Agenda
Proponent:
IGF Dynamic Coalition on Access and Connectivity for Remote, Rural and Dispersed Communities
Speakers
Rajnesh Singh, DC-AC Co-ordinator, Fiji
Janna Anderson, Imagining the Internet, USA
Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer, USA
Guilherme Saraiva, Comsat, Brazil
Gunnar Hökmark, Member of European Parliament, Sweden
Louis Houle, ISOC Québec, Canada (TBC)
Hakikur Rahman, ISOC Bangladesh
Agenda
Digital Inclusion and the role of Governments, Civil Society and the Private Sector
Explores Digital inclusion and the enthusiasm and energy needed in taking action to bring access to people. Includes a sample of commentary made by delegates at IGF Athens 2006, followed by a panel discussion and interactive session on the motivating factors for digital inclusion, some examples of success stories and the role of Governments, Civil Society and the Private Sector.
830 | 835 | Opening Remarks/Introduction | Rajnesh Singh, DC-AC Co-ordinator |
835 | 855 | Bridging the Digital Divide | Janna Anderson, Imagining the Internet |
Audio/Visual Presentation | |||
855 | 905 | Commentary on Access, | Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer |
Connectivity and IG | |||
905 | 945 | Panel Discussion | Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer, USA |
Guilherme Saraiva, Comsat, Brazil | |||
Gunnar Hökmark, Member of European Parliament, Sweden | |||
Louis Houle, ISOC Québec, Canada (TBC) | |||
Hakikur Rahman, ISOC Bangladesh | |||
945 | 1000 | Q&A |