Opening Remarks
Anthony Muyepa-Phiri, Director General, National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi

European Commission Address
Morten Møller, GRENEN Consulting , Denmark

African Union Commission Address
Adil Sulieman, African Union Commission, Ethiopia

Welcome Address
Lonely Magreta, Permanent Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, Malawi

Official Opening Speech
Hon. Emmanuel Fabiano, M.P, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Malawi

Panelists confirmed to date include:

Lonely Magreta, Permanent Secretary for Education, Science and Technology

Anthony Muyepa-Phiri, Director General, NCST / CTO MAREN

Andrew Kumbatira, Director General, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

Victor Malewa, Deputy Director, Department of e-Government, Ministry of Information

Moctar Yedaly, Head of Information Society Division, African Union Commission

Kasirim Nwuke, Innovation and Technology, UNECA

Dr Pascal Hoba, CEO, UbuntuNet Alliance

Dr Harry Gombachika, Chief Executive Officer, Malawi Telecommunications Limited

Dr Paulos Nyirenda, CEO, SDNP

Bessie Nyirenda, Management Consultant, Malawi Institute of Management

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Malawi
Gift Kadzamira, National Commission for Science and Technology, 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 Namibia
Ebenhezer Kauhonina, National Commission on Research,Science and Technology, Namibia

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Botswana
Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in South Africa
Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa

Towards an ICT Framework to Support a Patient-Centric Approach in Public Healthcare: A Case Study of Malawi
Richard Pankomera, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine in Developing Countries
Juha Puustjärvi, University of Helsinki, Finland

An Approach for a National eHealth Implementation – the Case of Modular Interactive Tiles for Rehabilitation
Henrik Hautop Lund, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

SIEMA: A System to Improve the Access to Medical Emergency Services
Mateus Padoca Calado, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola

Evaluating Preparedness for Social Networks Integration into Learning: A Case Study of Inoorero University
Elyjoy Micheni, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

Social Media in Higher Learning: Is it a tool for Social or Academic Purpose? A Comparative Study between MoCU, Tanzania and LUANAR, Malawi
George Matto, Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania

Social Media and E-learning: A Chance to Facilitate Online Networking and Empowerment of Tanzanian Females
Mboni Kibelloh, Ardhi University, Tanzania

Gamifying a PhD Taught Module: A Journey to Phobos and Deimos
Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

IS-Balanced Scorecard Application in Performance Measurement of e-Government Services in Kenya: Case of Kenya Revenue Authority
Grace Akinyi, University of Nairobi, Kenya

E-identity: Basic Building Block of e-Government
Jiri Prusa, CZ.NIC Association, Czech Republic

Methodology for Improving Data Quality Management in South African Government Departments
Stanley Ndivhuho Malange, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

A Structural Equation Model for Data Warehouse Adoption in a Government Department
Edzai Kademeteme, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Mobile Visualisation Techniques for Large Datasets
Ingrid Sieborger, Rhodes University, South Africa

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mauritius
Iqbal Agowun, National Computer Board, Mauritius

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Swaziland
Vumile Dlamini, Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Eswatini

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Lesotho
Lieketseng Tjokotsi, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho

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

The Development of an e-Health System for Health Awareness Campaigns in Poor Areas
Chikumbutso Gremu, Office of the Vice President, Malawi

Just-In-Time Diabetes Using Web And Mobile Technologies
Rajeev Khoodeeram, Uni. des Mascareignes, Mauritius

Use of Data Mining to Check the Prevalence of Prostate Cancer: Case of Nairobi County
Njeri Ngaruiya, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Transforming Africa into a Knowledge-based society: Concretizing the case for Digital Literacies and Revision of ICT Strategies in the Education Sector in the Region
Joseph M. Kavulya, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya

e-Education Adoption in Emerging Economy Countries: Case of Malawi
Marian Mtingwi, Department of eGovernment, Malawi

Mobile E-Learning: The Choice between Responsive/Mobile Websites and Mobile Applications for Virtual Learning Environments for increasing access to Higher Education in Malawi
Chifundo Chilivumbo, The University of Malawi: The Polytechnic, Malawi

Support Given to Lecturers when Providing Mobile Centric Services in Teaching and Learning: A Policy Analysis Perspective
Baldreck Chipangura, Unisa, South Africa

Mobile Government in African Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Proposed Implementing Framework
John Mtingwi, Office of the President and Cabinet, Malawi

Using Mobile Phones for Public Participation with Local Government in Cape Town
Jean-Paul Van Belle, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Citizen-Centric Critical Success Factors for the Implementation of E-government: A Case Study of Kenya Huduma Centers
Ibrahim Otieno, University of Nairobi, Kenya

The Value of Information - Assessing ICT requirements in Local Government
Bianca Forlee, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Towards Addressing the Requirements for Coordination in the Distributed South African Public Sector from a Virtual Community-Centric Collaboration Process Lifecycle Perspective
Godwin Thomas, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

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, National Research Fund, Kenya

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Uganda
Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Burundi
Augustin Nsabiyumva, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Burundi

ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Ethiopia
Leulseged Alemie, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ethiopia

Developing Capacity for Maintenance of HIS in the Context of Loosely Coordinated Project Support Arrangements
Tiwonge Manda, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Malawi

A Framework for the Acceptance Process of District Health Information System for Vertical Health Programmes
Achilles Kiwanuka, Health Marc Limited, Uganda

Enhancing Community Based Health Information System (CBHIS) Reporting Through Open-Source Short Message Service-Based Tool
Michael Kagiri, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya

From User Training Courses and Central Support to Creating Local User Competence for Mentoring Colleagues: A Preliminary Study in Malawi
Ellen Bjoerge, University of Oslo, Norway

Effects of Computer Assisted Learning on Mastery of Concepts in Primary Science in Kisumu Sub-County,Kenya
Sharon Onditi, Rongo University College, Kenya

Using TV White Spaces and e-Learning in South African Rural Schools
Albert Lysko, CSIR, South Africa

Knowledge Sharing Framework for Educators in Southern Africa: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Tshwane South District
Lovemore Motsi, University of South Africa, South Africa

The Integration of ICTs into the Learning Activities of the College of Medicine Undergraduate Students
Felix Majawa, Mzuzu University, Malawi

A Preliminary Classification of eLearning Models
Zebiba Abegaz, Wollo University, Ethiopia

An Exploration of Critical Success Factors for e-Governance Project Initiation: A Preliminary Framework
Sylvester Hatsu, School of Computing, University of South African/Accra Technical University, Ghana

College Electronic Voting Environment (CEVE)
Emily Bagarukayo, Makerere University, Uganda

Evaluating the Public Value of E-government Services
Gabriel Kamau, Murang'a University of Technology, Kenya

Knowledge Sharing in Africa: Perspectives on the Future
Jon Gregson, Development Dreamers Ltd, United Kingdom

Designing for Sustainability: Involving Communities in Developing ICT Interventions to Support Water Resource Management
Fiona Ssozi - Mugarura, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Towards a Sustainability Criteria Model for ICT4D Projects and Living Labs Initiatives: A Siyakhula Living Lab Observation
Shadreck Mudziwepasi, Siyakhula Living Lab Project, South Africa

How Lessons Learnt informed the Development of an Implementation Framework in an ICT4D Initiative
Marlien Herselman, Meraka Institute, CSIR, South Africa

A Lightweight Mobile E-Procurement Solution for Rural Small Scale Traders Implemented Using a Living Lab Approach
Felix Ntawanga, University of South Africa, South Africa

A Demographics Data Exchange for Continuity of Care: Is it Feasible in Low-Resource Settings?
Dave Phiri, Baobab Health Trust, Malawi

Strengthening Health Management Information Systems in Malawi: Gaps and Opportunities
Maganizo Monawe, I-TECH Malawi, Malawi

Prospect of e-HIS Implementation for Malaria Epidemic Intervention: The Case of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.
Semagn Tiruneh, Ethiopian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Ethiopia

A Socio-Technical Approach to Understanding Data Quality in Health Information Systems: Data Quality Intervention in Kenya
Ayub Manya, Ministry of Health, Kenya

Applications of Data Mining in the Health Sector in Lesotho: A Preliminary Study
Lebeko Poulo, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Lesotho

An Internet Mediated PhD Program in Computer Science and Information Technology
Izzeldin Osman, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan

Sentiment Analysis of the ICT4Rural Education Teacher Professional Development Course
Coral Featherstone, Meraka Institute, South Africa

MOOCs for Pre-Service Teachers: Their Notions of 21st Century Learning Design
Jameson Goto, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Cultivating Lifelong Learning: Pre-Service Teachers and their MOOCs
Jacqueline Batchelor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

OpenTransportNet – Architecture and Metadata Management
Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic

Provision of Realtime Traffic Data using GIS for Optimal Vehicle Routing within Dar es Salaam City
Silvance Abeka, Kampala International University, Tanzania

Local procurement in Mozambique: the case of InBid
Albertina Oliveira, Pandora Box, Lda., Mozambique

TANDEM - Strengthening the WACREN Community and Promoting Global Research Collaboration
Damien Alline, IRD, France

Sci-GaIA - The next iteration of Infrastructure and Services for e-Science in Africa
Bruce Becker, Meraka Institute, CSIR, South Africa

MAGIC - Collaboration Tools and Agreements for Global Communities
Carmen Gloria Labbe, RedCLARA, Chile

Introduction

Impact Assessment Terms

Definition of Impact Assessment

When to do an Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment Overview

Types and Combination of Impact Assessments Methods

Practical exercise focussing on a specific intervention

An Assessment on the Impact of introducing Electronic based Community Case Management (e-CCM) over paper based Community Case Management in the Management of Childhood Illnesses in Rural Northern Malawi
Griphin Baxter Chirambo, Mzuzu University, Malawi

Applying WHO guideline for National Health Information System Architecture Design to Malawi - from Community to Globe
Joseph Wu, Luke International, Malawi

Designing an electronic Community Case Management decision aid for the management of childhood illnesses in village clinics in Malawi- a demo of Supporting LIFE application
Jenny Hsieh, Luke International, Malawi

A Blueprint for Integrated Community Disease Management and Surveillance through the Use of eHealth Applications
Duke Caeser, Luke International, Malawi

Preparing Teachers to Integrate Tablet Computers into Teaching and Learning
Eunice Eyitayo Olakanmi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Use of Tablets in Blended Learning: A Case Study of an Institution of Higher Learning in Kenya
Elizaphan Maina, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Student’s Experiences in Using Chat Rooms as Virtual Classrooms: A Case of Kenyatta University Distant Learning Students
Rhoda Gitonga, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Heuristics for Evaluating Usability of Learning Management Systems in Africa
Joel Mtebe, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Supporting Regulators in becoming more beneficial for society
Nils Jensen, Stockholm University, Sweden

On Bringing Governance into Technology: Case of Internet Governance and Implications for Africa
Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi

Good Corporate Governance of ICT in Municipalities
Petrus Delport, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Improved Service Continuity in Municipalities
Ruan Koen, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

A Model for Mobile Phone Adoption in Maternal Healthcare
Gilbert Maiga, Makerere University, Uganda

Leveraging Health through Early Warning Systems Using Mobile and Service Oriented Technology
Silvester Namuye, USIU, Kenya

Assessing the Use of Mobile Technology to improve Timeliness of HMIS Reports in Malawi
Christon Moyo, Ministry of Health, Malawi

Re-engineering School Healthcare Services Using Mobile Technologies, in the Eastern Cape
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

Adoption and Use of mHealth System for Livestock Farmers in Karura village in Kenya
David Gichoya, Moi University, Kenya

GraphoWorld Solution to Global Illiteracy Crisis
Heikki Lyytinen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Mobile Solution for Better Reading Instruction in Rural Africa
Christopher Kyakukaisha Yalukanda, Zambia National Union of Teachers/University of Jyvaskyla, Zambia

Ensuring Sufficient Literacy Practice with Tablet Technology in Zambian Schools
Gabriel Walubita, University of Zambia, Zambia

Improving South Africa’s Cyber Security by Cyber Securing its Small Companies
Basie von Solms, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Leveraging Big Data Analytics Strategy for Cyber-Security Threat Evaluation and Prevention
Ekpe Okorafor, African University of Science & technology, Nigeria

Digital Forensics in the Cloud: The State of the Art
George Sibiya, CSIR, South Africa

Digital Forensic Readiness for Branchless Banking
Yusuf Mitha, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Better Information Security Management in Municipalities
Joshua de Lange, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

An Integrated Internet of Things Based System for Tracking and Monitoring Assets – the case of the Central University of Technology
Muthoni Masinde, Central University of Technology, South Africa

Designing Market and Price Decision Enhancement Services for Farmers in Uganda
Raphael Aregu, Gulu University, Uganda

Utilization of ICT for Agriculture: A Case Study of Kakamega County, Kenya
Moses Thiga, Kabarak University, Kenya

Bioacoustic Approaches to Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation in Kenya
Ciira Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya

Rethinking Girl Data: The Girl Impact Map
Kecia Bertermann, Girl Hub Rwanda, Rwanda

Assessing Benefits and Impact Creation in IST Research Projects
Kim Jansson, Technical Research Centre of Finland VTT Ltd., Finland

Business Process Adoption in Organisations: A Case Study from an Insurance Company in South Africa
Judy Van Biljon, University of South Africa, South Africa

Use of ICT: Rwanda SME Tourism
Zain Khan, Carnegie Mellon University Rwanda, Rwanda

The Adoption of Crowdsourcing Platforms in South Africa
Jabu Mtsweni, CSIR, South Africa

Modern Tools for Ancient Heritage: the Inscriptions of Libya
Hafed Walda, Libyan delegation to UNESCO, France

Physical Security Measures for Computer-Based Information Systems: a Case Study of Selected Academic Libraries in Kenya
Rose Njoroge, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Design of an Open ICT4D Knowledge Repository
Melanie Platz, University of Siegen, Germany

Utilization of Digital Spaces in Information Management Work - A Case of Kenya Human Rights Commission Resource Centre
Grace Were, Kenya Human Rights Commission, Kenya

Enabling Intercontinental e-Infrastructures – a Case for Africa
Ognjen Prnjat, GRNET S.A, Greece

eInfrastructure: Next Generation Wireless Broadband Networks for Uganda 2020
Geoffrey Mark Kagarura, Makerere University, Uganda

Modeling the Exposure of Services within Next Generation Telecommunication Networks
Mosiuoa Tsietsi, Rhodes University, South Africa

The Role of Microgrids & Renewable Energy in Addressing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Current and Future Energy Needs
Taha Selim Ustun, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda

Design of a Low Cost Television White Space Z Antenna
Jonathan Pinifolo, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Heterogeneous Wireless Network Based on Wi-Fi and ZigBee for Cattle Monitoring
Patrick Nkwari, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Data Model for Open Sensor Newtork
Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo, Czech Republic

Deforestation and forest change dynamics in Togo: a study over the period 2001-2014
Komivi Messan Akakpo, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), France

Scientific Verification of Weather Lore for Drought Forecasting – The Role of Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping
Solomon Mwanjele Mwagha, Taita Taveta University , Kenya

Weather Observation via Stratospheric Platform Stations
Sihle Sibiya, Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Factors Determining Digital Divide in Ghana’s Basic Schools
James Sunney Quaicoe, Tallinn University, Estonia

Rethinking Network Connectivity in Rural Communities in Cameroon
Jean Louis Fendji Kedieng Ebongue, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon

The e-Services Provisioning as Part of the Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs): Initiative of Addressing Digital Divide in Rural and Marginalized Communities
Mfundo Shakes Scott, University of Fort Hare, South Africa

An Analysis of Current ICT Trends for Sustainable Strategic Plan for Southern Africa
Nobert Jere, University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Learning from Nowhere, preliminary experiments
Bruno Apolloni, University of Milano - Italy, Italy

A Maker-Community-Friendly Implementation of a Smart and Green Office Environment: Lessons Learned
Andrew Cyrus Smith, CSIR, South Africa

A Conceptual Framework for Cloud-Computing Management: An End-user Environment Perspective
Likhwa Mlotshwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Using Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Winners in Horseraces: A Case Study at the Champs de Mars
Sameerchand Pudaruth, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Interdependent Enterprise Resource Planning risks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in developing countries
Carrington Mugove Mukwasi, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Cloud Computing Adoption in Zimbabwean State Universities: An Empathetic Examination
Maxmillan Giyane, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

Clustered Cloud Library Framework Work for Ethiopian Public Higher Learning Institutions
Tilahun Shiferaw, Jimma University, Ethiopia

SMEs readiness for cloud computing in Uganda
John Paul Kasse, MUBS, Uganda