Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG)

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 GhanaSIG Fellows Executive Committee! We are excited to officially welcome the newly elected leaders of the GhanaSIG Fellows Executive Committee: - President: Faiza Seidu-Adam - Vice President: Abdul-Rafiu Fuseini - Administrator: Sarah Tay - Ladies Representative: Princess Lovia This remarkable team is poised to steer GhanaSIG Fellows toward greater achievements and foster impactful contributions to our GhanaSIG community and beyond. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the trailblazing 2024 GhanaSIG Fellows Executive Committee, led by Prince Andrew Livingstone Zutah for their outstanding dedication and commitment. Your pioneering efforts have laid a solid foundation for future successes. 🙌 #GhanaSIG #EGIGFA #2024GhanaSIG #2025GhanaSIG #Fellows #Leadership #Collaboration #DigitalGovernance #CommunityGrowth E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA), Internet Governance Club (IG Club), Internet Governance Forum Secretariat , Internet Society , ICANN, Women in Internet Governance

On Tuesday, we had the privilege of inaugurating the next Executive Committee of the Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG). It was a moment of pride, reflection, and excitement as we passed the baton to a team of leaders who are ready to continue advancing internet governance in Ghana and beyond. As the outgoing President of the Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) Fellowship executive committee. I want to express my deepest gratitude to my incredible team, the E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA), and the entire GhanaSIG community for their unwavering support and dedication over the past year. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including the successful organization of the annual GhanaSIG sessions, the celebration of our 5th Anniversary, and the regionalization of the SIG, and impact through innovative initiatives. To the incoming Executives, I say: The journey ahead is full of possibilities. Your passion and commitment will undoubtedly elevate GhanaSIG to greater heights. Let’s all continue to support this great initiative and work together to shape the future of internet governance. Here’s to building on the foundations we’ve laid and driving impactful change! #Leadership #GhanaSIG #InternetGovernance #Community #NewBeginnings #TogetherWeThrive #DigitalInclusion

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Acceptance speech by Faiza Seidu-Adam the 2025 #GhanaSIG Fellows Executive Committee President. The other EC Members are: Sarah Tay - Administrator, Princess Lovia - Ladies Representative and Abdul-Rafiu Fuseini - Vice President. GhanaSIG is organized by E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA) #EGIGFA

Join us as we celebrate the transition of leadership and welcome the newly elected Executive Committee of the Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG). This event marks a new chapter in empowering the next generation of leaders in Internet governance. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:00 pm GMT / 19:00 UTC 📍 Virtual Platform: Zoom Register using the link: https://lnkd.in/d_TZHPfu Let's shape the future of digital governance together! #GhanaSIG2025 #InternetGovernance #Leadership #GhanaSIG #EGIGFA #Inauguration #Ceremony #EC E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA)

Congratulations to our 2023 GhanaSIG Fellow for the exploits. More vim.

Few years ago, I leaped into the world of e-governance when I became a Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) Fellow. At the time, I was curious about how technology could transform public services to become more transparent, efficient, and accessible. Little did I know this curiosity would evolve into a deep passion for digital transformation and public service innovation. With my background in cybersecurity and privacy, I’ve always believed in building systems that serve people while safeguarding their rights. I wanted to understand how technology could be used not just to protect data, but to reshape how governments connect with their citizens. This vision led me to explore opportunities that align technology with public policy — and that’s where my journey into e-governance took off. I’m excited to share that I completed the “Information Society Principles: Towards E-Governance” training program, organized by TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology –  (TalTech School of Business and Governance) in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union Academy Training Centre, supported by the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative. Throughout the training, I gained valuable insights into: 🔹 How the public sector implements digital service-oriented solutions 🔹 Identity management and secure data systems in the digital world 🔹 Security and legal frameworks essential for effective e-governance 🔹 Designing user-friendly environments for public services 🔹 Interoperability and digital data exchange principles 🔹 Creating e-governance-supported solutions for both public and private sectors One of the most inspiring parts of the program was learning directly from the Estonian Team — pioneers in e-governance and digital innovation. Their deep expertise, real-world case studies, and practical insights were eye-opening and transformational. Estonia’s global leadership in e-governance stands as a benchmark for nations working toward digital transformation. Hearing their stories of overcoming challenges, building trust, and scaling digital services made me even more committed to advancing digital public administration solutions prioritizing security, transparency, and inclusivity. This experience has further fueled my mission to build digital-first governance systems that create trust, accessibility, and efficiency in public service delivery. I’m excited to explore collaborative projects, policy development, and strategic partnerships that support digital transformation in both public and private sectors. Together, let’s create a world in which technology empowers people, strengthens public institutions, and builds smarter, more connected societies. A big thank you to my boss and mentor Raymond Selorm Mamattah and team E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA) who participated Abraham Fiifi Selby Godsway Kubi Lavish Mawuena Mensah #EGovernance #DigitalTransformation #PublicPolicy #CyberGovernance

Congratulations goes to Dr. Mathias Edor for this great achievement. Team #EGIGFA and all your colleagues 2024 #GhanaSIG Fellows and the whole fellowship family is proud of you. #MoreVim #Congratulations

Did You Know? 🌍 ICANN’s Multi-Stakeholder Model is Like a Symphony Orchestra for Internet Governance! Imagine the internet as a vast, intricate piece of music. For harmony and balance, we need all the right instruments, each playing its part. That’s exactly how ICANN’s Multi-Stakeholder Model works—it’s like a symphony orchestra, where every section plays a vital role in creating a balanced, resilient internet for everyone. 🎻🎶 Here’s how each “section” contributes to the whole: 1. Governments and Policymakers—Like the percussionists, they set the beat and framework, ensuring the internet runs smoothly within legal bounds. 2. Technical Community – Similar to the strings, these experts maintain the structure and backbone, providing technical standards and security. 3. Civil Society—The woodwinds, adding essential balance, advocates for privacy, human rights, and freedom online. 4. Businesses and Private Sector—Like the brass section, they bring power and drive, as companies rely on the Internet for innovation and commerce. 5. End Users (You!) – The audience and inspiration, reminding us that every decision impacts real people and their daily online experiences. Each group in the multi-stakeholder model has a unique “instrument” to play, and when they work together, the internet “music” is in harmony—open, fair, and inclusive for everyone. The result? A more inclusive, transparent, and accountable system where decisions are shaped by multiple perspectives rather than a single authority. This is why ICANN’s approach is so important. Bringing diverse voices together ensures internet governance isn’t controlled by a single group but is instead a collaborative and accountable system. This approach makes ICANN’s work impactful and why we must understand it. Let’s join the conversation and make our voices heard! What aspect of Internet governance interests you the most? Drop your thoughts below! 💬👇 Godsway Kubi MAKATOB IT SECURITIES Mawuko Kudzo Kpatah Olabimpe Adeloro—Cyber-Police CISCO Ghana Academy Albert Fosu Atobrah Regine Bambara MOBA CyberSafety Nexus Cisco Networking Academy #DidYouKnow #ICANN #MultiStakeholderModel #InternetGovernance #SymphonyOfVoices #DigitalInclusion #CyberSecurity #TechPolicy

🌐 Internet Governance Matters: Educating Our Youth About ICANN and Online Safety! When I applied and was selected to the Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG), organized by the E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA), I embarked on a transformative journey. Before this, I had never heard of Internet governance or ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), despite my keen interest in technology, especially how online space has shaped our lives post-COVID. My MACL capstone, Digital Communication in Contemporary Church Outreaches in Ghana, revealed the transformative potential of digital communication. However, the negative impact of the internet on our children today is alarming and demands urgent action. Here in our part of the world, the rapid expansion of the digital space has caught many of us unprepared. Children, especially, are vulnerable to risks they may not fully understand. This sparked my passion for online safety education ensuring that parents, educators, and even churches and homes equip children with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the online world safely. Through GhanaSIG, I discovered ICANN's critical role in maintaining the global internet infrastructure and ensuring its seamless operation. Learning about Internet governance opened my eyes to how vital it is not just for tech experts but for everyone to understand and engage with these systems. We must integrate internet safety and governance conversations into our homes, churches, and schools. By doing so, we can help our children make informed choices online and understand the foundational structures of the internet they use daily. MAKATOB IT SECURITIES Raymond Selorm Mamattah Godsway Kubi Albert Fosu Atobrah Olabimpe Adeloro—Cyber-Police MOBA CyberSafety Nexus CISCO Ghana Academy Frank Anati #GhanaSIG #ICANN #InternetGovernance #OnlineSafety #DigitalFuture #EGIGFA #YouthEmpowerment #TechEducation #ChurchAndTechnology