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Join Adrian Schofield, President of Information Industry South Africa, as he presents the ICT.BEE Charter—a comprehensive initiative addressing the convergence of divergent interests within the ICT sector. This session emphasizes the importance of collaboration among industry associations, including Broadcasting, IT Vendors, and Communications. Discover the principles, structure, and processes necessary for faster economic transformation in South Africa's ICT landscape. The Charter advocates for open minds and cooperative efforts to ensure the benefits of the industry reach all South Africans.
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ICT BEE Charter – the convergence of divergence presented by Adrian Schofield President Information Industry South Africa Industry Associations
Representation • Broadcasting • Cabling • Call Centres • Chambers of Business • Communications • Electronics • Information Technology vendors • Information Technology professionals • Network and Internet service providers • Short/tall, large/small, a home for all?
Submissions • Computer Society, Black IT Forum, SA Communications Forum, Information Technology Association, National Association of Broadcasters, Electronic Industries Federation, Communications Cabling Association...et al • Points of view, negotiating positions, political statements, immovable objects?
Highlights • Agree on the principles – BBBEE Act, and all • Agree on the structure – Core Components • Agree on the process – Working Group, Task Team, Research Team, Indaba, Roadshow & Workshop • Agree on the outcome – faster transformation of the economy, specifically the ICT sector So why are we beginning to disagree?
Keep the faith! • Open minds, open hands • Economic transformation, not political manipulation • Co-operation and facilitation • For the benefit of all South Africans