25/10/2023
I am delighted to share that I have completed the Internet Governance Fellowship in the English Cohort with THE PAN AFRICAN YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE (PAYAIG) initiative.
The fellowship has been an exceptional learning experience, giving me a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Internet governance.
Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to enhance my understanding of the complex and multidisciplinary field of Internet governance, including infrastructure, policy, legal frameworks, IGF processes, and critical actors.
The PAYAIG Fellowship has been an incredible opportunity for me to dive deeper into the conversation about global and African Internet governance processes and their impact on the African continent.
I am grateful to PAYAIG for providing me with the platform to learn and collaborate with like-minded individuals across Africa.
The modules I learned during the fellowship helped me gain in-depth knowledge about
- Introduction to Internet Governance
- Global and African Internet Governance Processes
- Infrastructure Aspects of Internet Governance
- Legal & Economic Issues in Internet Governance and Development
- Digital Technologies in the African Context
The skills and knowledge I have gained through the PAYAIG Fellowship have prepared me to contribute to the conversation in a meaningful and impactful way.
The internet is a powerful tool that holds the potential to uplift communities, drive innovation, and connect us in ways we couldn't have imagined.
I am excited to apply the knowledge and skills I have acquired during the fellowship to become a dynamic leader in Internet governance and contribute to Africa's ecosystem, starting with my immediate community. I am better prepared to play my part in shaping the Internet we want - one that empowers everyone.
Thank you, PAYAIG, Cyber Czar, the UK government, AUC PRIDA, IGF Secretariat, and all the stakeholders for this incredible opportunity!
Follow this link to get more details about PAYAIG ENGLISH COHORT 2023 FELLOWSHIP certificate issued by THE PAN AFRICAN YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE to Aniekan Edet.