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Item Access to Africa's knowledge : publishing development research and measuring value(Learning Information Networking and Knowledge (LINK) Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, ZA, 2010) Gray, EveWhile open access publishing models offer solutions to the marginalization of African research, this paper argues for a re-evaluation of the values that underpin recognition in scholarly publishing. When it comes to implementing scholarly publication policies, the vision of technological power and development-focused scientific output is undermined by a conservative research culture that relies on competitive systems for valuing and accrediting scholarship, managed by powerful global commercial publishing consortia. A common reflex in a rapidly changing environment is reversion to traditional publishing models, and a few rich countries in the global North needlessly dominate the publication of research within this changing system.Item Adding academic networks as an external KML map layer to the web version of the Africa Telecom Transmission Map(Hamilton Research, 2010) Hamilton, PaulThe 2010 edition of the Africa Telecom Transmission Map and Datasets shows the region’s terrestrial fibre and microwave, satellite and submarine cable networks. The presentation shows maps and related information. Hamilton Research (United Kingdom) is a specialist provider of research, analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cartographic services for telecom markets, and maintains a quarterly updated database of Africa’s transmission networks. “kml” or kmz (compressed) file endings point to a KML file as data source type.Item CHAIN project and prospects for Sub Saharan Africa(Co-ordination & Harmonisation of Advanced e-INfrastructures (CHAIN), 2010) Msulira Banda, Tiwonge; Becker, BruceCo-ordination and Harmonisation of Advanced e-INfrastructures (CHAIN) supports widely geographically distributed communities. The presentation provides aims and steps in outreach with other research networks: Conduct a state-of-the-art analysis regarding current solutions for European Grid interfacing with other world regions; Produce a set of guidelines for operational and organisational interactions, customised for the type of region; Provide support for communities that have already approached the Grid technology but are interested in collaborating with other continents; Discover and attract new scientific communities or merge similar ones actually operating within separate e-Infrastructures worldwide.Item Developing the NREN research index model for information sharing(2010) Mulira, NoraStudy findings show that radio remains the favourite medium for information among rural communities compared with other mass-media. Given the diversity of interests in agricultural biotechnology and the influence of radio convergence with new communication technologies, the study provides insights on how media can be better employed to promote accurate and fair understanding of newly emerging scientific innovations. Participatory discussions identified how different stakeholders were served or affected by sources of information, the extent to which their information needs and expectations were realized, and the role of radio as a source of biotechnology information.Item Digital open textbooks for development(2021-07) Cox, Glenda; Willmers, Michelle; Masuku, BiancaThe Digital Open Textbooks for Development (DOT4D) project is a research, implementation and advocacy initiative at the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of Cape Town. Findings show compelling evidence to suggest that open textbook development processes could address social injustice in higher education. Findings also demonstrate the efficacy of grant mechanisms to stimulate open textbook creation and reuse, and the need to scale activity to national levels in order to boost South African open textbook development that supports social justice efforts. The role of open educational tools and practices in education has been amplified in the COVID-19 context.Item Enhancing ICT development in Africa : a framework for collaboration between NEPAD and RENs(TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 2010) Nyirenda Jere, TowelaThe New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was adopted by African Heads of State and Governments of the African Union in 2001. The presentation provides an overview of NEPAD activities and policies. The goal is to increase socioeconomic benefits afforded by the Internet and ICTs in Africa. A collaborative framework brings together academia, private sector, government and civil society organizations as stakeholders.Item Future of bandwidth(Cisco, 2010) Clauberg, AxelThis brief presentation illustrates mechanisms and strategies for managing networks and network “traffic” as well as the need for optimizing network architecture. IP over DWDM (IPoDWDM) is a technology used in telecommunications networks to integrate IP routers and network switches in the OTN (Optical Transport Network).Item Internet2 update : maximizing university-community partnerships through broadband development(Internet2, 2010) Fox, LouisThe presentation advocates for “a people network that makes the technical network useful” in higher education and economic development. Broadband links would be non-profit, public purpose and facilitate an active community of users as important as the network itself, for instance in terms of self help, virtual help desk, experiments, collaboration, problem solving, and training. At this point (2010) over 66,000 anchor institutions are connected (schools, colleges, universities, libraries, museums). The presentation reviews advances and applications in interoperable networks.Item Intra-Africa optical fibre network(UbuntuNet Alliance, Lilongwe, MW, 2010) Namujju, Donna; Song, SteveThis is a map indicating all of the fibre optic networks and proposed networks in Africa (2010).Item IPv6 deployment(Cisco, 2010) Clauberg, AxelDue to the huge number of systems on the Internet and the lower number of available addresses on IPv4, transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is necessary. The migration from IPv4 to IPv6 must be implemented node by node (Network Address and Port Translation) by using autoconfiguration procedures. It can not be done in the instant. The presentation discusses the how and the why of IPv6 deployment, and includes the BitTorrent phenomenon.Item New models for NREN’s and universities in era of broadband and web 2.0 applications and innovations(2010) Patel, AshrafThe presentation reviews models for open-source applications in National Research and Educational Networks (NREN) in Africa. For Sub- Saharan African universities and education providers, open educational resources (OER) offers a new frontier for expanding knowledge by developing mixed models of course delivery (Internet and web-learning as a platform).Item NUANCE : newsletter of UbuntuNet Alliance; networks, collaboration, education, volume 2, issue 4, August 2009(UbuntuNet Alliance, Lilongwe, MW, 2009) UbuntuNet AllianceA national policy dialogue meeting was held to discuss ways and means of establishing a National Research and Education Network (NREN). Participants from public universities, private universities, research institutes, the ministries in charge of education, scientific research and ICT, the Government ICT Agency, the Telecommunication Regulatory Agency and developing partners attended the meeting (2009). The participants decided to work together towards the establishment of a Senegalese Research and Education Network; a Steering Committee was established as well as 3 working groups on governance, technical issues and content. Other initiatives are also reviewed.Item Overview over the GÉANT network(DANTE, 2010) Stöver, CathrinGÉANT is the high-bandwidth, high-performance pan-European communications infrastructure serving Europe’s research and education community. The presentation reviews the project management structure and partner organizations. GÉANT fosters collaborative research and education offering liaison and support to GN3 partners to ensure best possible uptake; as well it offers specific technical support to pan- European and international user groups. It is a model for global research connectivity.Item Regulation environment in Africa(African Union Commision, 2010) Bayingana, MosesThe African Union Commission reports on Africa’s Information and Communication Technology programmes and the need for a policy and regulatory harmonization framework. The presentation focuses on activities and aims related to development of regulatory guidelines at regional and continental levels; developing models of legislation at regional and continental level; and establishing mechanisms to encourage and strengthen stakeholders’ participation in the process.Item Regulations and RENs(Zambia ICT Authority (ZICTA), 2010) Mukelabai, GarryThe Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) works towards mainstreaming ICT into National and Regional Policy and Regulatory Framework and Implementation Strategies. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), member of CRASA, is the focus of this presentation. It reviews activities and regulatory initiatives of ZICTA.Item Strategic communication 101(UbuntuNet Alliance, 2010) Tusubira, F.F.This brief presentation focuses on the development of research and education networking, and strategies and stages of maturity of National Research and Education Networks (NREN).Item Supportive regulation for research and education networking in Africa(UCC, 2010) Nampewo, JoanitaThe Association of East African Communications Organisations (EACO) is concerned with network development and regional inter-connectivity, while promoting the development and application of Information Communication Technologies (ICT). One of the key functions of the Uganda Communications Commission, for instance, is to collaborate with educational institutions including National Research and Education Networks. There are no legal or regulatory impediments to granting licence/ authorisations to NRENs; however, because a level playing field has to be maintained, all applicable terms and conditions would be applicable.Item UbuntuNet Alliance updates : implementing CORENA; phase 1 output and phase 2 plans, FEAST Meeting, Kampala(UbuntuNet Alliance, Lilongwe, MW, 2009) Tusubira, F.F.The objective of Consolidating Research and Education Networking in Africa (CORENA) is to encourage and enable the integration of African institutions into global research and education. This requires provision of intra-African connectivity and access to sufficient and affordable bandwidth. The presentation reviews outcomes and outputs of the CORENA initiative and the Ubuntu Network.Item UbuntuNet Connect 2010 : the role of broadband networks for the social and economic development(Alcatel-Lucent, 2010) Khosrow, AlirezaThis brief presentation locates and illustrates where and how National Research and Educational Networks (NREN) operate within the Global Research Community, along with aims and benefits of inclusion.Item Welcome address by Prof. Z.D. Kadzamira, Chairman, UA, at the UbuntuNet Connect 2010(2010) Kadzamira, Z.D.These are opening remarks at the UbuntuNet Connect conference (2010). Tertiary Education and Research Network (TENET) is a founding member of the UbuntuNet Alliance. Other guests of the conference presented details of their research networks operations and policies.