYMPOSIUM, THERE ARE A FEW POINTS I WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT:

First, the build-up towards the Symposium was from the very beginning a bottom-up process in the true sprit of the Internet. The initial dialogue, started by the Kyrgyz technical community stakeholders, quickly turned into a multistakeholder effort with the support of the government and the business community. In the end the Symposium brought together a knowledgeable and enthusiastic group of both local and international Internet stakeholders, who are now better placed to work together on the next steps of Internet development in the Kyrgyz Republic and the wider region.

Second, the strategic importance of improving regional connectivity of Central Asia became abundantly clear during the Symposium.

See opening video message from Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist for Google and co-founder of the Internet Society.

For many centuries the Silk Road was the main route for trade and communication across Central Asia linking Asia and Europe. Today the Internet provides the only real alternative for the Central Asian Republics to integrate into the world economy. The geographic position of Central Asia and the lack of direct access to submarine cables have played their part in slowing down the Internet development in the region. Ermek Niazov, Vice-President at Kyrgyz Telekom, called for a mindset shift “from land-locked to land-linked” and a number of speakers highlighted potential solutions and scenarios for improving international connectivity of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Finally, both Deputy Prime Minister Elvira Sarieva and Deputy Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Ernis Mamyrkanov acknowledged the crucial role of the Internet for boosting the Kyrgyz economy and stated the government’s intention to revise the country’s ICT strategy. The Internet provides countries with a platform for economic and societal development, and both aspects were addressed at the Symposium. Siddhartha Raja from the World Bank alongside local business community speakers emphasized the importance of the Internet for jobs, trade, services, innovation and entrepreneurship. A lively debate followed on how best to educate and equip the Kyrgyz decision-makers, technical community and citizens with the right skills and qualifications to fully embrace the Internet opportunity.

The Internet Society European Regional Bureau looks forward to working together with the NISS and other partners on Internet infrastructure development and deployment in the Kyrgyz Republic.  Through knowledge sharing in the technological, capacity building, and policy areas, we hope to contribute not only to Internet development in the Kyrgyz Republic, but also to share these experiences to encourage Internet expansion across the region.