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SUMMARY: Game Changer\: How IT Innovation is Transforming Africa
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation - Annex\; ING Presentation Room
URL:http://www.blogto.com/events/66191
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A free public talk looking at how advancements in technology are addressing=
 urgent issues in Africa and creating innovative solutions that create last=
ing change. =20

Speakers will highlight examples of IT projects that have created some surp=
rising yet sustainable changes in such areas as health, conservation, educa=
tion, agriculture and finance.

Game Changer: How IT Innovation is Transforming Africa is the eighth in a s=
eries of coffeehouse discussions on global development hosted by the Africa=
n Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF).=20

SPEAKERS:         =20
Kelvin Cantafio, Board member, NetHope. Kelvin has more than 20 years of ex=
perience bringing IT solutions to developing countries. NetHope brings toge=
ther 37 leading international humanitarian organizations as catalysts for c=
ollaboration so that the best information communication technology and prac=
tices can be used to serve the developing world. =20
                               =20
Anne-Marie Kamanye, Executive Director at AMREF. AMREF uses mobile technolo=
gy to train midwives and other health professionals in Africa.=20

ADMISSION:     =20
Free.  RSVP in advance via Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.ca; search for AMREF)=
, or call (416) 961-6981. =20

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