Re: [Community-Discuss] Larus foundation fellowship

[Lydia Akiriza]

So this caught my attention:-)

So Noah asked:
"A quick one Anne-vivien Paris if you dont mind.

I am curious to know if you have supported similar activities and events in
other RIR other than AfriNIC"

And Anne's response

"(1) Larus Foundation sponsors events in different regions in addition to
those in Africa. For example, very recently we have sponsored a few
candidates of different ethics to attend ICANN in Morocco. You can find the
list of events we sponsor in the coming future on our website :
https://www.larusfoundation.org/about-the-fellowship/ (simply click the
"apply now" and you will find a list of events)."

I believe Noah's question was have you sponsored any events other than
those in Africa? Interestingly the ONLY example you give is still in
Africa:-)

Last i checked Morocco is  in North Africa:-) And you proceed to tell us
about your future plans which i would hate to believe will now be aimed at
ensuring this question isn't asked again:-) well thanks for your
support...:-)

I should follow to build my opinion on this but this just didnt nail it for
me.

Blessings ya'll

On Wed, 3 Jul 2019, 14:33 Anne-vivien Paris, 
wrote:

> Dear Noah,
>
> Thank you for your interest in the Foundation. Please let me clarify:
>
> (1) Larus Foundation sponsors events in different regions in addition to
> those in Africa. For example, very recently we have sponsored a few
> candidates of different ethics to attend ICANN in Morocco. You can find the
> list of events we sponsor in the coming future on our website :
> https://www.larusfoundation.org/about-the-fellowship/ (simply click the
> "apply now" and you will find a list of events).
>
> (2) Regarding your doubt on our 5th FAQ, let me explain that we do not
> target any particualr parties/regions. Our 5th FAQ states that "I am from
> Africa but I would really like ot attend RIR meetings outside Africa. Will
> that be possible?". Africa is randomly selected; you can indeed understand
> it is equivalent to "If I am from Asia can I attend meetings outside Asia".
> We appreciate you pointing this out - indeed the statement allows room for
> overead. However, I think if you take the extra time to read the answer,
> things will be clarified - we state explicitly that the Internet is
> borderless and participation of Internet governance shall not be restricted
> by geographical factors. Let me make it clear that this applies to all
> continents in the world.
>
> We thank you for the questions you raised which allows us to clarify
> things. My apologies for the wrong name used in the education package - it
> was a careless mistake. We will update it accordingly.
>
> Indeed, the community's feedback on us help the Foundation better itself
> and we appreciate that.
>
> Vivien
> *Vivien PARIS*
> *Larus FOUNDATION*
> p:+44 7746 416450
> w: www.larusfoundation.org
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>
>
> On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 03:43, Noah  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 2 Jul 2019, 21:37 Ousmane M. TESSA,  wrote:
>>
>>> Huumm! Noah.
>>> Better ask difference between "sponsorship to educate newcomers" or
>>> lobbying to push specific agenda in Africa.
>>> Elsewhere, the fear of Justice will deter most of people to even think
>>> about this trick.
>>>
>>
>> Tessa
>>
>> While I wait for Viven response of their activity beyond Afrinic service
>> region...
>>
>> I have had to go to the foundation website and the 5th faq question
>> specifically targets folks from Africa how attractive is that.!
>>
>> Have we become this vulnerable?
>>
>> https://www.larusfoundation.org/faq/
>>
>> Noah
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Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member

[Lydia Akiriza]

++1

On 15 Mar 2018 22:06, "Badru Ntege"  wrote:

> @Owen
>
>
> in the world of subjectivity the content can be read in any way its a case
> of the Glass half full or Half empty.  However the fact the Chair shared
> this content with a junior member of staff who reports to the CEO needs no
> investigation as there's no way the content would exist to be shared here.
>  if i was to use your terminology at that part "we are actually separating
> electrons and producing plasmas".
>
>
> We all enjoy the world of "Paralysis through Analysis"  There are some
> clearly glaring wrongs in this situation where if the individuals on the
> board really cared for the office they hold, should step aside until they
> are exonerated.
>
>
> The Gender issues  from a staff member in the real world  would mean that
> the staff member is also suspended immediately until the issue is
> investigated.
>
>
>  There is no room for that kind of language in AfrNIC period.
>
> We need to show zero tolerance on some issues while being fare.
>
>
> Taking the current situation is not being fare to both parties.  We have
> an apparently aggrieved long serving member of staff and we have an
> accused long serving senior member of staff.   Until this is concluded
> both should be treated equally.
>
>
> For Board with all due respect i want to see more leadership.  We have
> nine board members and one of them should have taken the helm until the
> investigations are concluded.  That's good governance.
>
>
> regards
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* Owen DeLong [o...@delong.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:54 AM
> *To:* DANIEL NANGHAKA
> *Cc:* General Discussions of AFRINIC
> *Subject:* Re: [Community-Discuss] Complaint from staff member
>
> This is not true in the real world and it is not true in this case.
>
> You absolutely can have low-grade oxidation of hydrocarbons resulting in
> smoke without reaching the flashpoint temperature whereupon emitted gasses
> and nearby gasses are excited to such an extent as to start separating
> electrons and producing plasmas. Only at such high temperatures (and with
> an adequate supply of volatile gasses and oxygen) does one get fire.
>
> Otherwise, you can make quite a bit of smoke without making fire.
>
> In this case, whether the actual allegations have merit or not remains
> completely unknown if we base it only on what has been posted publicly on
> this list. If there is other evidence elsewhere, I don’t have access.
>
> The postings appear to be an attempt by certain board members to assist
> the president in addressing an HR issue with the individual in question.
> There’s nothing in what was posted to support an accusation of bullying,
> harassment, or any form of sexual impropriety.
>
> Frankly, I’m not even sure that the supposed evidence presented rises to
> the level of smoke, but I will let Badru defend his declaration there.
>
> Nonetheless, since there is an allegation, the allegation should be
> seriously investigated and dealt with appropriately.
>
> I have my own opinion of the voracity of the allegation in question, but I
> will keep that to myself until we see the results of the investigation.
>
> Owen
>
> On Mar 13, 2018, at 11:06 , DANIEL NANGHAKA  wrote:
>
> There cannot be smoke without fire.
> ᐧ
>
> On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM, Ali Hussein  wrote:
>
>> @Badru
>>
>> I agree it’s not a small matter. However, what the CEO did is correct. He
>> issued a statement. The Board is at the moment conflicted so may not be
>> fair to expect them to respond immediately.  Not sure if the Board has a
>> Governance Committee within it. If so then the Chairperson of that
>> Committee must issue a statement.
>>
>> There are clear procedures to follow in a well defined Corporate
>> Governance environment.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>> *Principal*
>> *Hussein & Associates*
>> +254 0713 601113 <+254%20713%20601113>
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>>
>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a
>> habit."  ~ Aristotle
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On 13 Mar 2018, at 8:59 PM, Badru Ntege 
>> wrote:
>>
>> @Ali
>>
>> This is not a minor issue and thus the reason we are all waiting for our
>> elected Board.
>>
>> Please note elected board,  CEO needs to be protected at this moment.
>>
>> If chair cannot comment then one o our other elected board should. That’s
>> what accountability is about.
>>
>> Our organization must be protected above any individuals.
>>
>> Deep down I hope these are just allegations.
>>
>> Maybe governance committee should comment.
>>
>> But like others have mentioned we cannot wait. We need a clear way
>> forward.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 13 Mar 2018, at 20:38, Ali Hussein  wrote:
>>
>> @Badru
>>
>> 

Re: [Community-Discuss] Complain for harassment in work environment at AFRINIC"

[Lydia Akiriza]

Thank you Lucky for the update.

+++ Miriam, I am pondering the same thing. Allegations have been made and
yes an independent committee appointed to carry out further investigations
to this effect-- will those "accused" continue in their respective posts
while under investigations or do they intend-- in all humility to step down
as these independent committee investigations are being carried out?

You call upon the community to handle this issue with the "sensitivity it
deserves"(and you are right to do so as these are grave accusations) so
kindly affirm, that the same is being done by the board--- as well as those
affected.

Blessings.

On 15 Mar 2018 12:38 a.m., "Lucky Masilela" 
wrote:

Dear AFRINIC Community

Certain allegations have been made  against AFRINIC staff and Directors and
in the spirit of openness and transparency, the Board has resolved to
appoint an independent commission of inquiry to investigate these
allegations  and report on this matter.  The Board  further resolved to
request the Governance Committee to develop the Terms of Reference to be
applied to the independent commission and to receive the final report from
the Committee by no later than the 30 April 2018.

We advise that we will keep the community appraised of further developments
and appeal to the community to handle this matter with all the sensitivity
it deserves and allow this process to be concluded without any hindrance.

Regards,

Lucky Masilela

Chairperson REMCO on Behalf of the Board.



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