Optimising the use of ICT in Development

AIDSPortal recently participated in a USAID hosted workshop “Optimising the use of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) to advance development objectives in Southern Africa”, 26-28 January in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The workshop attended by NGOs, private sector and USAID advisors was a forum to discuss ideas and share best practices on the use of technology to address developmental challenges in the health and education sectors.

Speaking about the importance of ICT in development, US Ambassador Donald Gips, quoting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, stressed the importance of fostering:

• Partnerships
• Sectoral rather than project approach
• Innovation and creativity

AIDSPortal has since its inception in 2003 worked within this approach. We work with local, regional and international partners to develop innovative ways of bringing together technology and knowledge in support of community-led responses to HIV and AIDS.

If you would like to know more about AIDSPortal and explore areas of collaboration, contact naume@aidsportal.org