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MISTICA: DOT Force: Canada ICT for Development Meeting

From: Yacine Khelladi ([email protected])
Date: Tue May 07 2002 - 19:23:21 AST

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Subject: Canada Chairs Information and Communication Technologies for
Development Meeting

CALGARY, May 7, 2002 -- Members of the G8 Digital Opportunity Task Force
(G8 DOT Force) today concluded meetings in support of their efforts to
further global development and poverty reduction through the advancement
and use of information and communications technologies.

The members of the DOT Force met in Calgary on May 5-7 to finalize their
report on the implementation of their Action Plan, which was endorsed by
G8 Leaders at 2001 Summit in Genoa. The DOT Force is a concerted effort
involving developing countries, G8 governments, international organizations,
and the private and not-for-profit sectors working together to develop
ways and means to assist the developing world in enhancing their social and
economic goals through the deployment of information networks and
technologies.

The DOT Force initiatives also target the specific needs expressed by
African Leaders through the New Partnership for Africa's Development,
particularly in such areas as: support for the development of national
e-strategies; improvements in access and connectivity; and promoting
entrepreneurs and enterprise in developing economies. Industry Canada
is the lead agency in Canada's DOT Force efforts, both internationally and
domestically.

Mr. Peter Harder, Deputy Minister of Industry Canada, Ms. Maureen
O'Neil, President of International Development Research Centre, and Mr.Charles
Sirois, President of Telesystem Ltd., are the Canadian representatives
on the DOT Force.

Canada, in its capacity as G8 Chair, will provide a report card to
the G8 Leaders in Kananaskis in June detailing the progress that has
been made in the implementation of the DOT Force's plan of action. The task
force will bring more than 20 concrete initiatives developed under its
auspices to the attention of G8 Leaders. These initiatives encompass
the application of information technologies across a broad range of social
and economic sectors, including education, health, and small business
development.

Although the DOT Force will formally conclude its work with the report
to G8 Leaders in Kananaskis, various stakeholders will continue to develop and
implement individual projects and initiatives in the months ahead. For
more information regarding the G8 DOT Force, please refer to the following
Web site: http://www.dotforce.org.

For more information, please contact:

Richard Simpson
Director General
Electronic Commerce Branch
Industry Canada

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