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Venue: Kwa Maritane

Debaters

Mike Jensen
Richard Fuchs
Shafika Isaacs
Ephraim Siluma

For years, many of the issues facing this conference have stimulated debate amongst governments, researchers, donors, NGOs and African communities. We in the IDRC are closer to an understanding of the issues because we work with communities on the ground. This conference offers the chance to analyse the results of research for practical and effective applications. Acacia has therefore decided to include lively debates on the key issues to galvanise thinking and interaction among conference participants. Debates will be followed by audience commentary and a vote.

Do ICTs really have an impact on poverty?	PRO: Medie Mayanja CON: Ricardo Gomez
Can ICTs make a difference in education?	PRO: Shafika Isaacs CON: Ephraim Siluma
Are Telecentres the answer?	PRO: Richard Fuchs CON: Gaston Zongo
Is liberalisation the answer?	Position 1: Mike Jensen Position 2: Participant to be confirmed