CEO Mediatecas Angola presentation at the Youth Engagement Summit Mauritius

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Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technologies of Angola

Youth and ICT, the key for Angola’s futureProfessor Dr. Pedro Teta, Secretary of State for IT

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Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technologies of Angola Professor Dr. Pedro Teta, SE of IT

1. Angola, a Country on the Rise

2. The Ministry – The Coordinating Body

3. Main National Projects – An Emerging Digital Player

4. Youth Strategy

5. ReMA - Media Libraries

Contents

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family”

Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

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Angola, a Country on the Rise

• Coming from a long war, destroyed infra-structures and weakened educational system, Angola is rebuilding fast

• In the period 2001–2010, Angola had the world's highest annual average GDP growth, at 11.1%

• Projected to be the fastest growing economy in Africa in the next 5 years

• Economic diversification and growth of ICT Sector

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Angola, an Emergent Digital Player

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Internet and Mobile subscribers Growth

• From 2008 to 2010 up from 139 to 132 place in the Measuring the Information Society Index

• From 2010 to 2011, up from 125 to 115 place in ICT Price Basket

• Several international prizes (TIGA Awards 2007, Africa Hoje 2008)

• Very high investment in ICT by the Government in the past years and in the future will see fastest growth in these index in the next years

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Angola has 13 million mobile phone users, 70% of which are youngsters

Angola has 3,5 million mobile internet users, 70% of which are youngsters

Angola has 600 thousand viewers of cable and satellite TV, 70% of which are youngsters

and we keep on growing every day with great energy

The Future is in the Youth

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2. The Ministry

3. Main National Projects

4. Youth Strategy


Contents

“The focus should be on developing infra-structures to improve access of youth to ICT”

José Carvalho da Rocha, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology

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Design, conduct, execute and control of the Executive’s policy in the areas of telecommunications, information technologies, postal services and meteorology and

geophysics

Mission of the Ministry

Promotion ofCommunications andInformation Society;

Postal Services;

Information Technologies;

Telecommunications;

Meteorology andGeophysics;

Regulation;

Universal Service;

SpecializedTraining.

Areas of Intervention

Benefits For All

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The guiding documents for the Information Society take as reference the main governanceguidelines outlined in the National Development Plan 2013 - 2017 and the National Training Plan.

Guiding Documents

National Development

Plan

National Training

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White Paper on ICT

National Plan for the Information Society

Electronic GovernanceStrategic Plan

• The White Paper on ICT is the document thatdefines the policy guidelines in the fields ofTelecommunications and Information Technology;

• The National Plan for the InformationSociety defines the objectives and programsleading to the development of the informationsociety, and is structured on 6 pillars:Connectivity and Access; Electronic Governance;Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Health;Education and Industry; Trade and services;

• The Electronic Governance Strategic Plandetails the lines of action, programs and projectsto be developed under the ElectronicGovernance.

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The National Plan for the Information Society (NPIS) 2013-2017 is the reference document for theInformation Society in Angola and is structured in 2 crosscutting pillars and 4 sectorial pillars.

National Plan for the Information Society

Pillar 3

Agriculture, Fisheries,

Environmentand Rural

Development

Pillar 4

Health

Pillar 5

Education

Pillar 6

Industry, Commerce

andServices

Pillar 2: Electronic Government

Pillar 1: Access and Connectivity

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NPIS is the update of the Action Plan for theInformation Society, implemented in 2005.

• Crosscutting Pillars - Pillar 1 and 2

Basis for the development of InformationSociety. Will support the development ofSectorial Pillars

• Sectorial Pillars

Key Areas with impact on thedevelopment of Information Society inAngola and Angolans

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The Electronic Governance Strategic Plan outlines the strategy for the Electronic Government for2013-2017.

Electronic Government Strategic Plan

EGSP intends to improve and strengthen Government services provision to citizens and is divided in 4 main Action Lines:

A. Focusing Government Services in Citizens Needs

B. Improving Public Sector Efficiency and Effectiveness

C. Training and Qualifying Public Employees and Institutions

D. Guaranteeing Modern and Secure Technological Infra-structure

Pillar 3

Agriculture, Fisheries,

Environmentand Rural

Development

Pillar 4

Health

Pillar 5

Education

Pillar 6

Industry, Commerce

andServices

Pillar 2: Electronic Governance

Pillar 1: Access and Connectivity

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2. The Ministry


4. Youth Strategy

5. Media Libraries

Contents

“As Africans we understand the social business dynamics in Africa and its challenges. But if we can be connected there is

nothing we wouldn’t achieve”Kondwani Chimatiro, co-founder of the Malawian ‘Sahebo’ social network

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• National Optical Fiber Program

• Second international subsea connection point(WACS)

• Sub-Saharan project of national communications via satellite

• Standardization and migration to DTT

• Standardization and migration to NGNs

• First Angolan Satellite

Telecommunication Projects

Angola is making strong investments in the development of the telecommunications infrastructurein order to position the country as an African leader in ICT.

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Internet Portals

Citizens’ Portal

Portal of the Republic of Angola

Employment Portal

Citizens One-Stop-Shop (SIAC)

One-Stop Shop for Business

E-Government Software

Tax Management System

Finance, Taxation and Assets Management System

Integrated Customs System

Registry, Notary and Identity Card System

Several Other Systems

E-Government Projects

The Ministry has been developing and implementing key systems and interfaces for the future ofElectronic Governance in Angola.

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Electronic Government Transversal Project

Video Conference VoIP Office

AutomationDigital

Hospital

The Electronic Governance Project Implementation Commission (CIEGOV) is responsible for theimplementation of infra-structure and services projects among Public Institutions. Particularemphasis to the development of the Data Center, IT Security Systems, Office Automation,Voice over IP (VoIP) and Videoconference, among others e-Gov projects.

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• ICT Higher InstituteHigher education of excelency in ITC

• ICT Training CenterCourses and certifications towards a real know-how

• National Telecommunications InstituteBasic training for high-school students

• Network of Media Libraries (Mediatecas)21st century infrastructures to access knowledge

• N´Gola DigitalA gateway to the world anywhere in the country

• Mobile TelephonyUniversal access to mobile equipment and data

Other Relevant Projects from MTTI

The Ministry has made a bet on the evolution of Information Society and Electronic Governance for the development of Angola. These are some highlights of the main projects:

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2. The Ministry


4. Youth Strategy


Contents

“Youth is undoubtedly the biggest accelerator of the country development”

José Eduardo dos Santos, President of the Republic of Angola

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This ICT Youth Strategy is part of the National Executive Plan For Youth Development and aims tocontribute, through ICT, to promote Employability, Entrepreneurship, Job Trainingand Youth Occupation.

Main Target Audience

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Young Students

From basic, secondary and higher education

Young Unemplyed or with Informal EmploymentWith or without academic training

Young EntrepreneursWith or without own business

Angola has defined a formal strategy for the digital inclusion of the Youth

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50Techcenters

around the country (25 mobile and 25

fixed)

100 Internet PublicAccess Points

18 Local Media Libraries

100 Fixed Techcenters

500.000 PCsfinanced

40 Youth Houses andCommunity Centres with

ICT equipment

Lectures and ICT Workshops

125.000 Mobile Phones

financed

Young AngolanPortal

300 ICT Professional Training Courses

300 ICT courses for Entrepreneurs

500ICT interns

Vision of the ICT Youth Plan

Promote the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), as a vehicle for training,employability, entrepreneurship and occupation of young Angolans.

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Internet Public Access Points

Local Media Libraries

N'Gola Digital (Fixed and Mobile Techcenters)

ICT Equipping of Youth Houses andCommunity Centers

PCs and Smartphones financingprogram

ICT Promotion and Debate Program

ICT Professional Training Courses

ICT Courses for Entrepreneurs

ICT Internships (“on the job” and curricular)

Youth Portal

Single Registration for Youngsters

Monitoring and Reporting System

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Main Initiatives

The Action Plan for the Digital Inclusion of Young Angolans comprises 12 main initiatives.

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Internet Public Access Points in Schools and Social Institutions

• 100 Internet Public Access Points

• Each space will have 1 outdoor access point and 12 indoor access points

• Reduction of social differences and access to the Information Society

• Target Audience: All youngsters, with a focus on rural areas

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Local Media Libraries

• 18 Small Local Media Libraries

• Equipped with computers, connectivity equipment, printers and other ICT equipment

• Free access to e-books, movies and other content

• Study rooms, workrooms and recreational areas

• Target Audience: All youngsters, with a focus on students

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SAURIMO

SOYO

LUBANGO

HUAMBOBENGUELA

LUANDA

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CUNENELUANDA - CAZENGA

CABINDA

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N’Gola Digital (Fixed and Mobile Techcenters)3

• 25 Fixed Techcenters

• 25 Mobile Techcenters until 2017

• Spaces for free use , equipped with computers and internet access, with support and training sessions

• Coverage of 4 sites per province, present from Monday to Friday, once a month, and also itinerant.

• Target Audience: All youngsters, with a focus on rural areas

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ICT Equipping of Youth Houses and Community Centers

• 40 Youth Houses and Community Centers

• Province Capitals and mais municipalities

• Computers and internet access

• Potential for youth occupation

• Target Audience: All youngsters, with a focus on rural areas and entrepreneurs

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PCs and Smartphones Financing Program (microcredit)5

• Favourable conditions for the financing of Computers andSmartphones

• Payment in 12 or 24 months

• Subsidy of 20% of the PC or Smartphone cost

• Goal until 2017: Cover more than 500.000 youngsters

• Huge impact on youth access to the information society

• Target Audience: Young students

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ICT Promotion and Debate Program

• Communication and Awareness Campaign

• Radio and TV Spots

• Lectures and Workshops to the youth

• Potential for youth occupation

• Target Audience: All youngsters

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ICT Professional Training Courses7

• Technical training courses provided by ITEL

• Theory and Practice

• Partnerships with companies for the practical component of the course

• Growth of employment and employability of young people

• Target Audience: Young unemployed and entrepreneurs

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ICT Courses for Entrepreneurs

• Courses on entrepreneurship, e-commerce and social networking

• Classroom component and distance learning

• Classroom component potencially held in the Media Librariesand Techcenters

• Target Audience: Young entrepreneurs

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ICT Internships (“on the job” and curricular)9

• Curricular internships for students enroled in ICT universitydegrees

• Partnerships with Angolan companies

• 4 month internships

• Goal for 2017: 500 interns

• Target Audience: Young students

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Angolan Youth Portal10

• Portal with content targeted to meet the challenges and concerns of young people

• Accessible via mobile devices

• Gradual evolution to integrate sms service, email and social networking.

• Target Audience: All Angolan youngsters

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Single Registration for Youngsters11

• Better understanding of the needs of young Angolans

• Easy and single registration of young people for all initiatives

• Send personalized information to each youth according to their interests

• Target Audience: All Angolan youngsters

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Monitoring and Reporting System of the Youth Executive Plan12

• Monitoring and Statistics Information System

• Identify youth preference for each initiative

• Timely planning of implementation

• Communication of the implementation results

• Target Audience: Young Angolans

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2. The Ministry


4. Youth Strategy


Index

“In an information society, education is no mere amenity; it is the prime tool for growing people and profits”John Naisbitt, American author and public speaker in the area of futures studies

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1. To promote access and full participation of the Angolan society in the Information and Knowledge Society

2. To strengthen the educationsystem of Angola

3. Contribute to the economic and social development of Angola

Strategic Objectives

The ReMA Mediatecas are multi-agent spaces, open to society to strengthenknowledge, cultivate creativity and innovation in all areas, social, educational,scientific, cultural and business, oriented to ...

High Impact in the Youth and All Society

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Information And Reception

Media Library

Production And Publication

Promotion And Dissemination

Training

Technological Guidance

Guidance For Social Entrepreneurship And Management

Main Services

ReMA Media Libraries aim at democratizing access to information and knowledge, increasingaccess, use and ownership of the Information Society among the Angolan population, especiallythe youth.

Wide Range of Services to Serve Social Needs

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CONCEPT MEDIATECA

CONCEPT OF TRADITIONAL

Mediateca(DIGITAL LIBRARY)

ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN DIGITAL

FORMAT

RESOURCES

EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT: NEW ELEMENTS

PERMANENT LEARNING

MEETING POINT

SUPPORT RESEARCH

ICT DEMOSTRATI

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PRODUTION

CREATING DIGITAL ARTS AND CULTURE

Space for Social Innovation

The Mediatecas: i) provide access to digital information, ii) function as Knowledge Spaces - in that itfacilitates access to information and knowledge building, iii) serve as spaces for Social Innovation - asit promotes and facilitates activities for the creation of new proposals or solutions with and / or for theAngolan society.

ReMA can become a national and international reference, as an innovative concept with impact in development in emerging countries.

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Media Libraries Open to the Public

Media Libraries Under Construction

Media Libraries Project Studies

Bié

Huambo

The Mediatecas from Benguela, Luanda and Lubango were inaugurated on 2012 August. Until theend of 2013, the other three mediatecas will open to the public: Saurimo, Soyo and Huambo.

A National Project Covering the Whole Territory

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In order to reach the most remote and disadvantaged there is amobile component – the Mobile Media Library.

Reaching the Poorest

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The Future holds …

… a Digital World of Opportunitiesfor Young Angolans!

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Bio - Professor Pedro Sebastião Teta• Pedro Sebastião Teta was born in April 28th of 1959 in Nzeto, Angola

• Has a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Computer and Control Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest

• Has a PHD from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest in the Field of Intelligent Control using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

• Has an extended educational and academic career, having been Visiting Professor at Berkeley and Stanford University

• Full Professor at Agostinho Neto University- Luanda Angola

• From 1997 until 2008 he was Vice-Minister for Science and Technology

• Acted has a Chairman and Vice- Chairman of the Commission for Science and Technology of the United Nations 2001-2005

• From 2008 until 2010 was appointed to the post of Vice-Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technologies, actually Secretary of State of Information Technology.

• Since 2010 he is also the Coordinator of the Executive Committee of Media Library Network - REMA