Name: Internet Society Senegal’s Workshop on Internet Infrastructure Resilience in West Africa
Start: 2024-07-11T10:00:00+0000
End: 2024-07-11T11:00:00+0000

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Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

Room 2

The Internet Society Senegal’s Workshop on Internet Infrastructure Resilience in West Africa will provide an in-depth exploration of the region's internet resilience using the Internet Society Pulse project's approach. The workshop will introduce participants to key internet resilience indicators and methodologies for assessing them. By leveraging data and insights from the Internet Society Pulse project, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of internet infrastructure resilience in West Africa.

The session will also feature expert presentations and discussions on best practices for strengthening internet resilience in the region. Participants will learn about effective strategies and policy measures that can enhance the robustness, reliability, and security of internet infrastructure. Topics will include improving network diversity, increasing local content hosting, and bolstering cybersecurity measures to mitigate potential disruptions.

Interactive discussions will allow participants to share their experiences, challenges, and successes in enhancing internet resilience. The workshop aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders, including government representatives, ISPs, civil society, and the private sector, to develop actionable plans and initiatives that will fortify the region's internet infrastructure. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to contribute to a more resilient and secure internet environment in West Africa.

Moderators

Jean-Jacques Ntab

President, Internet Society Senegal

Speakers

Francis Alaneme

Applications Support Officer, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)

Francis Alaneme is the Application Support Officer at the Nigeria Internet RegistrationAssociation (NiRA). With a dynamic and adaptable approach, Francis excels in full-stacksoftware development, cloud computing, DevOps procedures, network administration, and Linuxserver management... Read More →