Government Technology World Africa 2005 9 to 11 November 2005 Gallagher Estate, Midrand
"The Department of Communications remains at the forefront of government initiatives to bridge the digital divide and provide universal access to information and communications technology for all our people, irrespective of where they live. This is done through the leveraging of ICT for socio-economic development and a better life for all." - Minister of Minerals and Energy, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Terrapinn Limited will furnish Africa with ideas, technology and partnerships that will enrich African governments, thus delivering better government through technology.
Government Technology World Africa 2005 is a platform where government decision-makers from all tiers of government throughout Africa will meet and do business with technology solution providers.
It is an arena for sourcing ideas, demonstrating the latest technology and forming partnerships to further the provision of enhanced government services to the people.
The Government Technology World Africa conference will address the key strategic issues surrounding the use of technology in government. With a strong case study base that will bring together renowned speakers and panellists from throughout Africa, this conference will undoubtedly have fruitful and knowledgeable results.
Government Technology World Africa 2005 speakers to date:
* Amadou Scattred Janneh, Secretary of State for Communication, Information and Technology, Gambian Government, Gambia
* David Boyd, Director, Research and Development Operations, Science and Technology Directorate, US Department of Homeland Security, USA
* Raj Kumar Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Centre for e-Governance, India
* Chris Haynes, Senior Advisor on e-Government, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, UK
* Henry Alamango, Executive Director: Commonwealth Network of Information Technology Development, COMNET - IT, Malta
* Dr Moses Ubaru, Director-General, National Technology Development Agency, Kenya
* Frank Braimah, Director of ICT, Head of the Office of the Civil Service, Ghana
Not only conference focused, the Government Technology World Africa exhibition is the forum where all the major vendors and suppliers will gather to showcase and demonstrate their technology solutions to government decision-makers from throughout Africa. Exhibitors will meet, network and do business with the major industry players.
Government Technology World Africa is an unrivalled, year-round, cost-effective marketing solution for world-class vendors serious about selling their products, services and business solutions to the African public sector market. It is an opportunity that will enable African initiatives to remain on the cutting-edge and compete with the world`s best and stimulate new ways of applying technology. It will be impossible not to take advantage of such an opportunity.
"Science teaches us to question everything, to interrogate things until we find their essence; to recognise that accepted reality may be wrong. Let`s all think of the good questions to ask, and make sure we ask them, every day." - Minister of Science and Technology, Mosibudi Mangena
Government Technology World Africa 2005 is a place where questions can be asked, ideas sourced and partnerships formed. With such initiatives taking place, Africa is capable of reaching greater accomplishments.
Event Web site: http://www.intelligentgovernmentworld.com/2005/govtechza
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