The Group of High-level Advisers is composed of distinguished practitioners, policymakers and experts recognized in their respective fields who are able and willing to contribute to and support the mission and objectives of the Global Alliance. Advisers serve in their personal capacity. High-level Advisers are designated by the Executive Coordinator in consultation with the Chairman of GAID, for a 2-year renewable term.
The Second meeting of the Strategy Council of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) was held on 27 February 2007 at Intel Headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Approximately 130 members of the Strategy Council and the Panel of High-level Advisers attended the meeting.
In a follow up to the recent decision of the Secretary-General (see press release), the inaugural meeting of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development was held on 19-20 June 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia following a generous invitation by the Government of Malaysia.