Guiding Principles/Objectives

Programmes

Section DATC/T: 

► Programme ADEN:
> Enable network access for the greatest possible number of users;
> Reduce individual access costs. 

► Programme ARTIC:
> Support for National strategies to develop NICTs (new information and communication technologies);
> Implementation of conducive legal and regulatory frameworks.

► Programme PROCOOPTIC:
> Promote wide access to sources and tools of knowledge, for developing countries in particular;
> Ensure online presence of the South's creations and assets and thus a better linguistic balance on the worldwide web;
> Promote appropriation of information technologies by users, so they do not remain mere consumers but are able to produce their own content and applications.

Section DCT/IIA:

► Support for the development of e-Government for good governance
> Promote the appropriation of information technologies in government;
> Development of local applications to serve citizens.

Section DCSUR/RTV:

► Implementation of a scientific and technical information system in 12 PSZ countries:
> Enhancement and dissemination of African scientific research for incorporation into international networks;
> Access to knowledge. 

Areas of Application:

► Access 
► Internet services and applications to promote development 
► Support for the legal and regulatory framework
► Development of content and applications
► NICT training and awareness
► e-Government for development
► Access to African scientific research and knowledge

► ADEN
► ARTIC
► PROCOOPTIC
► Support for the development of e-Government for good governance
► Implementation of a scientific and technical information system in 12 PSZ countries.

Participation in Multi-donor Programmes:

n/a

Priority Solidarity Zone (PSZ) (See the “Questionnaire reply” section for details)

US$15.1 million (See the “Questionnaire reply” section for details)

► Section DATC/T: Ms. Béatrice Pluchon, Beatrice.Pluchon@diplomatie.gouv.fr and Mr. Pierre Bonis, Pierre.Bonis@diplomatie.gouv.fr
► Section DCT/IIA: Mr. Thomas Ruffin, Thomas.Ruffin@diplomatie.gouv.fr
► Section DCSUR/RTV: Mr. Jean-Jacques Pierrat, Jean-Jacques.Pierrat@diplomatie.gouv.fr