The Role and Status of National Research and Education Networks in Africa / Michael Foley.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Foley, Michael.

Contributor:

Foley, Michael.

Series:

Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER).

World Bank e-Library.

Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education.

Education For All.

Education for the Knowledge Economy.

Educational Institutions and Facilities.

Research and Development.

Science and Technology Development.

Local Subjects:

Education.

Education For All.

Education for the Knowledge Economy.

Educational Institutions and Facilities.

Research and Development.

Science and Technology Development.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 2016.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

The aim of this report is to provide guidance to governments, institutions, and development partners on how to approach the provision of advanced information and communication technology (ICT) services to the higher education and research community in Africa. The timing is appropriate as it coincides with a transformation in the telecom infrastructure and services on the continent as fiber optic connectivity, both undersea and on land, is expanding at a rapid pace. The premise of the report that the organization of ICT services and connectivity is best provided by a dedicated organization called the National Research and Education Network (NREN) is based on international best practice and the current plans of the stakeholders in the region. In the following pages, the nature of NRENs and the case for their establishment is outlined and the story of their development in Africa up to their current status is described in operation of NRENs are discussed as a prelude to a guidance note on how to go about establishing or strengthening an NREN, with recommendations to the government, the private sector, institutions, and development partners.