Speakers
Dr. Francis F. Tusubira, UbuntuNet
F F Tusubira is on the boards of UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking (also CEO); TENET, the Research and Education network of South Africa; RENU, the Research and Education Network of Uganda; the Internet Educational Equal Access Foundation; and a member of the Advisory Panel to the Research and Education Networking Unit of the Association of African Universities.
His particular interests are ICT policy and regulation and ICT for development, reinforced by continental and international experience in analysis and research in these sectors. He holds a PhD (Southampton, UK), M.Sc.E (New Brunswick, Canada), and a B.Sc. (Engineering) 1st Class Hons from Makerere University, Uganda. www.fftusubira.com
Susan Kung'u, Project Administration and Finance Officer, Greater Horn of Africa Rainwater Partnership (GHARP)/Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA)
Susan Kung'u has nine years experience working for the GHARP/KRA Secretariat in project administration and finance. She has been directly involved in the running of a number of donor-funded projects such as: 'Integrated Rainwater Harvesting and Management Systems and Complementary Technologies for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Districts of Kenya' (European Union/Skillshare International) among others. She has a wealth of experience in project management, administration, finance control, budget preparation, and client and donor liaison. Susan holds a BA degree in Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) from Kenya Methodist University, and a Diploma in Advanced Business Administration. www.gharainwater.org
Katie Allan, Information and Communication Officer, Greater Horn of Africa Rainwater Partnership (GHARP)/Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA)
Katie Allan has been working in publishing and communications for the last ten years, previously working for Oxford University Press and Oxfam Great Britain. She currently manages GHARP/KRA's communications, including their publications, website, resource centre, and distribution channels. She is experienced in producing publications for a range of audiences and is particularly interested in developing appropriate communications strategies for non-profit organisations. She has a BA (Hons) in English and American Literature from Manchester University, UK and an MA in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, UK. www.gharainwater.org