The AfriNIC Government Working Group (AfGWG) - Law Enforcement Event

The African Network Information Center (AfriNIC) cordially invites you to attend the First AfriNIC - Government Working Group (AfGWG) & Law Enforcement Meeting to be held in Ebene Cyber City, Mauritius, 25 – 26 January 2010, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. AfriNIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, has a mission to support Internet technology usage and development and to promote Internet self governance. This comprehensive agenda cannot be accomplished in isolation; rather, it will require engaging all sectors, especially, governments, policy makers, and regulators, in these efforts.

During the two-day roundtable, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about current challenges with Internet-related crimes;

• Learn about steps being taken by law enforcement agencies, including the United States Department Of Justice, to address related issues;

• Discuss the ways in which these challenges manifest in your respective countries, and potential efforts to combat such challenges;

• Exchange ideas about the formation of a Internet Law Enforcement Working Group that will promote security by facilitating global cooperation and coordination;

• Learn about Internet Governance as it relates to Cyber Crime and Security issues;

• Understand the role of AfriNIC and its activities to maintain security and stability of the Internet;

• Gain more insight into the Internet Ecosystem and its governance; and,

• Learn how government agencies can participate in the policy development process to ensure their voices are heard regarding Internet protection issues.

The meeting will be a closed meeting by invitation only and reserved exclusively for government officials involved in Cyber Security Law Enforcement. The tentative agenda is attached and your input to this agenda is welcome. If you wish to comment on the agenda or have additional questions about this event, please direct them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Challenges related to cyber crime and Internet security pose a serious threat to the confidence and progress of Internet Service worldwide including in Africa. Therefore, AfriNIC is advocating increased communications and coordination with the National Regulatory Authorities, governments, policy makers and the technical community to improve confidence and trust in the cyberspace.

Your participation and contribution to the discussion will greatly enhance our collective ability to develop smart, creative, and resilient policies and protocols for the future.