The African information sector is one of the poorest in the world at a time when humanmankind is experiencing one of the most extraordinary periods in communications history. Radio, television, newspapers, data banks, multimedia outlets, telephony, submarine cables, satellite communications, digital technology, the Internet: each of these factors has a profound impact on society at large, on global and national economies, technostructure and financial conglomerates.

Objectives

-  To observe and evaluate current communications policies in African countries;

    * To propose alternative solutions capable of placing Africa on the path to technological innovation and democratization;
   * To build up the capacities of African civil society to utilize ICTsso they can lobby and educate their constituencies more effectively;
    * To create and develop an electronic gateway specialized in economic and social development in Africa;
    * To promote the diffusion and utilization of alternative information.

Means

    * Field surveys and qualitative studies;
   * Development caravans (small multidisciplinary teams) assigned tomonitor and develop projects and programs within community-based groupswhile using participatory methods;