Acacia Research and Learning Forum, Dakar, Sénégal, October 4-8, 2009 : narrative report
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2010
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This narrative report evaluates the Acacia Research and Learning Forum through the lens of the program’s Theory of Change. After twelve years of research capacity development, network building, and contributions to policy dialogue and scholarly publications, Acacia is experiencing both triumphs and tensions. Internet access and broadband infrastructure are major issues in many African countries. Acacia supports relevant ICT4D research that can be communicated to the public, the media and policy makers in order to effect positive social, economic, political, and cultural change, and spur technical and social innovation in Africa.
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IDRC Evaluation Report
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INFORMATION NETWORKS, CAPACITY BUILDING, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, INFORMATION NETWORKS, LOCAL LEADERSHIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE, SOUTH OF SAHARA, NORTH OF SAHARA, BROADBAND, ACCESS TO ICT, ICT4D, THEORY OF CHANGE