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African University Network

African University Network. AFUNET Introduction. Why is AFUNET a solution?. AFUNET is essential for the future of African Research and Development

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African University Network

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  1. African University Network AFUNET Introduction

  2. Why is AFUNET a solution? • AFUNET is essential for the future of African Research and Development • Higher education is a pre-requisite for scientific advancement, technological development and research. Effective higher education institutions now need strong ICT capacities to develop leaders and innovators who will take up positions in business and the public sector in Africa.

  3. Why is AFUNET a solution? • AFUNET will have a high impact on African Higher Education in a cost effective manner • AFUNET will support e-learning, knowledge sharing and research and can provide cost effective solutions. • AFUNET will enable African Universities to reach beyond campus to rural areas. • AFUNET can contribute to improved quality of research, teaching and learning.

  4. Why is AFUNET a solution? • Strengthen South – North collaboration • AFUNET would provide the basis for joint programmes and degrees. • AFUNET can be a place where cultures meet on equal terms. • Knowledge and technology transfer. • AFUNET will provide up to date services and support.

  5. AFUNET - concept Individual universities GO-AFU User Communities Operation Satt. Service provider, Network operators Project management African University Network Infrastructure, services, support, finance, purchase Industry Software, Hardware, Support Financial support for build up Pilot: Japan – Norway Others UN support UNU, ITU, UNEP

  6. AFUNET Feasibility study • Funding : Norway • Participants : UNU, ITU, CERN, UNEP/GA, UNINETT, Universities, Service/ software and communication providers. • Schedule: Report to WSIS meeting in Tunis Nov 2005.

  7. Work Breakdown Needs Analysis Case studies Preliminary Report WS2 AFUNET conference Report Recom- mendations WS3 Project definition And Organization WS1 WSIS IC Technology Services Regulatory Subcontracts

  8. Competencies needed

  9. Feasibility study output.To be presented to WSIS Tunis. • Needs analysis • Financial issues: Funding sources, budgets, investments, operations, long term sustainability. Business plan. • Technical issues: Availability of networks global, regional, national and local. Choice of technologies. • Regulatory issues : Mapping of national situations, limitations etc. • Organizational issues : For the different phases.

  10. A phased approach

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