{"value"=>"<p>Keynote presentation by Michael R. Gardner, American attorney and a founder and chairperson of the US Telecommunications Training Institute. Gardner talks about the promise of information technology for building national economies, strengthening democracy and human rights, improving health care, and expanding educational opportunities. Followed by panel dicussions on the shrinking cost of computers and telecommunication as a result of technology, privatization, and deregulation; and practical applications of technology particularly focused on programs in Africa. Includes questions and answers.</p>"}