12/6/2009

 Despite the numerous challenges that face the development of digital content industry in the Arab region, the opportunities of success are extensive, given the increased use of the Internet for socioeconomic activities and the presence of more than three hundred million Arabic speakers.
The immediate objectives of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) are to a) present and discuss several studies that were prepared by ESCWA for the promotion of the digital Arabic content industry; b) set the framework for cooperation and partnership with incubators in the ESCWA region; and c) launch the incubation preparatory process with various ICT incubators in the region.