Dear Colleagues, Rwanda has made meaningful strides in the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to aid its development efforts. The country has set a goal of becoming a net exporter of information making it uniquely positioned in the continent. To this end, various efforts have been made by the government including the development and implementation of the National ICT Policy with help from the UN Economic Commission for Africa through its African Information Society Initiative.
As a result, numerous opportunities have come up for individuals and organizations in both private sector and civil society. The second Rwanda ICT Convention is meant to further explore the challenges that the government and other stakeholders have faced in the past period and try to convert these into opportunities. It will also identify new areas of focus, partnerships and development within the framework of the ICT Policy. And the need to know what technologies are available cannot be overemphasized, as this is the basis of all technology adoption. This is, therefore, a call for papers from individuals and organizations that would wish to contribute to this process. We have listed some of the areas we would like covered but you are welcome to suggest other areas that fit within the theme of the conference. To make a proposal, kindly send us the topic of your presentation, the name and designation of the presenter and a summary of the presentation (50 words). Send this to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> with a copy to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> before 15th May, 2005. There will be an ICT Products and Solutions exhibition running alongside the conference. Should you want to participate in the exhibition, please send an email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and for sponsorship opportunities please email <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Thanks and Kindest Regards, Harry Hare Regional Manager - East Africa AITEC For and on behalf of the Organising Committee **************************************************** The 2nd Rwanda ICT Convention Theme: "e-Government: the Driving Force for Socio-Economical Development" 23 - 24 June 2005 Organized by AITEC in association with the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) This premier conference and exhibition focuses on meeting the challenges of putting electronic government into practice. While e-government can increase government efficiency, accountability, transparency and responsiveness to citizens, it is also a significant tool for attracting foreign investment and creating digital opportunity. AITEC, in conjunction with the Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA), is hosting the country's second national ICT exhibition and conference. The conference will discuss practical aspects of e-Government and provide the opportunity to learn from each other's experience. DAY I - POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES - Roadmap : After five years of the implementation of National ICT Policy & Plan - IP Policy and regulations - Infrastructure Development Strategies and Opportunity - Challenges towards the implementation of e-Government Strategy - Managing & funding government-wide initiatives - Legal and framework: digital signature & electronic transactions - Private Public Partnership DAY II - APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES - ICT Guidelines & Standards - Emerging Technology: VoIP - Data Security and Applications - e-Governance & digital economy - Privacy & security issues - Broadband connectivity: Challenges & Opportunities - e-Government business cases - Increasing citizen participation - e-business Technologies To propose presentations, please e-mail a brief outline to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a copy to [EMAIL PROTECTED] before 15th May, 2005. ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/>
