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Bermuda - WITSA GPPC 2009 Proposal. Who we are. Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Business Technology Division The Ministry of the Environment Telecommunications and E-Commerce. Why Bermuda?. Why Bermuda?. Celebrating 400 Anniversary in 2009
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Who we are • Bermuda Chamber of Commerce • Business Technology Division • The Ministry of the Environment Telecommunications and E-Commerce
Why Bermuda? • Celebrating 400 Anniversary in 2009 • First class destination, wide range of activities, Bermudians are natural hosts • Great business and tourist destination
Why Bermuda? • Political and economic stability • Safe and relaxed environment • Mild climate year round
Why Bermuda? • Bermuda dollar pegged to US dollar • Nearly every Fortune 500 company has some link to Bermuda • Have one of the highest per capita incomes in the world
Why Bermuda? • Bermuda is a powerhouse in the world of Insurance • One of the top 3 insurance jurisdictions • Insurance, reinsurance and financial services are industry pillars
Why Bermuda? • Ranked 3rd most E-Ready country in the world by Economist Magazine • World’s Highest Broadband Penetration • One of the first countries in the world to enact Electronic Transactions Legislation • Sophisticated and competitive telecommunications environment • One of the first counties to roll out 3G Cellular and WiMax
Why Bermuda? • ICT Sector is one of the most innovative in the world • Disaster recovery, business continuity and security specialists • Innovative in ICT for Risk and Catastrophe Modeling software and simulators • Government .GOV initiative for E-enablement of public sector services
Resources and Commitment FOCUS ON WITSA
Conference Theme Business Technology: An Enabler in your Economy
Special Programmes • WITSA Developing Country Scholarships • WITSA Caribbean Growth • Student Outreach
Summary • Perfect balance of beautiful location and business climate • Focus on WITSA expansion • Compelling theme for all countries • Developing country initiatives • Safe and single hotel/event venue • Balanced budget projections • Committed team, resources and community