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Home>Resources and Publications>ICT & Development       ICT & Development     ICT can fast track nations to first world status, says Jamaican minister (April 18, 2008)       KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings, has said that information technology can drive production and fast track nations like Jamaica to first world development. "The introduction of new and updated technologies increases both physical and economic productivity. Computer technologies impact all aspects of our lives and are critical to the process of development and efficiency in all productive industries and sectors of all societies," Mullings stated, as he addressed the launch of Fujitsu's Hosted Email Services on Wednesday.......       http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-7250--9-9--.html       Nigeria: Lagos Ready to Tap Into ICT Applications(April 16, 2008)       Oluwatimilehin Oyekanmi Lagos Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Sarah Sosan, has disclosed that the state is now fully "ready to tap into the facilities offered by the application information communications technology and its systems for full-blown developments in the state. Sosan who spoke as at the Institute of Directors ' lecture recently said "we need to fully tap into facilities provided by the information communications technology systems in this 21st century as a state in order to fully develop the state in all aspects of life....       http://allafrica.com/stories/200804170225.html       South Africa: ICT Must Be Encouraged at Schools(April 17, 2008)       Gabi Khumalo Johannesburg In order for South Africans to fully capitalise on the potential that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) holds for education, ICT must be encouraged in schools, says Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. "We cannot leave our children behind when the rest of succeeding countries are connected.....       http://allafrica.com/stories/200804170535.html       ITU: ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 promises to be biggest ever ICT showcase(April 18, 2008)       RDATE:18042008 Geneva -- The International Telecommunication Union and the State Government of Geneva today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the hosting of ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. This follows the April 2006 decision by ITU to award this prestigious event to Geneva. ITU TELECOM WORLD will be held at the Palexpo exhibition centre, Geneva from 5 to 9 October 2009. The booth sales for WORLD 2009 have already begun, and this global showcase of state-of-the-art information and communication technologies (ICT) is expected to attract close to a thousand exhibitors from around the world. The ITU TELECOM WORLDMoU was signed by the Secretary-General of ITU, Dr Hamadoun Toure, the President of the Geneva State government, Mr Laurent Moutinot, and the Geneva State Chancellor, Mr Robert Hensler. The signing ceremony took place in the historic Alabama room of the Geneva State Hall, where the International Committee of the Red Cross was born 145 years ago. "ITU TELECOM WORLD2009 will be the biggest, most spectacular ICT exhibition and Forum ever," said Dr Hamadoun Toure. "Riding on the wave of innovation unleashed by the ICT industry to meet the ever-growing demand for new products, services and applications, WORLD 2009 will capitalize on new growth centres in the world of ICT. Developing countries, which have been recording the highest growth rates in the world, will fuel growth in the ICT industry by providing new business opportunities." Dr Toure added that Geneva offers excellent prospects for all comers: manufacturers, service providers, policy makers and, not least, the discerning public. "I am confident that Geneva will provide the best facilities for the record numbers of exhibitors and visitors who are expected to attend this landmark ICT event. ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 will establish a unique networking platform for the top names in the ICT industry to interact with global leaders and, at the same time, showcase their products to the world at large," Dr Toure said. "It is a privilege for me to sign this agreement," said Mr Moutinot. "I do it in full confidence that each side will fulfil its duty in a way that will contribute to the success of ITU TELECOM WORLD2009. Geneva will keep building a positive relationship with ITU, notably in the perspective of the 40th anniversary of ITU TELECOM in 2011." This was echoed by Mr Hensler, who has been leading the Geneva organization team for ITU TELECOM WORLDsince 1991. "We are on the final home stretch leading to ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009,"said Mr Hensler. "We have been working together with ITU for eighteen months now to prepare this event and give the participants the welcome they deserve." Forecasting a bright outlook for TELECOM WORLD 2009, Mr Hensler added, "ITU trusted us in choosing Geneva for 2009, and we will pay it back by doing our very best for ITU. All lights are green for 2009!" New-look ITU TELECOM WORLD: A boon for visitors and participants ]The MoU formalizes a series of points beyond the venue rental conditions, addressing concerns such as: Accommodation - exclusive availability for TELECOMguests of 6000 hotel rooms at set prices - removal of minimum-stay requirements on these rooms - implementation of a control mechanism on hotel rooms Local Transport - Free transport for TELECOM WORLD badge holders on the greater Geneva transportation network Facilitation - Welcome desks at Geneva airport and at Geneva's two railway stations to help exhibitors and visitors upon their arrival - A website designed to facilitate the stay of visitors will be launched at www.geneva-gateway.com Public relations - Several historical buildings in Geneva will be made available to provide an opportunity for exhibiting companies to organize events in prestigious settings Location: Geneva's assets - a modern venue - seven exhibition halls and a congress centre under one roof - an international airport connected to the venue - all the facilities a large city can offer - but without the drawbacks of distance and commuting time The next TELECOM regional event, ITU TELECOM AFRICA will be held in Cairo, Egypt 11-15 May 2008. CONTACT: Sanjay Acharya Chief, Media Relations and Public Information, ITU Tel:+41 22 730 6135 Fernando Lagrana, Executive Manager, ITU TELECOM Tel: +41 22 730 5094 E-mail Mr Robert Hensler, Chancellor of State, State of Geneva Tel: +41 22 327 22 00 e-mail www.geneva.ch       http://www.mbtmag.com/articleXml/LN778051700.html       ITU Conference signals enhanced international cooperation in ICT (November 24, 2006)       Antalya, Turkey, 24 November 2006 ?The 17th ITU Plenipotentiary Conference wound up Friday evening by setting out a road map for the Union to chart its future course as the pre-eminent world body for telecommunications and state-of-the-art information and communication technologies (ICT). It endorsed ITU’s essential role in Bridging the Digital Divide and ensuring the continued expansion of global communication networks. The Conference renewed focus on implementing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), which was organized by ITU.......       http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/2006/27.html     [1] 2 3 4 5 6