State of the Net Series: Presented by the Internet Education Foundation

On May 9th 2001, the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) and the Committee on Economic Development (CED) hosted the first event of its “State of The Net” series. This policy-oriented series was designed to examine the framework for Internet governance. The premiere event, “A Dialogue on the Digital Divide,” explored the intricacies of the digital opportunity discussion. IEF and CED assembled a diverse group of experienced professionals from both the information technology and policy arenas in order to facilitate an environment for effective and comprehensive discussion. The event was a tremendous success and the dialogue that took place can now serve as a constructive foundation for further analysis of this issue.

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Lunch and Remarks by Internet Caucus Members
Congressman Bob Goodlatte

Welcome and Remarks on "The State of the Net"
Jerry Berman, President, Internet Education Foundation

Overview of CED Report
Bruce MacLaury, President Emeritus, Brookings Intsitution

Introduction of Panelists
Bruce MacLaury, President Emeritus, Brookings Intsitution

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Bruce MacLaury (Moderator)
Carolyn Chin, Chief Executive Officer, Cebiz
Lincoln Hoewing, Assistant VP, Verizon
Mark Lloyd, Civil Rights Forum on Communications Policy
Anthony Wilhelm, Benton Foundation


	On May 9th 2001, the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) and the Committee on Economic Development (CED) hosted the first event of its “State of The Net” series. This policy-oriented series was designed to examine the framework for Internet governance. The premiere event, “A Dialogue on the Digital Divide,” explored the intricacies of the digital opportunity discussion. IEF and CED assembled a diverse group of experienced professionals from both the information technology and policy arenas in order to facilitate an environment for effective and comprehensive discussion. The event was a tremendous success and the dialogue that took place can now serve as a constructive foundation for further analysis of this issue. Topics: Seamless integration of computer and internet goals into programs that concentrate on development of basic skills, education, and social and physical infrastructure Public and private programs in the U.S. to promote widespread access to the Internet Initiatives to expand web content to address the interests of the low-income populations Efforts by federal, state, and local governments to provide their services electronically Global efforts to assist developing countries as they address access and literacy issues, and national efforts to improve the technological capabilities of medium and smaller businesses as they engage in international electronic commerce Agenda: Lunch and Remarks by Internet Caucus Members Congressman Bob Goodlatte Welcome and Remarks on "The State of the Net" Jerry Berman, President, Internet Education Foundation Overview of CED Report Bruce MacLaury, President Emeritus, Brookings Intsitution Introduction of Panelists Bruce MacLaury, President Emeritus, Brookings Intsitution Panel Discussion and Q&A Bruce MacLaury (Moderator) Carolyn Chin, Chief Executive Officer, Cebiz Lincoln Hoewing, Assistant VP, Verizon Mark Lloyd, Civil Rights Forum on Communications Policy Anthony Wilhelm, Benton Foundation	Event Overview Event Video Areas of Consensus Moving Forward

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