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Panafrican Research Agenda on the Pedagogical Integeration of ICTs Observatory
May 20, 2010 – 3:08 am | View Comments
Panafrican Research Agenda on the Pedagogical Integeration of ICTs Observatory

Despite the long name, this resource (in partnership with UNESCO) is simple to use and browsing its myriad of entries is a great way to spend an afternoon. Most of the data is from the …

Nigerian President Yar’Adua’s direct contributions to ICT
May 8, 2010 – 4:37 pm | View Comments
Nigerian President Yar’Adua’s direct contributions to ICT

Former Nigerian President Yar’Adua may be remembered for his controversial election in 2007, his unification of political parties, his general ill-health during the presidency, or his relatively inert role as leader. However, Umaru Yar’Adua contributed …

Article Summary: “Namibia at 20″
April 24, 2010 – 1:14 pm | View Comments
Article Summary: “Namibia at 20″

There has been great activity in light of Namibia’s 20th year of independence from South Africa. Last month, the nation officially celebrated the event with government gatherings, exhibitions, lectures, and television programs. Many individuals, including …

African Nations with Active National ICT Plans
March 5, 2010 – 1:33 am | View Comments
African Nations with Active National ICT Plans

Update: 5/25/10. Download an export of national ICT plans by nation from the ICT Observatory. XLS
The successful implementation of a national ICT (NICT) plan, also known as national information and communication infrastructure (NICI) plan,  requires …

If an African ICT magazine launches, does anyone hear it?
December 10, 2009 – 11:27 pm | View Comments
If an African ICT magazine launches, does anyone hear it?

Update: Yes, they hear it! (See comments)
One would imagine that an ICT magazine aimed at closing the ‘information gap’ would be published both in print and online. However, Africa Telecom & IT Business, a new …

Use ‘ICT for social inclusion’ instead of ‘digital divide’
November 16, 2009 – 11:51 pm | View Comments
Use ‘ICT for social inclusion’ instead of ‘digital divide’

While searching for ICT books the other day, I came across an interesting book written in 2005. The concepts are just as valid today as they were four years ago. Below is an excerpt:

What is …