ITU Telecom World 2009 In Review 2009 Geneva 5-9 October Key questions: –– How have different countries incorporated ICT into their stimulus pack-ages? –– What role does broadband play in the stimulus packages? –– Are there specific programs targeted to rural areas? –– What are the different approaches taken in emerging and developed economies? –– How are the programs funded? –– What role is government playing? Innovative regulation or government funding? –– What are the expected outcomes in terms of jobs and investment? (Summary of debate not available) Moderator * Mrs Walda Roseman, Forum Advisory Committee Member, CEO, CompassRose Inter-national, Inc., United States Panellists * Dr J.S Sarma, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), India * Mr Keng Thai Leong, Deputy Chief Executive and Director General, Telecoms, Info-comm Development Authority (IDA), Singapore * Prof. Toshio Obi, Forum Advisory Committee Member, Director, ITU-Waseda ICT Re-search Center, Waseda University, Japan * Mr Tad Deriso, President and CEO, Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative - (MBC), Unit-ed States * Mr Ken Ducatel, Head of Unit, European Commission , EC * Mr Bruno Lippens, Senior Investment Manager, Sector & Theme Funds Team, Pictet Funds S.A., Switzerland 76 Forum Summary Report