adf4ictfg@dgroups.org
The discussion list aims at providing members of the ADF4 ICT Focus Group with a platform to discuss issues related to the theme of the 4th African Development Forum (ADF4): ""Governance for Progressing Africa"", and the roles that ICTs play in achieving good governance in Africa. ADF4, which will take place from 11 to 15 October 2004 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will present an opportunity for all participants to gain a deeper understanding of the dimensions of governance, address key challenges, coordinate initiatives, and develop plans. One of the objectives of the ADF IV is to generate realistic strategies for good governance practices, mainly addressing the capacity building challenges, at the national, sub-regional and continental levels.
Link to: ADF4 ICT Focus Group Discussion List
AISI-L
The AISI-L list is a discussion list for general information exchange among the principal organisations and individuals involved in the implementation of the AISI programmes. For subscription, contact: aopoku-mensah@uneca.org
Currently, there are over 350 members on the list, and the list is actively being used by the African civil society for their preparation to the World Summit on the Information Society.
Link to: Civil Society Discussion List Online Discussion on the African Academia and the Information Society
(aisi-academia-l)
The general aim of the African Academia electronic discussion list is to determine how universities and other higher education institutions see their involvement in the development of information societies. And in which areas? For further info, contact: aopoku-mensah@uneca.org
Currently, there are over 100 members on the list
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Online Discussion on the African Media and the Information Society
(aisi-media-l)
This online discussion list provides a platform and space for African media practitioners to reflect on the many issues for enhancing the role of the Media (journalists and institutions) in the information society. It also serves as a forum for exchange of knowledge, information, lessons, and resources on information society issues in Africa.
Currently, there are 71 members on the list
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Online Discussion on the African Diaspora and the Information Society
(diaspora-l)
The African Diaspora electronic discussion list that aims at engaging the African Diaspora in an online discussion forum in the area of ICTs for social and economic development in Africa. For subscription, contact: aopoku-mensah@uneca.org
Currently, there are 69 members on the list
Link to: African Diaspora Discussion List
Online Discussion for WSIS focal points of African governments (aisi-wsis-l)
The discussion list aims at providing a platform for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) focal points of African governments to address issues related to the WSIS process, and share experiences and lessons about preparations at national and regional level, to ensure adequate and active African participation in the process. It also aims at organising common African voices in the information society development with coordination from Bamako Bureau
Currently, there are 82 members on the list
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Online Discussion on the African Virtual Library and Information Network (AVLIN) (avlin-l)
The list provides the members of the forum with a platform to share experience and discuss strategies for advocating for the role of libraries in development in Africa.
Currently, there are 37 members on the list
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Online Discussion list for CODI-Geo’s Executive and Technical Working Groups
This discussion list is intended to define, through a consultative process among stakeholders, practical ways to implement the objectives of the sub-committee of Geo-information of CODI, which include, in particular, the functions of a Permanent Committee on SDIs for Africa. The realization of these objectives is the responsibility of the Executive Working Group, through the Technical Working Groups.
Currently, there are 89 members on the list
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ATAC-CL
A closed discussion list for members of the African Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC).
PICTA-CL
A closed discussion list for members of the Partnership for ICTs in Africa (PICTA). For subscription, contact: aopoku-mensah@uneca.org
Currently, there are 123 members on the list
WSIS-ETH - Discussion List for WSIS National Consultation in Ethiopia
The objectives of this forum include facilitating consultations on Ethiopia's preparartion to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), collecting input from all stakeholders on Ethiopia's common position document on issues and themes of the WSIS, and developing a strategic plan outlining the core focus areas and priorities.
http://www.dgroups.org/groups/wsis-eth/
ADF 99
The same as AISI-L. But, this one was used as a discussion forum for ADF'99 |
