Workshop on Information Technology in Africa

Book Id: WPLBN0000163739
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Reproduction Date: 2008

Title:	Workshop on Information Technology in Africa
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Language:	English
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Introduction: In October 2001, the National Intelligence Council, in conjunction with the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, sponsored a conference that examined Africa’s participation in the Information Revolution and explored opportunities for African nations to benefit from Information Technology (IT). The purpose of this conference was to explore the African IT landscape from an academic, commercial, and government standpoint. It brought together approximately 60 government and outside experts from Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom in an effort to develop a baseline against which future African IT developments and needs can be measured.

Table of Contents
Contents Page Introduction 1 Executive Summary 1 Opening Remarks 8 Ellen Laipson 8 Lane Smith 8 Panel I: Global Course of the Information Revolution— Overview and Introduction of RAND Model 9 RAND Model—Templates to Apply to Africa 9 Applying the RAND Model to Africa: Questions to Consider 11 Panel II: Technology—Where is Africa? 13 African Information Revolution: A Balance Sheet 13 On the Ground: A Consultancy Perspective 14 Project Africa 16 Discussion Highlights 17 Panel III: Economic, Social and Political Impact of Information Technology 19 African Internet: A Status Report 19 Côte d'Ivoire and the New Information Age 23 The South African Experience: A Regulator's Viewpoint 26 Discussion Highlights 28 Panel IV: Regional Breakout Sessions and Group Presentations 29 Southern Africa: Focus on South Africa 29 Central Africa: Focus on Democratic Republic of Congo 34 East Africa: Focus on Uganda 38 West Africa: Focus on Nigeria 42 Discussion Highlights 49 Panel V: Implications for Policymakers 51 Key Issues for African Policymakers 51 Implications for US Foreign Policy 53