IST-Africa

IST-Africa 2014 Agenda

Updated: 2014-04-27 09:45:23

Day 1: 07 May 2014

08:00

	Registration : Registration

09:00

09:00	Opening Plenary 1a: Opening Plenary
	Chair: Verna Pillay, Ministry of ICT, Mauritius
	Welcome Address Dan Faugoo, National Computer Board, Mauritius European Commission Address Morten Møller, GRENEN Consulting , Denmark IOC Address Jean Claude de l’Estrac, Indian Ocean Commission, Mauritius African Union Commission Address Moctar Yedaly, African Union Commission, Ethiopia Official Opening Speech Hon. Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum, Minister of Information Communications Technology, Mauritius

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break

11:00

11:00	Plenary Session 2a: High-level Roundtable on Implementation of the Information Society in Africa
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	Mr Suraj Ramgolam, Chairman, National Computer Board, Mauritius Dr M. K Oolun, Executive Director, ICT Authority, Mauritius Dr A Suddhoo, Executive Director, Mauritius Research Council Mr N. Jugmohunsing, Assistant Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Mauritius Prof. A.K. Bakhshi, Executive Director of Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Mauritius Zauria Saifodine, Director of ICT Capacity Building, Instituto Nacional de Tecnologias de Informação, e Comunicação, Mozambique Moctar Yedaly, Head of Information Society Division, African Union Commission Prof R. Mohee, CSK, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mauritius Dr H.B. Chittoo, Ag. Director General, University Technology Mauritius Prof Darelle Van Greunen, School of ICT, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch

14:00

14:00	Workshop 3a: Horizon 2020
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	Joint IST-Africa CAAST-Net Plus Session IST-Africa Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland CAAST-Net Plus Melissa Plath, UniPID/University of Jyväskylä, Finland Introduction to Horizon 2020 Morten Møller, GRENEN Consulting , Denmark Agriculture, Health, Environment 2014/2015 Calls in H2020 George Essegbey, Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (STEPRI), Ghana LEIT (ICT) 2015 Calls in H2020 Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland

14:00	Session 3c: Technology Enhanced Learning
	Chair: Perienen Appavoo, Open University of Mauritius, Mauritius
	Adoption of e-Assessment in Strathmore University Delphine Mukandutiye, Strathmore University, Kenya Incorporating a Guided Problem-Solving Method into Activemath using the House Model and Logistic Regression Kyle Stone, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Students Experiences of Using Wiki Spaces to Support Collaborative Learning in a Blended Classroom: A Case of Kenyatta and KCA Universities in Kenya Rhoda Gitonga, Kenyatta University, Kenya Exploring Three Approaches to Offer Distance Learning Courses through a Social Network of Health Researchers in Three African Countries Maximo Ramirez Robles, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Are Facebook “likes” Enough to Assess Student Satisfaction in Open Distance Learning (ODL)? An Incursion into Students’ Experience of ODL through Online Social Networks (OSNs) Mrinal Sohoraye, Open University of Mauritius, Mauritius

14:00	Session 3d: Mobile Applications I
	Chair: Sameerchand Pudaruth, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
	Connectivity within Indian Ocean Islands (Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Reunion and Madagascar) – A case for a Regional Internet Exchange Mahen Soobron, Ministry of ICT, Mauritius Towards a Collaborative Approach to Web Service Monitoring: in Appreciation of Connectivity Challenges in Africa Ishmael Makitla, CSIR, South Africa Securing Mobile Applications in Hostile Rural Environments Rossouw de Bruin, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

14:00	Session 3e: eGovernment
	Chair: Vyankoj Mulloo, National Computer Board, Mauritius
	Case Study Mauritius: Successful Implementation of Innovative Public Revenue Management Solutions Hannes Venter, SAP Africa, South Africa Next Generation Citizen Centric e-Services Vikas Sharma, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd, Mauritius Exploring the Success, Failure and Factors Influencing M-Government Implementation in Developing Countries Olalekan Samuel Ogunleye, CSIR, South Africa The e-Service Delivery in South Africa and the Contribution of Research Institutions such as the CSIR-Meraka Institute Nare Mahwai, CSIR, South Africa State Information Protection Laws and e-Transparency Edison Wazoel Lubua, Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Tanzania

15:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break

16:00

16:00	Workshop 4a: Horizon 2020
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	Overview of Horizon 2020 Participation Rules & Instruments Miriam Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland Proposal Preparation Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland Discussion, Q&A Brokerage Session

16:00	Session 4c: Technology Enhanced Learning in Higher Education Institutions
	Chair: David Gichoya, Moi University, Kenya
	Using a "Flipped Classroom" in an Online PhD Programme Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Use of Cloud Computing Platform for E-Learning in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya Tabitha Kihara, Moi University, Kenya A Cloud-based Architecture for eEducation Content Provision: the Case of Nciba Circuit of the Comfivaba District of South Africa (Withdrew published paper) Nomusa Dlodlo, Rhodes University, South Africa

16:00	Session 4d: Mobile Applications II
	Chair: Vinaye Armoogum, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius
	Challenges Encountered by Older Adults while Navigating Mobile Device User Interfaces Margaret Ngugi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Visual Interfaces as an Approach for providing Mobile Services and Mobile Content to Low Literate Users in South Africa Muzi Matyila, CSIR, South Africa The Adoption of Mobile Technology as a Tool for Situational Crime Prevention in Kenya Collins Oduor, @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, Kenya Integration of Mobile, Big Data, Sensors, and Social Media: Impact on Daily Life and Business Mario Gastaldi, Evonue Digital, Mauritius

16:00	Session 4e: eGovernment II
	Chair: Pierre Clarel Catherine, University of Technology, Mauritius
	Development of a Data Model for Semantic Exploitation of Municipality Records in South Africa Desmond Mogotlane, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa Leveraging Linked Data to Enhance Programmers’ Access to Government Open Data Isaiah Mulang', Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Impediments to Interagency Statistical Information Sharing amongst Government Agencies in Uganda: a G2G Adoption Flavia Kyeyago, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Uganda Towards the Development of a Citizen-Centric Framework for Evaluating the Impact of eGovernment: A Case Study of Developing Countries Ibrahim Otieno, University of Nairobi, Kenya

17:30

	End of Parallel Sessions

Day 2: 08 May 2014

09:00

09:00	Session 5a: eHealth - Health Service Delivery
	Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
	Interoperability study on eHealth services for the Sub-Saharan Africa region Ghislain De La Sayette, Airbus Defence and Space, France Scoping Global Good eHealth Platforms: Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa Karl Stroetmann, empirica GmbH, Germany Linking Risk and Resource Mapping for the Determination of Favorable Locations of Wells in GIS Melanie Platz, University of Siegen, Germany Development of a Mathematical Model to Estimate Negative Impacts on Human Health with the Help of Risk Maps and Fuzzy Membership Functions Jörg Rapp, University of Koblenz-Landau, Campus Landau, Germany SmartPrescription: A Principled Approach Towards Eliminating Prescription Errors in Healthcare Paul Okanda, United States International University (USIU), Kenya

09:00	Workshop 5b: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities & Priorities I
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mauritius Dan Faugoo, National Computer Board, Mauritius ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in South Africa Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Botswana Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Swaziland Vumile Dlamini, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Swaziland ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Namibia Ebenhezer Kauhonina, National Commission on Research,Science and Technology, Namibia ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Lesotho Lieketseng Tjokotsi, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho

09:00	Workshop 5c: Tablet Integration into the Classroom: A Case from the Rural Trenches
	Chair: Adele Botha, CSIR, South Africa
	ICT4RED 12-Component Implementation Framework: A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Mobile Technology into Resource-constrained Rural Schools Merryl Ford, CSIR, South Africa Gamification beyond Badges Adele Botha, CSIR, South Africa Interative Workshop to introduce the Teacher Professional Development component of the ICT for Rural Education Development (ICT4RED) initiative. One module of a 10 module course will be presented to demonstrate how we have successfully facilitated ICT tablet integration in the classroom by teachers with little to no exposure to ICTs.

09:00	Workshop 5d: Exploiting eInfrastructure for Research and Education I
	Chair: Francis Tusubira, UbuntuNet Alliance, Uganda
	State of UbuntuNet Joseph Kimaili, UbuntuNet Alliance, Uganda State of the Research and Education Network Infrastructure in the WACREN region Omo Oaiya, WACREN, Ghana Addressing the Connectivity Gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa Cathrin Stöver, DANTE, United Kingdom Session 1: REN Infrastructure Roll out in Sub-Saharan Africa

09:00	Session 5e: Cyber Security
	Chair: Amreesh Phokeer, AFRINIC, Mauritius
	Survey of Practical Security Frameworks for Defending SIP Based VoIP Systems against DoS/DDoS Attacks Sheeba Armoogum, University of Mauritius, Mauritius The Development of a Cyber Security Policy in Developing Regions and the Impact on Stakeholders Ian Ellefsen, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Applying Keystroke Dynamics Techniques to Facial Thermography for Verification George Henderson, University of Johannesburg, South Africa An Open Speaker Recognition Enabled Identification and Authentication System Michal Adamski, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Requirements for Secure Graphical Password Schemes Mokgadi Rasekgala, CSIR, South Africa

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break

11:00

11:00	Session 6a: eHealth - Health Information Systems
	Chair: Khadija Malima, COSTECH, Tanzania
	A Method for Selecting E-Health Standards to Support Interoperability of Healthcare Information Systems Funmi Adebesin, University of Pretoria, South Africa Health Management Information Systems HMIS) Implementation Characteristics that Influence the Quality of Healthcare in Private Hospitals in Kenya Jimmy Macharia, United States International University, Kenya Implementing eHealth in Tanzania; Opportunities and Challenges 2009 - 2014 Khadija Malima, COSTECH, Tanzania Open Source Software and Bureaucracy: A Case of Health Information System in Zanzibar Abubakar Bakar, The State University of Zanzibar, Tanzania Perception of Sudan Peritoneal Dialysis Program’s Staff to Medical Electronic Records Rafaa Ashamallah Ghobrial Morgos, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan

11:00	Workshop 6b: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities & Priorities II
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Malawi Ebony Msikawanthu, Malawi Electoral Commission, Malawi ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mozambique Zauria Saifodine, National Institute for ICT, Mozambique ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Angola Antonio Alcochete, Ministerio da Ciencia e Tecnologia, Angola ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Tunisia Noureddine Hamdi, Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Egypt Haitham Hamza, ITIDA, Egypt ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Senegal Toumane Doumbouya, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal

11:00	Session 6c: Technology Enhanced Learning
	Chair: Love Ekenberg, Stockholm University , Sweden
	m-Learning System Enhancing Mathematical Concepts (m-LSEMC): A Case Study of University of Namibia and Rhodes Jameson Mbale, University of Namibia, Namibia Study Examining Whether the Computer Science Curriculum at the Sudanese High Secondary Schools is Adequate to Qualify the Students to be Computer Literate Atika ElMubarak, Sudan university of Science and Technology, Sudan Translation between English and Mauritian Creole: A Statistical Machine Translation Approach Aneerav Sukhoo, Central Information Systems Division, Mauritius Development of an Amharic-English Subject eDictionary Martha Yifiru Tachbelie, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Made in Africa: African Digital Creativity Alfredo M. Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

11:00	Workshop 6d: Exploiting eInfrastructure for Research and Education II
	Chair: Omo Oaiya, WACREN, Ghana
	Digital Learning Resources Bakary Diallo, African Virtual University, Kenya SKA Leon Staphorst, CSIR, South Africa Grid-Computing Bruce Becker, Meraka Institute, CSIR, South Africa Session 2: Panel Discussion on Enabling Communities of Practice

11:00	Session 6e: Security, Authentication & Biometrics
	Chair: Razvi Doomun, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
	Information Security Initiatives and Challenges in Mauritius Kaleem Usmani, National Computer Board, Mauritius The Poor Man’s Biometric: Identifying Cost-Effective Biometric System Criteria for SMMEs Dustin van der Haar, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Choice of Biometrics Bibi Nazmeen Boodoo-Jahangeer, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Hand Biometrics for Security Maleika Heenaye-Mamode Khan, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Streamlined Approach to Online Banking Authentication in South Africa and Europe Frans Blauw, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Online Social Networks to Online Social Malworks - the Evolution of an Industry Candice Louw, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch

14:00

14:00	Session 7a: eHealth
	Chair: Sejojo Phaaroe, Health Research and Laboratory Services , Lesotho
	A Secure Data Access Model for the Mauritian Healthcare Service Oveeyen Moonian, University of Mauritius, Mauritius A Framework for Implementing Cloud Computing for Record Sharing and Accessing in the Ghanaian Healthcare Sector Nana Assyne, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Ghana An Integrative ICT Platform for eHealth Ronell Alberts, CSIR, South Africa Compiling a Prioritized List of Health Data Quality Challenges in Public Healthcare Systems Marna Botha, CSIR, South Africa Implementing Modular Interactive Tiles for Rehabilitation in Tanzania – a Pilot Study Henrik Hautop Lund, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

14:00	Workshop 7b: WS: IST-Africa - Research Capacities & Priorities III
	Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
	ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Cameroon Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Kenya Jacob Njagih, Ministry of Education, Kenya ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Uganda Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Burundi Tatien Masharabu, National Commission for STI, Burundi ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Tanzania Khadija Malima, COSTECH, Tanzania ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Ethiopia Leulseged Alemie, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ethiopia

14:00	Session 7c: eSkills
	Chair: Vandana Bassoo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
	Uncovering the Competency Gap of Students Employed in Business Process Analyst Roles – An Employer Perspective Lisa Seymour, University of Cape Town, South Africa Streamlining Capacity Development for Employment Bishoy Louis, Information Technology Institute, Egypt A Conceptual Framework of 21st Century Employability Skills & Competencies in Hospitality Industry of Kenya Anuradha Khoda, University of the Western Cape, Kenya

14:00	Workshop 7d: IPv6 Based IOT/M2M, Cloud Computing and ISP/University/NREN Deployment
	Chair: Latif Ladid, SnT University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
	IPv6 based M2M/Internet of Things (IoT Latif Ladid, SnT University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Impact of IPv6 and IoT on Africa Adiel Akplogan, AfriNIC, Mauritius Deployment of IPv6 at the University of Mauritius Aatish Chiniah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

14:00	Session 7e: Societal Implications of Technology
	Chair: Haitham Hamza, ITIDA, Egypt
	Beyond Access: ICT Use in Business by Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ghana and Zambia Victor Konde, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Zambia Social Services on Wheels: A Sustainable Model to Improve Access in Unreached Communities Jecinta Kamau, Kyushu University, Japan User Willingness to Accept Friend Requests on SNS: A Facebook Experiment Frederik Hattingh, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa The Impact of Science, Technology and Innovation to the Informal Sector in Uganda Aminah Bukenya, CNOOC, Uganda

15:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break

16:00

16:00	Session 8a: eHealth
	Chair: Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda
	Predicting Adoption of mHealth Technology in Resource Constrained Environments Gilbert Maiga, Makerere University, Uganda A Review of Factors Influencing e-Health Adoption in Kenya: Barriers And Facilitators Jasper Ondulo, JMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology , Kenya Leveraging Health through the Enhancement of Information Access Using Mobile and Service Oriented Technology Silvester Namuye, USIU, Kenya Social Simulation for Optimization of Emergency Health Services Policy Mateus Padoca Calado, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola Giving Hope to Refractory Epileptic Patients Antonio Dourado, University of Coimbra, Portugal

16:00	Workshop 8b: WS: ICT Initiatives in Mauritius
	Chair: Suraj Ramgolam, Chairman, National Computer Board, Mauritius
	e-Government Initiatives in Mauritius Rajnish Hawabhay, Central Informatics Bureau, Mauritius eFiling of Tax Returns in Mauritius Soobhash Sonah, Mauritius Revenue Authority, Mauritius Rethinking the Education System of Mauritius: Integrating ICT Tools Ricaud Auckbar, Ministry of Education, Mauritius Capability of the Mauritian ICT industry to Export in the Region Neemalen Gopal, Mauritius IT Industry Association, Mauritius Establishing A Digital Cadastre - The LAVIMS Project Navinchandra Luchoo, MHL / LAVIMS, Mauritius

16:00	Session 8c: Digital Libraries & Digital Preservation
	Chair: Ebony Msikawanthu, Malawi Electoral Commission, Malawi
	Direct Desktop-Repository Deposits with SWORD Gontlafetse Mosweunyane, University of Botswana, Botswana An Overview of Digital Library Projects in Kenyan Universities Elyjoy Micheni, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya Data Structures for Information Retrieval Denis Nkweteyim, University of Buea, Cameroon A Case for Understanding User Experience Challenges confronting Indigenous Knowledge Recorders in Rural Communities in South Africa Gugu Khalala, CSIR, South Africa

16:00	Session 8d: eInfrastructures
	Chair: Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
	Experience and Feedbacks from the Sustainability for the Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre E-infrastructure Carlo Maria Zwölf, Observatoire de Paris, France Perun - Modern Aproach for User Identity and Service Management Michal Procházka, CESNET, Czech Republic The Role of Governments in IPv6 Transition Jiri Prusa, CZ.NIC Association, Czech Republic Using iMENTORS and Open Aid Data to Enhance Coherence of International Aid Louis Papaemmanuel, Stockholm University - DSV, Belgium

16:00	Session 8e: Societal Implications of Technology
	Chair: Lieketseng Tjokotsi, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho
	Raising Girls' Voices with SenseMaker Rebecca Smith, GirlHub, Ethiopia Transforming Fragmented Industry into Sustainable Businesses with SMAC Technologies Subhas Thecka, CHARLES TELFAIR INSTITUTE, Mauritius The Potential Benefits of Mobile Microwork Services in Developing Nations: Research Opportunities and Challenges Jabu Mtsweni, CSIR, South Africa

Day 3: 09 May 2014

09:00

09:00	Session 9a: Cloud Computing
	Chair: David Gichoya, Moi University, Kenya
	A Business Model for a South African Government Public Cloud Platform Promise sthembiso Mvelase, CSIR, South Africa Cloud Computing Can Reshape Uganda's Development Collins Mwesigwa, UNCST, Uganda Presenting a Framework Utilising the Cloud to Facilitate Asset Management Willem J.J. Thompson, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

09:00	Workshop 9b: Living Labs in Tanzania
	Chair: Kristiina Lahde, Saliens Ltd, Finland
	Tanzanian Living Labs - Background Kristiina Lahde, Saliens Ltd, Finland Rapid Growth in a New Living Lab Novat Karol, Elimu Living Lab, Tanzania The Challenges of Community-driven Innovation in a University-led Living Lab Joshua Jacob Mushi, Arusha EcoLab /NM-AIST, Tanzania GROW Leadership Academy - Experience and Social Franchising with RLabs South Africa Yusuf Ssessanga, Rlabs-Iringa, Tanzania Lessons from Tanzanian Living Labs - the First Years Simon Flamand, TANZICT, Tanzania

09:00	Session 9c: Open Source & Open Data Applications
	Chair: Roopesh Kevin Sungkur, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
	Efficiency and Effectiveness of National Systems of Innovation: The Importance of ICT, the Cases of Ghana and Kenya Liliana Andriano, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Austria Ambient Intelligence Framework for Web Services aimed at Elderly Users Maria Panou, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece SmartTouristData Approach for Connecting Local and Global Tourist Information Systems Premysl Vohnout, Czech Centre for Science and Society, Czech Republic SDI4Apps Zbynek Krivanek, Ceske centrum pro Vedu a Spoplecnost, Czech Republic

09:00	Workshop 9d: NCP Training (Closed meeting)

09:00	Session 9e: eAgriculture
	Chair: Rajendr Kumar Ramnauth, Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI), Mauritius
	Cattle Monitoring System Using Wireless Sensor Network in Order to Prevent Cattle Rustling Patrick Nkwari, University of Johannesburg, South Africa PotatoSense: A Wireless Sensor Network System for Precision Agriculture Kavi Kumar Khedo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius A Prototype Mobile Monitoring System for Hydroponic Agriculture Loic Ndame, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa FOODIE – Open Data for Agriculture Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic

10:30

	Coffee Break : Coffee Break

11:00

11:00	Session 10a: ICT Regulatory Frameworks
	Chair: Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
	Understanding the Maturity of EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres: A Mauritian Case Study Explained Ashwin Seegolam, National Computer Board, Mauritius The Institutionalisation of Political and Corporate Governance of Information and Communication Technology in the Public Service of South Africa Tersia van der Walt, University of Johannesburg, South Africa The Importance of ICT Policy in Achieving the Health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Tanzania Manoj Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

11:00	Session 10b: Innovation Leveraging Living Labs
	Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
	A Model for the Transformation of the Mauritian Classroom based on the Living Lab Concept Mohammad Issack Santally, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Co-Constructive e-Power Loop – Citizen Driven Innovation in Region Västerbotten, Northern Sweden Olov Forsgren, Stockholm University, Sweden A Proposed Living Lab Methodological Framework for Namibia Nobert Jere, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa User Experience of Pervasive Healthcare Applications used by Community Healthcare Workers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Alida Veldsman, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Factors Impacting Tablet PC Usage in Low-income Communities: A Case Study of South Africa Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

11:00	Workshop 10c: Cooperation with Finnish Institutions: Highlighting Expertise and Partnership Opportunities
	Chair: Eva Kagiri, UniPID (Finnish University Partnership for International Development), Finland
	Strengthening Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation between Finland, Africa and Europe Eva Kagiri, UniPID (Finnish University Partnership for International Development), Finland Living Labs – UFISA Project Minna Fred, University of Helsinki, Finland ENhANCE - A Partnership for Positioning African Universities to Spearhead Development of Local Mobile and Wireless Networks Edward Mutafungwa, Aalto University, Finland CIER Project - Converged Infrastructure for Emerging Regions Juha Zidbeck, VTT – Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland Networking Session with Finnish Partners - 12 representatives from different Finnish Institutions will give 2 min pitches highlighting their areas of expertise and what kind of partners they are looking for. Participants will then get an opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with the representatives and discuss collaboration opportunities

11:00	Workshop 10d: NCP Training (Closed meeting)

11:00	Session 10e: Environmental Sustainability
	Chair: Ravi Foogooa, University of Technology, Mauritius
	CrowdSourced Weather Reports: An Implementation of the μ Model for Spotting Weather Information in Twitter Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa A Wireless Sensor Network Framework for Large-Scale Industrial Water Pollution Monitoring Yohannis Derbew, Moha Soft Drink Industries (PEPSI), Ethiopia A Self Green ICT Maturity Assessment Tool for SMEs Ravi Foogooa, University of Technology, Mauritius Experience in Implementing Multi-country Energy Information Systems in West Africa and MENA regions Mohamad Mahgoub Hamid, RCREEE - Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Egypt

12:30

	Lunch : Lunch

13:30

13:30	Closing Plenary 11: Closing Plenary
	Chair: Vishnou Gondeea, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Mauritius
	African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) Moses Bayingana, African Union Commission, Ethiopia Land Use Mapping using Satellite Imagery - the Mauritian Experience Maryse Chung, Mauritius Sugar Industy Research Institute, Mauritius