[kictanet] Why you should be at CTO's 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum]

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2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007:
Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity

HOSTED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA

Dear Colleague,

Take advantage of the opportunity to attend the forum which will enhance 
your understanding of connecting rural Africa through ICT. Early booking 
has already started at reduced prices. So, if you would like to 
participate, please contact Marco by email: m.dekock at cto.int 
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or telephone: 0044 208834 1577.

Book by 20th July and save up to £100.

THE CONFERENCE IN A NUTSHELL
The 2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007:
Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity
Pre-conference workshop day: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Main conference: Wednesday 22nd August to Thursday 23rd August 2007
Rural Services & Applications Focus Day: Friday 24th August 2007
Five star venue to be confirmed, Nairobi, Kenya
Host Organisation: The Communications Commission of Kenya
Website: www.cto.int 
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This international event will bring together African government 
officials, senior figures from African regulatory authorities and 
international ICT experts who are leading the private sector 
connectivity drive. At this forum you have the opportunity to discuss 
and analyse best practices, share case studies and debate crucial topics 
such as:

• Optimal regulation strategies to promote rural connectivity
• Creating the right environment to attract foreign investment
• How to best harness and utilise ICT to deliver socio-economic benefits 
to rural communities
• Analyse current projects which seek to bridge the digital divide
• The opportunity to advance rural connectivity through mobile, internet 
and satellite and enhance access to key services, content and applications

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

If you would like to participate as a speaker:
Contact Mani by email (m.kaur-rai at cto.int 
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to discuss speaker opportunities
Speakers receive FREE admission to the whole forum
Speaker submissions must be received by 28th May

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?
We have limited space available for solution providers, if you have 
services which you would like to highlight to our large delegation, 
please email Mani at m.kaur-rai at cto.int 
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If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by 
email: m.dekock at cto.int 
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or telephone: 0044 208834 1577.

If you would like to help us create a successful event, please email 
Andrea: a.hooker at cto.int 
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or telephone: 0044 208834 1589 for details of becoming a media partner 
and receiving your press pass.

We look forward to meeting you in Kenya in August.

Yours sincerely,

Mani Rai
Senior Conference Producer
Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation
m.kaur-rai at cto.int 
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P.S Please be sure to book before 20th July in order to register at the 
discounted price.


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