In January 2008 connectivity between the Research and Education Communities in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa was established with a 1 Gbps between the UbuntuNet Alliance and GÉANT.
Started in September 2006, the main objective of this project is the simulation of real processes in a virtual model, designing Methods for Information Systems. The project plans to improve the allocation of funding from the state and NGO, to be a more effective instrument of the state, scientific and business communities, and balancing the repartition of socio-economic resources. Forecasted numbers of interested people are: 300 ministers, 300 doctors, 500 students.
Main objective: The main objectives are: • Free access to data • Intuitive and easy data use • Support and Training • Partnership and collaboration • Socio-economic development • Planning and Evaluation Assessment
Main activities: The main activities are: • Analytical methods prior to specification of Information Systems • Design Methods for Information Systems • Data management, communication architectures and telecommunication • Computer system and network
Target/Beneficiary community
Non Government Organizations, Scientists, Tourists, Mining Companies, Mobile phone Companies, patients, medical staff, 300 ministers, 300 doctors, 500 students.
Technology used, standards and services employed
In this project the technologies used are: Web Technologies while waiting for internet connection. The development of Agricultural Internet Virtual Communities technology
Research activities carried and out and scientific data generated
Principal outcomes and documentation (plus link to case studies)
Other potential application areas/ actual spillovers
