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APC Press release: Global Information Society Watch -- First report looks at ICT policy's impact]
by alice 18 May '07

18 May '07

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW REPORT MONITORS POLITICAL WILL TO MAKE THE INFORMATION REVOLUTION REALITY FOR ALL MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY, Thursday May 17 -- A new watchdog report monitoring promises made by governments and the United Nations to ensure that information technology is used to benefit millions of people, will be launched in Geneva on May 22. The fruits of the information technology 'revolution' are unevenly distributed between countries and within societies. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo it is claimed that as little as 2.5% of the population owns a telephone, whereas neighbouring Nigeria has one of the fastest growing IT markets in Africa. In India, a burgeoning technology industry has failed to provide phones or internet to vast rural areas. The gap is not only “digital” The reasons for the inequalities are complex but, claim the editors of the report - the Association for Progressive Communications and the Third World Institute - “experience shows that the status quo prevails unless citizens actively demand change from their governments. A ‘Global Information Society Watch’ is needed to make governments and international organisations accountable.” Launch of first Global Information Society Watch report The Global Information Society Watch 2007 report - the first in a series of annual reports - looks at the state of the field of information and communication technology (ICT) policy at local and global levels and particularly how policy impacts on the lives of people living in developing countries. Studies of the ICT policy situation in twenty-two countries from four regions are featured: Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda); Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Philippines); Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru); and Eastern Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania), with one report from a Western European country (Spain). The report concludes that when it comes to ICTs for development, there are some conspicuous similarities between countries. Excluding Spain, the other twenty-one countries each show obvious evidence of the “digital divide” which impacts on the majority of people negatively. According to Brazilian authors RITS, the absence of a people-orientated policy framework in Brazil runs the risk of condemning the vast majority of people to “eternal disconnection”. The report also includes provocative, analytical essays on five international institutions (including the ITU, ICANN and the World Intellectual Property Organisation) questioning the extent to which they allow all stakeholders to participate in their processes. There is a special section on how to measure progress. “This report is an important effort at a critical time,” says Markus Kummer, executive coordinator of the Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). “It is of utmost importance to know the extent to which the people affected have a voice in the policy-making organisations. Participation of all stakeholders in policy processes is a key element of good global governance. In this sense, the report will also be good input to the IGF in its continuing work on a development agenda for internet governance and the special emphasis being placed on capacity building for all stakeholders. More so, while so much attention is being put on the effort to overcome the inequities in global information access it is important to make sure that the people who need this access are actually served by those efforts.” "There is a lack of ICT-oriented indexes which focus on inclusion and exclusion in ICT policy decisions. Global Information Society Watch is a serious attempt to bridge this gap," says Rikke Frank Jørgensen, senior adviser at the Danish Institute for Human Rights. Connecting the dots to form the big ICT policy picture Alice Wanjira Munyua is part of KICTANet, a citizen-coalition that has worked critically with the Kenyan government to ensure issues of universal access and consumer rights are being addressed in Kenya’s first national ICT policy. “Rather than just publishing statistics,” she comments, “this new report provides an opportunity to share examples of the road travelled in policy-making, which will hopefully reduce the risk of following inappropriate paths.” “While international organisations and research institutions regularly churn out reports packed with data about the diffusion of ICTs and offer mainstream assessments of policy trends, they generally devote little attention to what all this means for the global public interest. Global Information Society Watch [...] connects the dots between national and global-level trends and gives readers a ‘big picture’ understanding of where we are heading and the risks and opportunities that entails,” explains Dr William J. Drake, director of the “Information Revolution and Global Governance” project, Graduate Institute for International Studies (Switzerland). More citizen involvement in policy-making is key “Increase in access to ICTs will not reduce poverty,” state APC and ITeM in their introduction to the 2007 report. “But there is a real danger that lack of access to ICTs can deepen existing social exclusion and create new forms of exclusion. In this context we believe it is essential for civil society networks to participate in and watch over ICT policy processes at the global, regional and national levels.” OBTAIN THE REPORT Download or read online: http://www.GlobalISWatch.org ABOUT THE EDITORS In compiling this publication, the APC and ITeM are following up on their long-term interest in the impact of civil society on governance processes and their efforts to enhance public participation in national and international forums. The APC network has been involved in global, regional and national ICT policy processes since 2000, with a focus on human rights and social inclusion in the information society and on promoting “digital inclusion”. Association for Progressive Communications (APC): http://www.apc.org ITeM has been active in researching and promoting the use of ICTs to strengthen citizen involvement in decision-making processes. It hosts international civil society advocacy initiatives such as “Social Watch”, which monitors social development and gender policies, and “IFIwatchnet”, which monitors the activities of the international financial institutions. Third World Institute (known by its Spanish acronym, ITeM): http://www.item.org.uy FOR MORE INFORMATION Pablo Accuosto Third World Institute Paullier 977 Montevideo 11200 URUGUAY Tel: + 598 2 412 4224 ext. 110 Email: accuosto(a)item.org.uy Karen Banks Association for Progressive Communications c/o GreenNet, Development House 56-64 Leonard Street London EC2A 4JX UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7065 0935 Email: karenb(a)gn.apc.org

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Location of Third ICANN Meeting for 2007
by alice 18 May '07

18 May '07

http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-17may07.htm *Location of Third ICANN Meeting for 2007* 17 May 2007 ICANN advises that the public meeting scheduled to be held from 29 October through 2 November 2007 will take place in Los Angeles, California, USA. ICANN holds three public meetings each year. The location of these meetings are rotated through the five ICANN regions and selected on the basis of proposals received from various local groups interested in hosting the meeting. The announced region for the location of the October 2007 meeting was Asia Pacific. A review of proposals from two potential hosts determined that it was not possible to proceed at this time due to various logistical issues. ICANN examined a number of non-hosted locations in the Asia Pacific in attempt to adhere to the Asia Pacific rotation. Again, for reasons of logistics, cost and seasonal demand, it proved extremely difficult to find a location. Given this situation it has been decided to locate this meeting in Los Angeles. Without a host this maximizes the capacity of staff to resource the event in an efficient and economical way. The location is also a major travel hub and the quantity of hotel accommodation means that this should prove to be a less expensive meeting than some other options. ICANN recognizes that, following the upcoming meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this means two meetings in a row held in the United States. As a result, ICANN today is posting a request for proposal to host ICANN meetings in 2008, as well as the dates and rotations for meetings to be held in 2009 and 2010. As part of this posting, ICANN has modified the rotation to designate the region for the first meeting in 2008 as Asia Pacific. The next scheduled North American meeting has been removed from the rotation. Due to the increased participation at the ICANN meetings, significant changes have been made to the requirements to host an ICANN meeting, with ICANN assuming more responsibility for planning and finances. Proposals to host the three 2008 meetings will be accepted through 15 June 2007. The 2008 – 2010 meeting rotation schedule can be found at http://www.icann.org/meetings/ and the request for proposal to host ICANN meetings in 2008 can be found at http://www.icann.org/meetings/rfp/rfp-2007.htm. Questions regarding hosting a meeting should be addressed to the ICANN meeting staff at meeting(a)icann.org <mailto:meeting@icann.org>. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN PO Box 32160 London N4 2XY United Kingdom Main Tel: +44 (20) 8800-1011] USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +44 (20) 7681-3135 mobile: +44 (7774) 932798 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org <mailto:nick.ashton-hart@icann.org> Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com <mailto:ashtonhart@hotmail.com> / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com <mailto:nashtonhart@mac.com> / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org At-Large Official Site: http://www.alac.icann.org ALAC Independent: http://www.icannalac.org

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Re: [kictanet] Dr.Shem Ochuodho Snags KCA Award for Excellence
by John Walubengo 18 May '07

18 May '07

Congrats Shem, I must confess that I first 'met' internet through Shem way back in 1994. At that time I was a young IT lecturer at the then Strathmore College. Shem had been invited to 'show' internet to the students and I must admit, Shem's demo was my first exposure to internet....(bu ofcourse the students didn't know!) 16years later, I can see Dr. Shem continues to break new grounds for the rest of us. Keep it up... walu. >>> <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> 05/17/07 05:44pm >>> Hi Shem, How are you? Yes a big congratulations to you. You are quiet,what's up? Gilda Quoting Shem Ochuodho <shem.ochuodho(a)rita.rw>: > Ndugu Namuye, Dougi, Rev, Lut, Patricia and other > colleagues, thanks for the words of "congrats" and > encouragement. Without the support and partnership with you > guys, the award would never have been possible. Actually my > personal role in all this (both in Kenya, Rwanda and > elsewhere) has been very minimal. This is why I felt most > humbled and honoured to receive the award. But even more > importantly, that for the first time ICT is also beginning > to register in the radder of Kenyan Diaspora (and I believe > others too - if not already, then soon) is comforting. But > much more works remains to be done by all of us. > > Warmest regards, > Shem > KCA 2006/07 Excellence Award Winner > > Shem J. Ochuodho, MSc (EE), PhD, LLD (Hon) > ICT Advisor to Minister of State in charge of Energy and > Communications, Kigali, Rwanda > Cell: +250-0830-4492 > > On Tue, 15 May 2007 11:21:19 +0300 > "Sylvester A. Namuye" <snamuye(a)usiu.ac.ke> wrote: > > Congratulations Shem. You have made us proud of you, > > remember when you > > got us together, Kenyans leaving abroad, to support your > > efforts in > > introducing ICT in Kenya (read public-wide email). Keep > > it up. > > > > S Namuye. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: bounce-kiplist-cl-114543(a)lyris.idrc.ca > > [mailto:bounce-kiplist-cl-114543@lyris.idrc.ca] On Behalf > > Of Matunga > > Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:02 AM > > To: KIPlist > > Subject: Dr.Shem Ochuodho Snags KCA Award for Excellence > > > > Shem Ochuodho Snags Kenya Community Abroad Award for > > Excellence > > > > Julia N. Opoti , Assistant Editor > > Published 05/03/2007 - 11:59 a.m. > > Email:jopoti@mshale.com > > > > Dr. Shem Ochuodho is this year's winner of the > > prestigious Kenya > > Community > > Abroad (KCA) Award for Excellence. Ochuodho has been > > honored for his > > exemplary efforts in the Information, Communication and > > Technology > > industry (ICT). His work as an IT professional was > > significant in > > ushering > > in the current wave of information technology in Kenya. > > Kenya Community > > Abroad is a group that represents, as the name implies, > > Kenyans residing > > > > overseas. It was a leading voice among those who called > > for the opening > > up > > of the political space in Kenya under then president > > Daniel Arap Moi. > > KCA > > president, Mkawasi Mcharo, made the announcemnt in a > > press release on > > Tuesday from Washington, DC where she is based. > > > > He has also made outstanding contributions in Rwanda > > where his work has > > brought that country to international limelight with > > regard to its > > advances in ICT. He is currently the ICT Advisor to > > Rwanda's Minister of > > > > State in charge of Energy and Communications and past CEO > > of the Rwanda > > Information Technology Authority (RITA). Ochuodho will be > > presented with > > > > his award at KCA's tenth anniversary celebrations which > > will be held in > > Delaware, July 6th to 8th 2007. > > > > The KCA statement said "The award-wining candidate is > > elected from a > > list > > of esteemed persons nominated and campaigned for by KCA > > members. The > > process elicits informative discourse on worthy > > leadership and brings to > > > > the fore the trimmings of exemplary citizenship that > > inspire and > > transform. It culminates in the election of one whose > > extraordinary > > efforts have contributed to significant development in > > our society. The > > nominees are picked from any profession or social > > engagement." > > > > This year, the list of nominees included Hon. Njoki > > Ndung'u, for her > > outstanding effort in introducing the historic Sexual > > Offences Bill and > > > > ensuring its signing into law; Hon. Raila Odinga for his > > persistent > > fight > > for democratic space; Bitange Ndemo and Hon. Mutahi Kagwe > > for their > > efforts in setting down enabling government policy that > > now ushers in > > competent information technology infrastructure; and H.E. > > President Mwai > > > > Kibaki, for leadership that has brought on the revival > > and continued > > rise > > of Kenya's economy. > > > > KCA celebrates its tenth anniversary during its annual > > conference in > > Delaware in July 6-8 of this year. It is at this > > conference that the > > award to Dr. Ochuodho will be presented. Past awardees > > include: > > > > 1997 - Vitalis Musebe and Isaiah Kabira for their high > > standards of > > professionalism and sacrifice in covering the SABA SABA > > brutalities of > > 1997 while working for the Kenyan Television Network > > (KTN). > > > > 1998 - Police Inspector, Joel Kipkemboi Sang the > > Jogoo-Road based > > traffic > > policeman for his impartial and fearless enforcement of > > the rule of > > law, > > amidst reckless disregard of the same within the police > > force and > > across > > the entire spectrum of the Kenyan leadership. > > > > 1999 - Mr. James Orengo for his consistency in > > championing the rule of > > law and promoting democracy while Kenya struggled through > > the > > transition > > to multiparty politics. > > > > 2000 - Professor Kivutha Kibwana, for his efforts and > > clarity in > > informing and entrenching the structure for > > constitutional reforms in > > Kenya. > > > > 2001 - Professor Wangari Maathai, for her dedication to > > Kenyan people > > in > > the struggle for justice, equity, fair play and > > protection of the > > environment. > > > > 2002 - Hon. Charity Ngilu, for her exemplary role in the > > transformation process that brought about the peaceful > > change of power > > in > > the 2002 elections. > > > > 2003 - Ms. Asunta Wagura, Executive Director Kenya > > Network of Women > > with > > AIDS (KENWA), for her heartfelt and open fight to restore > > dignity to > > HIV- > > AIDS infected persons. > > > > 2004 - Mr. Hezekiah Nyaranga for his selfless work in > > feeding, > > schooling > > and providing emotional support to orphaned children in ith > > regard to its > > a > > Kisumu through > > the Reachout Centre. > > > > 2005 - Mr. John Githongo, for his whistleblowing efforts > > that exposed > > high-level corruption in Kenya and in the process > > catapulting the fight > > > > for economic justice and political accountability. > > > > "It is with deepest pride that KCA adds Dr. Shem Ochuodho > > to the above > > list," Ms. Mcharo said in her statement. > > --- > Submitted by: Dr. Shem Ochuodho - CEO - RITA -RWANDA <shem.ochuodho(a)rita.rw> > 2007-05-17 02:52:23 EDT4 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [godera(a)skyweb.co.ke] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to > %%email.unsub%% > ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ --- Submitted by: Gilda Odera - MD - Skyweb Technolgies <godera(a)skyweb.co.ke> 2007-05-17 10:50:02 EDT4 (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [jwalubengo(a)kcct.ac.ke] To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist-cl-102682Q(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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live stream
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 May '07

18 May '07

just to let you know that today there will be a live debate stream on http://idhaa.kenic.or.ke:8001/ its kenya's quest to create content, www.kenic.or.ke the adminstrators of the .co.ke Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) teamed up with Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and Kenya Data Networks to make this possible, we will also be using my blog- beckyit.blogspot.com so be on the loop am sure this can make good news wherever you are in case of further interest, please feel free to contact me Rebecca Wanjiku, journalist, p.o box 33515, Nairobi.00600 Kenya. Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/

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debate of the year
by Rebecca Wanjiku 18 May '07

18 May '07

THE DEBATE OF THE YEAR It was going to be the debate of the year, it was eagerly waited for, and at last Kenyan politicians were expected to address issues. “I was going to be extremely impressed if they turned up. It would have been the debate of the year,” said Michuki Mwangi. Probably Michuki’s argument epitomizes the feeling of over 80 people who gathered for the debate. It was going to be a good day. It has been argued that some of the expected guests may not have been aware of the ICT issues expected to be discussed. Whilst this may be true, the leaders- Balala, Raila, Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi, Nyagah, and Umar were sent a background note outlining the state of ICT in the country. There was every indication that they would turn up, Ruto and Mudavadi even claimed to be on the way. At the end of it, the wait was too long and we had to proceed with the program. The function was facilitated by Eng. James Rege and Muriuki Mureithi and all networks within KICTANet were represented. Joseph Mucheru, Kanja Waruru, Edith Adera and Brian Logwe took turns leading the debate and the participation was equally good. Though the live stream was hampered by poor PA system, people managed to tune in. it was a first step towards creating local content. Next time KDN and Intersat Africa will provide video streaming. afew journalists were expected to help with the blogging but when the program did not go as organised, somehow we got disorganised. apologies for lack of updates on the blog. A full report will be availed to the mailing list. ____________________________________________________________________________________Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting

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Fwd: Satellite and Wireless Broadband East Africa Conference & African VoiP Forum, 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi
by Judy Okite 17 May '07

17 May '07

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: GRACE GATHONI <graceg(a)in-sync.co.ke> Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 15:50:17 +0300 Subject: Satellite and Wireless Broadband East Africa Conference & African VoiP Forum, 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi To: Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> Dear Judy, RE: Invitation to the Satellite and Wireless Broadband Africa Conference and the African VoiP Forum 4-8 June 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. AITEC Africa, in collaboration with leading suppliers of these technologies, is hosting SatWiBB East Africa and the African VoIP Forum to provide marketing and education platforms to promote effective roll-out of satellite and wireless technology throughout Africa. The theme for this year's event is " Broadband Bridges Across Africa: First & Last Mile Solutions". These conference follow the highly successful WiMAX & CDMA Forum held in Johannesburg in April 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/WiMAX_CDMA_Forum) and Wireless Broadband East & West Africa in Nairobi and Lagos in December 2006 (see http://new.aitecafrica.com/node/432) Introduction Satellites still provide a communications lifeline for a large proportion of Africa's internal and external traffic. And wireless broadband technologies are increasingly providing the continent's intermediate and last mile links. SatWiBB Africa is the first conference to cover both ends of this increasingly integrated and converging communications paradigm. SatWiBB East & West Africa will provide practical business and technology briefings to empower resellers, service providers and users to maximize their returns on the increasing investment that they will be making in satellite and wireless broadband technology over the coming years. By providing a platform for vendors, service providers and users to network and share knowledge, the conference will act as a catalyst to stimulate take-up of the right technologies to multiply connectivity across the region. In addition, to usher in the conference there will be a Wireless Security Preview Masterclass on the 31st May 2007 to be presented by Maiendra Moodley, Security Advisor, South Africa Reserve Bank (attached find his profile). Who is Satellite and Wireless Broadband aimed at? SatWiBB has several key audiences: a.. ICT Managers & network administrators in major corporates & public institutions b.. Telecom Operators: senior managers and planners, engineering managers and staff, network managers c.. Telecommunication policy-makers & regulators d.. ISPs & Cyber Cafe operators e.. NGOs/ Civil society organizations directly involved with connectivity f.. Media representatives g.. Senior telecommunication engineering students h.. Service providers, consultants and suppliers serving the telecommunication industry Attached find the draft agenda and the registration form. To book a slot in this high level communication event contact the undersigned. Kindly note that delegate space is limited. With regards, Grace Gathoni Events Co-ordinator In-Sync Ltd Dik Dik Gardens| Kileleshwa PO Box 63103-00619, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2011244 | Tel/Fax: +254 20 4451655 Mobile: +254 721 605166 | Email: graceg(a)in-sync.co.ke -- Judy Ann Okite, +254-721237507,+254-734252336 P.O. BOX 2228 00100, NAIROBI,KENYA. "Even if you are on the right track, you'll still get run over if you just sit there."

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: presidential aspirants' debate on ICT enabled Kenyan Economy]
by alice 17 May '07

17 May '07

Hi Shem, Thanks for the probe - as I recall all the presidential aspirants were invited - Hon. Kibaki is the incumbent and his Govt has already clearly demonstrated both their vision and made some crystallisation and deliverables over the period - we wanted to hear what/how the others intended to handle ICT issues in their government (if elected) and what part ICT played in their vision. Fortunately (or unfortunately) the loud silence says it all....... Brian On May 17, 2007, at 9:44 AM, Shem Ochuodho wrote: > Eng. Rege, Dada Alice, Ndugu Michuki, and colleagues, > congrats! This is an excellent idea. > > But I wonder, how about the other presidential candidates - > or this is largely an ODM-K affair? Did you also invite > Hon. Musikari Kombo, Hon. Charity Ngilu, Mheshimiwa Rais > Mwai Kibaki, and other presidential candidates (Jirongo, > Pattni, Bishop ... and all the rest)? > > Warmest regards, > Shem > KCA 2006/07 Excellence Award Winner > 2005/06 AfricaOnline Industry Pioneer Award Recipient > > On Thu, 10 May 2007 15:28:33 +0300 > "waudo siganga" <emailsignet(a)mailcan.com> wrote: >> Thank you Engineer. I will be away for WITSA meetings in >> Kualr Lumpur >> 14-19 May. Keziah Muthoni will attend on my behalf. >> >> Kind Regards >> Waudo Siganga >> Chairman >> The Computer Society of Kenya >> >> >> On Thu, 10 May 2007 14:20:10 +0300, "alice" >> <alice(a)apc.org> said: >>> *_Mainstreaming Information Communication Technology >> (ICT) Agenda in >>> 2007 national electioneering debate_* >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) wishes to >> invite you the ICT >>> debate titled- *Mainstreaming ICT agenda in 2007 >> national electioneering >>> debate* scheduled for May 16^th 2007 at 2 pm, at the >> Norfolk hotel. >>> >>> >>> >>> *KICTANet has invited political leaders- hon. Julia >> Ojiambo, hon. Joseph >>> Nyaga, hon. William Ruto, hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, hon. >> Musalia Mudavadi, >>> hon. Raila Odinga, hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Nazlin Umar, hon. >> Najib Balala and >>> hon. Uhuru Kenyatta to share their vision of an ICT >> enabled Kenyan >>> economy. * >>> >>> >>> >>> As a member of KICTANet, your presence is important so >> that we can pose >>> questions concerning private sector, civil society, >> media, academia, and >>> government >>> >>> >>> >>> Because you are an expert in your area, the questions >> you have ever >>> wanted to ask the leaders, you can ask them that day. >> KICTANet hopes >>> that the debate will assist in advancing ICT issues and >> demonstrate why >>> we need to start holding our leaders accountable. >>> >>> >>> >>> As we head to the general elections, KICTANet desires >> to lift ICT issues >>> into the political agenda and demonstrate how the two >> issues can be >>> meshed up to accelerate development in Kenya and bridge >> the digital >>> divide. >>> >>> >>> >>> KICTANet is counting on you to make this a success. >>> >>> Yours faithfully, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Eng. James Rege, >>> >>> KICTANet >>> > > --- > Submitted by: Dr. Shem Ochuodho - CEO - RITA -RWANDA > <shem.ochuodho(a)rita.rw> 2007-05-17 02:50:47 EDT4 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [brian(a)pure-id.com] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist- > cl-91321D(a)lyris.idrc.ca --- Submitted by: Brian Longwe <brian(a)pure-id.com> 2007-05-17 11:47:58 EDT4 (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) --- You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [alice(a)apc.org] To unsubscribe, forward this message to leave-kiplist-cl-100946B(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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Why you should be at CTO's 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum]
by alice 17 May '07

17 May '07

2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007: Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity HOSTED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA Dear Colleague, Take advantage of the opportunity to attend the forum which will enhance your understanding of connecting rural Africa through ICT. Early booking has already started at reduced prices. So, if you would like to participate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577. Book by 20th July and save up to £100. THE CONFERENCE IN A NUTSHELL The 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007: Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity Pre-conference workshop day: Tuesday 21st August 2007 Main conference: Wednesday 22nd August to Thursday 23rd August 2007 Rural Services & Applications Focus Day: Friday 24th August 2007 Five star venue to be confirmed, Nairobi, Kenya Host Organisation: The Communications Commission of Kenya Website: www.cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c4b49ca4cb135b254…> This international event will bring together African government officials, senior figures from African regulatory authorities and international ICT experts who are leading the private sector connectivity drive. At this forum you have the opportunity to discuss and analyse best practices, share case studies and debate crucial topics such as: Optimal regulation strategies to promote rural connectivity Creating the right environment to attract foreign investment How to best harness and utilise ICT to deliver socio-economic benefits to rural communities Analyse current projects which seek to bridge the digital divide The opportunity to advance rural connectivity through mobile, internet and satellite and enhance access to key services, content and applications HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE: If you would like to participate as a speaker: Contact Mani by email (m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…>) to discuss speaker opportunities Speakers receive FREE admission to the whole forum Speaker submissions must be received by 28th May Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? We have limited space available for solution providers, if you have services which you would like to highlight to our large delegation, please email Mani at m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…>. If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577. If you would like to help us create a successful event, please email Andrea: a.hooker(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c4b49ca4cb135b254…> or telephone: 0044 208834 1589 for details of becoming a media partner and receiving your press pass. We look forward to meeting you in Kenya in August. Yours sincerely, Mani Rai Senior Conference Producer Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation m.kaur-rai(a)cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c05…> P.S Please be sure to book before 20th July in order to register at the discounted price. Click here to unsubscribe <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c1d8a3b0a80301005…>

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Holding our Leaders Accountable
by Mr President 17 May '07

17 May '07

Yes Yes YesWe who know better should hold our leaders accountable for their ideas or LACK of them, the dismal attendance and lack of understanding, should form our mode of attackHow can we be led, by those who know nothing or very little,yet we talk about using ict to advance into the digital age while our "Leaders" are in the stone age ????Like i said before, this talk about E-Govt etc is hot air, i wish it was optical fiber- (i am VENTING) really members , this is just but the tip of the ice berg, in terms of caliber, capability and comprehension of those who lead OR aspire to lead us.Look at the quality of debate, the lack of quorum, the pettiness of discussion and the lack of focus, back to the aspirants, am sure they thought they were meeting a bunch of ?? Tea pickers or ICT planners ??We should lead in the planning, of ICT and the way foward, if the aspirants who are the cream of the bunch- ARE THEY ??- what about the rest in bunge ??Things are thick?I would appreciate ANY ONE who can explain a way out of this quagmire, my thots ??If they know nothing, they can offer nothing and are therefore not worthy of our votes ??Point to ponder? What of the incumbent ??You get my point ? The govt intends-of have obtained- billions to fund the Optical Fibre backbone, the Ps is talking of engaging with the European Submarine cable, who will pass the legislation ?? Those who know jack ??You tell me......We should debate this exhaustively lest we- who know better- get left with the egg in our face AMA ??Njenga M.P �those who fear to fail.will never try to succeded,for to fail to plan is to plan to FAIL _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

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Unleash Your Business Potential! BiD Challenge Kenya 2007 Is Now Open]
by Jose' 17 May '07

17 May '07

The Business in Development Challenge Kenya 2007 is open! This year, Kenyans can participate in the International Business in Development SME business plan competition both locally and internationally! You can win up to Ksh. 1,000,000 in the Local Challenge and Ksh. 1,800,000 plus a business trip to the Netherlands in the International Challenge! The BiD Challenge 2007 is open to start-up or established entrepreneurs with a business proposal for a new, or for the expansion of an existing enterprise in Kenya. For participation criteria, timeline and other information please visit our website: www.kenya.bidnetwork.org to: 1) get more information about the BiD Challenge 2007 2) create your profile and share your experience as entrepreneur, screener, coach, expert or investor in the BiD Network! 3) inspire others by forwarding this e-mail today to as many entreprenuers as you like! We kindly ask you to help us in our search for creative entrepreneurs. Creating a 3 page business concept to enter the challenge will take on average only 30 minutes! Please send out our promotional flyer to your personal and professional network AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! In case of any queries, please contact Morris Muchemi or Annabel Onyando Kind regards, The BiD Network Kenya Team Unleash your business potential! Are you a Small or Medium Enterprise? Established or starting up and looking for capital between Ksh. 500,000 to Ksh. 35,000,000? Enter the SME Business Plan Competition Now! [Partners] [DEADLINE MAY 31st] Why Participate? International award is up to Ksh. 1,800,000 eqv. (Netherlands) for your business. National local awards are Ksh 1,000,000, Ksh. 750,000 and Ksh. 500,000 to support your business Receive professional coaching to develop a comprehensive business plan Get exposed to a network of potential investors, for business plans qualifying for finance ranging between Ksh. 500,000 to Ksh. 35,000,000 per business Promote your business plan and share experiences on the Business in> Development (BiD) Network: the first online marketplace supporting SME business in developing countries The BiD Challenge Kenya is part of an International Competition. Easy online Submission in about 30 minutes! Submit your proposal before 31st of May http://kenya.bidnetwork.org --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

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