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1. Bridging the Digital Divide HOSTED BY THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

2. The International Telecommunication Union • Its mission is to ensure the global spread of efficient telecommunication services • 189 Member States • More than 600 private sector members, including all major telcos and equipment vendors

3. ITU TELECOM • ITU TELECOM World event every 4 years • Two ITU TELECOM Regional events each year, rotating to cover all world regions • Combination of Exhibition and Forum showcases ground-breaking products and top-level speakers • The single most important gathering of the international telecoms community, ensuring consistently high quality of participants

4. ITU TELECOM Regional Events • ITU TELECOM Regional events continue to grow in strength, with more than 17,000 visitors to ITU TELECOM AMERICAS 2000 • A unique, privileged opportunity to meet with influential members of government and the telecoms community from throughout the region

5. ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 • Fifth regional event for Africa Region • Johannesburg, 12 to 16 November 2001 • Hosted by the Govt. of Republic of South Africa • Organized by the ITU

6. ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 • Bridging the Digital Divide • The next step in the African Renaissance • Building on success of AFRICA TELECOM 98

7. ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 The Venue – The Gallagher Estate • Situated midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria • Exceptionally well-equipped exhibition halls • 28’000 m2 of gross indoor space (18’000 m2 net) • Excellent conference facilities with capacity for 8’000 delegates • Full range of catering and AV services

8. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • May 1998, Johannesburg • Held at the invitation of PresidentNelson Mandela • Opened by Nelson Mandela • Closed by Thabo Mbeki

9. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Brought together Africa’s Leaders • Building the African Renaissance • First major ITU event in a free South Africa

10. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • 443 Exhibitors • 16,567 m2 of net exhibitionspace • 16,800 trade visitors from 88 countries

11. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Exhibitor Profile Other Communications Broadcasting 4% 16% Information/IT 10% 55% 9% 16% 16% Networking Mobile/Satellite Infrastructure

12. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Visitor Profile Finance/ Banking Infrastructure Communications Mobile/Satellite 3% 3% 7% Information /IT 11% 56%

13. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Country where Exhibitor is Located

14. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • 51 Ministers • 181 Delegates from Administrations • 36 Directors-General • 24 Ambassadors • 183 CEOs

15. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • 1,092 Forum Participants, including speakers • 101 countries represented at the Forum – record at an ITU regional event • 295 Forum Speakers • 251 accredited media on-site

16. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Main Reasons for attending AFRICA TELECOM 98 Trade Visitors

17. AFRICA TELECOM 98 • Main Reasons for attending AFRICA TELECOM 98 Forum Delegates

18. AFRICA • Africa needs investment – but represents an excellent investment opportunity • USA’s new position concerning trade tariffs etc. should benefit Africa

19. Fixed Line Subscribers beginning 2000 WORLD POPULATION FIXED LINES Africa 12,8% Africa 2% World World They have access to 1 in 50 of the world’s fixed lines Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s Population.

20. Mobile Cellular Subscribers beginning 2000 MOBILE CELLULAR WORLD POPULATION Africa 12,8% Africa 1,5% World World Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s Population. They have access to 1 in 60 of the world’s mobile phones

21. Personal Computers beginning 2000 PERSONAL COMPUTER WORLD POPULATION Africa 12,8% Africa 1,5% World World Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s Population. They have access to 1 in 70 of the world’s personal computers

22. Internet Users beginning 2000 WORLD POPULATION INTERNET USERS Africa 12,8% Africa 1% World World Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s Population. They have access to 1 in 100 of the world’s internet connections

23. AFRICA Room for optimism however: • Mobile subscribers already exceed fixed-line subscribers in a number of African countries • Internet uptake is extremely encouraging • Technology leapfrogging is a real possibility here • Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Africa • Regulatory framework is improving across the continent

24. ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 Event aims to: • Reinforce the message – Bridging the Digital Divide • Promote knowledge transfer • Promote smart partnership • Build on success of AFRICA TELECOM 98

25. Exhibition at ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 Products and Technologies on Display will include : • Mobile Cellular • Internet • Multimedia & Digital TV • Optical Networking • Broadband Wireless Access • Satellite Communications

26. Forum at ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 Expecting Top-level Speakers from all Telecoms Sectors : • Government Ministers • Regulators • Carriers and Service Providers • Equipment Manufacturers • Software Developers • Leading Analysts

27. Services for Exhibitors Logistics and Services • Stand design – shell scheme solutions available through venue • Event manual – comprehensive event guide, available online, to assist exhibitors • Event Services – official partners for technical support, freight handling, on-site staff,travel and accomodation

28. Services for Exhibitors Publicity • On-site advertising in official publications ad media services (show daily, TELECOM TV, billboards) • Public relations activities • Dedicated and extensive event press service • Sponsorship opportunities • Access to private meeting and hospitality rooms

29. Participating at ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001 • Open to all sectors of the infocommunication industry • Indoor and outdoor exhibition space available • 630 Swiss francs / m2 indoor, 280 Swiss francs / m2 outdoor • Participation independently or as part of national pavilion • Applications deadline 31st March, 2001

30. What you can do to help • Publicize the event • Encourage wide participation • Support the event at a local, national andregional level

31. Join us in Johannesburg From 12 to 16 November 2001

32. Bridging the Digital Divide HOSTED BY THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA