The workshop number 291 with the above title is being held in Room 2 (Sinai). Extremely informed panelist and very well chaired by Herbert (SAP) and the salient points which were discussed listed below:
- Governments of emerging markets rely on ICT rather than developed markets wherein stimulus packages can be given.
- Reacting to financial crisis scenario is a multi-stakeholder responsibility and not only of governments.
- ICT sector contributes to the treasury of the government
- Open dialogue is a must for internet issues. Governments cannot stay in offices to form ICT strategies. Consultations should be the key process for .
- Right foundation is must to real the benefits of technology. Just Throwing money is not going to be beneficial. The right foundation consists of lots of I’s
- Infrastructure – Connectivity, Systems & baseline of regulations.
- Innovation – Environment supporting Innovation.
- Investing scenarios – Micro & Venture Capital Interest
- Information flow – Information is the currency in digital economy.
- Intellectual capacity – Skills of people and capacity building capability
- Integration – Blending of front end and backend which means trade is enabled by ICT
- Implementation – Implementation of projects
- Inclusive – Enlarge the framework from which the people can benefit
- Regulator should be flexible in times of crisis to pull through the economic crisis.
- Diversity is the name of the game in tiring times.
- Regulator intervention is required to defend infrastructure. This was mentioned in the backdrop of undersea cables damage
- Continuing need to build infrastructure is true but decision of investing by nation states needs to be taken by each nation state. This was in the backdrop of Wi-Max Implementation and broaband strategy by nation states.
- Political Will is a must to implement the ICT Policy.
- Infrastructure projects are easier to implement rather than the content development projects. Governments needs convincing to support this long haul projects.