 Good morning. I'd like to convey on behalf of President Paul Kagame, our warm greetings this morning. President will be joining us later this morning and he requested me to provide this few words to share this few words with you at the opening. It is a pleasure to be with you once again to continue this important effort. Let me welcome our new members and in particular thank them for accepting to join the broadband commission. Our efforts remain vital in ensuring that broadband and ICTs in general receive the attention they deserve in the global development agenda. One of the key findings in this year's state of broadband report is the increasing digital divide, not just in terms of connectivity but also applications. For Africa and other developing nations, this is a major concern. Our growing and youthful population is an asset but we have to ensure that there is sufficient economic opportunities for them. Governments, private sector and civil society can partner more efficiently to facilitate digital entrepreneurship for the 2030 agenda and beyond. I'd like to conclude by thanking everyone for your contribution to the work of this commission. In particular, I thank those who are leading and participating in different working groups that are linking our efforts to the ground where change is expected and needed. I thank you once again for finding time to be here and look forward to today's discussions.