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Tuesday 11 May
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9:00 - 10:00
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Session 1: Welcome and opening remarks
Chairperson:
Anders Granlund,
Sida
- "Towards access for all",
Astrid Dufborg,
UN ICT Task Force
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Implementation models",
Björn Pehrson,
IT-Universitetet, KTH, Kista
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "From
Global to Local - Realities in the deployment of ICTs to
disadvantaged rural schools and communties",
Joris Komen,
Schoolnet Namibia
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
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10:00 - 10:30
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Break
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10:30 - 12:00
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Session 2: Healthcare and emergency response
Chairperson:
John Sören
Pettersson, Karlstad University
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12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch
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13:00 - 14:30
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Session 3: UN Global eSchool and Community Initiative
Chairperson:
Astrid Dufborg,
UN ICT Task Force
(slides)
- "Access for all
in Andhra Pradesh",
M.B.Srinivas,
IIIT, Hyderabad, India
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "The Importance of Alliances to Strengthen ICT projects
in the Developing World- Government, Civil Society,
the Private Sector and International Agencies.",
Peter McFarren,
Fundetic,
La Paz, Bolivia
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Access to
Computers and Communication
Networks in Ghana",
Eric Osiakwan,
Internet Research, Accra, Ghana
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- Discussion
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14:30 - 15:00
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Break
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15:00 - 17:00
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Session 4 Rural entrepreneurs and local markets
Chairperson: Earl Mardle
- "Juasun.net, a
Rural Internet Service Provider",
Robi Machaba,
Juasun, Musoma, Tanzania
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Implementing
the national ICT Policy and Plan in Rwanda:
a Situational Analysis",
David K. Kanamugire,
Rwanda
Information Technology Authority
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Rural access
in Laos",
Vorasone Dengkayaphichith,
Jhai Foundation
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Digital Opportunity and
Sustainable Development In Lao PDR",
Phonpasit Phissamay,
Science, Technology and Environment
Agency of Laos
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- Discussion
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16:30 - 23:00
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Wednesday 12 May
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8:30 - 10:00
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Session 5: Support for entrepreneurs
Chairperson: Peter Mcfarren,
Schoolnet Namibia
- "Financial
Services for the Poor,
Karin Dahlström, Sida
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Regulatory challenges in developing countries",
Rolf Johansson,
PTS
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- "Leapfrogging
in the telecoms' markets of developing countries "
Anders Comstedt,
Senior Advisor,
(abstract,
slides,
paper)
- Discussion
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10:00 - 10:30
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Break
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10:30 - 12:00
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Session 6: Support structures
Chairperson:
Afzal Sher,
Sida
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12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch
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13:00 - 15:00
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Session 7: Breakout Discussions
- "How can entrepreneurs,
universities and schools interact?",
Moderator: Joris Komen, Room 432
- "Supporting regulatory frameworks",
Moderator: Anders Comstedt, Room 438
(slide)
- "Funding models",
Moderator: Astrid Dufborg, Room 439
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15:00 - 15:30
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Break
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15:30 - 17:00
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Session 8: Concluding panel discussion
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