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In mid-February 2013, the National ICT Master Plan (2012-2017) was launched by the Kenyan Government. It is a strategic document aimed to fast-track ICT investment and innovation. The former Ministry of Information and Communication had projected that by 2017, “the ICT Industry should be contributing an estimated USD 2 billion (25% of GDP), created 500 ICT companies, and brought in 50,000 jobs. The impact is also expected to be felt by SMEs with their automation projected at 60%, the number of commercialized business is placed at a 100 while 20 new innovations are expected to be propagated globally.” According to the Kenya ICT Board, four goals set by the Master Plan to be met by 2017 are: Goal 1:  Every citizen, resident, home and institution will be connected through a countrywide robust, accessible and affordable ICT infrastructure. Goal 2:  Kenya will become the leading ICT HUB in African attracting leading global players and generating globally respected local entr...

MICROSOFT - The 4Afrika Initiative.   This is a new effort through which the company will actively engage in Africa’s economic development to improve its global competitiveness. This is a multi-year initiative that represents our increased commitment to Africa as we celebrate 20 years of doing business on the continent. The world has recognized the promise of Africa, and Microsoft wants to invest in that promise. As we look forward to our next 20 years, we wanted to explore new ways to link the growth of our business with initiatives that accelerate growth for the continent. To do this, we are focusing on three critical areas – World-class skills, Access and Innovation. The goal is to empower every African who has a great idea for a business or an application and to turn that idea into a reality which in turn can help their community, their country, or even the continent at large. The Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative is built on the dual beliefs that technology can acce...

Kenya: Uhuru Secures Microsoft Support for Computers Nairobi, Kenya — President Uhuru Kenyatta has secured support of Microsoft International in the implementation of the computer to schools programme. In a meeting held at State House Nairobi, Microsoft Global President Jean-Philippe Courtois said his company will support the government in training all primary school teachers to enable them implement computer to schools programmes by January next year. Courtois further said his company will work with different partners to develop at least five enterprises in each county to provide technical support in hardware, connectivity and software to all schools in the country. He also assured the president that his organisation will develop a research and innovation hub at Konza Technology Park to support software developers in the country adding that through Microsoft's universal access to broadband programme, the company will provide connectivity to rural schools, hospitals and ho...

Diasporas for Development Initiative Share this: Tweet FB Email Cuso International is seeking American diaspora volunteers with business and entrepreneurship skills in Kenya, the Philippines, Peru, Ethiopia and Jamaica. Read the story behind this photo A public-private partnership generously supported by USAID and Accenture, implemented by Cuso International, the 'Diasporas for Development Initiative' (DfD) is designed to support and promote the mobilization of diaspora communities to address human resources gaps – often due to “brain drain” – in developing countries. The 'Diasporas for Development' volunteers will provide support to partner organizations in the creation and development of employability and entrepreneurship skills and opportunities. DfD is open to all US citizens or permanent residents who are members of the diaspora community and others who have a demonstrated relevant connection to, or experience in, the target country. Overall, t...

Open webpage or plain text version. Add us to your safe senders list Cuso International has exciting opportunities that match talented individuals to organizations and communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to share expertise, perspectives and unlock potential. Many new opportunities have come online in the last few weeks, so if you haven’t taken a look at our volunteer opportunities page recently, you really need to check it out. Don’t forget that we provide a comprehensive financial, personal and professional assistance package . All you have to do is choose how far you want to go.   Volunteer Openings IT Advisor (Ethiopia) Business Development Advisor (Guyana) Fundraising and Project Development Advisor (Bolivia) Organizational Development Advisor (El Salvador) Adapting Livelihoods to Climate Change (Cameroon) Entrepreneurship and Employability Advisor (Kenya) Hi...

Background The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is a six-week course organized annually by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, under the Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law, which is one of the cornerstones of the United Nation’s efforts to promote the rule of law. The International Law Fellowship Programme is designed to enable qualified persons, in particular, mid-level government legal officers and young teachers of international law from developing countries, and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law. The Courses The Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. Fellows attend courses in public international law at The Hague Academy of International Law and participate in lectures and seminars organized by the Codification...

Top 5 Investment Opportunities In Africa For 2012   African economies easily rank among the most resilient in the world. In the middle of the 2009 global economic recession, Africa was the only region apart from Asia that grew positively, at about 2% . The continent’s growth has been on an upward trajectory ever since then- 4.5% in 2010 and 5.0% in 2011. And it will get even better in 2012. Africa is favorably positioned to become the 2 nd fastest growing region in the world, and according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), economic growth across the 54 countries of the continent will hover around 6% in 2012.   Africa is becoming an increasingly attractive hub for foreign investors in light of various economic, political and social reforms that are sweeping through the continent, resulting in a much improved business environment conducive for foreign direct investment. Apart from that, there is widespread development of critical social and physical infr...