I was of the opinion that this was a community discussion and we were
each speaking in our capacity as (potentially) affected users - not from
an AFRINIC perspective; AFRINIC does not determine the engagement in our
countries anyway.
You are right, though - the local Internet Governance initiative such as
Benin IGF (if it exists in a multi- stakeholder fashion) would be a good
platform for engaging with and educating the policy makers.
Dewole.
On 4/30/2019 9:01 PM, Ish Sookun wrote:
Hi Dewole,
On 4/30/19 11:25 PM, Dewole Ajao wrote:
I wouldn't say any website should be blocked. If the policy makers have
a concern (founded or unfounded), all we can do is try to educate them
and show them better ways to deal with their concerns. Now is the time
to start that engagement (if possible) - not after they have started
blocking stuff.
I believe that fits the IGF.
It would be ideal if a discussion could start here and reach people with
decision-making mandates. At the moment, I do not see anything within
AFRINIC that could take things beyond the mailing list, except the will
of people.
Benin is part of the West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF).
There is no mention of the internet shutdown that happened in Benin at
https://www.waigf.org/news. Shouldn't the regional IGFs write in support
of internet users of Benin?
Regards,
Ish Sookun
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