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'''Nelly Kwende''' is the  Director General of ICT at the Ministry of Communication of Benin,<ref>[http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN-DPADM/UNPAN046560.pdf unpan1.un.org]</ref> she has held this position since 2005.<ref>[[ICANN 42]] Interview</ref> She is also the [[GAC]] Representative of Benin.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1540429 Representatives]</ref> Ms. Kwende serves as the Director of DARIG at the Ministry of Communication, and focuses on promoting and implementing new technologies.<ref>[http://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/en/issue-no-279/internet/isps-at-benin-worksh/en Balancing Act]</ref>

She attends [[ICANN Meetings]],<ref>[https://www.registration123.com/reports/saved.cfm?r=%24*%40T%24V%20%20%20%0A ICANN Brussels Attendee List]</ref><ref>[https://www.registration123.com/reports/saved.cfm?r=%24*%40H%23W0%20%20%0A ICANN Senegal Attendee List]</ref> is involved with the [[OIF]], [[AfriNIC]], and [[ISOC]].<ref>[[ICANN 42]] Interview</ref> Other international conference participation includes UN Summits.<ref>[http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN-DPADM/UNPAN046560.pdf UNPAN1.un.org]</ref>

She launched a 2005 [[AfrISPA]]/[[CATIA]] workshop for Benin ISPs in Catonou, which was arranged for the promotion of synergy between regional ISPs and ICT development for the country.<ref>[http://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/en/issue-no-279/internet/isps-at-benin-worksh/en Balancing Act]</ref>

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