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<DIV><BR>2ND ANNUAL CONNECTING RURAL COMMUNITIES AFRICA FORUM 2007<BR>21st-24th August 2007, Nairobi, Kenya </DIV>
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<DIV>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. If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by email: <A href="mailto:m.dekock@cto.int">m.dekock@cto.int</A> or telephone: 0044 208834 1577 <BR></DIV>
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<DIV>2nd Annual Connecting Rural Communities Africa Forum 2007: <BR>Bridging the digital divide through sustainable ICT connectivity <BR><BR>Take advantage of the opportunity to attend the forum which will enhance your understanding of connecting rural Africa through ICT. If you would like to participate, please contact Marco by email:
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or telephone: 0044 208834 1577 <BR><BR>The Conference In A Nutshell: <BR>Pre-conference workshop day: Tuesday 21st August 2007 <BR>Main conference: Wednesday 22nd August to Thursday 23rd August 2007 <BR>Rural Services & Applications Focus Day: Friday 24th August 2007 </DIV>
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<DIV>Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya <BR></DIV>
<DIV>Host Organisation: The Communications Commission of Kenya <BR>Website: <A href="http://www.cto.int" target=_blank><FONT color=#015883>www.cto.int</FONT></A> <BR><BR>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. </DIV>
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<DIV>At this forum you have the opportunity to discuss and analyse best practices, share case studies and debate crucial topics such as: <BR>* Optimal regulation strategies to promote rural connectivity <BR>* Creating the right environment to attract foreign investment <BR>* How to best harness and utilise ICT to deliver socio-economic benefits to rural communities <BR>* Analyse current projects which seek to bridge the digital divide <BR>* The opportunity to advance rural connectivity through mobile, internet and satellite and enhance access to key services, content and applications <BR><BR>How You Can Participate: <BR>If you would like to participate as a speaker, contact Mani by email (
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<DIV>Speakers receive FREE admission to the whole forum <BR></DIV>
<DIV>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
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If you would like to register as a delegate, please contact Marco by email:
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<DIV>If you would like to help us create a successful event, please email Andrea:
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or telephone: 0044 208834 1589 for details of becoming a media partner and receiving your press pass.</DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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<DIV>- ICT AFRICA 2007 <BR>October 1-5, 2007, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya<BR></DIV>
<DIV>ICT Africa is an annual continental information and communications technology conference addressing all aspects of ICT development in Africa. The conference is convened by NEPAD council in collaboration with the NEPAD Kenya secretariat. The 2007 event will be organized by Global Conferences, Cape Town, South Africa.<BR></DIV>
<DIV>For further information contact <A href="mailto:rjacobs@globalconf.co.za">rjacobs@globalconf.co.za</A> <BR></DIV>
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