IST-Africa 2011 Conference & Exhibition

11 - 13 May 2011, Gaborone, Botswana

IST-Africa 2011 Agenda



Updated: 2011-06-22 08:58:35

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Day 2: 12 May 2011

09:00
09:00
Workshop 5a: African REN I: Setting the Stage – the State of Research and Education Networking in Africa
Chair: Ahmed Hamdy, African Union Commission, Ethiopia
Association of African Universities
Boubakar Barry, WACREN, Senegal
AfricaConnect
Cathrin Stover , DANTE , United Kingdom
UbuntuNet Alliance
Francis Tusubira, UbuntuNet Alliance, Uganda
WACREN
Nii Quaynor, WACREN, Ghana
eInfrastructures and International Collaboration - State of Play
Kostas Glinos, European Commission, Belgium
Collaboration without Frontiers
Axel Clauberg, Cisco Systems, Germany
09:00
Session 5b: 8th Africa-EU Partnership - Information Society Implementation Group III
Action Plan 2011-2013 Implementation Roadmap

- Public-private Partnerships; Interaction with the EU-Africa Business Forum

EABF Exchange on Financing Mechanisms
Christine Leurquin, EU Africa Business Forum, Belgium
ICT Working Group Recommendations
Christine Leurquin, EU Africa Business Forum, Belgium
EU-Africa Business Forum ICT Working Group
Michelle Makaroff, EU Africa Business Forum, Belgium
Learn Today Work Tomorrow
Michelle Makaroff, EU Africa Business Forum, Belgium
- Sharing of ICT Best Practices; Stocktaking of Successful Deployments

09:00
Chair: Basie von Solms, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Welcome Address
Jackie Phahlamohlaka , CSIR, South Africa
Opening Address
Basie von Solms, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
A Framework for an African Policy Towards Creating Cyber Security Awareness

A Cyber Security Awareness Toolkit for National Security: An Approach to South Africa’s Cyber Security Policy Implementation
Jackie Phahlamohlaka , CSIR, South Africa
09:00
Workshop 5d: mHealth in Botswana
Chair: Faisal M. Fadlelmola, University of Botswana, Botswana
Use of Mobile Learning by Physician Trainees
Dineo Ketshogileng, University of Botswana, Botswana
Welcome & Introduction
Ryan Littman-Quinn, Botswana-UPenn Partnership, Botswana
Specialist Access
Neo Mogogi Mohutsiwa-Dibe, Botswana Government, Botswana
Public Health and Epidemiology
Allison Tatarsky, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Botswana
Patient-centered SMS Services
Katy Digovich, Positive Innovation for the Next Generation (PING), Botswana
Conclusion and General Discussion
Ryan Littman-Quinn, Botswana-UPenn Partnership, Botswana
09:00
Session 5e: Technology Enhanced Learning & ICT Skills
Chair: Love Ekenberg, Stockholm University , Sweden
An Analysis of the State and Prospects of e-Learning in Developing Countries
Matti Tedre, Stockholm University, Sweden
Maximising Return on Investment in I.T. Training - An African Perspective
Peter Denny, University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
The Perception of the Role of IS in an Emerging Country: The Case of Botswana
Yirsaw Ayalew, University of Botswana, Botswana
09:00
Workshop 5f: Africa4All – Leveraging ICT in African Parliaments
Chair: Vasilis Koulolias, eGovlab, Sweden
Africa4All Parliamentary Initiative
Vasilis Koulolias, eGovlab, Sweden
Demonstrations

10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break
11:00
11:00
Workshop 6a: African REN II: Creating Synergy among the Initiatives Supporting research and Education Networking in Africa
Chair: Francis Tusubira, UbuntuNet Alliance, Uganda
Moderated Panel Discussion Focused on Presentation of Activities Being Undertaken and Opportunities for Synergy

Initiatives Supported by IDRC
Khaled Fourati, IDRC, South Africa
European Initiatives Supporting Research and Education Networking in Africa
Leonardo Flores, European Commission, Belgium
World Bank Initiatives – Peter Materu (tbc)

American Foundations Supported Initiatives
Andrea Johnson, Carnegie Corporation of New York, United States
11:00
Session 6b: 8th Africa-EU Partnership - Information Society Implementation Group IV
Action Plan 2011-2013 Implementation Roadmap

- e-Skills, Digital Literacy Programmes + Scaling-up the ALICT Programme

Czech Educational and Scientific Network
Jaroslav HRB, CESNET, z.s.p.o., Czech Republic
ECDL Foundation
Daniel Palmer, ECDL Foundation, Singapore
- Promotion of Digital Content

11:00
Chair: Marthie Grobler, CSIR, South Africa
The South African Cyber Security Awareness Month (SACSAM)
Basie von Solms, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Cyber Security Curriculum for South African Schools

A Cyber Security Portal for South Africa
Johan van Niekerk, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University , South Africa
11:00
Session 6d: eHealth - Issues and Applications
Chair: Maurice Mars, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Federated EHR: How to Improve Data Quality Maintaining Privacy
Tefo James Toai, GPI SpA, Italy
VITA: A Paperless Hospital Suite
James Katende, Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Botswana
Automating Remote Monitoring and Information Therapy: An Opportunity to Practice Telemedicine in Developing Countries
Juha Puustjärvi, University of Helsinki, Finland
11:00
Session 6e: Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills II
Chair: John Connell, CISCO, United Kingdom
Stop Words for "Dr Math"
Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Assessing the Use of Blackboard for Course Delivery in an Engineering Programme
Tunde Oladiran, University of Botswana, Botswana
MERLINGO - the Adaptation and Accessible Distribution of Study Materials on the Basis of Rich-Media for the Support of the Learning Process in Students with Special Needs
Ivo Martiník, Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Exposing Knowledge in Speech: Monitoring Conceptual Development in Spoken Conversation
Ruben Lagatie, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
11:00
Session 6f: ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility - Case Studies
Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
"SignOn", A Model for Teaching Written Language to Deaf People
Franz Dotter, University of Klagenfurt, Austria
What IT Professionals Should Know About IT Work in Developing Countries
Matti Tedre, Stockholm University, Sweden
Botswana Case Study Role of ICT in Graduation from a Least Developed Country to a Developed Country
Arindam Bose, Cyber Media (India) Ltd, Botswana
Challenges and Proposed Solutions Towards Telecentre Sustainability: A Southern Africa Case Study
Mbuyu Sumbwanyambe, University of South Africa, South Africa
12:30
Lunch : Lunch
14:00
14:00
Workshop 7a: African REN III: Creating and Strengthening Global Strategic Alliances
Chair: Kostas Glinos, European Commission, Belgium
Co-Chair: Duncan Martin, UbuntuNet Alliance, South Africa
Presentations will Focus on Opportunities for Working with Emerging African Regional RENs

GÉANT
Cathrin Stover , DANTE , United Kingdom
CLARA
Gustavo Garcia, Cooperación Latinoamericana de Redes Avanzadas (CLARA), Chile
EUMEDGrid
Mario Reale, Consortium GARR, Italy
UbuntuNet Alliance
Tiwonge Msulira Banda, UbuntuNet Alliance, Malawi
EC on Broadband and Science
Leonardo Flores, European Commission, Belgium
IPv6 Labs and Test Centers in Africa
Olivier Dupont, CISCO, France
14:00
Session 7b: 8th Africa-EU Partnership - Information Society Implementation Group V
Action Plan 2011-2013 Implementation Roadmap

- e-Applications in the Health and Education Sectors + full implementation of the African Virtual Campus project

African Virtual Campus
Mohamed Miloudi, UNESCO, France
- ICT Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Cooperation on Living Labs/ Implementation of the AYIN project

14:00
Chair: Rossouw Von Solms, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Cyber Awareness Initiatives in South Africa: A National Perspective
Marthie Grobler, CSIR, South Africa
A Framework to Implement a National Cyber Security Structure for Developing Nations
Ian Ellefsen, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Design of a Cyber Security Awareness Campaign for Internet Cafe Users in Rural Areas
William Aubrey Labuschagne, CSIR, South Africa
14:00
Session 7d: eHealth - Issues and Applications II
Chair: Sheddan Masupe, University of Botswana, Botswana
A Framework for Cell Phone Based Diagnosis and Management of Priority Tropical Diseases
Faith-Michael Uzoka, Mount Royal University, Canada
Telemedicine in Botswana
Resego Morakanyane, University of Botswana, Botswana
Cost Benefit of Using the SIMpill Electronic Treatment Adherence System to Support Tuberculosis Patients
Sean Broomhead, Greenfield Management Solutions, South Africa
eHealth for African Countries – Sustainable Strategies
Tom Jones, TanJent, United Kingdom
14:00
Session 7e: Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills in East Africa
Chair: Almamy Konte, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, des Universités et des Centres Universitaires Régionaux et de la Recherche Scientifique, Senegal
From Learning Technology to Learning with Technology: e-Learning Resource Centre for Quality Teacher Training in Burundi
Spès Nibafasha, Ecole Normale Supériure, Burundi
Inter-University Workshop for the Promotion of ICT in Burundi.
Oscar Irambona, Universite Grands Lacs, Burundi
The Integration of E-learning in Burundian Education System for Teaching ICT skills to Rural Marginalized Students
Hilaire Nkunzimana, University of Burundi, Burundi
Bagamoyo Caravan: Pervasive Learning Game for a Tanzanian Museum
Teemu H. Laine, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
14:00
Session 7f: ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility - Case Studies
Chair: Kim Davis, Research Council of Norway, Norway
The Socio-Economic Landscape of a Rural Community – A View of Rietfontein
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
The Potential of ICTs to Empower Rural Women
Meera Joseph, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Mobi-Incubation User Experience for Rural Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
15:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break
16:00
16:00
Workshop 8a: African REN IV: Intra-African Research and Education Collaboration
Chair: Bjorn Pehrson, KTH, Sweden
Co-Chair: Leonardo Flores, European Commission, Belgium
Usage of ICT Infrastructure for Intra-African Research and Education Collaboration

Overview of the African Union Research and Education Agenda
Moses Bayingana, African Union Commission, Ethiopia
Intra-African Research and Education Collaboration
Boubakar Barry, WACREN, Senegal
Ideas from the Audience on Support Actions related to e-Infrastructures Development in Africa

Roundtable Discussion: What have we learnt and what shall we therefore do?

16:00
Session 8b: 8th Africa-EU Partnership - Information Society Implementation Group VI
Action Plan 2011-2013 Implementation Roadmap

- Research and Education Networking / AfricaConnect

List of Actions - Next Steps

16:00
Chair: Joey Jansen van Vuuren, CSIR, South Africa
A Framework for Implementing a Cyber Security Awareness Programme for Internet Users
Elmarie Kritzinger, UNISA, South Africa
The Cyber Security Awareness Workbook
Elmarie Kritzinger, UNISA, South Africa
16:00
Session 8d: eHealth - Case Studies
Chair: Richard Stevens, -, Italy
The Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Computerized Clinic Patient Management and Clinician Order Entry Systems in a PMTCT Clinic in Uganda
Michael Kavuma, Management Sciences for Health, Uganda
Health Information Systems Integration in Tanzania: Tapping the Contextual Advantages
Masoud Mahundi, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Evaluating ICT Potential for Improving Health Information Quality in Africa
Kseniya Khovanova-Rubicondo, Ashburn Foundation, Luxembourg
16:00
Session 8e: Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills IV
Chair: Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda
tactusLogic: Programming Using Physical Objects
Andrew Cyrus Smith, CSIR, South Africa
An Intelligent Fractions Learning System: Implementation
Andrew Cyrus Smith, CSIR, South Africa
Technology enhanced distance learning: designing with
Gomang Seratwa Ntloedibe-Kuswani, University of Botswana, Botswana
Transformation of Research Results into Local Innovation: How Limkokwing University (Botswana) Implements Technology Enhanced Learning
Tapson Mlambo, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology- Botswana, Botswana
16:00
Session 8f: ICT for eInclusion and eAccessibility - Issues
Chair: Raphael Mmasi, COSTECH, Tanzania
Achieving e-Inclusion: Building an African Digital Agenda
Daniel Palmer, ECDL Foundation, Singapore
AAL for Supporting Elderly
Matjaz Gams, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Admixture Practises in South African Languages: Impact on Speech-Enabled Technology Design
Tembalethu Ndwe, Rhodes Univeristy, South Africa

Disclaimer: This is the Advance Programme, which is subject to change. The Final Programme will be published in March, following receipt of all final papers.

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