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national study on ICTs, trade and economic growth confirmed
that economic growth and competitiveness of an economy
can be enhanced through the use of ICTs. According to
consultant Dr Mbui Wagacha, co-author of the study “the
use of mobile telephony can contribute approximately
70 Billion Kenyan Shillings (USD 1 billion) to the country’s
GDP. more...
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 Thu,
8 February 2007
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9:00
- 9:30 |
Registration
of Participants |
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9:30
- 10:30 |
Session I: Opening session
Chair: Dr. Juma Okech, ICT Secretary,
Directorate of e-Government, Cabinet Office, Office
of the President
Welcoming
remarks by:
- Ms.
Aida Opoku-Mensah, OIC, ICT and Science and Technology
Division, ECA
- Mr.
Richard Bourassa, Director, International Policy,
Electronic Commerce branch, Industry Canada
Opening
speech by: Mr. David S. Nalo, CBS, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Presentation:
The
ICTs, Trade and Economic Growth Initiative [Format:
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Ms. Aida Opoku-Mensah, OIC, ICT and Science and Technology
Division, ECA |
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10:30
- 10:50 |
Coffee Break |
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10:50
- 13:00 |
Session II: Presentation of the Study –
ICTs, Trade and Economic Growth in Kenya (Part I)
Chair: Mr. Andrew Gakira, Senior Policy Analyst,
Directorate of e-Government, Office of the President
Presentation:
Study
methodology and sources of data [Format:
] [Lang: English]
Dr.
Mbui Wagacha
ICTs and Trade in Kenya and Emerging Opportunities in
Selected Economic Sectors - Dr. Mbui Wagacha
Discussions |
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13:00
- 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00
- 15:30 |
Session III: Presentation of the Study –
ICTs, Trade and Economic Growth in Kenya (Part II)
Chair:
Kenya Association of Manufacturers
Presentation:
ICT
regulatory environment and the readiness of Kenyan enterprises
and government for E-business and ICT facilitated trade
opportunities [Format:
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Dr. Meoli Kashorda
Discussions
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15:30
- 15:50 |
Coffee Break |
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15:50
- 17:30 |
Discussions continue
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Fri,
9 February 2007 |
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9:00
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Session IV: Breakout sessions
Breakout
Session 1 - The Role of ICT and Trade in Kenya's
growth strategy (Economic impact of ICT)
Breakout
Session 2 - Readiness of Kenyan enterprises
for E-business and ICT facilitated trade with focus
on SMEs |
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10:30
- 10:50 |
Coffee Break |
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10:50
- 13:00 |
Breakout sessions continue
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13:00
- 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00
- 15:30 |
Session V: Reports from breakout sessions
Breakout
Session 1 - The Role of ICT and Trade in Kenya's
growth strategy (Economic impact of ICT)
Breakout
Session 2 - Readiness of Kenyan enterprises
for E-business and ICT facilitated trade with focus
on SMEs
Discussions
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15:30
- 15:50 |
Coffee Break |
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15:50
- 17:30 |
Session VII: Closing
Chair:
Ms. Aida Opoku-Mensah, OIC, ICT and Science
and Technology Division, ECA
The
Way forward: Dr. Mbui Wagacha and Prof. Meoli
Kashorda
Closing
remarks: Representative of the e-Government
Office, Office of the President |
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17:30
– 19:00 |
Cocktail |
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Agenda
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