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@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004d0af718f12954281505f12baeb41d436623bf4f779b0d3c0bc190a89dcb80085b346573dd181c280bed5cb08c82dad998c0579afe8b024ccf0dca54d531156d35e35c5cc98d53cb4a74ea7802fd27dfd75ebf6016c24270d> 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?789c4b49ca4cb135b2544b49cacb4db5cd4d4c49894f2ec9574b4e040a5b1aa925e703693353635333b592ca8254dbe49ccce46cb5d2a21cdb8c929202556347552337202a2f2fd7036ad3cbcc2b514bcc29014b5ae9eb23090300261b235e> 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@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c054f637616f1535028e84924265d84b6564a5c787bbb105c3d9899c787b0eb67e0e34cde2564de493310563cf740b9ae9d86c9823e9777148502dc25d654a2e666d892097897b6a0346357bf464e058cfa15cbefd7cfbe08a92863>) 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@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c054f637616f1535028e84924265d84b6564a5c787bbb105c3d9899c787b0eb67e0e34cde2564de493310563cf740b9ae9d86c9823e9777148502dc25d654a2e666d892097897b6a0346357bf464e058cfa15cbefd7cfbe08a92863>. If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c35cbc10a80201004d0af718f12954281505f12baeb41d436623bf4f779b0d3c0bc190a89dcb80085b346573dd181c280bed5cb08c82dad998c0579afe8b024ccf0dca54d531156d35e35c5cc98d53cb4a74ea7802fd27dfd75ebf6016c24270d> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577. If you would like to help us create a successful event, please email Andrea: a.hooker@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c4b49ca4cb135b2544b49cacb4db5cd4d4c49894f2ec9574b4e040a5b1aa925e703693353635333b592ca8254dbe49ccce46cb5d2a21ca0d2cc9c927c5563c744bd8cfcfcecd422551303a04ebdccbc12b5c49c12a8bc154cd6012a07006e102723> 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@cto.int <http://mailer.eddiction.co.uk/_webscripts/emaillog.php?789c458b4b0a80300c054f637616f1535028e84924265d84b6564a5c787bbb105c3d9899c787b0eb67e0e34cde2564de493310563cf740b9ae9d86c9823e9777148502dc25d654a2e666d892097897b6a0346357bf464e058cfa15cbefd7cfbe08a92863> 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?789c1d8a3b0a803010054fe39629220a2952d8780d4976175c341fe2a6f0f606e1c1c0cca328e4ad038a39b14f81e8402d8061686701cbe0bacccb0afa56f63d3f3d426fb73f55eb346f93ddc752909b9b61224195920d16d3af11feff834d2293a967fd003608266a>