In cooperation with local partners, we have established regional ICT network initiatives in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Through the it@inwent network initiatives, we aim to strengthen key local actors who develop, realize, and promote innovative and relevant ICT solutions for development [> Strategy and Tools].
In our networks, we bring together local partners who are already in business, and who act as multipliers and champions to create and promote ICT applications and related businesses in their countries and regions. We provide the network members with opportunities to enhance their capacities and stimulate regional knowledge sharing and cooperation. With international exchange as an integral part of our networking approach, the network members act as contacts and entry points for other international partners, further stimulating ideas and business opportunities.
it@inwent's ICT Networks:
New programme:
Capacity Building in Innovative Information and Communication Technologies through Free and Open Source Software in Southern and East Africa
Objective: Fostering small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the field of Free and Open Source Software through regional networking and strengthening of consulting capacities of ICT associations and training institutions.
Region: Southern and East Africa
Strategic partners: The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA), other regional and national ICT-associations, ICT-training institutions, universities and other change agents
Beneficiaries: African ICT-SME and their customers, especially national public administrations and SME
Duration: 2008 - 2010
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Southeast Asia
Objective: Promotion of free and open source software (FOSS) for development in Southeast Asia
Countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Local Partners: FOSS developers, Software related businesses, public institutions
Duration: 2005 – 2008
Network Website: www.it-foss.org
IT for Southeast Asian Cooperatives
Objective: Provision of basic and advanced ICT training for poverty-oriented cooperatives and stimulation of online cooperation; focus on women cooperative members
Countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
Local Partners: Regional and national umbrella associations of cooperatives
Duration of InWEnt support: 2004 – 2007
Network Website: www.it-coops.org
Information Technology in African Business
Objective: Promotion of ICT development, local and regional business cooperation and knowledge exchange within the SADC region
Countries: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
Local Partners: ICT related businesses and consultants, ICT training institutions, universities and governmental bodies
Status: In networking phase
Financing phase: 2001 – 2006
Network Website: www.it-ab.org
Information Technology in Asian Business
Objective: Promotion of ICT development and ICT training, local and regional business cooperation and knowledge exchange
Countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Local Partners: ICT related businesses and consultants, ICT training institutions, and universities
Status: In networking phase
Financing phase: 2002 - 2004
Network Website: it-asia Website [information as of 2004]