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  • Subject: Re: eForesee malta-ict: Scenarios for Malta in ICT
  • From: Antoine Gambin
  • Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 4:29:29 +0200

On Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:54:28 +0200 "Dr. Neil Falzon" wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm not sure whether this idea could be called a scenario, but a
> future I see would be one where, particularly in education, ICT is
> much more European in dimension. It seems that currently, most
> software and therefore IT education, knowledge and even thought
> processes are based on US creations. A possible scenario would
> therefore be Malta being a centre (or playing a central role) for the 
> creation of a European knowledge-based society where all the various
> European cultures (particularly north and south) are brought together 
> to create and advance a European thought-process, which is undeniably 
> different from an American process.
> 
> Also, I also see a scenario where ICT, notwithstanding developments
> etc., is kept at citizen level becoming a tool to implement social
> policies at every social level.
> 
> I hope I have been clear and that this could help in some way.
> 
> Sincerely
> 
> Dr. Neil Falzon
> 
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Jennifer Cassingena Harper 
> To: [email protected] 
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 1:33 PM
> Subject: eForesee malta-ict: Scenarios for Malta in ICT
> 
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> 
> We would like to initiate an on-line discussion on alternative
> futures for Malta in ICT. We would like you to send us up to ten
> different scenario themes for Malta in ICT. 
> 
> 
> These can be scenario themes focused on:
> 
> a.. specific niche areas (e.g. Malta as an e-learning hub) 
> b.. or ICT-enabled initiatives (e.g. on-line gambling) 
> c.. or telecomms-related initiatives 
> d.. or any other ideas in general !!
> 
> Ideally, this exercise should not involve too much time - maximum
> 30 minutes - just jot down what comes immediately to mind. So send us 
> your feedback if possible by Thursday 22 August. 
> 
> Looking forward to hearing from you,
> 
> 
> Jennifer 
> 
> 
> ___________
> 
> Dr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper
> Head, Policy Unit,
> Malta Council for Science and Technology 
> Villa Bighi, Bighi, Kalkara CSP 11, Malta
> email: [email protected] http://www.mcst.org.mt
> direct dial-in: +356 23602125
> tel. +356 21 660340 (fax) +356 21 660341
> ___________
> 
Do you think that there will be a "European way of living" as opposed to
"American way of living" as a consequence of what you're saying ? If at
all possible I see "European wayS of living" since in spite of how
amalgamated systems in Europe can become Malta will still retain its own
characteristics, not those obtaining today, but definitely its own.
Just a reflection !
Antoine
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