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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Mobile services are
quickly emerging as the new frontier in transforming government and making it
even more accessible and citizen-centric by extending the benefits of remote delivery
of government services and information to those who are unable or unwilling to
access public services through the Internet or simply prefer to use mobile
devices. In theory, many government services can be now made available on a
24x7x365 basis at any place in the country covered by mobile networks, which
today means almost everywhere! Michael, correct me if Im wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>It is from this
background that the World Bank in partnership with eGovWorld 2007 (<a
href="http://www.egovworld.com/">www.egovworld.com</a>) and African
eDevelopment Resource Centre presents a dialogue on Mobile Government
(mGovernment) on 29<sup>th</sup> November 2007, 4.30pm -7.00pm at the World
Bank offices, Nairobi. The dialogue is live Video Conference and an integral
part of the eGovWorld 2007 conference taking place in <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> 29-30
November 2007. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>According to the ITU,
the total number of mobile users worldwide as of late 2006 was about 2.7
billion and the number of internet users was just above 1.1 billion. This means
that there is 33.6% of world population (and 22.2% of developing
countries population) who already have mobile phones but are not yet using the
Internet.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:82.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>Does
this provide a strong case for leveraging the mobile channel to
dramatically improve access to public services, including electronic
government services to those who can afford to use a personal or shared
mobile phone? <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>Does
this create an opportunity to connect in the near future the next two
billion people to some of the benefits of e-government, e-health,
e-education, e-banking and e-commerce? <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>How
exactly can Mobile Government change the lives of common people in
developing countries? What are best examples of such impact? <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>What
are the key constraints to making this vision a reality?<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>How
should governments change the way they do business to take advantage of
mobile technologies? <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:
avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond'>What
is the role of the private sector? Are there successful business models
(e.g. PPP) for private sector companies to deliver value-added
m-government services?<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>These are some of the
questions that will be addressed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Participation to the
event is free; however, one needs to register to get access to the venue. If
you are interested in participating send an email directly to <a
href="mailto:susan@africanedevelopment.org">susan@africanedevelopment.org</a>
for a registration form. Space is limited at the venue, only 20 places are
available and will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadline
for registration is Wednesday 22<sup>nd</sup> November.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Program:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>+++++<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Welcome
& Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:28.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Samia
Melhem</span></font></b><font color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-family:
Garamond;color:black'>, Senior Operations Officer, Global ICT, World Bank; and
Chair, e-Development Thematic Group<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Vikas
Kanungo</span></font></b><font color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-family:Garamond;color:black'>, Chairman, The Society for Promotion
of e-Governance, India & Convener, eGovWorld 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:69.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Opening
Remarks/Keynote address<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:69.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>R.
Chandrashekhar</span></font></b><font color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-family:Garamond;color:black'>, Additional Secretary (e-Governance),
DIT, Government of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:28.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Speakers<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
42.7pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:28.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center;page-break-after:avoid;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Garamond><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Ibrahim
Kushchu</span></font></b><font color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-family:Garamond;color:black'>, Associate Professor and Director,
Mobile Government Consortium International & Author, "m-Government: An
Emerging Direction in e-Government", <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Hannes
Astok</span></font></b><font color=black face=Garamond><span style='font-family:
Garamond;color:black'>, Member of Parliament & former Deputy Mayor, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">City of Tartu</st1:City>, <st1:country-region
w:st="on">Estonia</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:42.7pt;page-break-after:avoid;
text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Kindest Regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Harry Hare<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Garamond><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Garamond;color:black'>African eDevelopment
Resource Centre<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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