Content Localization Ballroom, Serena Hotel The creation and availability of Internet content relevant to local users is a key component for creating a vibrant Internet economy and a compelling incentive to attract more individuals to go on-line. While the encouragement of content creation and the development of access infrastructure are necessary components, evidence suggests that in Africa no more than 5% of Internet content is sourced locally, with the rest sourced internationally — including African developed content that is hosted overseas. This is true for global sites, such as Facebook, and for local sites such as online media and radio stations. This data must be delivered to Rwanda over international transit links, which add significant cost and latency to the download, which in turn limit usage. Building on research conducted by the Internet Society in conjunction with MYICT, this panel will discuss how Rwanda can build a robust content development and hosting environment that boosts the local Internet and business economy, attracts more Rwandans to go on-line, and helps reduce the cost of delivering Internet access. Moderator: Alline Kabbatende, General Manager – Business Operations, Rwanda Online Ltd Speakers: • Rose Karen, Senior Director, Strategic Development & Business Planning, Internet Society • Meilleur Murindabigwi, CEO, Igihe Limited • Eddy Kayihura, CEO, Broadband Systems Corporation • Gael Hernandez, Research and Outreach specialist, Packet Clearing House • Clarisse Iribagiza, CEO, Hehe Ltd Questions and Answers

• published: 01 Oct 2014
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