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2013 Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship

2013 Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship. Carlos Marques. 30 May 2013. ICT a s a platform for innovation – breaking down barriers & increasing collaboration Cisco’s thoughts on creating a platform for innovation. Ecosystems for Inclusive Innovation.

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2013 Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship

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  1. 2013 Global Forum on Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship Carlos Marques 30 May 2013

  2. ICT as a platform for innovation – breaking down barriers & increasing collaboration Cisco’s thoughts on creating a platform for innovation Ecosystems for Inclusive Innovation

  3. Africa Lagging – WEF GITR • Africa lagging in with regards to infrastructure & having the right ICT platform • 2013 WEF GITR – African countries are among the worst performing with regards to network readiness

  4. Broadband Strategies SUPPLY DEMAND Competition and Investment Affordability of Devices and Access Government Leadership in Broadband Use and Online Activity Spectrum Allocation and Assignment ICT Skills Development Reducing Infrastructure Deployment Costs Online & Local Content, Applications, New Technologies & Services Core Network Expansion: Market-led, Govt-led, or a Mix Consumer Protection and Empowerment Inclusive Broadband Availability (e.g. with USOs or USFs) 4

  5. Private Sector Initiatives • Cisco has a number of best practice initiatives that we have applied successfully in various countries, such as: • Network Academies • Cisco Entrepreneur Institute • Cisco British Innovation Gateway • Your Country Your Call • Cisco I Prize Africa 44 739 78,571 264,910 Countries Academies Students within past 12 months (30% Female) Cumulative Students since inception (30% Female)

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