What does AISI stand for?
AISI stands for the African Information Society Initiative.
What is AISI?
AISI is an Action Framework to Build Africa's Information and Communication Infrastructure.
Who prepared AISI?
A High-Level Working Group on Information and Communications Technologies in Africa appointed by the ECA to carry out Resolution 795 (XXX) entitled "Building Africa's Information Highway". The Working Group consisted of eleven experts on ICT in Africa.
Who adopted AISI?
The outcome of the High-Level Working Group was presented to the twenty-second meeting of ECA Conference of Ministers in May 1996 and adopted by Resolution 812 (XXXI) entitled "Implementation of the African Information Society Initiative".
Did AISI get further endorsement?
Yes, AISI has been getting further endorsements since its first adoption in May 1996.
* Endorsed by African Ministers of Telecommunications at the African Regional Telecommunications Development Conference
(Abidjan, 1996)
* Supported by the Information Society and Development Conference (Midrand, South Africa, 1996) - ECA Executive Secretary's speech launching AISI.
* Endorsed OAU Summit of Heads of State (Yaounde, 1996)
* Commended by the G-8 Summit (Denver, 1997)
* Supported by the African Ministers of Communication African Connection (Johannesburg, 1998)
* Supported by African governments through the National Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI) process
Recommendations from West African countries
Recommendations from Central African countries
Recommendations from Southern African countries
Recommendations from East African countries
When does AISI expect to realize is vision?
By the year 2010, AISI is intended to realize a sustainable information society in Africa.
In which areas did AISI identify challenges and opportunities?
AISI identified challenges and opportunities in the following areas:
* Job creation * Health * Education and Research
* Culture * Trade and Commerce * Tourism
* Food Security * Gender and Development
* Man-made crises and natural disasters
Who coordinates the AISI?
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) coordinates the AISI.
Who are AISI's partners?
ECA's partners in implementing AISI have formed Partnership for Information and Communication Technologies in Africa (PICTA).
Who advises AISI?
The African Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) advises the ECA on the implementation of the AISI.
What activities have been taken to date to realize AISI?
To implement the AISI, several activities have taken place in the following areas:
* Policy Awareness
* Democratising Access to the Information Society
* Infrastructure Development and Internet Connectivity
* National Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI) plans
* Development Information
* Sector Applications
* Training and Capacity Building
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