1. Increasing Digital Opportunity Presented to: The FTAA Joint Government- Private Sector Committee of Experts on Electronic Commerce October 24-26, 2001 Elliot E. Maxwell Public FTAA.ecom/inf/102 October 24, 2001 Original: English

2. Overview  Definition of Digital Opportunity  How to Measure Success  Strategy for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Development

3. Any Initiative to Increase Digital Opportunity Should Operate At Multiple Layers Confidence Content Applications Access Infrastructure Security Skills Development

4. Infrastructure Wireless Cable Terrestrial Wireless Satellite Narrowband Broadband

5. Infrastructure Policies  Competition  Spectrum  Universal Service  Investment  Tariffs

6. Access: Devices  Computers  Mobile Devices  Set Top Boxes  Network Appliances  Equipment Certification Rules

7. Access: Services  Pricing Structures  Competitive Provisioning

8. Access: Access Points  Businesses  Residences  Community Access Points – Schools – Libraries – Telecenters – Government Facilities – Others

9. Access Policies  Competition Policies  Tariff Policies  Access for those with Disabilities

10. U.S. Schools and Libraries Program  Telecommunications Tariffs  Access Devices  Teacher Training  Network Management  Curricular Materials  Parent Involvement

11. Applications  Government Procurement  Customs and Duties  Licenses and Taxes  Businesses Registration  Distance Learning  Telemedicine  Social Benefits  Employment  Payment Systems Electronic Contracts and Signatures

12. Content  Government Information  Market Information  Health Care  Successful Content addresses what users want and need in a way they want.  Encourage Local Creation of Content  Ensure non-discrimination  Education  Jobs  Housing  Cultural Materials

13. Skills Development  End-users  IT Workers – Certification – Training Incentives  Policies for Human Capacity Development

14. Everyone has a Role to Play  Private Sector Role – The private sector should play a lead role in addressing the digital divide.  Government – Policies – Procurement – Transactions – Content Provision

15. Questions?