[kictanet] 12th Executive Course on Telecom Reform, 2-6 March 2008, Singapore

[Edith Adera]

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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:30:50 -0200
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Subject: 12th Executive Course on Telecom Reform, 2-6 March 2008, Singapore
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Course Announcement
12th Executive Course on Telecom Reform: Strategies to achieve connectivity 
and convergence, 2-6 March 2008, Changi Village Hotel (), Singapore

(The following course announcement can also be viewed at the link below: 
http://www.lirneasia.net/training-courses/12th-lirnenet-course-singapore-march-2008-announcement)

LIRNEasia and CONNECTasia Forum Pte. Ltd.

The current stage of telecom and ICT reform poses many challenges to 
governments, regulatory agencies, operators, and other stakeholders.  The 
certainties of yesterday are no more:  individual assignments of 
frequencies are being questioned in the light of new standards such as 
Wi-Fi and WiMax; the distinctions between wired and wireless are being 
blurred; classic price regulation is becoming less central to the missions 
of regulatory agencies and new market friendly mechanisms for extending 
connectivity are beginning to be implemented; and all industry players are 
being challenged to address content issues at various levels.  More is 
being demanded of the regulatory process and agencies, with the same 
resources.  Operators have to understand the regulatory process well so 
that they can navigate its complexities.  With telecom assuming a more 
prominent position in economies and societies, civil society and media have 
to equip themselves to participate in its governance.   Knowledge to deal 
with these new challenges is vital; the opportunity to reflect on these 
issues in the company of peers and away from the daily demands of the 
office environment is essential.

The 12th Telecom Reform Course offered by LIRNEasia and CONNECTasia Forum 
Pte.Ltd. (the third in Singapore) offers that learning opportunity.  It is 
designed to enhance the strategic thinking of a select group of senior 
decision makers in the telecom and related sectors in the Asia Pacific and 
elsewhere.  After having been offered in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and 
Latin America, the course is now being taught on a regular schedule every 
March in Singapore.

Attendance at Telecom Reform courses is capped at 40.  Attendees will 
include regulators and senior officials of regulatory agencies; senior 
regulatory staff at operators; and leaders of consumer and other 
organizations participating in reform processes.

In addition to Dr. Rohan Samarajiva who designed and led the recent Telecom 
Reform courses, Dr. Tim Kelly (Head, Telecom Standardization Policy 
Division, International Telecommunication Union), Mr. Rajendra Singh 
(former Secretary, TRAI, currently with the World Bank), Mr. Muhammed Aslam 
Hayat (Regulatory Consultant to Grameen Phone), Dr. Harsha de Silva (Lead 
Economist, LIRNEasia) and Ms. Helani Galpaya (Director of Strategic 
Development, LIRNEasia) have agreed to share their expertise.  At recent 
courses, keynote presentations were delivered by speakers of the caliber of 
Mr. M.H. Au (Director General of Telecom, Hong Kong China), Dr. Hans 
Wijayasuriya (CEO, Dialog Telekom, Sri Lanka), Mr. Andy Haire (Assistant 
Director General, InfoComm Development Authority, Singapore), and Mr. 
Satish Ranade (Vice President?Legal, VSNL).

LIRNEasia courses provide cutting-edge, policy-relevant knowledge presented 
by reflective practitioners, addressing the most pressing regulatory issues 
and drawing from ongoing research.  The 2008 Course will include 
presentations on benchmark regulation and demand analysis that draw from 
ongoing research projects.  The final agenda with confirmed speakers will 
be provided closer to the date.


COURSE FEE, INCLUSIVE OF COURSE MATERIAL, 5 NIGHTS OF 4-STAR HOTEL 
ACCOMMODATION, 5 BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, 2 DINNERS, AND REFRESHMENTS DURING 
BREAKS
Government/regulatory agency (1st participant)
Government/regulatory agency (additional participants from same entity)
Public or private operators and other private sector (1st participant)
Public or private operators and other private sector (additional 
participants from same entity)
Civil society, non-profit and educational institutions; media organizations


The fee (and scholarship) covers: program tuition, reading and classroom 
material; accommodation for five nights (arrival March 2nd, departure March 
7th) (additional nights may be arranged direct with the hotel); 5 
breakfasts (March 3-7); 4 lunches (March 3-6); 7 refreshment breaks and 
opening and closing dinners (March 2 and March 5) only.  Changi Village is 
a beach resort hotel optimized for conventions and meetings.   Many dinner 
options are available at the hotel and within walking distance of hotel 
(hawkers? market and restaurants).  The fee does not cover airfare and any 
additional activities within Singapore.  Registrations are on a 
first-come-first-served basis until the course limit is 
reached.  Registrations close February 4th, 2008.

The hotel is very close to the Changi Airport and offers hourly free 
shuttles which may be taken or an efficient Singapore taxi will take you to 
the hotel for less than USD 5 (they take credit cards; but you may wish to 
change currency at the airport).

For a valid registration, the completed registration form must be received 
and full payment must be deposited in the Connectasia Forum Pte. Ltd. 
account: The Hongkong and Shanghai Corporation Limited, HSBC Payments 
Department, 60A Orchard Road #01-02, The Atrium at Orchard, Singapore 238890; 
Account name:  CONNECTasia Forum Pte. Ltd.; Account number: 260-531520-178 
(USD account); SWIFT code:  HSBCSGSG.

For cancellations after February 4th, 2008 no refunds can be made, though 
the organizers will be 
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