The EuroAfriCa-ICT project aims at supporting the development of Euro-Africa cooperation projects in some ICT thematic areas addressed by FP7. Support services are provided to European and sub-African / Caribbean organisations interested in contributing to the development of such initiatives or projects, under FP7 or otherwise.
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R&D CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
In order to support the development of those Euro-Africa collaborative projects, a database of key R&D centres of excellence in the ICT field has been undertaken and is available online.
Mapping Database
In addition a comprehensive mapping database referencing key projects / initiatives / programmes / organisations in the field is being developed.
This mapping database has been created to :
- Reference all organisations, projects, programmes and initiatives addressing S&T cooperation between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa / the Caribbean on ICT research
- Assist the EuroAfrica-ICT Partnership and the European Commission to easily track possible and future synergies that could be developed with key players from the considered regions
- Help the EuroAfriCa-ICT Partnership to provide relevant information to organisations looking for project partners
This database is developed with reference to...
- Contacts that the EuroAfriCa-ICT Project Partners gather through their own activities
- Contacts made through the EuroAfriCa-ICT Project activities
- Online forms
...and is sorted out by
- Category: EU-funded Project or not / Local, National or International Programme / Public or Private Organisation / Media / Contact Network / NGO / Other Initiatives
- Details: Full Name / Acronym (if any) / Profile / URL / Contact details / Etc.
- Region of Origin: Europe / sub-Saharan Africa / The Caribbean
- Region of Activity / Destination: Europe / sub-Saharan Africa / The Caribbean
TECHINCAL VISITS & THEMACTIC WORKSHOPS
Contacts are further established with organisations from Europe and Africa / The Caribbean through the organisation of technical visits and thematic workshops in order to support the emergence of cooperation projects. Such workshops (focusing on identified strategic thematic areas) and visits (e.g. small groups visiting targeted research laboratories) are organised on the occasion of the EuroAfriCa-ICT Cooperation Forums and the FP7/ICT Awareness Workshops.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Guidance and support services are provided free of charge to European and sub-Saharan African / Caribbean organisations developing (or interested in) cooperation projects in the ICT field, in particular projects to be submitted to FP7/ICT calls for proposals. Whenever possible the best is done to identify match-making opportunities and suggest European and sub-Saharan African / Caribbean organisations to connect in a given area for a specific purpose. Should you need any guidance, contact us.
FP7
- What is the 7th Framework Programme (FP7)?
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FP7 stands for "the seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities". The Framework Programmes (FPs) have been the main financial tools through which the European Union supports research and development activities covering almost all scientific disciplines. FPs have been implemented since 1984 and cover a period of five years with the last year of one FP and the first year of the following FP overlapping. FP7 will, however, run for seven years (2007-2013) with a Community financial participation of around EUR 50 000 million for the period. It is designed to build on the achievements of its predecessor towards the creation of the European Research Area, and carry it further towards the development of the knowledge economy and society in Europe. Please visit the FP7 website for detailed information. |
- What is DG Information Society and Media (DG INFSO)?
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DG stands for Directorate General. The Information Society and Media Directorate General (DG INFSO) is the DG of the European Commission supporting the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the benefit of all citizens and is namely in charge of the ICT theme under FP7. Its overall role is to: Support innovation and competitiveness in Europe through excellence in ICT research and development, Define and implement a regulatory environment that enables rapid development of services based on information, communication and audio-visual technologies, so fostering competition that supports investment, growth and jobs, Encourage the widespread availability and accessibility of ICT-based services, especially those that have the greatest impact on the quality of life of the citizens, Foster the growth of content industries drawing on Europe's cultural diversity, Represent the European Commission in international dialogue and negotiations in these fields, and promote international cooperation in ICT research and development. |
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ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) is one of the themes of the FP7 Specific Programme "Cooperation" with a budget of around EUR 9 000 million over the period 2007-2013. Priorities for ICT in FP7 have been identified by the European Commission and detailed in particular in the ICT work programme. |
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Organisations are invited to submit cooperation projects for funding only when a call for proposal is published. For the ICT theme, the planning of such calls, the priorities to be addressed, and the criteria used for evaluating the proposals submitted in response to these calls are detailed in the ICT work programme. General information on FP7 calls can be found under the following link. |
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NAtional contact points
Please find below contact details for FP7/ICT National Contact Points (NCP) in the sub-Saharan African and Caribbean regions.
Organisation |
Contact |
Address |
Telephone |
Country |
SRC
(Scientific Research Council) |
Audia
Barnett |
Hope Gardens Kingston 6 |
1-876 702-3440 / 1-876-702-4025 |
Jamaica |
Jamaica Embassy
(Alternative NCP) |
Georgia
Bernard |
Avenue Hansen-Soulie #77
1040 Brussels |
32-2-2346966 |
Belgium |
The Meraka Institute of the CSIR |
Johan
Eksteen |
Private Bag # 395, 0001 Pretoria |
27-82-4670854 |
South Africa |
DST
Department of S&T (South African mission to the EU) |
Daan
Du Toit |
Rue de la Loi #26
1040
Brussels |
32-473-687514 |
Belgium |
DST
Department of S&T (National Coordinator for South Africa) |
Mmboneni Muofhe |
Private Bag # 894
0001 Pretoria |
27-82-909856 |
South Africa |