ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT April 2021

EXECUTIVE CHAPTER MEETINGS

2020 – EXECUTIVE CONDUCTED 9 EXECUTIVE MEETINGS WITH OVER 60% IN ATTENDANCE

2021 – EXECUTIVE CONDUCTED 9 MEETINGS WITH OVER 60% IN ATTENDANCE

TOTAL MEETINGS 18 MEETINGS TO DATE

1. EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP

We appreciate the role being played by the previous executive that was led by Mr. Solomon Kembo and applaud efforts by the current executive which started office in June 2020 and comprising below members to date:

1. Jasper Mangwana – President2. Tawanda Maguze – Vice President3. Kudzai Mubaiwa – Treasurer4. Wadzanai Ndhlovu – Head Policy and Governance (Re-elected as Vice Chair ISOC Global chapter advisory committee )5. Ntokozo Ncube – Head of Technology and Infrastructure6. Karen Mukwasi – Head of Communication and events Management

Resigned Nigel Sheima Muguza – Chapter Secretary (Accepted on Resolution CLA/03/2021)Recused Assumita Chiremba – Head of Membership (Resolution CLB25/02/2021)

The Chapter will be calling for elections in the next 2 weeks and a road map will be shared with chapter members

Chapter Grants Beyond The Net Small GrantsThe Chapter completed 2 small grants in 2020 which are below:a) The Zimbabwe Internet Governance Forum Supportb) SADC Open Internet Education ProjectThe Chapter is looking forward to support more than 2 small grants in 2021. The chapter received 5 applications with

very interesting but due to limited funding we can only confirm that the chapter will be able to commit to the below 2 projects in 2021 while we seek funding for the other 3 to ensure that we succeed.

1. Hustle: A virtual job market for young people in Zimbabwe – Chitungwiza2. Empowering people living with disabilities through website and graphic design training

Beyond The Net Large Grant The Chapter managed to close the Off-Grid IoT Urban Farming in 2020 and it made a huge impact and exhibited with the Internet Society Foundation and also having other chapters reaching out for assistance. Currently the chapter project running under this grant was started mid 2020 and is expected to end mid-year. The project is Covid19 Now and Beyond – Community Digital Citizenship Up Skilling.We will call for proposal for the Large grant to chapter members when the project has been completed around mid year.Research GrantThe Chapter will soon be conducting a research supported by ISOC Foundation on Greening the Internet, after we partnered with University of Pennsylvania in the US. The project is led by Dr. Maphosa who is one of the chapter members.

Projects UpdateOpen Education project (Small Grant 2020)This project was funded by the Beyond the Net Small grant. The open education project was implemented in response to the Covid 19 global pandemic and its impact on education. As a chapter we conducted a research that conclusively showed that there was a gap in between the student learning in an urban setup, private, school and rural setup. Resource availability is not the same. The elite end up having all the resources for them to easily pass and excel. Laboratories are not there in all the different setups. With this result, we decided to embark on trying to bridge the gap of this imbalance using internet technology. A new paradigm shift was envisaged by the chapter. The solution we wanted to produce was one that will allow different modes of access and not eliminating the poorest of the populace. The solution was going to be highly scalable and also open for usage by any country, region or continent. The source code will be shared on GitHub for feedback even from the global community.We developed an open educational platform that was initially for O and A Level writing students, meaning these were due to sit for their examinations. When schools closed because of COVID-19, these students were to learn on this platform and prepare for their examination, in other words, Education was not going to be disturbed for these candidates, the bonus was that this meant education without any payment/tuition or fee. Accessibility of the platform is:

Web portal[Online Access]Mobile App[Offline Access]SMS Interaction

We have subscribed participants who have set for their first examinations last year. . We are now trying to scale this project to include all the classes to be able to continue to have education even outside their school environment and also promoting internet usage and technology for a cause.For last year the confirmed passes are 1258. The overall enrolment was 1974.

ISOC Zim-– Self –EservicesThis was a Chapterthon project. This is a platform that caters for all Zimbabwean citizens covering 6 Sustainable development goals accessibility for the populace from one portal and single interface. The platform enhances easy access and a plethora of resources which are equivalent for premium resources yet they are open and free for usage and access.Services covered in this platform are:1. Agriculture2. Health3. Gender and Equality4. Education5. Water and Sanitation6. E-jobs/ Clean workThis platform is accessible through 3 different ways• Online portal• SMS• Offline app

Zimbabwe Internet Governance ForumThe Chapter supported the Zimbabwe Internet Governance Forum 2020 and hosted 2 physical events in Bulawayo and Harare. It also supported 2 high level webinars on ZTN and other streaming platformsZimbabwe Domain Name Systems ForumThe Chapter supported the First Edition of the Zimbabwe DNS Forum 2021 , with a 2 day Forum. Webinars and articles on education and setting up a DNS Management Committee.

Project Title: COVID-19 Now and Beyond – Community Digital Citizenship Upskilling Update. (July 2020 -April 2021)

Activities and Successes.

1. Digital Literacy Content Production – The project Identified local content producers who were oriented on the project and supported to produced 15 pieces of video content on various digital citizenship aspects such as etiquette, security, and responsibility online. The content was circulated publicly.

2. Digital Citizenship Needs Assessment A rapid needs assessment was undertaken with the technical support of Baker Tilly - among the two communities of Mutoko and Nyanga. The report which is now readily available was used to develop training material to the Upskilling training worshops.

3. Digital Citizenship ToT Master Classes – Following postponement from last year due to COVID-19 the Digital Citizenship Upskilling master classes were conducted in beginning of the 2021 second quarter in Mutoko with the technical and logistical support of the Ministry of education Mutoko district office and the locally based organisation Betterlife Foundation. In total 20 school teachers, 20 Youths and 20 Women from the MutokoCommunity were trained. These are now currently under active mentorship till August. The Nyanga session will target 60 more trainees inclusive of teachers, women and youths.

4. Technical Support – 18 laptops, 18 Mifi Units, and 2 Indoor Routers were procured and will be distributed to schools which are part of the project at the conclusion of the project.

WEBINARS:

a) Talk Deeper SeriesOur had of Policy and Governance Wadzanai Chihombori Ndhlovu has been consistency with the Talk Deeper series which looks at issues around the internet and digital divide and the series are available online.b) Tech Talk SeriesWe also have a more technical series which speaks to the technical community of issues around the development of the internet and members may access the webinars onlinePlease visit our Facebook, twitter and YouTube channel for project updates please subscribe and like(@IsocZim)

DIGITAL ADVOCACY

The Chapter has engaged with its community on social media platforms

Physical Events The only chapter event that was put up by the chapter was the Girls in ICT Day on the 22nd of April 2021. This was an event that consisted of a training for 8 days on graphic design skills. The event was held at 8-5. The young women went through a one day training which resulted in a digital advocacy campaign on girls and ICT. The idea is to follow through with a fellowship for young women to enhance and participation in the ICT sphere.

Financial update Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter – Financial Report to 28 AprilWe are working on a 5 year financial report which will be shared with the members and planning to have audits every year

Total Cash Handled US$ 31,620.00

Payments

Administration Costs US$ 5,490.00

Projects -

Beyond The Net Large and Small Grants US$ 18,950.00

ZIGF Support Fund US$ 3,240.00

Chapterthon Project US$ 1,940.00

Zimbabwe Domain Name Systems Support US$ 2,000.00

Total Payments Made US$ 31,620.00

Net Position -

2021 ACTION PLAN

Overview of our work

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We need to make the Internet stronger.

The Internet needs our help to maintain its critical properties

and be there for everyone.

We need to grow the

Internet.Nearly half the

world’s population

is not

connected. We need to

empower people.Attract, engage,

and strengthen our

whole community.

Learn more about our 2021 Action Plan at: https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2021/

Follow the link below to take action:

https://www.internetsociety.org/take-action/

www.isoc.bj

Growing the Internet (Community Networks, InfraComDev (IXP, NOGs, …),

Measuring the Internet…)

Establish A Licensed CN in Chimanimani

Establish the Zimbabwe DNS Forum

Push for Peering between Zinx and HIS as IXPs in

Zimbabwe

Measure the Internet amongst ISPs and 10

Universities

Strengthening the Internet (Encryption, Internet Way of Networking, Routing

Security, Preserving the Open Internet Model )

Awareness on online digital rights

Host a Hackathon on Encryption

Train 20 junior engineers from universities on CCNA and

MANRS

Conduct a survey on the internet’s openness,

transparency

Empowering people for Action(Chapter’s members engagement,

Training, …)

Hold an AGM, fort night updates, Chapter Constitution

consultation

Call for more local partners, collaborate with universités

Secure 5 new sponsors for all 3 main aspects of ISOC

Establish Chapter Community Working groups

Other Activities

Establish the Zimbabwe School of Internet Governance

Collaborate with atleast 5 other ISOC Chapters in Africa and Beyond

Connect chapter members with poject ideas with interested

partners

Overhaul of Admin Policies and Fin/Ad handbook Development

Policy paper on the integration of ICT in Public

policy process.

www.isoc.bj

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Zimbabwe DNS Forum

AGM

Small Grant Round 1

Zimbabwe School of Internet Governance

Encryption Hackathon

Large Grant – Digital Skills

Greening the Internet Research Grant

Research Paper on Internet Measurements in Zimbabwe

Small Grant Round 2

Future Engineers Training CN Licence Application

Talk Deeper Series/ Tech Talk Webinars / Social Media Engagement/Blogs / Forty Night Member Updates/Blogs

ZINX and HIS IXP Peering

Small Grant Round 3

Constitution amendements consultation

ISOC Fundamentals Training Program

Large Grant 2021

Financial & Admin Policies Review

Policy paper to Gvt of Zimbabwe

Financial PlanSource of Revenue Amount (Available, Expected, Pledged, …)

Chapter Admin Funding Amount depends on your chapter performance evaluation report

Small Grant 1: https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/beyond-the-net-small-grants/

$3500

Small Grant 2: https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/beyond-the-net-small-grants/

$3500

Chapterthon Up to USD$2000

Large Grant: https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/beyond-the-net-large-grants/

Up to $30 000

IXP & DNS Skills Development Up to USD$3000

Research Grant UP to USD80 000

School of Internet Governance Up to USD5000

Sponsorship from partners Up to USD4000

Total USD$131 000