[IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020

Jacob Odame-Baiden odamyte at gmail.com
Mon Jan 11 16:33:33 EET 2021 

Hello all,

Thanks to my colleague Raymond for nominating me for a role on the IRPC Steering Committee.

Please find below my profile.


Profile for consideration for Steering Committee member of the IRPC – Jacob Odame-Baiden

Jacob is a seasoned professional with a combined 13 years working experience cutting across the ICT/telecommunications and the legal industry. He currently combines private legal practice (Associate Lawyer at Addo, Addo Legal Attorneys, Accra, Ghana) with an executive role as the Cofounder and VP for Legal and Engagement for the eGovernance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (eGIGFA). He is also a consultant to Diplo Foundations GIP Digital Watch observatory where he curates on issues bothering on Internet access, consumer protection and human rights.

Jacob has been active within the Internet ecosystem on the national, regional and global levels. He is a member of ISOC Ghana chapter. He is AFRINIC-25 Fellow (Mauritius) and has since been active within the community including recently mentoring AFRINIC-31 Fellows to better understand the workings of AFRINIC and how they can continue to engage after the fellowship experience. Jacob is an ICANN-66 Fellow (Montreal) and a member of At-Large and AFRALO’s Rules of Procedure Working Group. He is a Fellow of the 2nd North American School on Internet Governance (NASIG19 – Montreal) and a regular participant of the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF)event where he does real-time reporting on various sessions for Diplo Foundation’s Geneva Internet Platform.

In November 2020, Jacob and the team at EGIGFA organized the first Ghana School on Internet Governance which ensured that some 30 selected fellows received training on selected IG topics. Key among the topics treated was on the area of Digital rights and Human rights in the digital age.

Jacob holds a Master’s in Communication Technology & Policy from Ohio University, USA; a Qualifying Law Certificate from the Ghana School of Law, an LLB Law degree from the University of London; and a BA in Computer Science and Economics (Combined Major) from the University of Ghana.

He holds several professional certifications including: PMP Certificate from the Project Management Institute, USA; Certificate in ICT Policy and Strategic Planning from Diplo Foundation; Internet Governance Capacity Building Program certificate from Diplo Foundation; and Online Moderators Programme certificate (Shaping the Internet – History & Futures) from the Internet Society.

Jacob has put himself up to volunteer to serve on the Steering Committee of the IRPC to help coordinate the common effort of actively raising awareness of fundamental human rights especially in digital spaces and encourage stakeholders of the Internet to play active roles in enforcing human rights in digital spaces so that together we can preserve and promote the public Interest of the Internet.  




Best regards,
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Jacob Odame-Baiden, Esq
Associate, Addo & Addo Legal Attorneys
Co-Founder & VP (Legal & Engagement), eGIGFA
Web: http://egigfa.org
Curator, Digital Watch Observatory (https://dig.watch/expert/odame-baiden)
AFRINIC Fellow | ICANN Fellow
Email: odamyte at gmail.com | Jacobo at diplomacy.edu
Ph: +233 27 755 1996










> On 11 Jan 2021, at 2:11 PM, Raymond Mamattah <mamattah.raymond at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hello all,
> 
> I have the honour to nominate my colleague, Jacob Odame-Baiden as a Steering Committee member. Jacob is a Ghanaian, who is an IT expert, Internet Governance Fellow and a lawyer who is called to the Ghanaian bar and a solicitor of the supreme court of Ghana.
> 
> Aside being a lawyer, Jacob is engaged in a series of internet governance engagements locally and internationally.  Having been working with him as a colleague, I have no doubt in his capabilities to engage meaningfully in this role. 
> 
> Regards,
> Raymond Mamattah
>  <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah-02637610>  <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah>  <https://join.skype.com/invite/bWJCTPbNPkIF>  <https://twitter.com/RMamattah>
> Accra, Ghana 
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> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 11:34 PM Marianne Franklin <m.i.franklin at gold.ac.uk <mailto:m.i.franklin at gold.ac.uk>> wrote:
> Dear All
> 
> Thank you Robert for the nomination, and Deirdre and Wolfgang for seconding. 
> 
> Like Raashi, I will send over a statement in the next day or two. 
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> Best wishes and safe new year everyone
> 
> Marianne F
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> On 9/01/2021 6:15 am, Benedek, Wolfgang (wolfgang.benedek at uni-graz.at <mailto:wolfgang.benedek at uni-graz.at>) wrote:
>> Dear all,
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>> it is my pleasure to second the nomination.
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>> Best regards
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>> Wolfgang Benedek
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>> Von: IRP <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> <mailto:irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> im Auftrag von Robert Bodle <Robert.Bodle at msj.edu> <mailto:Robert.Bodle at msj.edu>
>> Datum: Freitag, 8. Jänner 2021 um 16:19
>> An: "Michael J. Oghia" <mike.oghia at gmail.com> <mailto:mike.oghia at gmail.com>, Deirdre Williams <williams.deirdre at gmail.com> <mailto:williams.deirdre at gmail.com>
>> Cc: IRPCoalition <info at irpcharter.org> <mailto:info at irpcharter.org>, IRP <irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> <mailto:irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
>> Betreff: Re: [IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020
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>> Dear all,
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>> I would enthusiastically like to nominate Marianne Franklin for Steering Committee Member for 2021-23, and request seconders.
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>> I’d like to take a brief moment to recognize Marianne for her past leadership of IRP SC for over a decade: organizing IGF workshops, raising the profile of IRPC within IGF Ministerial Meetings, spearheading drafting of the Charter of Human Rights and Principles for the Internet, coordinating and publishing the multiple translations and iterations, championing the Charter in many official venues and chambers, drafting recommendations as an Observer for the Steering Committee on Media and Information –Council of Europe, actively capacity building for our Dynamic Coalition, coordinating among other DCs to help lift up all Dynamic Coalitions to support Human Rights for all.
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>> I hope Marianne can serve as SC Member once again, in support of our chair, Minda, for the upcoming year or so, in order provide continuity, and continued expertise, dedication, heart, and soul.
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>> I wish you all solidarity and health in these uncertain times.
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>> Sincerely,
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>> Robert Bodle
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>> Former IRPC Co-Chair (2013–2015), Academic, USA
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>> Robert Bodle, Ph.D.
>> rofessor
>> Communication and New Media Studies
>> Mount St. Joseph University
>> Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
>> (513) 244-4829
>> https://msj.academia.edu/RobertBodle <https://msj.academia.edu/RobertBodle>
>> From: IRP <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> <mailto:irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> on behalf of Michael J. Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com> <mailto:mike.oghia at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 7:20 AM
>> To: Deirdre Williams
>> Cc: IRPCoalition; IRP
>> Subject: Re: [IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020
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>> Thank you so much June, and to you too Deirdre for seconding. Duly noted!
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>> Best,
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>> -Michael
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>> On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 12:57 PM Deirdre Williams <williams.deirdre at gmail.com <mailto:williams.deirdre at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>> I will be very happy to second you June.
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>> Deirdre
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>> On Fri, 8 Jan 2021 at 07:03, June Parris <parrisjune51 at gmail.com <mailto:parrisjune51 at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>> Dear All,
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>> Sorry for the late intervention. If I am not too late, I would like to nominate myself to stand again on the IRPC sub committee , will need a seconded.
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>> Regards
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>> June Parris
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>> On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 at 06:27, <info at irpcharter.org <mailto:info at irpcharter.org>> wrote:
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>> IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS
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>> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and Principles Coalition (IRPC) Elections. 
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>> Timeline
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>> Nominations: 15 - 29 December 2020
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>> Elections: 30 December 2020 - 13 January 2021
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>> For 2021-23 we have positions for one incoming co-chair and five steering committee members. 
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>> Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which includes ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and expertise) for each position. 
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>> (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 29 December 2020. All (self-) nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of intent. 
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>> The voting will be open from 30 December 2020 – 13 January 2021. 
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>> Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees: 
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>> Invite (self) nominations for Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members. Each candidate provides a short profile statement to include a short bio as pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a short statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued success and development. 
>> Set up a survey monkey and hold elections – or a poll to endorse current and incoming officers if nominations not contested - for incoming Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.  
>> Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.
>> Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot nominate or second.
>> IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.   
>> Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years with a nominal maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC member either steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term. This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on completion of the succeeding two-year term.  
>> Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently. 
>> The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.
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>> Qualifications: 
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>> Co-Chair
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>> Experience with the IGF and/or related internet governance consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year. 
>> Can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the IRP Coalition’s Aims (see: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intgovforum.org%2Fcms%2Fdynamiccoalitions%2F72-ibr&data=04%7C01%7Cm.i.franklin%40gold.ac.uk%7C6c6b068572a8412fdb9208d8b3f90819%7C0d431f3f20c1461c958a46b29d4e021b%7C0%7C0%7C637457229461805545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FmERPTFxMx12FYvSBHtMaixUnkh%2BcwdU5Kvw2avAHRo%3D&reserved=0>)
>> Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum
>> Knowledge of the IRPC’s work and output since 2008 and provide insights into how they envisage taking the IRP Charter forward based on achievements to date. 
>> Can provide a vision for how the IRP Coalition can contribute to the future of the IGF and advance the IRPC Charter work within the IGF and beyond. 
>> Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all sectors and forge new ones. 
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>> Steering Committee Member
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>> Experience with the IRPC for at least one year. 
>> Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular. 
>> Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intgovforum.org%2Fcms%2Fdynamiccoalitions%2F72-ibr&data=04%7C01%7Cm.i.franklin%40gold.ac.uk%7C6c6b068572a8412fdb9208d8b3f90819%7C0d431f3f20c1461c958a46b29d4e021b%7C0%7C0%7C637457229461815538%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=WriJZjNswCu3uGHZyTX3On1M%2BEwHdZ95df%2FmTAXXbow%3D&reserved=0>)
>> Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.
>> Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet
>> Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member
>> Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time. 
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>> Timeline and polling: 
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>> Nominations for new officers will be open for two weeks starting today, 15 December
>> Elections will be open for two weeks starting 30 December.
>> IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.
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>> In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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>> Warm regards,
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>> -Michael J. Oghia
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>> IRPC Steering Committee Member (2020-2022) & election officer
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