Introduction to the discussion from September 10-19

Introduction to the discussion from September 10-19

The role of the African diaspora in improving Africa's competitive position in information technology

Dear List Members,

This week we'd like to have your views and advice on the potential of the African digital diaspora to work in/with Africa in the area of information and communication technology.

By African digital diaspora, we mean Africans now living in developed countries who by education and work experience have acquired skills (and perhaps capital or ready access thereto) that could be helpful in accelerating Africa's movement into the Information Age.

Some possible areas:

-    what are some ways in which this could happen?
-    what examples do you have of this happening already?
-    what are some particularly fruitful areas for action?
-    is repatriation necessary or are back and forth solutions more useful?

Thanks for your (anticipated) contributions.

Nancy Hafkin, ECA
hafkin.uneca@un.org or
nhafkin@hotmail.com

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