Information, Communication & Space Science Technologies

Information and communication technologies While there is increasing acquisition and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in Africa, the rate of technical change is still low compared to other regions of the world. Africa is to a large extent a net importer and consumer of ICT. Its contribution to global software research is limited. Furthermore, the continent has not really adapted the content of ICT to suit its social and economic systems, with emphasis on poverty reduction and economic growth.

Establishing the African Institute of Space Science The concept of an African Institute of Space Science is currently under discussion by a variety of stakeholders on the continent. The proposed Institute would promote and coordinate crosscutting multi-disciplinary research and applications in space science and technology to address the development needs of the region.