Government is committed to
joining the digital age at a speed that will ensure maximum utilisation of the information
age. At present there are several projects on ICT infrastructure, the most notable are
M-Streams, Malswitch, Sustainable Development Network Program, and the Malawi Government
Wide Area Network. There are also software development projects aimed at improving public
funds accountability and transparency namely, Financial Management Information System for
central government, Financial Management Information System for district assemblies, and
human resources management information system for the central government. There is also
interest to carry out the following projects depending on availability of technical and
financial resources.
One can find detailed information
on activities and projects undertaken in the field of ICTs and/or knowledge management by
accessing the following Web resources:
Bellanet GK-AIMS: GK-AIMS is an
information management system designed to facilitate collaboration and information
sharing. It was created for agencies working on the application of information and
communication technologies toward development. The web page contains a comprehensive
database which includes completed, on-going, planned and newly proposed ICT activities and
projects.
A keyword search
on Malawi will yield all ICT activities and projects in the country.
Summary of International ICT
Development Projects in Africa: This web page lists the activities of agencies with programmes
and projects relating to support for ICTs in Africa. The listing is maintained and
regularly updated by Mike
Jensen, with support from a number of development
agencies.
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