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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
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SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - Stakeholder Consultation to Review the Legislative Framework on Privacy and Data Protection.
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Stakeholder Consultation Workshop to review the Legislative Frameworks on Privacy and Data Protection is held in Barbados (8-10 July 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of Barbados\, under the guidance of  the Division of Energy and Telecommunications in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Trade Industry and Commerce and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe objectives of the Workshop are to discuss proposals for amendment of Privacy and Data Protection legislation and review the implications\, key issues and options to be considered in developing  the aforementioned framework and facilitating harmonization in accordance with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines and Legislative Text. \n Who Can Participate \nThe workshop is addressed to relevant Governmental Ministries and Agencies\, Regulators\, Private Sector Companies\, and other stakeholders from relevant associations\, academia\, regional organizations\, etc. concerned with the Information Society Legislative Framework in Barbados\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \n Meeting Presentations \n\n Speaker:  Cleveland Thomas\, ITU Area Representative\n\nHIPCAR Project Methodology and Status Stage I and II \n\n Speaker:  Gilberto Martins de Almeida\n\n         Privacy and Data Protection – International Best Practices
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-framework-privacy-data-protection-3/
LOCATION:Bridgetown\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Barbados,Meeting,Regional Policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
CREATED:20130701T170034Z
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SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - First Stakeholder Consultation to Review the Legislative Framework on Telecommunications (Interconnection and Access; and Licensing).
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Stakeholder Consultation Workshop to review the Legislative Frameworks on Telecommunications is held in Jamaica (9-10 July 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of Jamaica\, the ICT Division of the Ministry of Science\, Technology\, Energy and Mining\,  and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe advent of convergence between telecommunications and broadcasting services has resulted in the development and provision of new products and service delivery modalities. In light of this the legal framework requires modification to support the development of convergent services. The goal is to establish an effective framework & enabling environment that will optimize the licensing regime\, and provide clear and transparent procedures & mechanisms to facilitate ICT legislation\, policy and regulatory framework with special focus on interconnection & access. \nThe objective of the workshop is to review the implications\, key issues and options to be considered in developing the aforementioned framework and to discuss recommendations for amendment. The deliverables are expected to be consistent with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines & Legislative Texts\, while taking into consideration the specific requirements & circumstances of Jamaica. \n Who Can Participate \nThe workshop is addressed to relevant Governmental Ministries and Agencies\, Regulators\, Private Sector Companies\, and other stakeholders from relevant associations\, academia\, regional organizations\, etc. concerned with the Information Society Legislative Framework in Jamaica\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \n Meeting Presentations \n\n Speaker: Cleveland Thomas\n\nICT’s for Development and the HIPCAR Project \n\n Speaker:  Deaniel Leza
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-framework-telecommunications-interconnection-access-licensing/
LOCATION:Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Jamaica,Meeting,Regional Policy,Telecoms
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130718
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
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SUMMARY:CANTO 29th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean‘s premier telecommunications event for industry professionals\, operators\, academics and regional governments. \n\nOver 700 attendees\nOver 20  conference tracks focused on  ‘Towards a SMART broadband Caribbean Community”\nOver 60 booths featuring industry leading companies  from around the world\nMinisterial Round Table\nMinisterial Breakfast Meeting\nWomen and Girls Breakfast Meeting\nCANTO/IDB BIIPAC  project updates\n\nGo to the CANTO website for further details.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/canto-29th-annual-conference-trade-exhibition/
LOCATION:Renaissance Aruba Resort\, L.G. Smith Blvd 82\, \, Oranjestad\, Aruba
CATEGORIES:Aruba,Conference,Expo
ORGANIZER;CN="CANTO  & SETAR":MAILTO:tbalthazar@canto.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130719
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
CREATED:20130709T110335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130709T110335Z
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SUMMARY:ICANN 47
DESCRIPTION:47th International meeting of ICANN will be held in Durban\, South Africa\, 14–18 July 2013 \nFor further information\, go to the ICANN meetings website
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/icann-47/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre Durban\, 45 Bram Fischer Road\, Durban\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference,ICT/Tech,International,International Policy,Internet Governance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130720
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
CREATED:20130701T170835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T170835Z
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SUMMARY:UNESCO Consultative Meeting on FOSS\, OS and OD
DESCRIPTION:UNESCO has commissioned a study on the status of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)\, Open Data (OS) and Open Standards (OS) in the Caribbean. Based on the findings of the study\, the organisation will consider interventions and support it can offer to individual countries\, and/or to the region as a whole\, to promote the adoption and use of FOSS\, OD and OS\,  in alignment with its Information for All Programme (IFAP). \nThe findings of the study\, which have been drawn from desk research\, an online survey\, and in-market meetings in select countries\, will be summarized in a report that should be reviewed by stakeholders. In addition to disseminating the report electronically\, UNESCO will be hosting two 2-day sessions\, 18—19 July in Jamaica\, and 25—26 July in Saint Lucia\, to allow in-depth examination of the study findings\, and to secure support for proposed follow-op activities.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/unesco-consultative-meeting-foss-os-od/
LOCATION:Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Meeting,National policy,Regional Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
CREATED:20130719T180423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130719T180521Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers - OCCUR 11th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:OOCUR INVITES SUBMISSION OF PAPER THEME: \n“CHALLENGES TO REGULATORY POWER IN BORDERLESS SOCIETIES: \nOne page with Abstract and Short C.V. \nSubmission deadline July 31\, 2013. \n  \nTo be typed in Microsoft Word\, Font size 13. \nEach presentation time will be 20 minutes – Power point Presentation is optional. \nAbstract acceptance is August 31\, 2013. Submission deadline OCTOBER 31\, 2013. \nNO PAPER – NO PODIUM. \n  \nABSTRACTS and PAPERS to be submitted to: \nEmail: Prem1932@yahoo.com \nMailing address:  c/o PUC\, 298 Church Street\, Queenstown\, Georgetown\, Demerara\, GUYANA. \nTELE: 592 2273293: \nMOBILE – 592 6246291. \nFAX: 592 2273534.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/call-papers-occur-11th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Conference,Regulation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTSTAMP:20260411T094424
CREATED:20130701T171427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T171635Z
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SUMMARY:UNESCO Consultative Meeting on FOSS\, OS and OD
DESCRIPTION:UNESCO has commissioned a study on the status of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)\, Open Data (OS) and Open Standards (OS) in the Caribbean. Based on the findings of the study\, the organisation will consider interventions and support it can offer to individual countries\, and/or to the region as a whole\, to promote the adoption and use of FOSS\, OD and OS\,  in alignment with its Information for All Programme (IFAP). \nThe findings of the study\, which have been drawn from desk research\, an online survey\, and in-market meetings in select countries\, will be summarized in a report that should be reviewed by stakeholders. In addition to disseminating the report electronically\, UNESCO will be hosting two 2-day sessions\, 18—19 July in Jamaica\, and 25—26 July in Saint Lucia\, to allow in-depth examination of the study findings\, and to secure support for proposed follow-op activities.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/unesco-consultative-meeting-foss-os-od-2/
LOCATION:Castries\, Saint Lucia
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Meeting,National policy,Regional Policy,St. Lucia
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