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From: roger.seite@dgrt.mesr.fr (Roger Seite)
Subject: Conference telematique en Asie centrale
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Madame, Monsieur,
Je vous prie de trouver ci-apres l'annonce d'une conference internationale
organisee par la Commission europeenne (projet DENEMA) a Almaty, Kazakhstan,
du 7 au 9 octobre 1998 et portant sur plusieurs secteurs telematiques :
sante, education, commerce electronique.
Cordialement,
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Eurasia Online '98
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A Joint Conference between the countries of Central Asia and the European
Union
in the area of new markets for
Telematics products and services
for Healthcare, Education and Training and Electronic Commerce
7-9 October 1998
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Call for Presentations and Demonstrations
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This conference is being organised by the DENEMA Project (Development of
Markets for Telematics Products in Central Asia) a support action of the
Telematics Applications Programme of the IV Framework Programme of the
European Union. It is being co-ordinated by UNESCO.
New Market Opportunities for Telematics-based Products and Services
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Europe has developed a significant body of knowledge and know-how in using
new technologies for education, health care and commerce. Now is the time
to offer these products and services to the world by exploring and
investing new markets. Central Asia is the one of the most promising
markets.
Rapid Change and Modernisation
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The former Soviet Republics of Central Asia (Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) are going through a process of
rapid change and modernisation. The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank
and the IMF are providing loans for part of this process. The region has a
population of over 55 million and the GDP is growing in many of the
countries, which have potentially rich mineral reserves. These countries
are keen to embrace the latest techniques offered through the utilisation
of telematics applications.
A Unique Opportunity
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The purpose of this conference is to formulate strategies on the
development of distance education, electronic commerce and telemedicine in
the Central Asian region.
It will provide a unique opportunity for European Telematics service
providers to meet high-level government ministers and officials including
top telecom representatives and senior management in the Central Asian
companies. Individual discussions on joint ventures between Central Asian
and European organisations will also be encouraged.
Presentations of Central Asian participants will provide insight on the
government position vis-a-vis the telematics infrastructure and content for
this infrastructure. Current use of new technologies for education, health
care, finance and trade will be demonstrated. Practical conclusions drawn
from the two East-West workshops: on electronic commerce (Tashkent, March
1998) and distance education (Bishkek, May 1998) will be presented.
After the conference there will also be opportunities to make visits and
organise meetings with companies, ministries, universities, schools and
banks.
An Invitation
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European organisations are invited to participate in this unique high level
conference by giving presentations and demonstrations on products and
services that they could offer in the areas of telematics-based distance
learning, tele-medicine and electronic commerce. This will take the form of
plenary and parallel session, working groups and demonstrations using
telecom facilities.
Who should attend?
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European senior managers of large and small IT, Telecom and Multimedia
companies, banks, universities and training organisations who provide
telematics-based distance learning, tele-medicine and electronic commerce
services and products. Venture capital and technology transfer agents.
Representatives from European Union government departments and other export
promotion agencies.
Key Topics
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The main topics of the conference are likely to include: - * An overview of
the Central Asian Market
* Central Asian government and companies strategies for telematics-based
distance learning, tele-medicine and electronic commerce, as well as
development of infrastructure
* Perspectives for European companies in Central Asia * Funding
opportunities to support joint ventures
* European R&D Programmes
* Technology transfer mechanisms
What will it cost?
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There will not be a conference fee. But participants will be expected to
pay for their own travel and subsistence costs. (Note good hotel rate can
be negotiated). Some grants (1000 ECU) may be available for European Union
participants with the best presentations.
Conference Languages
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Russian and English. It is planned for simultaneous translation for the
main plenary sessions and concurrent translation for the smaller working
sessions with interpreters available for one-to-one discussions.
Do you wish to make a presentation?
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If you wish to attend please complete the Registration of Interest form
with a summary of your presentation and return it by 18 May 1998. The
Steering Committee will be selecting the most appropriate presentations at
the end of May and we will inform you by mid June whether we are able to
offer a place at this high level conference.
Do you wish to register for the conference?
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If you wish to register for the conference but do not wish to give a
presentation please complete the form by 31 July 1998.
As places are limited please reply early
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Registration of Interest Form
Eurasia Online '98
7-9 October 1998, Almaty, Kazakhstan
"new markets for Telematics products and services
for Healthcare, Education and Training and Electronic Commerce"
Please complete your details and requirements (in BLOCK CAPITALS typed)
below and return to: -
Dana Ziyasheva (Ms) Tel: +33 1 45 68 42 41
Information and Informatics Division Fax: +33 1 45 68 55 83
UNESCO Email: d.ziyasheva@unesco.org
1, rue Miollis, bureau 14.44
75015 Paris, France
Participant Details (please use one form per person)
Contact person (title, first name last name)
Organisation
Position
Address
Post Code City
Country Tel:
Fax: Email:
Participation (please delete what is not appropriate)
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I wish to attend the conference but do not wish to give a presentation I
will attend the conference and wish to give a presentation or a
demonstration
I would like to: -
give a presentation on the following topic (please supply a printed
summary)
give a demonstration on
My areas of interest are: -
Education and Training
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* Vocational and Professional Training * Primary and Secondary Education
* Tertiary (Higher) Education
* On the job tele-training
* Just-in-time learning
Healthcare
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* Telemedical networks
* tele-education and training
* tele-diagnoses
* electronic publishing of health care-related information
* Management of health resources
* Hospital Information Systems. Electronic health care records
* Legal aspects on health telematics
Electronic Commerce
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* Electronic Banking: electronic payments, advanced credit card systems
* Management of financial records
* Electronic brokerage
* Business to Business Electronic Commerce On-line shopping
Infrastructure and technology
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* telephony
* Internet
* Use of satellites
* Use of ISDN
* access to multimedia computers
* software production facilities
Legal and security issues
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* Encryption
* Copyright and public domain
* security
------------------------------------------ Summary of your Presentation
Name Organisation
Title of Presentation
Sector of Interest
Summary (no more than 30 lines)
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* Roger Seite
** Ch. de mission Telecom
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********* F : + 331 46 34 48 73
Roger.Seite@dgrt.mesr.fr
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