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= Conclusions = | = Conclusions = | ||
| − | = | + | == Participants == |
| − | + | * Julius Peter Ochen, Ministry of ICT | |
| + | * Sharp Mugabe, Ministry of ICT | ||
| + | * Richard M. Micho, Consultant | ||
| + | * Geoffrey Agdi, Ministry of ICT | ||
| + | * Irene Karungi Sekibleko, Ministry of ICT | ||
| + | * Brenda Jimris-Rekve, Basic Internet Foundation | ||
| + | * Josef Noll, Basic Internet Foundation | ||
| − | + | == Agenda and Minutes == | |
| + | 1. Introduction of Ministry's official presence | ||
| + | * Geoffrey introduced to the Ministry of ICT, and excused for the Permanent Secretary (PS), who had to join another urgent meeting. | ||
| − | + | 2. Introduction of the Basic Internet Foundation ("Foundation") guests presence - Josef and Brenda presented the main achievements and contributions from the Foundation | |
| + | * Promoting Internet Lite, the free access to information for everyone by addressing the Freemium model for access. Special focus is on non-profit content, being information in education, health, agriculture. | ||
| + | * Extraordinary success in establishing Information Spots with Digital Health in rural Tanzania. Through providing videos and animations on local information spots the knowledge increase on diseases such as Cysticercosis (tapeworm), Anthrax, TBc and HIV/Aids increased up to 60%. See Digital Health presentation (.pdf) at [[Media:CHRISTIN HEALTH]] | ||
| + | * Established the infrastructure for Internet Lite access (see [[BasicInternet:Solutions]]), enhancing the reach of mobile networks from 7-8 km to more than 20 km (LINK MIGOLI), or in areas being in the mobile shadow (LINK SELELA) | ||
| + | * Having established connectivity in 8 countries, including TZ, KY, ET, the Foundation is now reaching out to governments to contribute to the national goals in SDG 3 and SDG 4. Special focus is on<br/> | ||
| + | - Digital Health Promotion (DHP), information for everyone in the society <br/> | ||
| + | - Connectivity of schools, and partnership for school content | ||
| − | + | 3. Welcome remarks from Permanent Secretary and brief highlight of Ministry's mandates and Digital Vision 2040 and roadmap to it's realisation. Geoffrey, Irene and Sharp provided the following comments: | |
| + | * Focus is on connectivity to schools and communities | ||
| + | * Challenges are the last mile | ||
| + | * OPEX costs of 20 USD/month are seen as affordable for schools | ||
| + | * Shareholders like UCC, NITA | ||
| − | + | 4. Introduction of BIF and her objectives including areas for partnership | |
| − | + | 5. Discussions by members presence | |
| − | + | 6. Demonstration of IAP technology to ministry's officials | |
| − | + | 7. Recommendations and action points agreed | |
| − | + | ||
| − | 7. Recommendations and action points agreed | + | |
8. Propose date for next meeting (follow up meeting) | 8. Propose date for next meeting (follow up meeting) | ||
9. Adjournment | 9. Adjournment | ||
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DigI:Meeting the Ministry of ICT Uganda Feb2020
| Title | Ministry of ICT Uganda |
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| Place | ICT House@Kampala |
| Date, Time | 2020/02/25, - 26Feb2020 |
| Contact Person | Julius Peter, Brenda Jimris-Rekve |
| Participants | Josef Noll, Julius Peter, Brenda Jimris-Rekve |
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Objective
Meeting with the ministry of ICT Uganda and a showcase of our Information Spot device with community enthusiasts on Digital Inclusion in Uganda and telecom providers
Venue
ICT House Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
Conclusions
Participants
- Julius Peter Ochen, Ministry of ICT
- Sharp Mugabe, Ministry of ICT
- Richard M. Micho, Consultant
- Geoffrey Agdi, Ministry of ICT
- Irene Karungi Sekibleko, Ministry of ICT
- Brenda Jimris-Rekve, Basic Internet Foundation
- Josef Noll, Basic Internet Foundation
Agenda and Minutes
1. Introduction of Ministry's official presence
- Geoffrey introduced to the Ministry of ICT, and excused for the Permanent Secretary (PS), who had to join another urgent meeting.
2. Introduction of the Basic Internet Foundation ("Foundation") guests presence - Josef and Brenda presented the main achievements and contributions from the Foundation
- Promoting Internet Lite, the free access to information for everyone by addressing the Freemium model for access. Special focus is on non-profit content, being information in education, health, agriculture.
- Extraordinary success in establishing Information Spots with Digital Health in rural Tanzania. Through providing videos and animations on local information spots the knowledge increase on diseases such as Cysticercosis (tapeworm), Anthrax, TBc and HIV/Aids increased up to 60%. See Digital Health presentation (.pdf) at Media:CHRISTIN HEALTH
- Established the infrastructure for Internet Lite access (see BasicInternet:Solutions), enhancing the reach of mobile networks from 7-8 km to more than 20 km (LINK MIGOLI), or in areas being in the mobile shadow (LINK SELELA)
- Having established connectivity in 8 countries, including TZ, KY, ET, the Foundation is now reaching out to governments to contribute to the national goals in SDG 3 and SDG 4. Special focus is on
- Digital Health Promotion (DHP), information for everyone in the society
- Connectivity of schools, and partnership for school content
3. Welcome remarks from Permanent Secretary and brief highlight of Ministry's mandates and Digital Vision 2040 and roadmap to it's realisation. Geoffrey, Irene and Sharp provided the following comments:
- Focus is on connectivity to schools and communities
- Challenges are the last mile
- OPEX costs of 20 USD/month are seen as affordable for schools
- Shareholders like UCC, NITA
4. Introduction of BIF and her objectives including areas for partnership
5. Discussions by members presence
6. Demonstration of IAP technology to ministry's officials
7. Recommendations and action points agreed
8. Propose date for next meeting (follow up meeting)
9. Adjournment