[WSIS CS-Plenary] FYI: GKP International Forum 2006 - Creating Prosperity through Innovation: ICT at Work in Development", 8-9 May 2006, Colombo, Sri Lanka

[Lady Murrugarra]

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A member service from Global Knowledge Partnership  
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    Dear Friends,
  Greetings from the GKP Secretariat!
  We bring you more news about the 2nd GKP International Forum on Cross-Sector Partnerships, scheduled for 8-9 May 2006 at the Hilton Colombo and also an updated look for the GKP International Forum 2006 website.
  Themed "Creating Prosperity Through Innovation – ICT at Work in Development", the International Forum features a diverse and distinguished cast of international ICT4D practitioners across a blend of interesting plenary sessions and parallel panels, allowing you to:
    
   Meet international and regional ICT4D players;  
   Learn and share knowledge about innovations in ICT4D;  
   Gather possible solutions to challenges involved; and  
   Make contacts and identify possible new partnerships.
  Selected Programme & Speakers: Insights from Leaders in their Fields
    
   Plenary 1: Spotlight on Innovation 
Walter Fust, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Geert van der Linden, Asian Development Bank explore the meaning of "innovation" in the ICT4D arena.

  
   Plenary 2: Talking Heads (to be recorded live!)
Two of the most distinguished ICT4D pioneers, Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and Professor M.S. Swaminathan, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, share their wisdom and insights in a informal talk show hosted by Rinalia Abdul Rahim, GKP Executive Director.

  
   Panel 1: ICT in Sri Lanka 
Learn how Sri Lankans have set a course for an ICT-enabled future from stakeholders and drivers Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Microsoft Corporation; Manju Hathotuwa, Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka; Harsha Liyanage, Telecenters for Community Development & Poverty Alleviation and Ismail Radwan, World Bank.

  
   Panel 2: Redefining Context 
Sylvie Siyam, Protégé QV, Cameroon; Joan Okune, Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network; Yahya Tabesh, Sharif University of Iran and Pete Cranston, OneWorld UK will clue you in on how people are using ICT4D in unconventional settings and novel ways.

  
   Panel 7: Cultivating Youth Social Entrepreneurs
Gbenga Sesan, Lagos Digital Village; Sunit Shrestha, Thai RuralNet; Jean-Paul Baur, Operation Fikelela (Access) and Jennifer Corriero, TakingITGlobal share insights on how young social entrepreneurs are using ICT to change our world and what can be done to help overcome the particular challenges faced by youth.

  
   Panel 8: Novel Content 
Astrid Dufborg, Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative; Marcia de Toni, Radio Brasil; Chris Kwabato, Highway Africa News Agency and Geeta Malhotra, Open Knowledge Network present case studies on methods and "Web 2.0" communication technologies to change or supplement content production and delivery.
  Exhibition & Thematic Open Space Discussions
Open to all participants is the "Showcasing of ICT" Exhibition running parallel to the International Forum.  Engage in and benefit from for the Thematic Open Space Discussions, where topics of interest to you can be explored with expert partners. Register and indicate what issues you would like to add to the list of topics. 
  Field Visits
Experience for yourself real life ICT4D projects in Sri Lanka in partially sponsored Field Visits, while taking in the island’s rich cultural and historical beauty. Sign up for one of four options: 
  Option 1: A 1-day tour to Galle 
Option 2: A 1-day tour to Kandy 
Option 3: A 2-day tour Nuwara Eliya 
Option 4: A 2-day tour to Anuradhapura 
  So, please 

    
   Pencil the GKP International Forum 2006 into your diary today!  
   Register immediately and join us in Colombo.   
   Help 'spread the word' about this event.  
  For Full Programme, Field Visit snapshots and registration details, please visit 
www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum.
  If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at forum2006 at globalknowledge.org.
  The International Forum is co-sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the International Development Research Centre, Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida), and jointly hosted by Young Asia Television, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka, and Practical Action (formerly known as Intermediate Technology Development Group).
  
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  Contact us at:
Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) Secretariat
Level 23, Tower 2, MNI Twins
11, Jalan Pinang
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: gkps at gkps.org.my
Website: www.globalknowledge.org 


    Cordialmente,
  Lady Murrugarra
   



		
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