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Applicability of near-real-time satellite data acquisition, analysis & distribution of geoinformation in support of African development
(2005-04)
Within the past two decades, Africa has reached a milestone in transitioning from an Area of Interest (AOI) for satellite remote sensing scientists, primarily within the industrialized countries, to a modest base for regular ...
Women and information communication technologies: setting the context for information literacy programme and social change in Cameroon
(2007-04)
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) define information literacy as the ability to identify, locate, access, evaluate and apply the needed information. Such a definition highlights the importance of ...
Geographical data as national asset : benefits of national situs addressing system for Africa
(2005-05)
In the context of the globalizing economy and rapid geoinformation development, African countries need to keep pace with developments in other technology areas. In this context, there is an urgent need
to bridge the ...
CODI compendium of recommendations and resolutions
(2007-04)
The present Session represents a new start for CODI showing the importance of the information issues in the various economic and social activities, becoming consequently a strategic resource for African development and ...
Report on ECA activities in the area of information and communication technologies, information systems and libraries (1999-2001) and programme of work for the biennium (2002-2003)
(2001-08)
The Economic Commission for Africa has carried out a number of activities in the area of ICT during the last two years (July 1999 to September 2001). One of the key accomplishments is the holding of the first African ...
Report on ECA's activities in the area of ICT and libraries in development for the year 2003-2005 and the presentation of the 2006-2007 work programme
(2005-05)
The paper focuses on accelerating the process of the formulation, development and implementation of National Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI) plans.
Report : first meeting of the sub-committee on information and communication technologies committee on development information
(1999-07)
The meetings of the Sub-Committee were attended by approximately 80 participants. Delegates came from the following member States: Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mozambique, ...
The status of information and communication technologies in the sudan
(1999-06)
The last five years have witnessed a real breakthrough in telecommunication sin the Sudan. The optical fiber backbone, the introduction of modern digital technology and the development of human resources account for the ...
Study on telecommunications regulation in Africa
(2005-04)
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has, for two decades, placed priority on building an information-rich continent through the African Information Society Initiative (AISI). The AISI framework is geared towards ...
Science and technology and competitiveness of natural resources in Africa : an issue paper
(2001)
The Conference of African Ministers responsible for Economic and Social Development and Planning adopted Resolution No. 826 (XXXII) in April 1996, through which the Ministers structured new Organs to deal with overall ...