Dear All,<div><br></div><div>Grateful if we could wrap up the discussions under this thread and have <i>someone</i> consolidate it so that Fouad can take it on this his group. </div><div><br></div><div>Here are my contributions:</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>A. Broadband - Catalyst for Growth</b></div><div><br></div><div>Most countries, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries still do not have broadband policies etc and could learn a thing or two from the countries that are leading in this area particularly in light of various global shocks to the various economies etc and broadband is proven to be directly linked to economic growth. It would be good to see a panel of at least the countries that are leading according to 2011's IDI ranking. Broadband is directly linked to social, and economic sustainability. As such I would suggest this theme:</div>
<div><br></div><div><div>[There are many sub themes that can stem from these including:-</div><div><ul><li>Policy Considerations;</li><li>From Rags to Riches [eg. of countries who have climbed out of poverty]</li><li>Stimulus - how to deal with the challenges</li>
</ul><div><b>B. Policy Coherence in Developing Countries</b></div></div><div><br></div><div><b>C. Information Societies and the link to Development</b></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Fouad Bajwa <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fouadbajwa@gmail.com">fouadbajwa@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Hi,<br>
<br>
In the end I will still have to consolidate information from a variety<br>
of sources where the information is being contributed from as this is<br>
a multistakeholder activity and contributions are also coming from<br>
outside the IGC so it would be convenient for all to contribute to the<br>
pirate pad / ether pad.<br>
<br>
IGC members can freely contribute to this thread or etherpad, no issue.<br>
<br>
Best<br>
<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br>
Fouad<br>
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On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro<br>
<<a href="mailto:salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com">salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Dear All,<br>
><br>
> Whilst the pirate pad is good, we would like to be able to archive threads<br>
> of things that are discussed etc. For these purposes, we encourage dialogue<br>
> via the mailing list which will then be consolidated and put back to the<br>
> list through the Statement workspace.<br>
><br>
> This of course does'nt stop you from using the pirate pad and then<br>
> transferring your dialogue to the list of course by the 23rd where it will<br>
> be consolidated with other contributions of course.<br>
><br>
> Kind Regards,<br>
><br>
><br>
> On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Fouad Bajwa <<a href="mailto:fouadbajwa@gmail.com">fouadbajwa@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>> Dear All,<br>
>><br>
>> I invite everyone interested in contributing to the IG4D Main Session<br>
>> planning/development to access the Pirate Pad live wiki sheet at<br>
>><br>
>> <a href="http://piratepad.net/qmUopmWaLr" target="_blank">http://piratepad.net/qmUopmWaLr</a><br>
>><br>
>> This is the most convenient way to edit with simply typing in. Kindly<br>
>> note that once you are on the page, kindly add your name on the right<br>
>> box so a color highlight is included with your text.<br>
>><br>
>> --<br>
>> Regards.<br>
>> --------------------------<br>
>> Fouad Bajwa<br>
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</div></div></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div>Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala</div><div><br></div><div>Tweeter: @SalanietaT</div><div>Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro</div><div>Cell: +679 998 2851</div>
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