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Session 2 on Digital Development: issues related to Digital Economy, Empowerment, Trade and Employment

This session will explore (1) Productivity of the ICT Sector, including ICT research, development and innovation, standardization, Government facilitation and financing; (2) Economic impact of the ICT sector, including its contribution to national economy; and (3) Trade and employment in the ICT sector, e-trade, e-business and e-employment.

Day: 
1
Date/Time: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:00
Location: 
Com Room I, B1
Session Number: 
NDDR 2
Chair: 
Mr. Ayman Elsherbiny, Chief ICT Policies Section, TDD, ESCWA
Speakers: 

Mr. Mohsin Al Araimi, Team Leader, Community Development Programs, Information Technology Authority, Oman – SAS for entrepreneurship and initiatives for innovation in service delivery

Mr. Mohamed AlFatih Musa, Sudan – e-Payment system for governmental acquittal - Electronic receipt E15

Ms. Rania Bou Saad, Director of Information & Administrative Development, Ministry of communication and technology, Syrian Arab Republic– Shamra Search Engine

Mr. Noureddine Lasfar, Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy, Morocco – High-tech Payment Systems and Online Customs Clearance (remotely)

Mr. Adel Alghaberi, Economic Affairs Officer, Economic Development and Integration Division, ESCWA – Impact of the technological development on the region’s future trade potential and related issues