"There are many examples of companies and countries that have improved their competitiveness and efficiency by adopting open source strategies. The creation of skills through all levels is of fundamental importance to both companies and countries."

"In the early days of the DCC I preferred to let the proponents do their thing and then see how it all worked out in the end. Now we are pretty close to the end."

"I urge telecommunications regulators to develop a commercial strategy for delivering effective access to the continent."

"Whenever there is a substantial change in an industry there are opportunities for new leaders to emerge."

"The future belongs to those who embrace global thinking without losing their identity and their culture."

"An experience like that changes your perspective on life and on the world."