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Accenture Development
Partnerships | www.accenture.com
Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP) is a charitable organization sponsored by Accenture, the global management consultancy, that provides
high-quality business and technology consulting services to the
development sector. ADP's overall aim is to channel Accenture's consulting
expertise to non-profit organizations working in developing countries that
would not normally have access to international management consulting
capabilities. It does this at a fraction of commercial market rates,
charging fees that are more aligned to development sector norms. ADP
offers clients a full range of consulting services including strategy and
planning, supply chain and logistics, information and communication
technology, organizational development, change management and operational
effectiveness.
Cambridge University Press
| www.cambridge.org/uk/
Cambridge University Press publishes the finest academic and educational
writing from around the world. As a department of the University of
Cambridge, its purpose is to further the University's objective of
advancing knowledge, education, learning, and research. Cambridge is not
just a leading British publisher, it is the oldest printer and publisher
in the world and one of the largest academic publishers globally.
CECS Namibia | www.nied.edu.na/edusupport/cecs.htm
| www.cecsnamibia.com.na
CECS Namibia is not-for-profit training organisation which provides
training and support for teachers and communities in ICT literacy. CECS
currently focuses on basic computer literacy and as communities and
teachers become literate in the basic skills, advanced literacy and
pedagogy courses are available.
Colleges of Education: MOE
| www.nied.edu.na
The four Colleges of Education (Caprivi, Ongwediva, Rundu, and Windhoek)
in Namibia deliver pre-service teacher education to prepare student
teachers to teach in grades 1-10. Student teachers follow a three year
programme of study focusing on educational theory and practice as well as
subject specialisation.
Directorate of Adult
Basic Education: MOE | directorate
of adult basic education
The main function of the Directorate of Adult Basic Education is to
provide opportunities for adults in Namibia to acquire knowledge, skills
and positive attitudes to participate in socio-economic, activities of the
country and improve their lives.
Directorate of
Education Programme Implementation: MOE | directorate
of education programme implementation
Directorate of Education Programme Implementation objective is to organise,
co-ordinate, monitor, and control the implementation of educational
programmes at national level.
Directorate of
General Services: MOE | directorate
of general service
The Directorate of General Services provides administrative support to the
Ministry of Education through proper and accountable financial, personnel,
and auxiliary services to ensure effective quality education. The
directorate ensures proper and accountable financial management,
information and communication technology, implementation of legislative
provisions and policies underlying public service human resource
management, and the transparent and well-coordinated delivery of
procurement, stores, transportation, and other logistical services.
Directorate
of Higher Learning: MOE | directorate
of higher learning
The higher education sub-sector is a major contributor to the attainment
and support of the national development aspirations and goals. It is a
direct role player in the current development efforts of reduction in
unemployment; increase in productivity, especially in value-added
productivity; poverty alleviation; and, equitable economic growth
resulting in better quality of life for all Namibians by 2030.
The Directorate has committed itself to contribute to
the national goals by ensuring the efficient production and supply of
skilled human resources. The directorate manages and administers the
teacher education and training colleges and liaises with higher
institutions of learning, particularly the University of Namibia (UNAM)
and the Polytechnic of Namibia in terms of policy directives and financial
provision for them to meet their mandates. The two institutions UNAM and
the Polytechnic are, however, full fledged autonomous.
Directorate of
Planning and Development: MOE | directorate
of planning and development
The Directorate of Planning and Development (PAD) in the Ministry of
Education coordinates strategic planning, programme development, research,
policy analysis, information management systems, institutional
development, and resource control. The directorate coordinates the
financial resources, physical facilities, human resource development,
development cooperation, and educational mapping programmes. The Education
Management Information System, which is described below, is a unit under
the Directorate of Planning and Development.
Directorate of
Science and Technology: MOE | directorate
of science and technology
The Directorate of Science and Technology is tasked to facilitate the
realistic development and integration of science and technology in
education. As well it promotes the fullest utilisation of human talents
and economic resources in order to enhance the quality of life of all
Namibians, rural and regional development, formal and self-employed
opportunities, the role and impact of small and medium enterprises,
traditional and micro-industries, the management of environmental
resources and the traditional knowledge system, and the contribution of
women in science and technology.
Directorate of
Vocational Education and Training: MOE | directorate
of vocational education and training
The Directorate: VET is responsible for the development of the VET system.
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has been established to improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of vocational education and training in
Namibia, engaging industry,businesses, training providers and other
stakeholders in reforming the VET system in order to ensure that VET
programmes and services meet the current and emerging needs of industry,
businesses and the broader community.
Education and Training
Sector Improvement Programme: MOE | education
and training sector improvement programme (ETSIP)
During 2005 the Ministry of Education undertook the Education and Training
Sector Improvement Programme (ETSIP) to increase the efficiency of the
education and training system. ETSIP aims to increase the number of
skilled and employable Namibians through a strong focus on improving
educational quality. A sector-wide review resulted in the development of a
comprehensive improvement programme for the education sector. ETSIP
includes the following sub-components: Early Childhood Development and
Pre-Primary Education; General Education; Vocational Education and
Training; Tertiary Education and Training; Knowledge and Innovation;
Information and Communication Technologies in Education; HIV/AIDS; and
Capacity Development.
Education Management
Information System Unit: PAD: MOE | http://emis.edsnet.na
The Education Management Information System (EMIS) is part of the
Directorate of Planning and Development within the Ministry of Basic
Education, Sport and Culture. EMIS provides statistics on the formal
schooling system in the Republic of Namibia. Two school censuses are
conducted every year: the 15th school day after the start of each new
school year, and the Annual Education Census (AEC), generally held in
August each year.
E-Learning Centre
In April 2006, the Namibian ELC was formally launched through a
partnership between the Namibian Open Learning Network Trust (NOLNet) and
InWEnt (Capacity Building International, Germany). Established under the
auspices of NOLNet, the ELC functions as the service hub for e-learning
activities in Namibia and beyond.
Embassy of Finland |
www.finland.org.na
The Embassy of Finland strives to facilitate global security, economic
interaction and social development in Namibia as well as other countries
in Africa. This is in conjunction with the international development goals
set out by the European Union, which identify ICTs as a powerful tool to
advance education and poverty alleviation throughout the developing world.
Global e-Schools and Communities
Initiative (GeSCI) | www.gesci.org
GeSCI was founded by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan‘s ICT Task Force,
and its work is closely aligned with the Millennium Development Goals,
which aim to achieve permanent, measurable reductions in global poverty
and deprivation by 2015. GeSCI’s mission is based on the premise that
education changes lives. Schools empowered with information and
communications technologies can offer better education to millions of
children in developing countries by linking them to information,
opportunities and the global community. GeSCI works at local, national and
international level, to support developing countries as they create and
deliver strategies to harness ICTs for education and community growth -
transforming the prospects of learners and citizens and the fortunes of
developing nations. This is the philosophy that guides GeSCI’s work,
which is undertaken in partnership with a wide variety of stakeholders,
including governments of developing countries, non-governmental groups,
academics and private sector companies.
ICDL Foundation | www.icdl.org.za
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Foundation is an
international, non-profit organisation established to raise the level
computer skills in Africa. The ICDL is the world’s leading end-user
computer skills certification programme and is an internationally
recognised qualification designed specifically for those who wish to gain
a benchmark qualification in computing to develop ICT skills and enhance
career prospects.
ICT Alliance
The ICT Alliance Namibia is an umbrella organisation for companies,
professionals, and citizens involved and/or interested in information and
communication technology (ICT) in Namibia. The ICT Alliance Namibia aims
to influence and shape ICT policy making for the industry and users; drive
ICT policymaking in the country; liase with and lobby government,
non-governmental organisations, private sector, the ICT sector regulator,
and the public at large on shaping policy decisions; represent the
interest of members of the alliance on policy platforms; and draft and
propose sound policy suggestion to present stakeholders for adoption on
existing as well as future policies.
ICTs in Education
Steering Committee
The ICTs in Education Steering Committee, established by the Ministry of
Education in February 2004, creates a single forum for promoting the
coordination and collaboration of all projects, organisations, activities,
and initiatives seeking to support the use of ICTs in the educational
sector. The committee's membership contains significant representation
from the Ministry of Education’s Executive Management Team (EMT) as well
as representation from regional offices, the Teacher Resource Centre (TRC)
network, directorates within the Ministry of Education, tertiary education
partners, the Colleges of Education, representatives from ICTs in
education projects, civil society organisations, private sector partners,
and donor/development organisations.
IFESH | www.ifesh.org
IFESH focuses on empowering individuals of developing nations through the
operation and support of community-based programs in the areas of
literacy, education, vocational training, agriculture, nutrition, and
health care. The organisation seeks the development and utilisation of
technical skills of all people, regardless of race, colour, creed, or sex.
The primary area of concern is sub-Saharan Africa.
Information Technology Department (ITD)
Established in 1999, ITD has since inception been an innovator in ICT
business development. Focused primarily the public and NGO sector, ITD has
been instrumental in the development of solutions such as the first Mobile
Training Unit in the region, currently in use by the Parliament of Namibia
for advocacy and for taking parliament to the people, and has been at the
forefront in design and deployment of ICT solutions tailored to the needs
of schools and communities in throughout Namibia.
Institute of Information Technology
(IIT) |www.iit.com.na
Established in 1997 IIT is a privately owned training and education
provider which has a national footprint with 3 full campuses and 5
satellite centres countrywide. It delivers internationally accredited
industry qualifications to around 4500 Namibians annually in disciplines
ranging from basic computer literacy to hardware and software engineering
as well as a bouquette of business and management courses accredited by
the University of Cambridge. IIT utilises a blend of training
methodologies including instructor lead training, online training,
computer based training, supported correspondence training and home
education. Through its other divisions IIT provides Namibians with stable
refurbished computers running on a mixture of open source and Microsoft
platforms. IIT is a proud founding member and board member of the ICT
Alliance, SchoolNet, ICT4Education, and a proud member of the NETTS trust,
ICT steering committee and the NCCI.
LearnThings Africa | www.learnthings.co.za
Learnthings specialises in the production of interactive e-learning
curriculum materials and offers training related to effective usage of
these materials to empower and engage the education sector through digital
content.
Microsoft | www.microsoft.com
In June 2003 the Parliament of Namibia signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with Microsoft to jointly implement a Pathfinder project for
Africa. Microsoft has spent the last two years testing an ICT Blueprint
for Schools in Namibia. Built upon 20 years of experience in the business
of schools, this Blueprint highlights the critical components that all
schools need to consider for a successful ICT implementation strategy. The
Blueprint for Schools is part of the long standing commitment by Microsoft
to Education: a tried and tested methodology for the successful
integration of ICT into the curriculum and the business of schools.
Microsoft, through their global Partners in Learning programme, continues
to be committed to Education and helping all students realise their
potential through the power of ICT.
Ministry of Education
(MOE) | www.mec.gov.na
The Ministry of Education was established by amalgamating the eleven
second-tier educational services inherited from apartheid South
Africa into one unified national structure. The Ministry of Education’s
objective is to provide quality education to all Namibians in line with
the country’s Constitution.
Ministry of Gender
Equality and Child Welfare | www.mgecw.gov.na
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) is responsible
for the implementation of policies and programmes at national and regional
levels for mainstreaming gender at all sector levels countrywide;
promoting participatory, empowering, and liberating strategies of
community development; and ensuring all children enjoy equal care,
protection, and opportunities.
Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Immediately after Namibia became independent, the Ministry of Information
and Broadcasting was established to produce, disseminate, and facilitate
the free flow of information to empower the Namibian people to participate
in nation building and development. The Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting comprises Directorate Print Media and Regional Offices,
Directorate Audiovisual Media, the Namibian Communications Commission,
Division General Service and Division Media Liaison. The Namibia Press
Agency (Nampa) and the New Era Publications Corporations are in the
process of becoming parastatals.
Ministry of Mines
and Energy | www.mme.gov.na
Ministry of Mines and Energy was established in 1990 to act as the
custodian of Namibia’s mineral, energy, and other land-based resources.
Responsibilities entrusted to the Ministry include promoting and
regulating the development and utilisation of these resources through the
creation of suitable legislative and institutional frameworks.
Ministry of Youth,
National Service, Sport, and Culture
The Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport, and Culture aims to
address the key needs of youth from the ages 16 to 34, particularly those
already out of school; national service for nation-building; the promotion
of sport throughout the country at all levels; and Namibia’s diverse
cultural heritage.
NAMCOL | www.namcol.com.na
The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), a parastatal educational
institution created in 1997, provides continuing education learning
opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth. NAMCOL has since grown
to become the largest educational institution in Namibia with regard to
total number of students.
Namdeb | www.namdeb.com
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Limited is owned in equal shares by the
Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers Centenary AG. Namdeb
recovers diamonds and generates employment for Namibian citizens. Revenue
generated through this partnership has played a central role in building
the social and physical infrastructure of an independent Namibia.
Namibia Training Authority
| www.nta.com.na
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) provides services to increase the
effectiveness and efficiency of vocational education and training in
Namibia and support the expansion of training places to enable more
Namibians to become skilled and find gainful (self-) employment. The NTA
works through partnerships with industry, the commerce and business
sector, training providers, trade unions, and other stakeholders.
Namibian Communications
Commission | www.ncc.org.na
The Namibian Communications Commission which was established in terms of
the Namibia Communications Commission Act of 1992 and is tasked with the
licensing of telecommunications equipment and frequency management
throughout the country.
Namibian Education
Technology Organisation | www.nied.edu.na
The Namibian Education Technology Organisation is a local non-profit
organisation that aims to support schools in their endeavours towards ICT
integration. NETO trains teachers in ICT integration skills for teaching
and learning as well as guides school administrators to properly support
ICT at their schools.
Namibian Libraries and
Archive Services: MOE | www.nln.edu.na
Namibian Libraries and Archive Services is a Directorate within the
Ministry of Education tasked with ensuring an adequate national knowledge
management and information access infrastructure through the network of
national, community, school, specialised, and government libraries as well
as for the National Archives.
Nampower | www.nampower.com
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specialises in the
generation and transmission of electricity. As an electricity company
NamPower understands that electricity invariably plays an important role
in the socio-economic development of Namibia. As the engine that drives
progress, Nampower’s main objectives are the availability,
affordability, and accessibility of electricity to as many Namibians as
possible within the shortest possible time.
National Institute for Education
Development: MOE | www.nied.edu.na
NIED was established in 1990 as a Directorate within the Ministry of
Education with the continuous task of ensuring that education in Namibia
is developed and improved in accordance with the latest developments in
education and the needs of the people of Namibia. NIED is responsible for
evaluating, designing, and developing curricula for the education system;
introducing effective approaches to teaching and learning; coordinating
the development of instructional materials; educational research;
preparing and coordinating an effective system of pre-service and
in-service teacher education; and providing training in educational
management.
National Planning
Commission | www.npc.gov.na
The National Planning Commission (NPC) in the Office of the President is
responsible for the planning of national priorities and directing the
course of national development. This includes developing economic and
social plans and policies in accordance with national objectives and
priorities; macroeconomic policy analysis, national and sectoral
development planning and employment strategies, budgeting, and project
analysis; and collection and organisation of statistics and other data
required for planning and related areas.
NETSS Centre | www.netss.org.na
The National Education Technology Service & Support Centre (NETSS
Centre) provides for deployment, maintenance, and support of ICTs in
Education in Namibia. The NETSS Centre will be the central distribution
centre through which all ICTs destined for educational institutions will
be cleared. NETSS Centre will also offer a helpdesk with a toll free
number available to provide technical support to all educational
institutions. Timely and quality deployment and support services will be
provided to all educational institutions in an equitable and
technology-neutral manner.
NOLNet
The Namibian Open Learning Network Trust (NOLNet) is a cooperative
initiative of the Ministry of Education, the University of Namibia, the
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), the Polytechnic of Namibia,
and the National Institute for Educational Development to "establish
a network of open learning centres throughout the country at which certain
facilities will be shared and services offered on a collaborative
basis". NOLNet enhances opportunities for supported, independent
learning for adults and young people who cannot take part in conventional,
institution-based education. The Open Learning Network enhances services
provided by community libraries, Teacher Resource Centres, school
libraries, NAMCOL tutorial centres, and Community Learning and Development
Centres.
Office of the Prime
Minister | www.opm.gov.na
The Office of the Prime Minister is responsible for advising and assisting
the President, leading Government business in Parliament, co-coordinating
the work of the Cabinet, and administering the public service. The Prime
Minister co-coordinates the work of the government at inter-ministerial
and inter-governmental levels and for projecting the good image of the
government.
Peace Corps Namibia | www.peacecorps.gov
Peace Corps/Namibia has made substantial contributions to the reform of
the educational system in teacher training, classroom teaching, and
subject matter support for teachers, especially in English, mathematics,
ICT, and science. Many education Volunteers are also directly engaged in
initiating community activities for their students, such as establishing
libraries and computer labs, boys' and girls' clubs, HIV/AIDS clubs, and
computer classes for students, teachers, and the community. Additionally,
to support the national response to HIV/AIDS, volunteers focus on capacity
building at regional and school levels.
Polytechnic of Namibia
| www.polytechnic.edu.na
The Polytechnic of Namibia contributes to Namibian development by
providing tertiary technological career-oriented education at
internationally recognised standards. The main objective is the practice,
promotion, and transfer of technology with regards to the professional
human resource requirements of the country and those of the region and
beyond.
Rössing Foundation | www.rossing.com/namibia.htm
The Rössing Foundation supports and provides opportunities for adults and
young school leavers to engage in lifelong learning through the provision
of training and associated activities. The Foundation also addresses some
of the national challenges associated with poverty alleviation through the
development of small enterprises and support to the environment sector.
Innovative programmes are initiated in the development of ICTs, leadership
training, and support to local authorities to strengthen local capacity
and leadership.
SchoolNet Namibia | www.schoolnet.na
SchoolNet Namibia is a local, hands-on ICT deployment, training, and
support organisation. The successful provision of innovative computer
technologies and internet to over 300 schools since 2000 has led SchoolNet
to become a lead organisation in national ICT policy-making in Namibia.
SchoolNet has pioneered the adoption of appropriate and affordable school
computer technologies, the use of free and open source software solutions,
creative commons licensed educational content, and (unique in Africa)
significantly discounted flat-rate 24/7 (wireless) Internet service
provision in partnership with local telecommunication agencies, and
solar-powered school computer laboratories.
Sida
Sweden’s development cooperation in Namibia acts as a catalyst to bring
about economic growth and reduce social inequality. The most important
objectives of the support are a lasting improvement in the living
conditions of the nations poor and the reinforcement of democracy. This
achieved through support to the following areas of development: education;
the environment; the fight against HIV/AIDS; democracy and human rights;
transport and communications; commercial cooperation; and NGOs.
Teacher Resource
Centres: MOE | www.nied.edu.na
Teacher Resource Centres (TRCs) originated through a 1991 initiative of
the Ministry to meet the critical needs of un- and under-qualified
teachers working in schools. TRCs serve as workshop venues and libraries
as well as provide formal and ad hoc in-service teacher training for all
teachers. The National Teachers Resource Centre network currently has 22
main centres and 11 district and/or local TRCs nationwide.
Telecom Namibia | www.telecom.na
Telecom Namibia Limited is the national telecommunications operator,
established in August 1992 and wholly owned by the Government of the
Republic of Namibia. Telecom Namibia is functioning as a commercialised
company and as a subsidiary of its parent company, Namibia Post and
Telecom Holdings Limited.
UNESCO | www.unesco.org
UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. UNESCO supports
education, social and natural science, culture, and communication and
functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge
universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also
serves as a clearinghouse – for the dissemination and sharing of
information and knowledge – while helping Member States to build their
human and institutional capacities in diverse fields.
University of Namibia | www.unam.na
The University of Namibia, established in 1992, delivers education
designed to meet national human resources requirements through quality
teaching, research, consultancy, and community services. Through its
highly competent and dedicated staff and quality infrastructure, the
University has been serving the nation in various ways, and contributed
significantly to national reconstruction and development since its
inception.
USAID | www.usaid.org.na
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has
supported Namibian development efforts since 1991. Currently, USAID
programmes focus on HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, and treatment; basic
education; community-based natural resource management; democracy and
governance; and employment creation and enterprise development.
WorldTeach | www.worldteach.org
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that provides
opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to
international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in
developing countries. WorldTeach volunteers in Namibia work as English,
mathematics, science, and computer studies Subject Teachers in a wide
range of schools, including primary schools, secondary schools, and adult
training facilities. In addition to their subject teaching, volunteers are
also encouraged to serve as HIV/AIDS Resource Teachers.
XNET Development Trust
The XNet Development Trust was formed as a partnership between SchoolNet
Namibia and Telecom Namibia in 2003 as a vehicle to provide affordable
bandwidth connectivity to a variety of social sectors (such as
agriculture, education, health, SME etc). The education sector is the
first sector for connectivity roll-out. This is the first effort towards
Universal Access in Namibia.
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2008
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