_Subject: KShs 670 Million for Digital Villages Start-up Capital_ The Government of Kenya and the World Bank signed an agreement on 23 May 2007 to create a KShs. 670 million Digital Village Fund. This revolving fund will be used to support entrepreneurs (individual and/or group) to establish and manage digital villages countrywide starting from July/August 2007 through the following programs: · Training in business and ICT, · Finance for set-up costs and equipment, · Provision of ICT support services, · Finance for internet connectivity. In addition to the KShs. 670 million start-up capital, more funds are expected from constituency development funds (CDF), government institutions, development partners, and ICT multinationals to create and support more digital village projects throughout the country. Expect the total amount available for digital village facilities to double or triple by end of 2008. In light of all these developments, ICTVillage.com invites and welcomes all ICT and other organizations to support the rapid and successful implementation of Digital Villages throughout the country via the following initiatives; · *Advertise in the Digital Village Directory*, a special section in the next issue of the ICT Village Magazine available in July 2007. Display your products and/or services for only KShs. 36,250/- (half page) or KShs. 72,500/- (full page) to potential digital village entrepreneurs all over the country. · *Exhibit in the ICT Roadshow* which will be visiting Kisumu from 28^th to 30^th June 2007. Showcase your products and services to potential digital village entrepreneurs in Nyanza Province for only KShs. 36,250/- (without shell) or KShs. 72,500/- with 3x3m shell scheme. (All prices VAT Inclusive). Do not miss out on any of these great opportunities to market your ICT-related products and services all over Kenya. Become a Digital Village Supplier and benefit from the KShs. 670 million revolving fund. Please contact us immediately to book an advert in the Digital Village directory and/or to exhibit at the Kisumu ICT Roadshow. Best Regards, Anne Mutugi, General Manager. ------------------------------------ ICTvillage.com - Idea Factory Ltd, The Office Park, Riverside Drive. P O Box 12, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 254-020-4449277/020-4447655. Fax: 254-020-4449210. www.ictvillage.com