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UNESCO’s H ydro Free and/or O pen-source software P latform of E xperts (HOPE) initiative

UNESCO's HOPE initiative aims to make knowledge easily available in Africa by promoting the use of free or open-source software tools. Through workshops and knowledge transfer, the project seeks to build capacity and create ambassadors for open-source software. This project is in response to the urgent need for action in Africa, as highlighted by various conferences and reports. The goal is to make ICT accessible to all and support sustainable development. Dynamita's contribution to the Open Source Software philosophy and relevant publications are part of this initiative.

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UNESCO’s H ydro Free and/or O pen-source software P latform of E xperts (HOPE) initiative

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  1. UNESCO’s Hydro Free and/or Open-source software Platform of Experts (HOPE) initiative Youssef Filali-Meknassi y.filali-meknassi@unesco.org • http://www.hope-initiative.net/

  2. HOPE project • Hydro Open-source Platform of Experts • Make knowledge easily available in Africa • Methods • Free or Open source software tools • Workshops/knowledge transfer • Ambassadors • Dynamita’s contribution to Open Source • Software philosophy • Publications

  3. BACKGROUND Responding to the urgent need for action in Africa stressed by: • The 4th Annual International Conference on ICT for Africa (2012) • The Software Industry and Developing Countries report – 2012 by UNCTAD • The 23rd Annual Teaching and Learning Innovations Conference (2010) Africa should adopt free and/or open software to make ICT accessible to all to support development and help to build a sustainable future Thus, UNESCO launched, in 2012, the HOPE project: Hydro Free and/or Open-source software Platform of Experts (HOPE) initiative ICT: Information and Communication Technologies

  4. BACKGROUND Free and/or Open Source Software (FOSS) • Facilitates accessto and increases ownership of ICT for Human Development in developing countries • Provides alternative to the commercials tools which allow to create, exchange, share and exploit applications and knowledge A dire need exists for Affordable and accessible specialized software in engineering: • As most of software applications are not affordable for low-income and middle-income economies • Then, it increases the digital divide, the gaps and barriers the world, especially when it comes to the engineering curricula

  5. OBJECTIVE Through the IHP, the only intergovernmental programme of the UN system devoted to water research, water resources management, education and capacity building, UNESCO contributes to this global development by creating the HOPE project, which: • Provides an alternative to the commercial specialized engineering software in the field of hydrology (e.g. water resources, rivers and groundwater, urban water modeling, collection systems, water distribution, flooding, wastewater treatment) • Launches a free, open source software platform

  6. HOW? • By targeting experts that can assist African water authorities, teachers, university lecturers and researchers to elaborate water management models • The UNESCO's HOPE would be a set of organizations (Universities, institutes, centers, etc.) and practitioners committed to opening development through the use of ICT • The UNESCO's HOPE features will be three core resources: • Knowledge • People • And Tools

  7. OUTPUTS • Reinforce the determination of the African Union Member Statesto accelerate the translation into action, at the national, sub-regional and regional levels of: • African Water Vision 2025 • And the Sharm El Sheikh commitments on Water and Sanitation • Equally contribute to the dissemination of innovative practices for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum • Provide expertise and guidance, such as capacity building workshops and technical assistance

  8. OUTPUTS • Bring many technology solutions to the table and will facilitate, at this stage, the application of these tools, from ideation to incubation • Play an important role as a practical instrument for development as its free and open, aspirations make it a natural component of development efforts in the context of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the African countries

  9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCE

  10. First Steps http://www.hope-initiative.net/ http://www.facebook.com/UNESCO.HOPE.Initiative @HOPEInitiative1

  11. First Steps Survey • To capture your possible contribution to the project • To better target the products and services to meet the needs of the members states http://www.hope-initiative.net/blog/survey-2/

  12. For more details visit : • http://www.hope-initiative.net/ • Youssef Filali-Meknassi • Y.filali-meknassi@unesco.org

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