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PROMOTING ICT INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA

5/10/2012. 2. Content. IntroductionMaputo meetingWhy is Africa failing to embark on ICT IndustrializationHow to address the problemStrategy for ICT IndustrializationKey ProjectsOn going project in Mozambique. 5/10/2012. 3. Introduction. In the June, 2004 meeting, ARN establishment of four the

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PROMOTING ICT INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA

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    1. 5/10/2012 1 PROMOTING ICT INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA Presented by Constantino Sotomane on behalf of Prof. Dr. Eng. Venancio Massingue Vice – Rector Eduardo Mondlane University Mozambique E-mail: Venancio.massingue@uem.mz

    2. 5/10/2012 2 Content Introduction Maputo meeting Why is Africa failing to embark on ICT Industrialization How to address the problem Strategy for ICT Industrialization Key Projects On going project in Mozambique

    3. 5/10/2012 3 Introduction In the June, 2004 meeting, ARN establishment of four thematic research networks based on the following topics: Creating enabling environment African languages and content development in the cyberspace Information Society Indicators Industrialisation of ICTs in Africa In that meeting the ARN agreed to look at the topics in more detail and make proposals on identifying the key priority research areas, which can be considered by the network and ARN functions in the context of implementing the WSIS Action Plan Mozambique was appointed to lead the ARN topic on – ICT industrialization in Africa.

    4. 5/10/2012 4 Introduction As follow up of the ARN meeting, it was organized a face-to-face meeting in Maputo, were was discussed how to operationalize this thematic (the ICT Industrialization). The team that was composed by researchers from Mozambique, Tanzania and Ethiopia come up with short-,medium- and long-term action plan.

    5. 5/10/2012 5 Maputo Meeting On ICT Industrialization Based on the outputs of the Maputo meeting a working document with the following objectives was prepared : Provide guidelines about how growth and development in developing countries in particular African countries can benefit from the ICT industrialization Establish a strategy and practical ideas for ICT industrialization for Development in Africa Establish the role of academia and government in the Industrialization of ICT and the acceleration of the economic development Provide guidelines on how the innovative partnership between Academia, Industry and Government can contribute to the African ICT Industrialization

    6. 5/10/2012 6 Why is Africa Failing to Embark on ICT Industrialization The Africans are concerned to catch up the Europeans and the Americans in their development on ICT. Weak strategies to develop ICT products and services that interest Africans and others continents. Most academians became repetitive and less innovative. Week strategies to develop teaching and learning techniques based on applied research to solve practical problems, to create in the student the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. African governments have a lot of priorities and challenges (eradication of poverty, endemic diseases). Less space to join the academians and researchers in their effort to become active actors in ICT and embark in policies that create environment for ICT Industrialization. Most of African entrepreneurs act as surviving-entrepreneurs. Week strategy for becoming active generator of wealth.

    7. 5/10/2012 7 How to Address this Problem One attempt to address this problems is to build a model under which a join effort by Government/Industry/academia produces knowledge and skills to solve these problems and generate wealth. Cooperation between African countries in order to join efforts (exchange experiences, know-how, best practices etc.)

    8. 5/10/2012 8 Strategies for ICT Industrialization in Africa Development of skills and knowledge that will lead to the ICT industrialization. The academia must provide the intellectual leadership to ensure the innovative development of ICT solutions and applications to solve specific African problems by promoting: Research and Development Centers of excellence in ICT, Business and Technology Incubators Centers, Technology parks initiatives Development of high skilled human resources in ICT Public-Private-Partnerships to enable the sharing of limited resources and the formation of joint ventures, open competition in ICT industry a strong cooperation between academics and the industry

    9. 5/10/2012 9 Key Project Areas The ARN-ICT industrialization meeting identified 6 major areas of research/action in ICT industrialization: Human Capacity building Technology and Business Incubation Software development Hardware development (we need to Identify areas where the cost of production in Africa are less expensive like: assembly of PCs, integrate circuit design) Research and Development Knowledge Generation

    10. 5/10/2012 10 Proposals of ICT for Industrialization Projects Based on this action plan the following project are proposed

    11. 5/10/2012 11 Research, Development and Coordination Unit for ICT Industrialization Goal: to create a management structure to coordinate all ICT industrialization activities for ECA. The unit will be based at MICTI and managed in coordination with ECA. This unit will have the following duties: provide leadership, coordination and administrative support to the ICT industrialization in Africa; support, assist and conduct research studies regarding the ICT industrialization; support and assist the monitoring and evaluation activities of ECA related to the progress on the ICT Industrialization; and disseminate results of ICT industrialization research studies, achievements and best practices

    12. 5/10/2012 12 Research, Development and Coordination Unit for ICT Industrialization Working model for developing this project Development of the implementation plan that must include the fundraising and partnership development Design of terms of reference and establishment of an advisory committee Design of terms of reference and establishment of a secretariat/coordination unit Start some coordination activities

    13. 5/10/2012 13 Business and Technology Incubator A business incubator provides a nurturing environment where businesses can develop and grow. According to some studies the overall success rate for businesses that begin in an incubator is 80 percent. It is proposed to develop in several African countries Business and technology Incubators with the objective to assist small and medium sized ICT businesses, through the provision of high quality facilities and services, to develop into successful and economically viable entities that will contribute to the economic and employment growth of African Countries

    14. 5/10/2012 14 Business and Technology Incubator Recommendations for developing this project Establishment of multi sectoral stakeholders to develop a feasibility study and a business plan for the implementation of a sustainable business incubation model. Design the implementation plan that must include the fund rising and partnership development strategy Pilot the business incubator

    15. 5/10/2012 15 Assessment to identify ICT Industrialization areas where Africa has a potential to be successful, and the requirement to embark on the ICT Industrialization in Africa. The purpose of this project is to identify needs, potential successful area and recommend solutions and strategies for the ICT industrialization in Africa. This study will help to identify: The market and opportunities Available and needed resources What specific problem need to be solved The cost and propose budget Multi-sector stakeholders from academia, research, industry, private sector and the government will be involved. The expected output of this project will be a good strategy for ICT industrialization and a list of innovative projects that can help to solve African problems and conduct African courtiers to the ICT industrialization.

    16. 5/10/2012 16 Assessment to identify ICT Industrialization areas where Africa has a potential to be successful, and the requirement to embark on the ICT industrialization in Africa. Strategy/Methodology for the development of this project Establishment of a multi-sectoral and regional team to conduct a survey and propose a global strategy and several project documents related to the ICT industrialization in Africa Organize several regional meetings to discuss the ICT industrialization implementation strategy Design the implementation plan that includes fund raising and partnership development strategy Pilot some projects in several countries

    17. 5/10/2012 17 Establish a Innovative ICT Training Centre This project will serve to help African countries to bridge the digital divide, by providing an effective training program on crucial ICT skills. A good training program can produce future tenants for the incubator and ICT innovators and researchers.

    18. 5/10/2012 18 Establish a Innovative ICT Training Centre Strategy/Methodology for project development Establishment of a multi-sector and regional team (composed with academic and Industry) to propose any innovative curriculum for ICT training and relevant research programs on the area that African are facing problems like malaria, HIV/AIDS, etc. Design the implementation plan that must include the fundraising and partnership development strategy. The curriculum must be implemented in order to allow inclusion of several groups of people: University students, high school students, communities and specially youth without resources to enter in universities. Establish a several pilot projects in the region and in the countries.

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    20. 5/10/2012 20 Thank you for attention Prof. Dr. Eng. Venancio Massingue Vice – Rector Eduardo Mondlane University Mozambique E-mail: Venancio.massingue@uem.mz

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