Dear all, The KICTANet Civil Society Caucus is planning to hold two events in November. 1. One-day strategising/brainstorming meeting. This meeting will focus on needs for civil society to empower the sector to engage in network activities & finalise planning for ICT & civil society workshop. Date: Friday, 11th November 2005 2. ICT & Civil society training workshop: To build capacity of members on the implementation of the National ICT Policy and the WSIS agenda. Date: Friday, 26th November 2005 ***Taking into account other activities by the wider KICTANet forum and by member/partner organisations, the activities could not be held in October as expected. Your input will be appreciated. UPDATE Among others, The NGO Council will soon be joining the KICTANet civil society caucus. The caucus is open to all civil society organisations interested in ICT policy and action. Regards, Wainaina ==== Technical and Product Development Manager Oneworld International 4th Floor, Kimathi House Nairobi. [SMS4theDEAF] : If you have hearing impairment or are deaf, type the words DEAF ON and send to the number 560 on your Safaricom line. You will then receive free News alerts via SMS. To stop receiving the news, please send DEAF OFF.