Dialogue @ Kictanet
In preparation for the Hello Regulator? session to be held during the Global Knowledge 3 conference, the Kenya ICT Action Network (Kictanet) is currently holding a 10-day e-discussion on eCommunication Strategies for Regulatory Authorities. The objectives of the discussion include: raising awareness on the role and objectives of information and communication regulators; identifying opportunities provided by the internet for achieving regulatory objectives; understanding threats that the internet presents to regulatory functions; discussing how regulatory bodies can use the web to achieve their objectives; establishing appropriate e-communication strategies & practices for regulators; and determining a way forward and conclusions.
To join this online discussion,
please write to Alice Munyua Gitau, KICTANET, alice [at] apc.org
The 10-day program is as follows:
What is the Role of Information Communication Regulators? - 1 day
-Vision, Mission, Objective and functions
-Customer Base (Public, Consumer, Operators, CSO, etc)
How can Regulators utilise the Internet to achieve their
objectives? - 5 days
- What are the Opportunities & Threats that the internet presents to Regulators?
- What are the current web-based Challenges and Practices and for Regulators?
- What Content Should Regulators Provide Online?
What are the available e-Communication Strategies for Regulators? - 3 days
-What are the possible e-Tools that the Regulator can deploy in their Service Provision?
-How can Regulators use the e-Tools to enable synergies with Consumers, CSO and other players?
Way Forward and Conclusions -1 day.
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