Open Access 2008

Introduction

Open Access in the context of Communication (Open Communication) means that anyone, on equal conditions with a transparent relation between cost and pricing, can get access to and share communication resources on one level to provide value added services on another level in a layered communication system architecture. There is currently a high momentum in the deployment of infrastructures such as optic fiber, wireless and the like. Also, the advancement in the use of ICT in general such as mobile phones, multipurpose telecentres. If used wisely, we believe these developments can facilitate provisioning of relatively inexpensive, easily accessible, diversified and expandable ICT services. The objective of this workshop is to identify and share experiences on affordable and cost effective ICT technologies around the globe. Based on Open Access principles, the workshop intends to address ICT as a tool that will bring developmental change to the society at large.

Target group

The target group includes academicians, professionals, researchers, planners, political leaders, innovators and private sector.

You are invited to share experiences, plans or hypotheses under validation on the following sub themes:

ICT Infrastructure

• Emerging communication infrastructures (local, national and regional)
• Network architectures (backbones and Access Networks)
• Alternative source of power supply
  

Strategic ICT Leadership

• Integrating ICT in government, services and productive activities
• ICT governance
  

Universal Access

• Research and Educational Institutions
• Rural Communities
• Universal Access Fund
  

Policy and Social implications

• Legal and Regulatory framework
• Information Security
• The role of ICT on gender socio-economic empowerment
  

ICT Usage

• Productive Sector; Service Sector
• Public service; Local content
  

ICT with Business

• Different Business models to create sustainability
• Financing models for ICT in developing countries
  

Mobile Technology

• M Application
• Last Mile Access
  

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