Commonwealth ICT Investment Forum 2017


The Commonwealth ICT Investment Forum 2017 took place under the theme Partnerships to connect the next billion on the 10 – 12 April 2017, at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Conference Centre, Ground Level, Building 4, The Gate District, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

It is clearly evident that the need for major investment in next-generation networks, technologies and innovative services is growing and will continue to grow. A growing number of governments, international organizations and ICT stakeholders are presenting and advocating initiatives, strategies and programmes in relation to connecting the next 1.5 billion people.

Commonwealth ICT Investment Forum 2017 explored ICT investment opportunities in growing markets for new multi-stakeholder partnerships, synergy and more importantly ICT investment potential in the Commonwealth and beyond.

This event brought together ICT and finance ministers, ICT and finance regulators, telecom operators, investment bankers, lawyers, consultants, infrastructure and technology providers, international bodies and Investment promotion agencies.

Key Topics:

      • ICTs for socio-economic development
      • National development plans and the role of ICTs
      • Financing by multilateral donors and development banks
      • Role of commercial lenders in financing ICTs
      • Leveraging investment funds to finance ICTs
      • Role of venture capital
      • Creating innovative financing packages

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