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Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-17 for Africa (RPM-AFR) Kigali, Rwanda, 5 December 2016

Document RPM-AFR16/INF/9

6 December 2016 Original: English

Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM FOR AFRICA FINAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Contact: Name/Organization/Entity: Mr Andrew Rugege, Regional Director, Africa Phone number: +41 22 730 6375 E-mail: andrew.rugege@itu.int

http://www.itu.int/go/en/wtdc17rpm

RDF and RPM for WTDC-17 for Africa

Kigali, Rwanda, 5 to 8 December 2016

Final List of Participants to the RDF - 5 December 2016

Member States1)

ITU Sector Members Recognized Operating Agencies2)

ITU Sector Members Regional and other International Organizations3)

ITU Sector Members Regional Telecommunication Organizations4)

Academia5)

Observer Member States6)

Observer Sector Members7)

United Nations and its Specialized Agencies8)

Other Organizations and Institutions9)

ITU Secretariat10)

1) Member States

Botswana (Republic of)

Mr Thari PHEKO, Chief Executive, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)H

Mr Itumeleng BATSALELWANG, Director, Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsD

Mr Thapelo MOGOPA, Performance Improvement Coordinator, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)D

Burkina Faso

Mr Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO, Directeur de la Réglementation des Communications Electroniques, Ministère du Développement de l'Economie numérique et des Postes

H

Mr Boureima ZERBO, Conseiller, Autorité de Régulation des Communications électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)D

Cameroon (Republic of)

Mr Wendjel JOSEPH, ARTD

Mr Elias TABI MBI, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunication Regulatory BoardD

Central African Republic

Mr Charles Zoé BANGA, Chargé de Mission des Télécommunications et des Nouvelles Technologies, Ministère des Postes et Télécommunications, chargé de la Promotion des NTIC

CA

Congo (Republic of the)

Ms Steave Monique OBILI MAVOUNGA, Chef de service affaires internationales, ARPCEH

Côte d'Ivoire (Republic of)

Mr Soumahorw ABDRAMANE FAGUIMBA, AIGFD

Ms Patricia AMAND, Directrice du service juridique, Agence Nationale du Service Universel des Télécommunications (ANSUT)D

Ms Regina Fleur ASSOUMOU-BESSOU, Sous Directrice à la Direction des Relations Internationales, Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI)

D

Mr Alphonse BAYALA, Directeur du développement des Infrastructures, Agence Nationale du Service Universel des Télécommunications (ANSUT)

D

Mr Soumahoro BRAHIMA, Engineering, AIGFD

Mr Abraham DJEKOU, Conseiller Technique, Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI)D

Mr Severin GRAGBA, Ingénieur Telecom, Ministère de l'Economie Numérique et de la PosteD

Mr Bamba LASSINA, Ingenieur, Agence Ivoirienne de Gestion des Fréquences (AIGF)D

Ms Francine Tania LOGBO ALLOMO, Chef de Service Coopération Internationale, Agence Ivoirienne de Gestion des Fréquences (AIGF)D

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mr Ikimba Bongelo VINCENT, Directeur, Ministère des Postes, Télécommunications et Nouvelles TICD

Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of)

Mr Balcha Reba DEBELA, Director, Communication and Information Technology Standardization and Regulation, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

CA

Dr Mesfin Belachew TEFERA, Technical Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Communication and Information TechnologyCA

Guinea-Bissau (Republic of)

Mr Nelson DE BARROS, Directeur des Marchés et Accompagnement des Opérateurs, Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN)

Mr Clode SANHA, Diretor de Radiocomunicações, Autoridade Reguladora Nacional

Kenya (Republic of)

Ms Rachel ALWALA, Assistant Director, Communications and External Affairs, Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)H

Mr Christopher KEMEI, Director, Licensing, Compliance and Standards, Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)D

Liberia (Republic of)

Mr Henry NAH, Spectrum Engineer Manager, Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA),D

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H Head of Delegation- CA Deputy Head of Delegation- D Delegate-

1) Member States

Madagascar (Republic of)

Mr Harivony Brillant RAKOTORATSIMANJEFY, Directeur de la Régulation des Marchés et de la Sécurisation des Réseaux, Autorité de Regulation des Technologies de Communication (ARTEC)

D

Mali (Republic of)

Mr Baba KONATE, Conseiller Technique du Ministre, Ministère de l'Economie Numérique et de la CommunicationD

Mauritania (Islamic Republic of)

Mr Ely HAIMOUD, Membre du Conseil National de Régulation, Autorité de RégulationH

Mr Cheikh Tidjani OUDAA, Head of Type Approval Unit, Autorité de RégulationD

Namibia (Republic of)

Mr Jochen TRAUT, Chief Operations Officer, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)H

Ms Ronel LE GRANGE, Head, Electronic Communications, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)D

Niger (Republic of the)

Mr Oumarou BOUBACAR OLDI, Secrétaire général adjoint, Ministère des Postes, des Télécommunications et de l'Economie numériqueH

Mr Nazif MOUTARI MAMAN, Directeur des affaires juridiques et du contentieux, Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et de la Poste

CA

Rwanda (Republic of)

Mr Patrick NYIRISHEMA, Director General, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)H

Hon. Mr Jean Philbert NSENGIMANA, Minister, Ministry of Youth and ICTH

Ms Violaine AKIMANA, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Nyandwi ALEX, Communication Agriculture, Ministry of Agricultre and Animals ResourcesD

Mr François BISANGWA, ICT Licensing and Compliance Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Emmanuel BUTERA, Advisor to DG, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Karangwa CAPLE, RDF HQ's/Ministry of DefenseD

Mr Emmanuel DUSENGE, Ministry of Youth and ICTD

Mr Gakwandi EURALD, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Patrick GACIRANE, Information Application Analyst, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Dr Aminata GARBA, Carnegie Mellon UniversityD

Mr Gatera Noel GATETE, Broadcasting Standards, Compliance and Qos Monitoring Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Kabera GORETH, ICT for CDT, MYICTD

Mr Jean HABANABAKIZE, Ministry of HealthD

Mr Jean De Dieu IMANISHIMWE, Project Management Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Ndagiro JAPOLO, Ministry of JusticeD

Mr Mugambwa JEAN DE DIEU, ICT Numbering Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Ms Tuyishime JULIENNE, Public Relations & Communication Officer, MYICTD

Mr Norbert KAMANA, Senior Economic Analyst, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Ms JanEt KAMWESIGA, ICT, Ministry of Youth and ICTD

Mr David KANAMUGIRE, Ministry of DefenceD

Mr Protais KANYANKORE, Director, ICT Standards, QoS and Postal Services, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Mark KAROMBA, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)D

Mr Anthony KULAMBA, Head, Public Relation, Media Regulation and Consumer Affairs, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Georges KWIZERA, ICT Scarce Resource Monitoring Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Abraham MAKUZA, Advisor to the Director General, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Gonzague MATSIKO, Postal and Courier Regulation Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mrs Rosemary MBABAZI, MYICTD

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H Head of Delegation- CA Deputy Head of Delegation- D Delegate-

1) Member States

Rwanda (Republic of)

Mr Maniraguha MOHAMEDD

Mr Jean Pierre MUBILIGI, Type Approval Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Emmanuel MUGABE, Office of the PresidentD

Ms Rachel MUGANGA, External and Public Relations Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Salim MUNYANEZA, Ministry of JusticeD

Mr Alain MURARA, Big Data Analyst, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Brice MURARA, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr James MUSINGUZI, Director, ICT Scarce Resources, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Jean Baptiste MUTABAZI, Head of ICT Department, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Thomas NGENZI, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Ms Solange NINGABIRE, Spectrum Planning Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Jean Claude NIYOKWIZERWA, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Emmanuel NKURUNZIZA EMMANUEL, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Mathieu NTEGANO, Infrastructure Development Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Ms Triphine NYIRARUKUNDO, Legal Officer, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mrs Muganga RACHEL, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Justin RUGONDIHENE, Emerging Communication Technology Analyst, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Dr Benjamin RUTIMIRWA, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory AuthorityD

Mr Kabare SAMUEL, ICT Department, MYICTD

Mr Charles SEMAPONDO, Division Manager, Universal Access Fund, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Christian TUYISHIME AHORANAYEZU, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Ms Janet UMUTESI, Advisor to the Regulatory Board, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Mr Diane UMUTONI, ICT, Ministry of Youth and ICTD

Ms Seraphine UZAYISENGA, Administrative Liason Officer, MYICTD

Mr Museminali VINCENT, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)D

Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of)

Ms Adelaide Maria ABREU DE ASSUNCAO FAHE, Financial Director, AGER Telcommunication Regulation AuthorityH

Senegal (Republic of)

Mr Babou SARR, Conseiller Technique, Ministère des Postes et des TélécommunicationsH

Mr Khalilou NIANE, Directeur des radiocommunications, Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP)D

Sierra Leone

Mr Senessie KALLON, Director General, National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM)H

South Africa (Republic of)

Mr James Geaorge PATERSON, Department of Telecommunications and Postal ServicesD

South Sudan (Republic of)

Dr Lado Wani KENYI, Director General, National Communications Authority (NCA)H

Mr Thomas GATKUOTH NYAK, Director General, Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal ServicesD

Mr Sollo Lukudu BULLEN AMOS, Director of Technical Affairs, National Communications AuthorityD

Swaziland (Kingdom of)

Mr Vusigama KHOMALO, Senior Communications Engineer, Ministry of ICTD

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H Head of Delegation- CA Deputy Head of Delegation- D Delegate-

1) Member States

Tanzania (United Republic of)

Mr Samson John MWELA, Enginer, Ministry of Works, Transport and CommunicationsD

Togolese Republic

Mr Damnam BAGOLIBE, Autorité de Réglementation des secteurs de postes et de télécommunications (ART&P)H

Mr Pehessi TABATI, Juriste, Autorité de Réglementation des Secteurs de Postes et de Télécommunications (ART&P)D

Zimbabwe (Republic of)

Dr Win Busayi Juyana MLAMBO, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier ServicesH

Mr George CHINGORE, ProtonicsD

Mr Roland KASEKE, Ministry of Foreign AffairsD

Ms Martha MUCHATIBAYA, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)D

Mr Talent MUNYARADZI, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of ZimbabweD

Ms Rutendo Patience NGUWO, Ministry of Information Communication Technology Postal and Courier ServicesD

Nbr of participant(s) : 105

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H Head of Delegation- CA Deputy Head of Delegation- D Delegate-

2) ITU Sector Members Recognized Operating Agencies

Senegal (Republic of)

Société Nationale des Télécommunications du

Sénégal (SONATEL)

Mr Bassirou NDIAYE, Chef, Service Relations avec les Organisations Internationales, Société Nationale des Télécommunications du Sénégal (SONATEL)

Nbr of participant(s) : 1

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3) ITU Sector Members Regional and other International Organizations

Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

Mr Fargani TAMBEAYUK, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizaion

East African Communications Organization

Ms Koech CAROLINE, ICT Liaison Manager, East African Communications Organization

Nbr of participant(s) : 2

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4) ITU Sector Members Regional Telecommunication Organizations

African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Mr Abdoulkarim SOUMAILA, Secretary General, African Telecommunications Union

Ms Alice KOECH, Program Coordinator, African Telecommunications Union

Nbr of participant(s) : 2

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5) Academia

Rwanda (Republic of)

University of Rwanda, College of Science and

Technology

Mr Manasse MBONYE, University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology

Nbr of participant(s) : 1

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6) Observer Member States

Sudan (Republic of the)

Delegation of sudan

Mrs Aryg MOHAMMED AHMED, International Relation Officer, National Telecommunications Corporation - NTC (Sudan)

Nbr of participant(s) : 1

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7) Observer Sector Members

CISCO

Mr Alfie Altaaf HAMID, CISCO

Ericsson

Mr Shiletsi MAKHOFAMNE, Ericsson

European Conference of Postal and

Telecommunications Administrations

Mr Manuel COSTA CABRAL, Chair, European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations

Facebook

Mr Kojo BOAKYE, Public Policy Manager, Connectivity and Access, Facebook

GSMA

Mr Sanni SHOLA, Policy Manager, GSMA Africa

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Mr Xuemin WANG, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Mr Chengjie XIE, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

ICANN

Mr Bob OCHIENG, Manager, Stakeholder Engagement - Africa, ICANN

Internet Society

Dr Dawit BEKELE, Africa Regional Bureau Director, Internet Society

NEC Corporation

Mr Kaoru KENYOSHI, Senior Manager, NEC Corporation

Nbr of participant(s) : 10

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8) United Nations and its Specialized Agencies

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Mr Lamin M. MANNEH, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, United Nations and UNDP Rwanda

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

(UNIDO)

Mr Jean B. BAKOLE, Regional Director, UNIDO

Nbr of participant(s) : 2

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9) Other Organizations and Institutions

Academic Institutions

Mr Mariam MUGANGA, CEO, Academic Bridge Ltd

Dr Evode MUKAMA, University of Rwanda, College of Education

Mr Rukundo PRINCE, Assistant Lecturer, University of Rwanda

Mr Jolly RUBAGIZA, UR-CASS/representative, University of Rwanda College of Business and Economics

Dr Hyacinth Agozie ENEH, Contact ITU, UNN, University of Nigeria, NSUKKA

Prof. Emeka OBE, Coordinator, International Organisations Intervention, University of Nigeria, NSUKKA

ICT Industry

Mr Christian MUHIRWA, Broadband Systems Corporation

National - Global Entities

Mr Muhire DOMINIQUE, Network Engineer, BSC LTD

Mr Karemera FRANCIS, CEO, NEW ARTEL

Mr Jeannot GAPIRA, BSC

Mr Asiimwe INNOCENT, Director of ICT, NAEB

Mr Guy Moclaire KAMGANG KAMGA, Founder and CEO of Communication Development Innoviation, Ltd, Co, Communication Development Innovation, Ltd, Co

Mr Francois KARENZI, Executive Chairman, Africa Smart Investments Distribution

Mr Abisai MATANGIRA, Network Operations Manager, AFRICOM Pvt Ltd

Ms Tsitsi Evonne MOMBESHORA, AFRICOM Pvt Ltd

Ms Rudo MUDAVANHU, Managing Director, AFRICOM Pvt Ltd

Ms Mary MWANGI, CEO, Data Integrated Limited

Ms Emma M. NDORINGOMA, Chief Operating Officer, Fidalix

Dr Didier NKURIKIYIMFURA, Director of Innovation, Smart Africa Secretariat

Mr Joseph NTWALI, RSB

Mr Dennis RUKUNDO, Network Engineer, BSC Ltd

Mr Newton RWAKABUBA, ICT RAB, RAB

Mr Agaba SAFARI, System Engineer, Saftech, Canada

Ms Murungi STELLA, Chief, Project Developer and Coordinator, Africa Smart Investments Distribution

Mr Ngaboyamahina THEOGENE, Environmental Mainstreaming Officer, REMA

Mr Hesron TULIKUMANA, Good Choice Technologies Ltd

Mr Sunir CHANDARIA, Vice President, Conros, Canada

Nbr of participant(s) : 27

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10) ITU Secretariat

1. Elected Officials

Mr Brahima SANOU, International Telecommunication Union

International Telecommunication Union

Ms Maygenet Worku ABEBE, International Telecommunication Union

Ms Monica ALBERTINI, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Ali Drissa BADIEL, International Telecommunication Union

Ms Anna BARBOZA, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Kemal HUSEINOVIC, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Emmanuel KAMDEM, International Telecommunication Union

Ms Mairéad MAGUIRE, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Jean-Jacques MASSIMA-LANDJI, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Marco OBISO, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Jaroslaw PONDER, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Andrew RUGEGE, International Telecommunication Union

Ms Susan SCHORR, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Marcelino TAYOB, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Yushi TORIGOE, International Telecommunication Union

Ms Chali TUMELO, International Telecommunication Union

Mr Cosmas ZAVAZAVA, International Telecommunication Union

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