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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131102
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130808T012325Z
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SUMMARY:LACNIC 20
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/lacnic-20/
LOCATION:World Trade Center\, Willemsted\, Curacao\, Netherlands Antilles
CATEGORIES:broadband,Curacao,ICT/Tech,International Policy,Internet,Internet Governance,Meeting,Regional Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130912
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130902T131557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130902T133529Z
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SUMMARY:9th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) is a regional\, multi-stakeholder annual ICT forum initiated by the CTU in 2005 to coordinate a harmonised approach to Internet Governance. This 9th CIGF is dedicated to explore the elements of the Internet economy by considering: \n\nThe necessity for proliferating Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the Caribbean;\nSecurity issues in the Internet economy;\nICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship and New business models\nDeveloping content creation industries.\n\nDelegates will have the opportunity to contribute to the finalisation of the 2013 Caribbean Internet Governance Policy Framework which will guide the Internet Governance work of the CTU in the coming months.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/9th-caribbean-internet-governance-forum/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Willemstad\, Curacao\, Netherlands Antilles
CATEGORIES:Curacao,Forum,ICT/Tech,Internet,Internet Governance,Regional Policy,Regulation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130830
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130808T011913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130808T011913Z
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SUMMARY:Preparatory meeting for the Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Group of Organizers of LACIGF are pleased to announce the realization of the Sixth Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to be held in August 27-29\, 2013. \nEmail:  eventos@interplazahotel.com.ar \nWebsite:  http://www.interplazahotel.com.ar/ \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/preparatory-meeting-internet-governance-forum/
LOCATION:Hotel Interplaza\, Rua San Jerónimo 137 – Centro -Córdoba\, Córdoba\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:International,International Policy,Internet,Internet Governance,Meeting,Regional Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130720
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130701T170835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T170835Z
UID:24184-1374105600-1374278399@ict-pulse.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130701T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T170034Z
UID:24179-1373328000-1373500799@ict-pulse.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130701T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T165339Z
UID:24167-1373241600-1373500799@ict-pulse.com
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;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130523T230829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T231112Z
UID:20635-1370332800-1370451600@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - Second Stakeholder Validation Workshop on Cybercrime (e-Crimes)\, Interception of Communications\, Electronic Transactions and Electronic Evidence
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Stakeholder Validation Workshop  on Cybercrime (e-Crimes)\, Interception of Communications\, Electronic Transactions and Electronic Evidence is held in Haiti (4-5 June 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of the Republic of Haiti\, in collaboration with the Conseil National Des Télécommunications (CONATEL)and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe objectives of the Workshop are to adopt and validate the proposals for reform of the aforementioned framework to facilitate harmonization in accordance with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines and Legislative Text. \nWho Can Participate \n\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 Haiti\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \n\nMeeting Documents \n\nDraft Agenda\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-validation-workshop-cybercrime-e-crimes-interception-communications-electronic-transactions-electronic-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Haiti,National policy,Regional Policy,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130606
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130523T230606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T231254Z
UID:20634-1370217600-1370476799@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - Stakeholder Consultation to Review the Legislative Frameworks on Electronic Transactions
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Stakeholder Consultation Workshop to review the Legislative Frameworks on Electronic Transactions is held in St. Vincent (3-5 June 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, the Division of Telecommunications\, Science\, Technology and Special Projects and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe objectives of the Workshop are to review the proposals for reform of the aforementioned frameworks to facilitate harmonization in accordance with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines and Legislative Text. \nWho 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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \nMeeting Presentations \n\nSpeaker:\n\n“HIPCAR Project Methodology and Status” – April 2013 \n\nSpeaker: Richard Field\n\n\nSpeaker: Eurchrista St Hilaire Bruce-Lyle\n\n\nSpeaker: Eurchrista St Hilaire Bruce-Lyle and Gilberto Martins de Almeida\n\n         Consultation/ Discussion Sessions on areas for Legislative Review \nMeeting Documents \n\nAgenda\nComparative Law Analysis: Electronic Transactions (Richard Field)\nStakeholder Questionnaire
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-frameworks-electronic-transactions/
CATEGORIES:National policy,Regional Policy,St. Vincent & the Grenadines,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130531
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130523T230155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T231323Z
UID:20633-1369785600-1369958399@ict-pulse.com
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 Saint Lucia (27 -29 May 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of Saint Lucia\, the Ministry of Public Service\, Information and Broadcasting and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe objectives of the Workshop are to review the proposals for reform of the aforementioned frameworks to facilitate harmonization in accordance with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines and Legislative Text. \nWho 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 Saint Lucia\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \nMeeting Documents \n\nAgenda\nComparative Law Analysis: Privacy and Data Protection (Tira Greene)
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-framework-privacy-data-protection/
CATEGORIES:National policy,Regional Policy,St. Lucia,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130523T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T231430Z
UID:20637-1369296000-1369328400@ict-pulse.com
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. \nWho 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. \nMeeting Presentations \n\nSpeaker: Cleveland Thomas\, ITU Area Representative\n\nHIPCAR Project Methodology and Status Stage I and II \n\nSpeaker: Gilberto Martins de Almeida\n\n         Privacy and Data Protection – International Best Practices \nMeeting Documents \n\nAgenda 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-framework-privacy-data-protection-2/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,National policy,Regional Policy,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130525
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20130523T225846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T231457Z
UID:20632-1369267200-1369439999@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - Second Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Workshop to Review the Legislative Frameworks on Privacy and Data Protection\, and Public Access to Information (Freedom of Information)
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Second Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Workshop to review the Legislative Frameworks on Privacy and Data Protection\, and Public Access to Information (Freedom of Information) is held in St. Vincent (23-24 May2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, the Division of Telecommunications\, Science\, Technology and Special Projects and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe objectives of the Workshop are to review\, validate and adopt  the proposals for reform of the aforementioned frameworks to facilitate harmonization in accordance with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines and Legislative Text. \nWho 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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-validation-workshop-review-legislative-frameworks-privacy-data-protection-public-access-information-freedom-information/
CATEGORIES:National policy,Regional Policy,St. Vincent & the Grenadines,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121110
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20121002T112807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T112807Z
UID:4723-1352246400-1352505599@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:10th OOCUR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Utility Regulation in the Caribbean: A Case of the Harmonization of Approaches to Regulation
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/10th-oocur-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Resort Grand Lucayan\, Freeport\, Grand Bahama\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Conference,Regional Policy,Regulation,Telecoms
ORGANIZER;CN="Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators":MAILTO:secretariat@oocur.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121020
DTSTAMP:20260407T050424
CREATED:20121002T112753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T112753Z
UID:4828-1350432000-1350691199@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:Caribbean WCIT12 Preparatory Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean Telecommunications Union\, in association with the International Telecommunication Union\, will be convening a Caribbean Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) from 17th to 19thOctober 2012 in Port of Spain\, Trinidad and Tobago. \nThe purpose of the Caribbean Preparatory Meeting therefore is to bring together all Caribbean stakeholders with an interest in the development of information and telecommunications networks and services\, in order to: \n\nUnderstand the perspectives of the diverse stakeholders on the scope and requirements for updating the ITRs;\nFormulate Caribbean consensus on the issues; and\nDevelop a strategy for representing Caribbean views at the WICT12.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/caribbean-wcit12-preparatory-meeting/
LOCATION:TBC\, Port of Spain\, Trinidad And Tobago
CATEGORIES:International Policy,Regional Policy,Telecoms,Trinidad & Tobago,Workshop
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