Dear GKD Members, I have just been invited by my country's Commission on ICT to a multi-stakeholder workshop on Broadband Deployment Plan and Strategy for the Philippines. It is, I think, the first effort of its kind here, and will gather all stakeholders and spend a day and a half discussing (debating) about the topic... (telcos/celcos; carriers, ISPs, regulators, policy planners, satellite service providers...I think having civil society on board on a discussion like this will also be a first...)
I have been asked to speak for 15-20 mins on the topic "Broadband Anyone?: The users' perspective"...I have a few things in mind to say, but I am not fully comfortable with the topic yet as telco policy is something we are just getting into. I thought it would be great if those who have perspectives and thoughts on the area, specifically from a civil society perspective, contribute to my presentation by emailing me (privately if you prefer) any things you think should be in the presentation: e.g., guiding principles; considerations; possible strategies--even tips on how to present this to the mixed group I will be speaking to... Any materials you may also want to recommend for me to read (those not too long pls :-) are also welcome... I have too much work this week to do full background data-gathering, but any leads to what you think are important and strategic perspectives are welcome. The workshop is on Monday the 24th, so would appreciate getting some comments in the next 3 days (till Thursday the 20th)... Thanks in advance. Al Alegre Foundation for Media Alternatives Philippines ------------ ***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/>
