Opening Session

Evolving Scenario

The evolving ICT scenario and the challenges posed to islands and small states

The economic realities of islands and small states and ICT development opportunities

A strategic approach to ICT development

Catalytic and empowering initiatives that enhance development.

Case studies in ICT development... small could be beautiful

Human Resources Development

Holistic approaches in applying ICT across al1 levels of education, primary, secondary, Post secondary and University levels

Motivating and helping the existent workforce to learn and apply ICT

ICT awareness for the general community. Universal access motivating the community to learn and use ICT. The social implications of the information society...staying out or moving in.

 

18 Mar 99

Infrastructural Development

Building the local super highway and connecting to the global super highway (GII)

Technical and funding consideration to telecoms infrastrutural development

Telemetics and informatics convergence and optimisation

INTERNET User consortia models of cooperation to secure quality services at cost effective terms

19 Mar 99

Governance

 

ICT and governance in the coming millennium. ICT and the shift from representative to participative Democracy

Delivering government services to the community through ICT application

Impact of ICT on industrial development

Business

 

ICT expanding the horizons in education…distance learning

'Working at abroad but staying at home… teleworking opportunities

E-Commerce connecting to the global market and the opportunities for microbusinesses and SME`s to trade globally

Spawning a local ICT industry and global networking

Opportunities for islands and small states to share knowledge, resources and capabilities

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