MICROFINANCE EVENT: ICT4D (Information and Communications Technology for Development); May 8 - 10, 2018; Lusaka, Zambia

Summary of Event: This event will address how technology can help meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Sessions will be themed around areas including Digital Financial Inclusion, Agriculture & Environment, and Collaboration & Openness in ICT (Information and Communications Technology). This is the tenth iteration of the event.

Background on Organizers: The lead organizer of ICT4D (ICT for Development) is the US-based NGO Catholic Relief Services (CRS). As of 2018, CRS reports serving 100 million people in 101 countries by “responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies.”

Cost: The full fee to attend is USD 1,000 for three days or USD 400 per day. Discounts are available to representatives of government, NGOs and universities, as well as all attendees from lower-income countries.

Event website: https://www.ict4dconference.org/

For more information, you may contact the organizers through the event’s web contact form. CRS may be reached at +1 410 951 7454 or info[at]crs.org.

Sources and Additional Resources

Agenda from 2017 ICT4D
https://2017ict4dconference.sched.com/

Event organizers
https://www.ict4dconference.org/partners/about-our-partners/

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