Acacia represents the IDRC as Canada's contribution to the African information society initiative

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IDRC is a public corporation created by the Canadian government to help communities in the developing world

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Debates

For years, many of the issues facing this conference have stimulated debate amongst governments, researchers, donors, NGOs and African communities. We in the IDRC are closer to an understanding of the issues because we work with communities on the ground. This conference offers the chance to analyse the results of research for practical and effective applications. Acacia has therefore decided to include lively debates on the key issues to galvanise thinking and interaction among conference participants. Debates will be followed by audience commentary and a vote.

The debates focus on key questions:

Do ICTs really have an impact on poverty?
Can ICTs make a difference in education?
Are Telecentres the answer?
Is liberalisation the answer?

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Site Pointers

Look here for background documents and linked research

SITE SEARCH

Mapping the Internet in Africa. Click for larger view.

Internet in Africa

ICT4D

Information & Communication Technologies for Development

Launch of Publications

Acacia Videos

Acacia Projects

ACACIA ARCHIVES

  • Acacia Workshop at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development

  • Acacia study of Under Serviced Area Licences in South Africa

  • Acacia has representatives in Senegal, Kenya and South Africa. Click for info.MAP of Acacia's current research presence in regions of Africa

  • Overview of Acacia,  origins and progress: Acacia II Prospectus 2001-2005

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