Agenda
ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development
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September 21-23, 2011
Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Conference Objectives
The ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development will examine the ways in which
information and communication technology (ICT) can bring more efficient key services, in particular
education and health services, to people living in rural communities in ASEAN. The conference will
have an emphasis on the lower Mekong region and highlight ASEAN-U.S. public-private collaboration.
DAY 1
8:15 – 9:00
Conference Introduction and Access to ICT Infrastructure
Arrival/Registration
OPENING PLENARY SESSION – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
9:00 – 9:30
Welcoming Remarks:
― H.E. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Deputy Minister of Information and
Communications, Viet Nam
Opening Address:
― H.E. David Bruce Shear, United States Ambassador to Viet Nam
SESSION 1
RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND REGIONAL POLICY
9:30 – 10:30
What are the existing regional initiatives and policies related to connectivity for
development, including human and technology capacity building?
Speakers:
Somsak Pipoppinyo, “Rural Connectivity and the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity,”
Director of Finance, Industry and Infrastructure Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat
Gwang-jo Kim, “Human and Technology Capacity Building,” Director of UNESCO
Bangkok, Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education
10:30 –10:45
David Harding, “ICT Alignment with the Relevant Development Sectors,” Consultant,
ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility
Coffee Break
SESSION 2
CONFERENCE THEMES: INFRASTRUCTURE , CONTENT AND FINANCING
10:45 –12:00
What are the critical factors for remote and rural communities to access ICT?
Speakers:
Abdul Rahman Abu Haniffa, “ICT Applications of Rural Community e-Centers: a
Perspective,” Government Affairs Malaysia & ASEAN, Intel Electronics
Shirley Lim, “ICT Content & Software Applications in Education,” Regional Director
for Southeast Asia, McGraw-Hill Education
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Jun Labadan, “The Financial Issues,” Consultant, ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and
Training Facility
12:00 –13:00
SESSION 3
Lunch
STRATEGIES FOR RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY
13:00 –14:15
Panelists will present current and prospective ICT strategies that support the
development of rural connectivity.
Speakers:
Pham Manh Lam, “The ICT Strategy of the National Institute of Viet Nam,” Vice
President of the National Institute of ICT, Ministry of Information and
Communications, Viet Nam
Niphon Jongwichit, “Policy for Rural Connectivity: The Case of Thailand,” Policy Division
Director, USO Bureau, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission,
Thailand
Seow Hiong Goh, “A Comparison on the State of Broadband Development,” Executive
Director, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Asia Pacific, Cisco Systems
14:15 –14:30
John Cann, “Community Technology Access,” Microsoft Ltd.
Coffee Break
SESSION 4
CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGIES: ACCESS TO ICT INFRASTRUCTURE
CASE STUDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
14:30 –15:45
Handheld Technology and Devices: Panelists will present on some examples from
ASEAN and the world on the utilization of handheld technology and devices for
development.
Speakers:
Nguyen Thu Giang, “Case study on ICT for Rural Community,” Head of Public ICT
Application Division, Authority of IT Application, Ministry of Information and
Communications, Viet Nam
Julie Garcia Welch, “Wireless Reach Case Studies for Using ICT in the Education and
Health Sectors,” Senior Director, Government Affairs for Southeast Asia & Pacific,
Qualcomm Incorporated
Siripat Patrangul, “Challenges and Solutions in Promoting ICT Literacy for Mobile
Devices,” General Manager of Thailand and Indochina, Certiport Inc.
Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, “International Virtual E-Hospital Strategy to Initiate, Build,
Operate: The Balkan Telemedicine Program,” Professor of Surgery, Director, Trauma
Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; President International Virtual eHospital Foundation.
15:45 –16:45
Internet Access and Broadband
There are many creative methods to overcome the problems associated with
infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
Roshda Md Yunan, “Case Study on Internet and Broadband Access in Rural Areas in
Malaysia,” Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and
Culture, Malaysia
Timothy Gentry, “Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges in Rural and Remote Areas,”
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Senior Vice President for Avayagov Government Solutions
Craig Warren Smith, PhD, “Public-Private Partnerships for ICT4D in the Lower
Mekong,” Visiting Professor and Director, Digital Divide Institute, Center for Ethics in
Science and Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
16:45 –17:00
Conference Recap and Look Ahead
Conference Dinner Hosted by Intel
Day 2
ICT Content and Software Applications
8:30 – 8:45
Arrival/Registration
SESSION 5
USING ICT TO DELIVER SERVICES IN EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS
8:45 – 10:30
Capacity Building for ICT in Education
Speakers:
Gwang-jo Kim, “Capacity Building for ICT in Education: Challenges and Opportunities,”
Director of UNESCO Bangkok, Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education
Chhay Sok Channa, “Thin Client Computer Lab Initiative,” ICT Manager, World
Education (Improved Basic Education in Cambodia Project), Cambodia
Gatot Hari Priowirjanto, “E-Learning to Increase Student Enrollment,” Director,
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Open Learning System
(SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
Siripat Patrangul, “Digital Literacy, Preparing for Future,” General Manager of Thailand
and Indochina, Certiport Inc.
10:30 – 10:45
10:45 – 12:15
Quach Tuan Ngoc, “IT Application and Education,” Director General of IT Application
Information Technology Authority, Ministry of Education and Training, Viet Nam
Coffee Break
Health Content to Create Demand for Rural Connectivity
Mobile health or “m-health” technology or “telemedicine” has developed promising
healthcare delivered through the use of data gathering software and content for use in
digital devices.
Speakers:
Portia Grace H. Fernandez-Marcelo, “ICT and Health in Rural Communities in the
Philippines,” University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Malaykham Duangdara, “Maps & Cell Phones: the Role of Technology in USAID’s
Program to Help Prevent and Treat HIV and STIs in Lao PDR,” Senior Research
Assistant, Population Services International Laos
Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, “Teletrauma and Telepresence for Emergency Management,”
Professor of Surgery, Director, Trauma Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha,
Qatar; President International Virtual E-Hospital Foundation
S. K. Mishra, “Rural Tele-health Practices in India: Evolution of Mobile e-Health
Technology, Tools and Systems,” Prof. & Head, Dept. of Endocrine Surgery Nodal
Officer, SGPGI Telemedicine Program Sanjay Gandhi PG Inst. of Medical Sciences
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September 21-23, 2011
Lucknow, India (TBC)
12:15 – 13:15
Lunch
SESSION 6
CONTENT TO DRIVE RURAL CONNECTIVITY
13:15 – 14:15
Speakers:
Phil Lane Jr., “Utilizing the 4th Way Platform for Building a People Centred ASEAN”
Chairman, Four Directions International
Neil Butcher, “Open Educational Resources as a Catalyst for Educational
Transformation: A Global Perspective,” Consultant, ASEAN-US Technical Assistance
and Training Facility and the World Bank Group, Indonesia ICT in Education Initiative
Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, “Telemedicine Demonstration of the 13 Centers in Albania and
Kosovo,” Professor of Surgery, Director, Trauma Services, Hamad Medical
Corporation, Doha, Qatar; President International Virtual e-Hospital Foundation
14:15 – 14:30
Coffee Break
SESSION 7
BREAKOUT GROUPS
14:30 – 16:00
Brainstorming solutions to the critical factors impeding the access of ICTs to remote
and rural communities:
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4)
developing the infrastructure
content and software applications
financial issues
human and technology capacity building
16:00 – 16:45
Reports from Group and Plenary Discussion
16:45 – 17:00
Conference Day II Recap and Look Ahead
Day 3
Financing ICT and Investment
8:30 – 8:45
Arrival/Registration
SESSION 8
THE REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON RURAL CONNECTIVITY
8:45 – 9:30
Panelists will discuss further regional initiatives on rural connectivity and investment
Speakers:
Rony Soerakoesoemah, “Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI): Promoting and Integrated
Approach to Rural Connectivity,” Head of IAI, the ASEAN Secretariat
SESSION 9
9:30 – 10:45
Witaya Jeradechakul, “Regional Capacity Building to Strengthen Education in Rural
Communities in Southeast Asia: The Role of SEAMEO,” Executive Director,
SEAMEO Secretariat
ON-THE-GROUND PERSPECTIVE : RURAL CONNECTIVITY IN ASEAN
Panelists will discuss on-the-ground examples of IT investment in the region,
particularly public-private partnerships that have potential for replication.
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Speakers:
James Modouw, M.MT., “Distance Learning in Papua, Indonesia,” Office Health,
Government of Papua Province Education, Sport and Youth Agency
Pham Minh Tuan, “From TOPIC64 National Learning Center Network to TOPICA
Online Degrees,” Chairman, TOPICA Education Group
Nguyen Thi Lan Anh “Enhancing the Provision of Public Utility Telecommunications
Services”, Viet Nam Public Utility Telecommunication Service Fund, Ministry of
Information and Communications, Viet Nam
10:45 – 11:00
Vo Tan Dung, “Low-Cost Interactive Smart Board,” Division of Technology, Southeast
Asia Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Training Center (SEAMEO
RETRAC)
Coffee Break
SESSION 10
FINANCING RURAL CONNECTIVITY VIA PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
11:00 – 12:30
Panelists will present on innovative and diversified sources for financing rural
connectivity in order to discuss programming for bringing connectivity to underserved
rural areas in ASEAN
Speakers:
John Cann, “Chumchon Dot Net Project - Thailand,” Microsoft Ltd.
Jerry Dotson, “Public-Private Partnerships in ASEAN,” Senior Director, Avaya
Government Solutions
Michael Silberman, “The Roles of the Public, Private and International Organizations in
Rural Connectivity,” USAID Regional Alliance Builder, USAID Regional Development
Mission/Asia, Thailand
Lim Cheng Pier, “UNESCO STEEL Program: Making Learning and Teaching of Science
and Technology Fun and Relevant in the 21st Century,” Regional Business
Development Manager (Academia), National Instruments
12:30 – 13:30
Arif Wismadi, “Options of Public-Private Partnerships for Enabling Rural Connectivity,”
Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Indonesia
Lunch
SESSION 11
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
13:30 – 15:00
The conference will split into breakout groups to generate solutions derived from the
breakout groups on Day Two, particularly financing and the roles of the public, private,
and international organizations.
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee Break
SESSION 12
CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: FINDINGS, OPPORTUNITIES AND NEXT STEPS
15:30 – 17:00
Conference Recommendations and Next Steps on Public-Private Partnerships
for ASEAN Rural Connectivity for Education and Development
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