[IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020
Michael J. Oghia
mike.oghia at gmail.com
Mon Jan 11 23:22:26 EET 2021
Hi everyone,
Many thanks to Jacob for submitting his candidate statement, and to Raymond
for nominating. Is there anyone willing to second it?
And as a reminder, in case you have been nominated/self-nominated, please
do share your candidate statement and ensure that you have been seconded as
per our election procedure.
Best,
-Michael
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 3:34 PM Jacob Odame-Baiden <odamyte at gmail.com>
wrote:
> 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,
> ----
> 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 <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:
>
> 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
> [image: linkedin]
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah-02637610> [image:
> facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah> [image: skype]
> <https://join.skype.com/invite/bWJCTPbNPkIF> [image: twitter]
> <https://twitter.com/RMamattah>
> Accra, Ghana
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 11:34 PM Marianne Franklin <
> 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.
>>
>> Best wishes and safe new year everyone
>>
>> Marianne F
>>
>>
>> On 9/01/2021 6:15 am, Benedek, Wolfgang (wolfgang.benedek at uni-graz.at)
>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>>
>>
>> it is my pleasure to second the nomination.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>>
>>
>> Wolfgang Benedek
>>
>>
>>
>> *Von: *IRP <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
>> <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> im Auftrag von
>> Robert Bodle <Robert.Bodle at msj.edu> <Robert.Bodle at msj.edu>
>> *Datum: *Freitag, 8. Jänner 2021 um 16:19
>> *An: *"Michael J. Oghia" <mike.oghia at gmail.com> <mike.oghia at gmail.com>,
>> Deirdre Williams <williams.deirdre at gmail.com>
>> <williams.deirdre at gmail.com>
>> *Cc: *IRPCoalition <info at irpcharter.org> <info at irpcharter.org>, IRP
>> <irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
>> <irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
>> *Betreff: *Re: [IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair
>> Elections 2020
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I would enthusiastically like to nominate Marianne Franklin for Steering
>> Committee Member for 2021-23, and request seconders.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> I wish you all solidarity and health in these uncertain times.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Robert Bodle
>>
>>
>>
>> Former IRPC Co-Chair (2013–2015), Academic, USA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *From:* IRP <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
>> <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> on behalf of Michael
>> J. Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com> <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
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you so much June, and to you too Deirdre for seconding. Duly noted!
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> -Michael
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 12:57 PM Deirdre Williams <
>> williams.deirdre at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I will be very happy to second you June.
>>
>> Deirdre
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 8 Jan 2021 at 07:03, June Parris <parrisjune51 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>>
>> June Parris
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 at 06:27, <info at irpcharter.org> wrote:
>>
>> *IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS*
>>
>> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and
>> Principles Coalition (IRPC) Elections.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Timeline*
>>
>> *Nominations*: 15 - 29 December 2020
>>
>> *Elections*: 30 December 2020 - 13 January 2021
>>
>>
>>
>> For 2021-23 we have positions for *one** incoming co-chair* and *five**
>> steering committee members*.
>>
>> Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which includes
>> ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and
>> expertise) for each position.
>>
>> (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.
>>
>> *The voting will be open from 30 December 2020 – 13 January 2021. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees: *
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Qualifications: *
>>
>> *Co-Chair *
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Steering Committee Member *
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Timeline and polling: *
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
>>
>>
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> -Michael J. Oghia
>>
>> IRPC Steering Committee Member (2020-2022) & election officer
>>
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