AITEC Ghana: The West African Computing and Telecommunications Exhibition
and Conference
Accra International Conference Centre, 16-18 May 2002

incorporating:
THE WEST AFRICAN IT TRAINING AND EDUCATION FORUM

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The West African IT Training and Education Forum will run concurrently with
the 6th AITEC West African Computing and Telecommunication Conference and
Exhibition. The Forum will among other objectives brainstorm on a wide range
of issues pertaining to the enhancement of IT training and education at all
levels in both formal and informal educational system of West African states

Information Technology as a tool has been identified as the key to the
development and growth of every country and the need to tackle the problems
and challenges facing IT training and education in West Africa is very
crucial in order to help various countries achieve their developmental
aspirations.

The Forum, made of strategic briefings, presentations and round table
discussions will:

Ø Discuss the most effective training and education strategies for West
Africa
Ø As an opportunity to learn and share ideas about various options for IT
education and training
Ø Discuss and resolve issues of common interest
Ø Brainstorm on how to shape the future of IT education and training in West
Africa
Ø Comparative analysis of various curricula for IT education and training
Ø The forum can become the starting point for the formation of an IT
education and training union or association for the sub-region

TARGET

Key decision-makers in IT education and training drawn from Africa as a
whole but West Africa in particular. Participation is also expected
from the rest of the world.

- Educators
- Policy Makers
- Ministers and Directors of government agencies and departments
- Trainers
- School heads
- IT Training and Educational Experts
- Research Institutions
- Educational and Training Professional Associations
- Directors of Educational institutions

To submit proposals or for further details, contact Kwami Ahiabenu, II
AITEC Ghana, [email protected]