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Red Card for the Sheikhs
by Wainaina Mungai 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular KENYA. No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such treasonable actions. Regards, Wainaina -- Sent from my mobile device Wainaina Mungai ----- http://www.bungesms.com http://www.madeinkenya.org http://www.wainainamungai.com Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha~

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Fwd: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands
by waudo siganga 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

FYI ----- Original message ----- From: "Nisha Deivenathan" <nisha(a)witsa.org> To: Cc: "david.wong(a)sntglobal.com" <david.wong(a)sntglobal.com> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:09:27 -0400 Subject: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam , The Netherlands April 30, 2010 TO: All Members, Global Partners and members’ associates of WITSA FR: The Secretariat, WITSA Global Trade Committee (GTC) RE: WITSA Trade Mission to Amsterdam, The Netherlands _________________________________________________________________ Dear WITSA members, partners and associates, PARTICIPATE FOR FREE^*!! (*terms & condition apply) We are pleased to announce the WITSA Trade Mission (WTM) to Amsterdam, The Netherlands in conjunction with our biennial signature event, the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT), which will be hosted by our member in The Netherlands, ICT~Office, on May 25 to 27, 2010. WITSA members, global partners and your affiliate members/associates are invited to participate in this WTM, enabling them to learn and understand the European ICT market, explore business opportunities and enhance global trade. WCIT 2010 brings together over 2,500 captains of industry, government leaders and academics from more than 80 economies. This premier global ICT forum and flagship event of WITSA is themed “Challenges of Change”. We have planned and prepared a half-day WITSA WTM-Amsterdam itinerary on the May 24, 2010, which precedes the WCIT2010 main congress on May 25-27. The WTM-Amsterdam agenda includes:- Activity 1 - Special Guest Session with Prominent Speakers Activity 2 – Guest Presentation on Global Trade Ø to learn and understand the trade and business policies, business environment and areas of opportunity in various regions/economies including Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Activity 3 –WITSA Networking Session hosted by Mexico –IT Activity 4 – Business Matchmaking Sessions Ø 25^th - 27^th May (an activity within WCIT 2010) Ø targeting the areas on Global Trade opportunities made available through the Business Matching system virtually, as well as Face-to-face meetings at the venue and pavilions Activity 5 – Leisure Tour – “Amsterdam Canal tour on boat” (TBC) Ø An optional tour subject to a fee (please stay tuned…) WTM-Amsterdam Participation Fees:- Item Description Cost (EUR) 1 WTM-Amsterdam Participation-cum- WCIT2010 Congress Fee - Inclusive of WCIT2010 Conference Ticket - Excludes Gala Dinner Ticket - Participants will also be profiled in the WTM-Amsterdam Delegation Directory - Inclusive of VAT (19%) 1190 2 Gala Dinner Ticket - Gala dinner tickets subject to availability of seats - Including VAT (19%) 417 Registered participants of WCIT2010 can also sign up by registering with WITSA Global Trade Secretariat at no additional charge - this is limited to the first 100 participants. The WITSA Secretariat believes that the trip will provide participants with an excellent window to visit and explore the business opportunities offered in the European market. At the same time, participants are able to take the opportunity to extend their products and services to this region. Kindly find the attached document about WTM-Amsterdam for your reference. A detailed [1]Evaluation Document is also put forth in the WITSA Trade Mission Section at [2]http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ to facilitate your review and decision on your participation. Please register your participation with [3]WITSA Global Trade Secretariat or [4]globaltrade(a)witsa.org in order for the Secretariat to send you a Registration Form; and submit your registration to secure a place by May 10, 2010. Please forward this email to your business associates/members to encourage their participation in this trade mission. The Secretariat looks forward to your support and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further details or clarification. Thank you. from WITSA Global Trade Secretariat Best Regards, Nisha Deivenathan Global Trade WITSA HQ Secretariat World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) witsa_newlogo WITSA Headquarters Suite 4800-3A-1 CBD Perdana 63000 Cyberjaya Selangor D.E., Malaysia Tel.: +603-8320 1898 Fax: +603-8320 1896 Cell: +601 6614 4387 Email: [5]nisha(a)witsa.org URL: [6]www.witsa.org References 1. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/trade_mission/WTM_Amsterdam_Evaluation.pdf 2. http://globaltrade.witsa.org/ 3. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 4. mailto:globaltrade@witsa.org 5. mailto:nisha@witsa.org 6. http://www.witsa.org/

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Re: [kictanet] FW: On maternity leave until May 2010
by warigia bowman 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Harry yes, i just had a son, David Githaiga Ngaruiya two weeks ago. seven pounds 9 oz and lots of black hair, hopefully kenya will pass dual citizenship soon. yours, warigia On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> wrote: > > > Hey Listers, > > Did Warigia just ask for some input a while ago... > > Her inbox says, she's on Maternity leave. > > Anyone..? If so, congratulations - prof.. > > Harry > > -----Original Message----- > From: warigia bowman [mailto:warigia@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:26 PM > To: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > Subject: On maternity leave until May 2010 RE: [kictanet] Is anyone online, > need urgent fact check > > Thank you for your message! > > I am not able to check my email regularly. I just had a baby. I am on > maternity leave. > > I will try to reply to your email sometime in the next two weeks.. > > Thanks, Rigia > > -- > Dr. Warigia Bowman > Assistant Professor > The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi > 107 Odom Hall > University, MS 38677 > > URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html > PHONE: 662-915-1904 > EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: warigia(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/warigia%40gmail.com > -- Dr. Warigia Bowman Assistant Professor The Department of Public Policy Leadership The University of Mississippi 107 Odom Hall University, MS 38677 URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/leadership/index.html PHONE: 662-915-1904 EMAIL: mwbowman(a)olemiss.edu

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CSK May 2010 e-Newsletter
by waudo siganga 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

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FW: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development
by Edith Adera 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

This may be of interest _________________ Edith Ofwona Adera Senior Program Specilaist International Development Research Centre | Centre de recherches pour le développement international +254- 20- 2713160 ext 3406 or +1-613-696-3406 | eadera(a)idrc.or.ke | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca ________________________________________ From: Matthew Smith [msmith(a)idrc.ca] Sent: 29 April 2010 16:14 To: ICT4D-Futures Workspace Subject: FW: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development Hello all, Please see and circulate the call for proposals below. As you will see this is an IDRC supported project :) Cheers! Matthew Matthew Smith, PhD 613-696-2303 | www.idrc.ca | www.crdi.ca -----Original Message----- From: Richard Heeks [mailto:richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk] Sent: April 29, 2010 5:36 AM To: PAN-IDRC ICTD RM Subject: [pan-idrcictdrm] Call for Proposals: Commissioned Papers on ICTs, Climate Change and Development ** Please forward to relevant colleagues ** This is a call for proposals for the writing of commissioned papers on the topic of ICTs, climate change and development. Proposals should be sent by 25 May 2010. BACKGROUND Recognising both the growing impact of climate change in developing countries and the growing role of ICTs, Canada's International Development Research Centre is funding a two-year project on ICTs, climate change and development (see www.niccd.org) The project is co-ordinated by the University of Manchester's Centre for Development Informatics. As part of the project, six thematic papers will be commissioned and written during 2010 on various aspects of this topic. The papers should be 6,000-10,000 words in length, in English, and aimed at a "reflective practitioner" audience by summarising current evidence and then producing best practice strategic recommendations. We are looking for "generic" papers that draw evidence from, and relate to, all developing countries; rather than individual region, country or project case write-ups. Primary research is not expected. The papers should build on the Scoping Study produced recently as part of the project - http://www.niccd.org/resources.htm - which reviews current literature on ICTs, climate change and development (ICCD). Section 4 of this document identifies six ICCD thematic areas - mitigation, monitoring, adaptation, strategy, disaster management/response, and ICT impacts and issues. We would be happy to receive proposals against these thematic areas but we are also happy to receive proposals suggesting alternative ICCD themes and alternative ways of conceptualising the field. PROCESS / TIMESCALE We require proposals to be sent electronically by 25 May 2010, and aim to confirm accepted proposals by mid-June. First drafts of the papers will be due by the end of September 2010. Final drafts will be due by the end of November. One author per paper will be invited (and funded) to attend a discussion and presentation workshop on ICCD to be held in London in mid-December. The finalised copy of the paper will be made available online and disseminated via the project network. It is also our intention to publish the papers as part of a book to be produced at the end of the project in 2011, and to produce a strategy brief summarising the paper. PAYMENT Authors will be contracted by the University of Manchester to produce a draft version of the thematic paper, followed by a finalised version that acceptably meets quality requirements following draft review comments. We will also seek authors' input to revision for the proposed book and to summarisation for strategy brief production. A payment of £1,200 will be made on acceptance of the draft paper, and a further payment of £2,400 on acceptance of the finalised paper. PROPOSAL Proposals should be sent to: niccd.project(a)googlemail.com by 25 May 2010. They should consist of the following: a) Title of proposed paper, and author(s) b) Outline structure of paper including section and sub-section headings c) 300-500 word executive summary of paper's rationale, focus and content d) Two-page CV for each proposed author focusing particularly on past publication and contract research experience in ICCD or related areas You are welcome to contact us in advance of the deadline if you have any queries. This call can be found at: http://www.niccd.org/themecall.htm Richard Heeks & Angelica Ospina Climate Change, Innovation and ICTs Research Project Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to pan-idrcictdrm as: msmith(a)idrc.ca To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-pan-idrcictdrm-1177693B(a)dgroups.idrc.ca Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, ICCO, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to ict4d-futures as: eadera(a)idrc.or.ke To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ict4d-futures-75952T(a)dgroups.idrc.ca

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Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Did I miss some news? I thought what I happened in North Eastern (Mandera) to be specific was a decree that even the Kenyan chief's proclaim from time to time in "Christian" Kenya. When this happens it affects both Christian and Muslim youth alike. I am bound to be corrected but this is happening not under the new Constitution but the current one and so my question is what has it got to do with the new constitution? What has it got to do with the Kadhi's courts or any of those parts being contested? I really think that as reasonable and kind Christ followers, we must ask ourselves, what's Christ do? Regards, Emmanuel PS: The views expressed here are my own.. > -------Original Message------- > From: Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke> > To: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > Sent: Apr 26 '10 22:26 > > You mean, there is something called Sharia law, in this country...??? > > Last time I checked, it's the kind of law applied and dictated by > fundamentalists > upon hapless citizenry, with no regard whatsoever for the very basic of > basic > human rights.. > > So, who is fooling who..? Next thing, internet will be outlawed in that > section > of the nation. Who knows where next. And this is at a time we working to > open up space and bridge the national divide. Time to smell coffee... > > Harry > > > -------------------- > FROM: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] ON > BEHALF OF S.Murigi Muraya > SENT: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:09 AM > TO: harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke > CC: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions > SUBJECT: Re: [kictanet] Red Card for the Sheikhs > > > Please note Article 24 Subsection 4 of our soon to be new constitution > limits how the Bill of Rights may apply to the one religion the Kenyan > state is funding with the approval of Kenyans who vote YES! > > Of course the Kenyan media is too busy slandering Churches to point this > out. > > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:52 AM, Wainaina Mungai <[LINK: > mailto:wainaina@madeinkenya.org] wainaina(a)madeinkenya.org> wrote: > The recent move by Muslim Sheikhs to enforce Sharia Law, outlaw DSTV, > video dens & related activities in Mandera could not have come at a > more unfortunate time. The support they have received from SUPREM > (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims) further complicates the debate on > the "continued" inclusion of Kadhi Courts in our Constitution. > > Now that the SUPKEM has proved to support such apparent 'treason' in > my secular nation, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga must > also commit to ensuring that religion and religious courts are omitted > from the new constitution. That is the pact they must sign with the NO > campaign if a YES vote is to sail through without question. No > religion, especially fundamentalist Islam, should enjoy the privileges > of my hard-earned taxes to propagate religious activities that may > disintegrate into such treasonable actions as by the Sheikhs. > > My vote would easily change to a resounding "NO" unless I am assured > by the Constitution that no Sheikh or Buddist monk, Hindu priest or > Christian cleric will get away with the absurd audacity of attempting > to determine where I watch my Supersport matches, what I drink as I do > so; where and what I can smoke or drink in an independent secular > KENYA. > > No religion should 'get it twisted' on its place in secular Kenya and > no loopholes should allow Sheikhs or SUPKEM to get away with such > treasonable actions. > > Regards, > Wainaina > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Wainaina Mungai > ----- > [LINK: http://www.bungesms.com] http://www.bungesms.com > [LINK: http://www.madeinkenya.org] http://www.madeinkenya.org > [LINK: http://www.wainainamungai.com] http://www.wainainamungai.com > > Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life > of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by > being shared. ~ Buddha~ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > [LINK: mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: [LINK: mailto:murigi.muraya@gmail.com] > murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.… > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke] > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > [LINK: http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: [LINK: > compose.php?to=emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke] emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at [LINK: > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…] > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…

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2days to Go! Internet Governance Policy training @IDLELO4
by Judy Okite 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Members, for all of you who will be participating @IDLELO4....might be interested to joining us for the Pre-conference training on Internet Governance... Kindly,send your applications ASAP so that you do not miss out.... More info on the attached document. Kind Regards, Okite. -- “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan

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Fwd: The 2011 Global Outsourcing 100 Rankings
by Paul Kukubo 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Listers The Kenya ICT Board has maintained membership of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, http://www.iaop.org for the past 2 years. We have provided access to members of the BPO Society to access resources. Indeed some of have used these resources in developing proposals and preparing for meetings. We encourage greater utilization of these resources. See below an important update and contact Andrew Lewela at the Kenya ICT Board for further details on this. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam O'Dell <pam.odell(a)iaop.org> Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:30 PM Subject: The 2011 Global Outsourcing 100 Rankings To: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> The 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 and select sub-lists, and the World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors were published by IAOP and recognized in a special advertising feature in FORTUNE<https://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/download/docdownload.asp?DID=1438> ® magazine’s May 3, 2010 FORTUNE 500 issue — one of the world’s leading publications. IAOP has published the ranked Global Outsourcing 100 list with all of the sub-lists on its website at www.iaop.org. The lists will remain as permanent references in the IAOP Outsourcing Professional Book of Knowledge (OPBOK). This is your opportunity to gain exceptional recognition for your firm — if it provides outsourcing provider or advisory services — or to help your top provider partners gain the recognition they deserve. The Global Outsourcing 100 and its select sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include service provider and advisory companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars. The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors is geared specifically to companies that are outstanding global outsourcing advisors and consultants. In addition to being part of The Global Outsourcing 100 main list and sub-lists of service providers*, *the list of advisors will rank the top consultant, legal, and related advisory firms globally, and will be a valuable reference tool for companies needing expert advice and guidance with their outsourcing projects. The independently judged evaluation process mirrors the Request for Proposal process employed by many top customers and considers four key criteria: size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies and management capabilities. Companies are ranked on quality based on the information provided by each company on its application in combination with independent research and customer references. The opt-in applications for the 2011 rankings will open on September 1, 2010. So your company receives all important communications regarding the rankings, please let me know by return email that you’re interested and I’ll add your name to our Global Outsourcing 100 early notification list. I’ve attached a pdf of FAQs for the 2011 rankings with additional details. I will be hosting a special complementary Global Outsourcing 100 webinar that you may join as follows: *Topic:* The Global Outsourcing 100<http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1793/> *Date:* May 4, 2010 at 9 am EDT *Presenter:* Pam O'Dell, IAOP *Sign up:* GO100<https://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/catalog/buy.asp?PID=429> I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, Pam *Pamela O'Dell **|* Director, Corporate & Professional Development *International Association of Outsourcing Professionals®** (IAOP**®**)* +1.845.452.0600 ext. 121 | Fax +1.845.452.6988 pam.odell(a)IAOP.org | www.IAOP.org *IAOP is the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession.* ___________________________________________________________________ * * *Disclaimer: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this email in error you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.*

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One more day for edits-accomplishments of ICT board? Digital villages?
by warigia bowman 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear colleagues I have a reprieve Can you please help me with final edits since I just had a baby. I still am looking for a few lines on the importance (and accomplishments) of the ICT Board. I found an April 15 article on digital villages, but it would be good to know where the GoK plans to locate them. Here is an additional paragraph I wrote for my conclusion based on what Harry sent me. *As this document goes to publication, Kenya has four cellular telephony providers, Zain Kenya, Safaricom, Orange, and Essar Yu. This means that competition is heating up in this market, but Kenya still is catching up with its neighbors. **Accordingly, Kenyan consumers have continued to pay sharply higher tariffs than necessary for mobile telephony. The lack of competitiveness in Kenya’s mobile telephony sector is reflected in comparatively high prices. On average, Kenyans pay more than most Africans for cellular telephony, giving up nearly 24 percent of their monthly GNI for mobile services per capita.**[i]** The most impressive recent achievement of the Kenyan government in the ICT sector has been its participation in the live marine Internet cable projects, including EASSy, TEAMs and SEACOM. These have increased internet speeds dramatically, reduced broadband pricing for consumers, and may reduce prices for mobile consumers.*

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Fwd: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010!
by waudo siganga 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Attending the World Congress on IT ([1]www.wcit2010.org) next month in Amsterdam could be of interest to some colleagues. Waudo ----- Original message ----- From: "Anders Halvorsen" <ahalvorsen(a)witsa.org> To: "Jim Poisant" <jpoisant(a)witsa.org> Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:14:16 -0400 Subject: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010! April 23, 2010 TO: Members of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) FR: Drs. Bernd W.E. Taselaar, Chief Operating Officer ICT~Office WITSA Vice-Chairman for Western Europe RE: The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? Do not forget to register on short notice for WITSA´s WCIT 2010! _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____________ Dear Colleagues, Herewith I would remind you to register on short notice for WITSA´s 17th World Congress on Information Technology 2010 (WCIT 2010). WCIT 2010 will be held from May 25 to May 27 2010. The top of the ICT world will meet in Amsterdam; you want to be part of this unique event? WCIT 2010 will bring together more than 2.000 captains of industry, government leaders and academics from over 60 countries around the world. Speakers from the business community not only include global CEO's like Paul Otellini (Intel), Mike Fries (Liberty Global), Natarajan Chandrasekaran (CEO Tata Consulting Services), Steven Elop (President Microsoft Business Division) and Virginia Rometty (Senior VP Global Sales & Distribution IBM) and Lynn Blodgett (President & CEO Xerox ACS), but also the world's youngest CEO Suhas Gopinath (CEO & President of Globals Inc.). Also EU Commssioner Kroes and more than 25 ministers will attend WCIT, among others from Russia, India, Brazil, Canada and most EU countries. WCIT 2010 is supported by the European Commission and is an official event of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. For more details please check the extensive website [2]www.wcit2010.org and enclosed program outline. One of the outcomes of WCIT 2010 will be the adaptation of the Declaration of Amsterdam. This statement will spell out the commitments to direct the use of IT to stimulate growth and address key societal challenges such as climate change, healthcare and eInclusion. For your personal information I included the draft version of WCIT's Declaration of Amsterdam, which includes a call for action. One of these days a special website will be launched for getting input for the declaration globally. Special fee for all delegates of WITSA members In addition to our former proposal I am very happy that thanks to support of the European Commission and the Dutch government I can offer every WITSA member to obtain WCIT 2010 ticket for the very special price of just € 1000,- ex VAT. We are very happy to offer you this package and encourage all of you to come and visit Amsterdam. Also a special spouse program is offered. Special delegation packages can be discussed directly with the WCIT 2010 organization ([3]mschipper(a)wcit2010.org) As WCIT 2010 is an invitation only event please send the names of your delegates to [4]registration(a)wcit2010.org (reference: WITSA Tickets). You will be sent a confirmation, an invoice and the log-in codes to finalize your registration (only trade associations can apply, not individuals). The reservation is final when payment is received by WCIT 2010. Airfrance KLM is the WCIT 2010 airline partner and offers interesting discounts as sent to you before. Hotels in Amsterdam For hotels please use the Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel Service, which can offer you considerable savings. The online reservation system allows you to search for hotels by star rating and area. Additionally you can find detailed information about each hotel. For group bookings and tailor made advice please contact hotelservice(a)rai.nl. The special WCIT 2010 room rates at the official hotels are limited, so please have your booking as soon as possible as the last blocked hotel rooms will be released shortly. For the special WCIT 2010 hotel deals please check [5]https://www.rai-hotelservice.com/compass/external/index.cfm?&m eeting_ID=1027&Meeting_ID_Code=623230780 Join us in coming to Amsterdam! WCIT 2010 will be a unique event. You do not want to miss this event as the global ICT world will mark a turning point here! I case you want to come with a larger country delegation or have special requests for showcasing your country and/ or companies please contact Mark Schipper, account manager international WCIT 2010 ([6]mschipper(a)wcit2010.org) I am very much looking forward to see you next month in Amsterdam! With best regards, drs. Bernd W.E. Taselaar Chief Operating Officer ICT~Office Vice-Chairman WE WITSA References 1. http://www.wcit2010.org/ 2. http://www.wcit2010.org/ 3. mailto:mschipper@wcit2010.org 4. mailto:registration@wcit2010.org 5. https://www.rai-hotelservice.com/compass/external/index.cfm?&meeting_ID=102… 6. mailto:mschipper@wcit2010.org

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