@Fiona, This is a good initiative. However, was just wondering how or if you are working with the regulator, CA on this given that you will probably be addressing the same constituency of Kenyan ICT entrepreneurs. Additionally, the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016) is a global event, celebrated annually to mark the founding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1969 and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. Traditionally CA has been taking the lead on this annual event and just wanted to know if TESPOK efforts can be aligned to maximize the national benefit. rgds. walu. From: Fiona Asonga via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: jwalu@yahoo.com Cc: Fiona Asonga <tespok@tespok.co.ke>; kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 4:50 PM Subject: [kictanet] INVITATION TO REFELCT ON WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAY 17TH MAY 2016 Dear Industry Players The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016) comes up on the 17th May 2016. This year it will focus on the theme: “ICT entrepreneurship for social impact”. ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particularly relevant role in ensuring economic growth in a sustainable and inclusive manner. They are involved in the development of innovative ICT-enabled solutions with a unique potential to make a long-lasting impact in global, regional and national economies and as an important source of new jobs, especially for youth, in the current knowledge economy. In the Kenya ICT Masterplan, ICT entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be the key organisation that will facilitate economic growth through business opportunities available under the pillars of ICT as a driver of industry and developing ICT businesses. In regard to the above the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) would like to invite ICT entrepreneurs to a round table discussion on the current theme at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi from 8:00am to 10:00am 17th may 2016. Please confirm your participation with details of your name and company/organisation details via email to damaris@tespok.co.ke by Monday 16th May 2016 at 12:00 noon EAT. There are limited slots and we shall acknowledge participation on a first come basis. Your Sincerely _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
