WORKING DRAFT - ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference Notional Agenda
Published: September 2, 2011
Updated: September 2, 2011, 1:02 pm
Draft Notional Agenda
ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development
21-23 September 2011
Melia Hotel
Hanoi, Vietnam
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
The ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development will highlight existing and ongoing people-to-people rural connectivity efforts by member states in education and other essential community services to narrow the development gap. The all-encompassing goal of the conference is for the participants to better understand each other’s’ needs in order to bring the benefits of connectivity to rural communities throughout ASEAN, especially in the Lower Mekong region.
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| 8:15 – 8:45 |
Arrival/Registration |
OPENING PLENARY – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 8:45 – 9:45
Welcome Remarks
Overview of ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development
Provide general overview of conference including goals and objectives. This presentation will also provide a basic breakdown of the conference participants in lieu of introducing each participant.
Name, Chairman of the Telecommunications & IT Ministers Meeting, Vietnam (TBC)
H.E Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, Chairman of the ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (TBC)
H.E. David Carden, US Ambassador to ASEAN
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
| 9:45 – 10:00 |
Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
ICT Infrastructure development is recognized in the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity as important for supporting trade, facilitating investments and enlarging markets through the ability to facilitate information exchange, to connect to people, to support the delivery of services and to reduce the cost of business and trade-related activities. The conference will focus on five critical factors impeding the access of ICTs to remote and rural communities: 1) Developing the Infrastructure; 2) Content and software applications; 3) Financial issues; 4) Human and technology capacity building and 5) ICT alignment with the relevant development sectors.
ASEAN Deputy Secretary General, S. Pushpanathan, Conference Chairman (TBC)
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| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Coffee Break |
SESSION 1 SETTING THE STAGE 10:15 – 12:00
Panel on the Challenge of ICT Universal Coverage in ASEAN Member States
Communication technologies have a pivotal role to play in the delivery of development services and their quality improvement. ICT access and use can help ensure that development service delivery in sectors such as education, health and other services reach those most in need.
Access to ICT: Infrastructure
Ashutosh Chadha, Director Strategic Education Initiatives, Asia Pacific at Intel (TBC)
Content and Software Applications
Technological innovation and the extension of connectivity can only have an impact, especially on rural and remote areas where the majority of the poor live, if there are compelling reasons to use the technology
Dr Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat (TBC)
The Financial Issues
Prices are a crucial factor in spreading the uptake of ICTs. Economic growth is driven by ICT-related factors pertaining to finance in (i) investments in equipment and infrastructure, (ii) investments in human capital (i.e. in education and innovation), and (iii) the efficient use of labour and capital that increases productivity.
TBC, International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Human and technology capacity building
While the need for capacity development for key personnel prior to the planning and implementation of ICT would seem to be self-evident, Southeast Asia has many examples of the investment in infrastructure without sufficient concern for the knowledge and skills to be in place for its efficient and effective use. This session on the cultural, political, and social components of integrating human and technology capacity building into sectoral reform.
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
ICT alignment with the relevant development sectors
Improving rural connectivity in ASEAN must be a team effort. Collaboration between the sectoral bodies is key to ensure activities in ICT are meeting the demands of other sectors, such as health and education.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Director General, Ministry of Posts and Telematics, Vietnam (TBC)
| 12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch & Press Conference & Lunch, ICT Showcase of Corporations, Government and Development Agencies |
SESSION 2 STRATEGIES FOR RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY 13:30 – 13:45
Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) and Rural Connectivity
IAI Representative (TBC)
| 13:00 – 14:30 |
Case Studies on Implementing the ASEAN Master Plan on Regional Connectivity
The ASEAN Master Plan 2010 outlines a strategy for the development of a robust ICT infrastructure with better human resources and regulatory environment for enabling ICT as the engine of trade, economic growth, innovation and better governance in the region. This session will include a panel of officials from the AMS who will present on current and future projects that support the ASEAN Master Plan 2010.
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SESSION 3 CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGIES: ACCESS TO ICT INFRASTRUCTURE CASE STUDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 14:30 – 15:40
Handheld Technology and Devices
The functions of portable data assistants (PDAs) and electronic tablets open up new opportunities for uses in education, health entertainment, business, banking, e-government, and social interaction. Panalists will present on some examples from AESAN and the world on the utilization of handheld technology and devices for development.
Panelists could include UNICEF, CISCO, Intel
Virtual E-Hospital Strategy
Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Vice- Chairman for International Relations; Department of Surgery, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Director, Trauma Services, Hamad General Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
| 15:40 – 16:50 |
Internet Access and Broadband
A number of projects in the ASEAN region serve to demonstrate that there are innovative ways of providing the necessary infrastructure to remote and rural communities. There are many creative methods to overcome the problems associated with infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
Senior Official from Malaysia (TBC)
Senior Official from Vietnam (TBC)
Timothy Gentry, Senior Vice President for Avayagov Government Solutions
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| 16:50 – 17:00 |
Conference Recap and Look Ahead |
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Dinner – Intel (TBC) |
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| 8:00 – 8:30 |
Arrival/Registration |
SESSION 4 EXISTING TECHNOLOGY & RURAL CONNECTIVITY 8:30 – 9:30
Utilizing Existing Technology to Encourage Rural Connectivity
Social Networking: Has the potential to help rural and local communities leverage modern technology to their advantage in the region.
Phil Lane, Four Directions International
Open Course Ware: This refers to free and open digital publication of university level educational materials organized as courses, and often include course planning materials and evaluation tools as well as thematic content.
Neil Butcher, Consultant, ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility
SESSION 5 USING ICT TO BRIDGE SERVICES TOGETHER / CASE STUDIES FROM THE EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS 9:45 – 11:00
Capacity building for ICT in education
In developing content for ICTs, various studies and pilot projects have been undertaken globally and within the region. Some of these include toolkits to help professionals such as teachers or business people to adapt technology to their own needs. Many efforts have been made to promote distance learning and other mechanisms that are specifically designed to help rural communities.
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
UNESCO Speakers (TBC)
Moderator: Dr Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat (TBC)
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Draft Notional Agenda
ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development
21-23 September 2011
Melia Hotel
Hanoi, Vietnam
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
The ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development will highlight existing and ongoing people-to-people rural connectivity efforts by member states in education and other essential community services to narrow the development gap. The all-encompassing goal of the conference is for the participants to better understand each other’s’ needs in order to bring the benefits of connectivity to rural communities throughout ASEAN, especially in the Lower Mekong region.
| |
|
| 8:15 – 8:45 |
Arrival/Registration |
OPENING PLENARY – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 8:45 – 9:45
Welcome Remarks
Overview of ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development
Provide general overview of conference including goals and objectives. This presentation will also provide a basic breakdown of the conference participants in lieu of introducing each participant.
Name, Chairman of the Telecommunications & IT Ministers Meeting, Vietnam (TBC)
H.E Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, Chairman of the ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (TBC)
H.E. David Carden, US Ambassador to ASEAN
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
| 9:45 – 10:00 |
Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
ICT Infrastructure development is recognized in the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity as important for supporting trade, facilitating investments and enlarging markets through the ability to facilitate information exchange, to connect to people, to support the delivery of services and to reduce the cost of business and trade-related activities. The conference will focus on five critical factors impeding the access of ICTs to remote and rural communities: 1) Developing the Infrastructure; 2) Content and software applications; 3) Financial issues; 4) Human and technology capacity building and 5) ICT alignment with the relevant development sectors.
ASEAN Deputy Secretary General, S. Pushpanathan, Conference Chairman (TBC)
|
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Coffee Break |
SESSION 1 SETTING THE STAGE 10:15 – 12:00
Panel on the Challenge of ICT Universal Coverage in ASEAN Member States
Communication technologies have a pivotal role to play in the delivery of development services and their quality improvement. ICT access and use can help ensure that development service delivery in sectors such as education, health and other services reach those most in need.
Access to ICT: Infrastructure
Ashutosh Chadha, Director Strategic Education Initiatives, Asia Pacific at Intel (TBC)
Content and Software Applications
Technological innovation and the extension of connectivity can only have an impact, especially on rural and remote areas where the majority of the poor live, if there are compelling reasons to use the technology
Dr Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat (TBC)
The Financial Issues
Prices are a crucial factor in spreading the uptake of ICTs. Economic growth is driven by ICT-related factors pertaining to finance in (i) investments in equipment and infrastructure, (ii) investments in human capital (i.e. in education and innovation), and (iii) the efficient use of labour and capital that increases productivity.
TBC, International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Human and technology capacity building
While the need for capacity development for key personnel prior to the planning and implementation of ICT would seem to be self-evident, Southeast Asia has many examples of the investment in infrastructure without sufficient concern for the knowledge and skills to be in place for its efficient and effective use. This session on the cultural, political, and social components of integrating human and technology capacity building into sectoral reform.
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
ICT alignment with the relevant development sectors
Improving rural connectivity in ASEAN must be a team effort. Collaboration between the sectoral bodies is key to ensure activities in ICT are meeting the demands of other sectors, such as health and education.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Director General, Ministry of Posts and Telematics, Vietnam (TBC)
| 12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch & Press Conference & Lunch, ICT Showcase of Corporations, Government and Development Agencies |
SESSION 2 STRATEGIES FOR RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY 13:30 – 13:45
Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) and Rural Connectivity
IAI Representative (TBC)
| 13:00 – 14:30 |
Case Studies on Implementing the ASEAN Master Plan on Regional Connectivity
The ASEAN Master Plan 2010 outlines a strategy for the development of a robust ICT infrastructure with better human resources and regulatory environment for enabling ICT as the engine of trade, economic growth, innovation and better governance in the region. This session will include a panel of officials from the AMS who will present on current and future projects that support the ASEAN Master Plan 2010.
|
SESSION 3 CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGIES: ACCESS TO ICT INFRASTRUCTURE CASE STUDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 14:30 – 15:40
Handheld Technology and Devices
The functions of portable data assistants (PDAs) and electronic tablets open up new opportunities for uses in education, health entertainment, business, banking, e-government, and social interaction. Panalists will present on some examples from AESAN and the world on the utilization of handheld technology and devices for development.
Panelists could include UNICEF, CISCO, Intel
Virtual E-Hospital Strategy
Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Vice- Chairman for International Relations; Department of Surgery, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Director, Trauma Services, Hamad General Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
| 15:40 – 16:50 |
Internet Access and Broadband
A number of projects in the ASEAN region serve to demonstrate that there are innovative ways of providing the necessary infrastructure to remote and rural communities. There are many creative methods to overcome the problems associated with infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
Senior Official from Malaysia (TBC)
Senior Official from Vietnam (TBC)
Timothy Gentry, Senior Vice President for Avayagov Government Solutions
|
| 16:50 – 17:00 |
Conference Recap and Look Ahead |
| |
Dinner – Intel (TBC) |
| |
|
| 8:00 – 8:30 |
Arrival/Registration |
SESSION 4 EXISTING TECHNOLOGY & RURAL CONNECTIVITY 8:30 – 9:30
Utilizing Existing Technology to Encourage Rural Connectivity
Social Networking: Has the potential to help rural and local communities leverage modern technology to their advantage in the region.
Phil Lane, Four Directions International
Open Course Ware: This refers to free and open digital publication of university level educational materials organized as courses, and often include course planning materials and evaluation tools as well as thematic content.
Neil Butcher, Consultant, ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility
SESSION 5 USING ICT TO BRIDGE SERVICES TOGETHER / CASE STUDIES FROM THE EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS 9:45 – 11:00
Capacity building for ICT in education
In developing content for ICTs, various studies and pilot projects have been undertaken globally and within the region. Some of these include toolkits to help professionals such as teachers or business people to adapt technology to their own needs. Many efforts have been made to promote distance learning and other mechanisms that are specifically designed to help rural communities.
Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO, South-East Asia
UNESCO Speakers (TBC)
Moderator: Dr Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat (TBC)
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