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

Tue Jan 12 03:35:51 EET 2021

Dear All,

Please see my short Bio attached below for your attention.
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June bio.docx
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Regards

On Mon, 11 Jan 2021 at 17:23, Michael J. Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>> --
>>>
>>> June PARRIS
>>>
>>> Research Associate
>>>
>>>
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>>> --
>>>
>>> “The fundamental cure for poverty is not money but knowledge" Sir
>>> William Arthur Lewis, Nobel Prize Economics, 1979
>>>
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>>> --
>>> Professor Marianne Franklin
>>> Convener MA Global Media and Politics
>>> MCCS, Goldsmiths University of London
>>> New Cross
>>> London SE14 6NW
>>> Tel: +44 (0)207 9197072
>>> @GloComm m.i.franklin at gold.ac.uk
>>>
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June PARRIS

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