<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"><BR> <TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><IMG height=52 src="http://www.globalknowledge.org/gkps_portal/aeimages/gkp_logo_event_alert.jpg" width=90></TD> <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><FONT color=#0b69b2 size=4>Announcement</FONT><BR><FONT color=#999999>A member service from <U><A href="http://www.globalknowledge.org/">Global Knowledge Partnership</A></U></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <HR align=center width="100%" noShade SIZE=3> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Dear Friends,</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Greetings from the GKP Secretariat!</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>We bring you more news about the <STRONG>2nd GKP International Forum on Cross-Sector Partnerships</STRONG>, scheduled for 8-9 May 2006 at the Hilton Colombo and also an updated look for the <U><A
href="http://www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum">GKP International Forum 2006 website</A></U>.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Themed <STRONG><EM>"Creating Prosperity Through Innovation – ICT at Work in Development"</EM></STRONG>, the International Forum features a diverse and distinguished cast of international ICT4D practitioners across a blend of interesting plenary sessions and parallel panels, allowing you to:</FONT></div> <UL type=disc> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Meet international and regional ICT4D players;</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Learn and share knowledge about innovations in ICT4D;</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Gather possible solutions to challenges involved; and</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Make contacts and identify possible new partnerships.</FONT></LI></UL> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG><U>Selected Programme & Speakers: Insights from Leaders in their
Fields</U></STRONG></FONT></div> <UL type=disc> <LI><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Plenary 1: Spotlight on Innovation</STRONG> </FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>Walter Fust</STRONG>, <EM>Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation</EM> and <STRONG>Geert van der Linden</STRONG>, <EM>Asian Development Bank</EM> explore the meaning of "innovation" in the ICT4D arena.</FONT><BR><BR></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Plenary 2: Talking Heads</FONT> </STRONG>(to be recorded live!)</FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Two of the most distinguished ICT4D pioneers, <STRONG>Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne</STRONG>, <EM>Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement</EM> and <STRONG>Professor M.S. Swaminathan</STRONG>, <EM>M S Swaminathan Research Foundation</EM>, share their wisdom and insights in a informal talk show hosted by <STRONG>Rinalia Abdul Rahim</STRONG>, GKP Executive Director.</FONT><BR><BR></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>Panel 1: ICT in Sri Lanka</STRONG> </FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Learn how Sri Lankans have set a course for an ICT-enabled future from stakeholders and drivers <STRONG>Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne</STRONG>, <EM>Microsoft Corporation</EM>; <STRONG>Manju Hathotuwa</STRONG>, <EM>Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka</EM>; <STRONG>Harsha Liyanage</STRONG>, <EM>Telecenters for Community Development & Poverty Alleviation</EM> and <STRONG>Ismail Radwan</STRONG>, <EM>World Bank</EM>.</FONT><BR><BR></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Panel 2: Redefining Context</STRONG> </FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>Sylvie Siyam</STRONG>, <EM>Protégé QV, Cameroon</EM>; <STRONG>Joan Okune</STRONG>, <EM>Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network</EM>; <STRONG>Yahya Tabesh</STRONG>, <EM>Sharif University of Iran</EM> and <STRONG>Pete Cranston</STRONG>, <EM>OneWorld UK</EM> will clue you in on how people are using
ICT4D in unconventional settings and novel ways.</FONT><BR><BR></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Panel 7: Cultivating Youth Social Entrepreneurs</STRONG><BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>Gbenga Sesan</STRONG>, <EM>Lagos Digital Village</EM>; <STRONG>Sunit Shrestha</STRONG>, <EM>Thai RuralNet</EM>; <STRONG>Jean-Paul Baur</STRONG>, <EM>Operation Fikelela (Access)</EM> and <STRONG>Jennifer Corriero</STRONG>, <EM>TakingITGlobal</EM> share insights on how young social entrepreneurs are using ICT to change our world and what can be done to help overcome the particular challenges faced by youth.</FONT><BR><BR></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=2><STRONG>Panel 8: Novel Content</STRONG> </FONT><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>Astrid Dufborg</STRONG>, <EM>Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative</EM>; <STRONG>Marcia de Toni</STRONG>, <EM>Radio Brasil</EM>; <STRONG>Chris Kwabato</STRONG>, <EM>Highway Africa News Agency</EM>
and <STRONG>Geeta Malhotra</STRONG>, <EM>Open Knowledge Network</EM> present case studies on methods and "Web 2.0" communication technologies to change or supplement content production and delivery.</FONT></LI></UL> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG><U>Exhibition & Thematic Open Space Discussions</U></STRONG><BR>Open to all participants is the "Showcasing of ICT" Exhibition running parallel to the International Forum. Engage in and benefit from for the Thematic Open Space Discussions, where topics of interest to you can be explored with expert partners. Register and indicate what issues you would like to add to the list of topics. </FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG><U>Field Visits</U></STRONG><BR>Experience for yourself real life ICT4D projects in Sri Lanka in partially sponsored Field Visits, while taking in the island’s rich cultural and historical beauty. Sign up for one of four options: </FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>Option 1: A 1-day tour to Galle <BR>Option 2: A 1-day tour to Kandy <BR>Option 3: A 2-day tour Nuwara Eliya <BR>Option 4: A 2-day tour to Anuradhapura </FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>So, please …</FONT></div> <UL type=disc> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Pencil the GKP International Forum 2006 into your diary today!</FONT></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Register immediately and join us in Colombo. </FONT></LI> <LI><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Help 'spread the word' about this event. </FONT></LI></UL> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>For Full Programme, Field Visit snapshots and registration details, please visit <U><A title=http://www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum href="http://www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum"><BR>www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum</A></U>.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=2>If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at <U><A
title=mailto:forum2006@globalknowledge.org href="mailto:forum2006@globalknowledge.org">forum2006@globalknowledge.org</A></U>.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Verdana size=1><EM>The International Forum is co-sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the International Development Research Centre, Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida), and jointly hosted by Young Asia Television, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka, and Practical Action (formerly known as Intermediate Technology Development Group).</EM></FONT></div> <HR align=center width="100%" noShade SIZE=3> <FONT face=Verdana size=1>Contact us at:<BR><STRONG>Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) Secretariat</STRONG><BR>Level 23, Tower 2, MNI Twins<BR>11, Jalan Pinang<BR>50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:mailto:gkps@gkps.org.my">gkps@gkps.org.my</A><BR>Website: <A
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