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BW-001
ANTON PIUS Christopher

Systems Analyst
Technical Department
Ministry of Education
Private Bag 005
GABORONE
Botswana

Telephone: (267) 3600453
Telefax: (267) 308925

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)); Software (Systems Analysis) ; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Local Area Networks (LANs); Systems Analysis
Professional societies: British Computer Society; Association of Computing Machinery; Computer Society of South Africa.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc., 1975, University of Sri Lanka; Postgraduate Diploma in Education, 1977, University of Sri Lanka
Working experience: Graduate Teacher, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 1975/1979; Project Leader, A.Z. Computer Services, Uxbridge, U.K., 1979/1980; Teacher in Computing, M.O.E, Lesotho, 1980/1986; Lecturer System Administrator (2 LANs each with 25 workstations), Botswana Polytechnic, 1987/1993; Systems Analyst, Management Information System, M.O.E., 1993-present
Publications: "Computers in Technical Education" at Computers in Education Conference in Botswana; "Object Oriented Databases" at EMIS Conference in Botswana

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BW-002
IGE Julis Akintola

Lecturer
Computer Science Department
University of Botswana
Private Bag 0022
GABORONE
Botswana

Telephone: (267) 351151 Ext.2133
Telex: 2429 BD
Telefax: (267) 356591

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Programming) (Software Engineering) (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Software Development. Software Reuse
Professional societies: Botswana Information Technology Society.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. Computer Science, 1983, University of Manchester, Britain; Ph.D. Computer Science, 1990, Obafemi, Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeria
Education: University of IFE, ILE-IFE, Nigeria, 1974/79; University of Manchester, Manchester, Britain, 1981/83; Obafemi, Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeria, 1984/90
Working experience: System Programmer at the Computer Centre, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1980/84; Lecturer at Computer Science Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984-present; Lecturer at Computer Science Department, University of Botswana, September 1992-present
Publications: Ph.D. Thesis: "Design of a Generalised Language to Language System", O.A.U, Ile-Ife, 1990; "Implementation of Tree Manipulation Facilities Needed for Good Semantic Specification in an Extensible Programming Language System", Ife Journal of Technology, Vol.1, N°2, 31-39, 1990; "Semantic Specification for an Extensible Programming Language System", African Journal of Science and Technology

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BW-003
KOCHANUJAN Anand

Manager, Information Technology
Department of Business Services
Coopers and Lybrand Services
P O Box 294
GABORONE
Botswana

Telephone: (287) 35 20 11
Telefax: (287) 37 39 01

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies (Database); Computer Communications and Networks (Local Area Networks (LANs)); Software (Software Engineering)
Consultancy areas: Systems Procurement; Local Area Networks (LANs); Database Design; Systems Analysis; Software Development; PC-Packages and Windows
Professional societies: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA; Clipper Expert Corporation, South Africa.
Education: University of Bombay, India, (B.Sc.) Electronics Engineering and Computer Technology, 3 years; University of Bombay, (B.Sc.), Physics, Honours, 3 years; Diploma in Business Management, Indian Merchants Chambers, 1 year
Working experience: Manager Information Technology, Botswana, 1995-present; Senior Systems Analyst, Botswana, 1989-1994; Systems Engineer, Blue Star, Bombay, India, 1985-1989; Systems Analyst/Programmer, Bombay, India, 1985; Trainee Programmer/Analyst, Bombay, India, 1983-1985

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BW-004
OJO Sunday Olusegun

Senior Lecturer
Computer Science Department
University of Botswana
Private Bag 0022
GABORONE
Botswana

Telephone: (267) 351151 Ext. 2463
Telex: 2429 BD
Telefax: (267) 256591
E-mail: ojoso@motswedi.ub.bw

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Systems Analysis); Computers and Society (Organization Impacts)
Consultancy areas: Database; Systems Analysis and Design
Professional societies: Member, IFIP, Working Group, Social Implication in developing countries (WG 9.4.), 1992-present; Associate Member, Association of Computing Machinery (USA), 1987; Interim President, Botswana Information Technology Society, 1993-present.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. Computer Science, 1979, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Ph.D. Computer Science, 1985, Glasgow University, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
Education: University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1975/1979; University of Glasgow, Scotland, U.K., 1981/85
Working experience: Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1985/91; Postgraduate Research Supervisor, University of Ibadan, on the research topic: "Design of a Veterinary Information Management System for Nigeria", 1990/91; Co-ordinator of Computer Science Department, Headship of Department
Publications: "Prospects of Microcomputer Technology Innovation for Library and Information Services in Nigeria", In proceedings 1st International Conference on Developing Countries and the New Information Age, Nsukka, Nigeria, 25-éè September, 1989; "Management of Automation Projects", In Eyitayi O.A. and Ehikhamenor F.A. (Eds.), Proceedings of Seminars on Microcomputers in the Library, Documentation, Publishing, and Information Centre; University of Ibadan, Nigeria, August, 1990; "Information Management: A Uniform Conceptual Model and its User Interface", Ph.D. Thesis, Glasgow University, U.K., April 1985

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BF-005
YERBANGA Yamba Jerome

Database Manager and Documentalist
Solar Energy Department
Regional Centre for Solar Energy (CRES)
P O Box 1872
BAMAKO
Burkina Faso

Telephone: (226) 226 188
Telex: (2) 532 CRES BKO

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) ; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Application Software)
Working experience: Chief Documentalist, Inter-African Committee for Hydraulic Studies (CIEH), Developed policies and methodologies for document processing and implemented a project: "Program on Exchange and Treatment of Information Concerning Water Area" co-financed by the Netherlands and Canadian IDRC, Bamako, Burkina Faso, 1981-1985; Database Manager and Documentalist, Regional Centre for Solar Energy (CRES), Burkina Faso, 1985-present; Expert, ROSTA/UNESCO, documentary network, Nairobi, Kenya 1991

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CM-006
KANE KANE Jean-Pierre

Directeur
Centre National de Développement de l'Informatique (CENADI)
YAOUNDE 11958
Cameroon

Telephone: (237) 22 07 66 / 23 20 99
Telefax: (237) 22 18 73

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society ; Hardware ; Software
Professional societies: ACM, Association for Computing Machinery, 19744-present; IEEE Computer Society; President de l'Association Nationale des Informaticiens du Cameroun (ANIC), 1993-present.
Academic degree(s): Licence de Mathématiques, 1971, Université de Yaounde; M.A. (Computer Science), 1974, Ball State University, Indiana, Muncie, USA
Education: Université de Yaounde, Faculté des Sciences, 1968/191; Institut d'Administration des Entreprises, 1971/1972; Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, 1972; Ball State University of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. 1978
Working experience: Gestion technique, administrative et financière de l'organisme informatique de l'Etat Camerounais (CENADI), Coordination et impulsion des activités des divisions techniques et des sites informatiques sur CENADI; Planification des actions en fonction des moyens mis à disposition et des besoins formulés par les utilisateurs; Gestion de l'ensemble des ressources humaines, techniques et financières dans le but de réaliser les objectifs fixes et des stratégies arrêtées par le gouvernement; Conseil et assistance technique auprès des décideurs, depuis 8 ans.
Publications: Elaboration du plan national de l'informatique du Cameroun, SOPECAM; Conférence sur la sécurité et les enjeux informatiques du Ministères Camerounais des Finances; Conférence sur la planification de l'informatique; Elaboration d'un document sur les "Perspectives de l'informatisation en Afrique" sur la demande, la Représentation ROSTA, Nairobi, Kenya

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CM-007
KOUM Guillaume

Directeur de la Division Informatique
Division Informatique
Ministère des Finances
YAOUNDE
Cameroon

Telephone: (237) 22 20 60
Telefax: (237) 23 02 44

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Public Policy-Decision Making) (Strategies and Planning) (Organization Impacts); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database) (Artificial Intelligence/Expert System); Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering)
Professional societies: Chercheur au Centre de Recherche en Informatique de Nancy (CRIN), France; Expert UNESCO/PII.
Academic degree(s): Licence de Mathématiques, 1977, Université de Yaoundé, Cameroun; Doctorat 3ème Cycle en Informatique, 1982, Université de Lyon, France
Education: Université de Yaoundé, Cameroun, 3 years; Université de Lyon, France, 5 years
Working experience: Directeur de la Division Informatique du Ministère des Finances, Elaboration d'un schéma directeur d'informatique et de communication du Ministère des Finances pour la période juillet 1991/juin 1996; Mise en place des applications informatiques départementales dans les services suivants : Trésor, Impôts, Douane, etc.; lancement d'un programme de formation informatique en faveur des Inspecteurs des Régies Financières et des cades d'autres directions du Ministère, 1990-présent; Maître de Conférence invité à l'Université de Nancy1, France, enseignement et publication d'outils de recherche; Membre organisateur du 1er colloque Africain sur la Recherche en Informatique de Yaoundé, 1992
Publications: Un langage de requête orienté calcul pour une base de données, CRIM, France, 1993; A Logic-based programming language for the entity relationship database model, CRIN, France, 1993; Vers des schémas conceptuels de bases de données issus d'un META-MODELE, CRIN, France, 1993; Niveau interne de construction d'un SGBD complexe : application du modèle entité relation complet, CARI, 1992

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CV-008
MENDES José Helder

Manager of Computer Systems
General Direction
Transportes Aercos de Cápe Vérde
PRAIA
Cape Verde

Telephone: (238) 613403; 613215

Language(s): English; French
Professional areas: Software (Programming); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education)
Consultancy areas: Programming; Computer Uses in Education
Academic degree(s): Engineer in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, December 1988, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Education: University of Coimbra, Portugal, 6 years
Working experience: Manager-Computer System, Airline company, His responsibilities involves programming and interface with SITA (Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques) Services, Present

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CF-009
IMANZIA Julien

Directeur des Etudes et Systèmes
Office National d'Informatique (O.N.I)
B.P. 832
BANGUI
Central African Republic

Telephone: (236) 61 11 77
Telex: 5295 RC

Language(s): Français; Anglais
Professional areas: Computers and Society; Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering) (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Networking (Wide Area Networks (WANs))
Professional societies: Rapporteur Général du Conseil National de l'Ingénieur; Co-fondateur et Vice-Président de l'Association Nationale des Informaticiens Centrafricains, ANIC; Membre de l'Association Française des Organisateurs (AFO); Maître de stage pour Elire Ingénieur de l'Institut Africain d'informatique, 1990-present.
Academic degree(s): Ingénieur en Informatique, 1983, Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique (ESI), Paris; Master en Stratégies et Techniques d'Organisation, 1985, Institut d'Etudes Supérieures des Techniques d'Organisation (IESTO/CNAM), Paris
Education: Institut Universitaire de Technologie, Grenoble, France, 1977; Certificat CNAM, Aspects socio-économiques des Techniques Spatiales, Paris, 1985
Working experience: Chef de Division Commerciale, Marketing, facturation, recouvrement du contentieux pour les services réalisées par l'ONI auprès de ses clients, Audit technique pour l'amélioration de la qualité des services auprès du département technique de l'ONI, 1986/1987; Directeur des études et systèmes, Prise en change des marchés de développement des logiciels applicatifs, exploitation pour des approches centralisées, formation et conseil, 1988-present
Publications: "Approche organisationnelle et globale du système informatique centrafricain", Office National d'Informatique et le Ministère du Plan, 1990; "Comment vulgariser la micro-informatique dans l'Administration", Office National d'Informatique et le Ministère des Financés, 1991

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CG-010
MATONDO-THOME Jean-Bonavantue

Ingénieur-Concepteur et Chef de Projet
Conception, Recherche, Développement et Maintenance Logiciel
Office Congolais d'Informatique (O.C.I)
BRAZZAVILLE 2084
Congo

Telephone: (242) 81 04 39

Language(s): Anglais; Français
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Organization Impacts); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Software Engineering); Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)) (Wide Area Networks (WANs)); Software (Systems Analysis)
Consultancy areas: Information Systems Organization
Professional societies: Club Informatique (UNESCO - Congo).
Academic degree(s): Graduat en Informatique, Analyste-Programmeur, 1981, Institut Supérieur de Statistique de Kinshasa, Zaïre; Ingénieur-Concepteur, 1993, Ecole Informatique des Finances, Direction de l'Informatique, Ministère des Finances du Zaïre
Education: Institut Supérieur de Statistique de Kinshasa, 1978/1981; Ecole d'Informatique des Finances, 1990/1993
Working experience: Participation au développement et à la mise en place des applications, Congolaise de Raffinage (COROF), Congo, 1982/1989; Refonte de la comptabilité des sociétés de l'Office Congolais d'Informatique, 1989/1990; Etudiant, Ecole d'Informatique des Finances, Zaïre, 1990/1993; Chef de Projet, Office Congolais d'Informatique, 1993-present

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CI-011
KONATE Lamine

Chercheur
Département Informatique Centre de Calcul
Institut de Recherches Mathématiques
08 BP 2030
ABIDJAN 08
Côte d'Ivoire

Telephone: (225) 44 58 86

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Hardware (Hardware System Architecture); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education); Hardware (Hardware System Architecture) ; Others (Artificial Intelligence/Expert System)
Consultancy areas: Computer Architecture; Systems Development. Microcomputer Applications
Professional societies: Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique (ACCT), Paris, France.
Academic degree(s): Doctorat 3ème cycle, 1982, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France
Education: Université d'Abidjan, 3 ans; Université de Lille I, France, 3 ans; Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France, 3 ans
Working experience: Teacher of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics (University of Abidjan), 1982/1993; Instructor for the 5th College on "Micro-Processors Technologies", ICTP-Trieste, 1989; Teacher of Assembly Language (Intel 8086), INSET, Yamoussoukro, 1986/1992; Research on use of micro-computer in Medecine
Publications: Spectra 2000, Revue d'instrumentation N° 72, Paris, 1981; Biotechnology & Bioengineering, John Whiley & sons INC, New York, 1983; Annales de l'Université d'Abidjan, Série L, Fascicule 2, Abidjan, 1986; Pharmacien d'Afrique N°13, 1984; ASSEMPE, Bulletin Universitaire de Pédagogie, Cahier spécial informatique, Université d'Abidjan, 1989

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CI-012
KOUASSI Michel

Sous-directeur de l'Informatique et des Etudes
Direction de l'Informatique des Etudes et de la Planification
Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale
04 BP 341
ABIDJAN 04
Côte d'Ivoire

Telephone: (225) 22 74 12/32 33 17

Language(s): Français
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis); Computers and Society (Public Policy-Decision Making); Software (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Management Information Systems
Professional societies: O.C.M. (Ministère Economie et des Finances), Ingénieur Applications; Direction de l'Informatique, Etudes et Planification (Ministère de la Santé et Protection Sociale), sous-directeur de l'Informatique et des Etudes.
Academic degree(s): Maîtrise du Droit Public, 1980, Faculté de droit de l'Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire; Ingénieur-Concepteur en Informatique de Gestion, 1981, I.N.I.G., Paris
Education: Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire; INIG, Paris
Working experience: Réalisation d'une banque de données socio-économiques sur IBM 4341 sous VM/SP en langage APL; Refonte de l'application "Solde" pour la paie des agents de l'Etat de Côte d'Ivoire sur IBM 4341; Réalisation d'une application sur les ordres de recette; Supervision de la réalisation d'une application de gestion des ressources humaines au Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale

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CI-013
NEBOUT Anoumoudet Aniceet Gabriel

Ingénieur-Informaticien
Direction de la Planification de l'Evaluation et des Statistiques
Ministère de l'Education Nationale
20 BP 319
ABIDJAN 20
Côte d'Ivoire

Telephone: (225) 22 95 84

Language(s): Français; Anglais
Professional areas: Software (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Programming)
Consultancy areas: Application Software
Professional societies: Ministère de l'Education Nationale; Syndicat des Informaticiens de l'Administration Publique.
Academic degree(s): Maîtrise d'Economie Appliquée, 1980, Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire; Concepteur de Systèmes Informatiques, 1985, Institut National d'Informatique de Gestion de Paris
Education: Université Nationale Côte d'Ivoire, 4 ans; Institut d'Administration d'Entreprises, Dijon, France, 2 ans; INIG, Abidjan, 2 ans
Working experience: Coordination, System Analysts, Programmers Operators. Applications: Statistics of education. Training: Utilization of Office Automation Systems

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CI-014
PEPE Gbale Richard

Chef Service Informatique
Direction de l'Informatique, des Etudes et de la Planification
Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale
04 BP 341
ABIDJAN 04
Côte d'Ivoire

Telephone: (225) 22 74 12/32 33 17

Language(s): Français
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Systems Analysis and Design
Professional societies: SG2 Cote d'Ivoire, Responsable banque; Ministère de la Santé, Côte d'Ivoire, Chef de Service Informatique.
Academic degree(s): Maîtrise de Sciences Economiques, 1983, Faculté de Sciences Economiques de l'Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire; Concepteur de Systèmes informatiques de gestion, 1985, Institut National d'Informatique de Gestion de Paris (Groupe Institut Français de gestion
Education: Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire; INIG, Paris
Working experience: Conception, réalisation et maintenance d'applications bancaires exploitées par Crédit Côte d'Ivoire, Réal Côte d'Ivoire, Bana et Banco do Brasil (Cobol, IMB 34 & 36). Conduite de l'informatisation de Banco do Brasil (Agence de Côte d'Ivoire). Conception et réalisation d'une application de gestion des ressources humaines (ORACLE, UNIX). Conception et réalisation d'une base de données sur les structures sanitaires et sociales de Côte d'Ivoire (ORACLE, UNIX). Conception et réalisation d'une application de gestion d'une formation sanitaire (DBASE +, MSDOS)

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CI-015
YAO Kouadio Severin

Concepteur de Systèmes Informatiques
Service Informatique
Ministère de l'Agriculture
01 BP 8057
ABIDJAN 01
Côte d'Ivoire

Telephone: (225) 45 48 99

Language(s): Français; Anglais
Professional areas: Software (Software Engineering) ; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database) ; Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning)
Consultancy areas: Management Information Systems
Professional societies: Ministère de l'Agriculture et des Ressources Animales.
Academic degree(s): Maîtrise de Sciences Economiques, 1984, Université Nationale d’Abidjan; Diplôme d'Ingénieur Informaticien, 1986, Institut National d'Informatique de Gestion du Groupe Institut Français de Gestion
Education: Université d'Abidjan, 4 ans; I.N.I.G., Abidjan, 2 ans
Working experience: Maîtrise des logiciels et développement de logiciels maisons pour la gestion des activités quotidiennes. Encadrement des utilisateurs dans l'utilisation des logiciels. Recherche personnelle pour la connaissance de certains nouveaux logiciels. Gestion des bases de donnée. Animation des groupes de décideurs à la politique générale d'informatique. Mise en oeuvre des stratégies et sensibilisation pour une meilleure informatique du Ministère.

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ZR-016
KAPILA Kaholo

Informaticien
Division d'Informatique
Ministère des Finances
Bld du 30 juin
KINSHASA
Democratic Republic of Congo

Telephone: (243-12) 33 229; 33 230
Telex: 21161

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Software (Programming) (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Academic degree(s): Diplôme Financier en Comptabilité, 1982, Institut Supérieur des Finances, Kinshasa; Diplôme d’Analyste-programmeur, 1985, Institut d'Informatique de Finance, Kinshasa
Education: Institut Supérieur de Finance, Kinshasa, 2 ans; Institut d'Informatique de Finance, Kinshasa, 2 ans
Working experience: Chef de Section d'Informatique à la RENAPI (Régie Nationale d'Approvisionnement et de l'Imprimerie), 1987-1990; Chef de stock à la RENAPI, 1991-1992; Informaticien au Cabinet du Ministre des Finances, 1993-present

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ZR-017
KUYANGANA Jacques M.

Responsable du Service "Systèmes & Réseaux"
Direction de Planification, Organisation et Informatique
Banque de la R.D. de Congo
Bld Tshatshi
KINSHASA 2697
Democratic Republic of Congo

Telephone: (243-12) 20 812; 20 702; 20 714
Telex: 21365

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Public Policy-Decision Making); Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Application Software
Professional societies: Membre de l'ASSIZ (Association des Informaticiens de la R.D. de Congo); Initiateur du Club des Utilisateurs UNIX; Président du GTPI (Groupe de travail pour le point sur l'informatisation de la Banque de la R. D. de Congo).
Academic degree(s): Graduante en Sciences Mathématiques, 1978, Université de Kinshasa; Licence en Sciences Mathématiques, 1981, Université de Kinshasa
Education: Université de Kinshasa, Zaïre, 1974/1981
Working experience: Maîtrise et suivi du MPE IV et V, de tous les logiciels utilisés au sein de la Banque. Encadrement de tous les programmeurs sur les outils disponibles. Responsable de la formation des utilisateurs du HP 3000.Gestion de 3 ordinateurs NCR reliés à ETHERWET sous TCP/IP. Membre permanent du Comité Technique de la Direction de la Planification, Organisation et Informatique. Participation à toutes les prises de décision relative à l'information des différents secteurs de la Banque. Président du groupe de suivi des Premières Journées Informatiques tenues pour faire le point sur l'Informatique à la Banque de la R.D. de Congo. Ingénieur Système HP puis UNIX, 1982-present
Publications: Saisie Interactive des données : VIEW/3000, outil performant, prend la place des perforations; cas de la Banque du Zaïre; Rapport synthèse des travaux des 1ères journées informatiques de la Banque du Zaïre, Juillet/Août 1993

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ZR-018
MATONDO Kanga

Professeur
Institut Supérieur de Commerce
KINSHASA 8132
Democratic Republic of Congo

 
Language(s): French; English; Kishwali
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Programming); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education)
Consultancy areas: Computer Architecture - Microcomputer; Systems Analysis; Programming
Professional societies: Membre du Conseil Scientifique de la Revue Scientifique de Gestion et Developpement (I.S.C - GOMBE, Kinshasa).
Academic degree(s): Diplôme de Post-graduat en Informatique, 1986, Ecole d'Ergologie, Institut des Hautes Etudes de Belgique; Doctorat en Sciences Psychologiques, 1988, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgique
Education: Université Nationale du Zaïre, 5 ans; Ecole d'Ergologie, Bruxelles, 3 ans; Université Libre de Bruxelles, 7 ans
Working experience: Professeur d'Informatique aux Facultés Protestantes du Zaïre et à l'Institut Supérieur de Commerce. Enseignement : logique de programmation, langage de programmation (COBOL, PASCAL), gestionnaire de bases de données; Conseil auprès des petites et moyennes entreprises sur le choix du matériel et logiciel; Développement des logiciels sur mesure. Elaboration : d'un logiciel de comptabilité adapté à la réalité socio-économique du Zaïre, d'un logiciel de paye utilisé par les petites et moyennes entreprises. Développement d'un logiciel de gestion de stock et un programme de calcul des points étudiants; Ouverture d'un petit centre de formation pour l'initiation des adultes à la micro-informatique; Tentative d'expérience d'introduction de l'informatique à l'école secondaire en donnant des leçons adaptées aux élevés
Publications: "Quelques considérations sur les problèmes d'interview", CRPA, Kinshasa, 1991

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ZR-019
MBALANDA KISOKA Paulin

President
Association Africaine pour la Promotion des Création Informatiques
JUSDATA asbl
Du Port No.2 (en face de la Poste)
7924 KINSHASA I
Democratic Republic of Congo

Telephone: (243-22)66 42 83 45

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Other Systems) (Organization Impacts); Others (Informatics and Law)
Consultancy areas: Computer Uses in Other Systems; Organization Impacts
Professional societies: Association Africaine pour la Promotion des Créations Informatiques; Association des Informaticiens de la R.D. de Congo; Formule Panafricaine de Développement Communautaire.
Academic degree(s): Licence en Droit, 1989, Université de Kinshasa, Faculté de Droit
Working experience: Secrétaire juridique à l'Ecole Massamba, 1990; Assistant du Chef de Cabinet du Président du Conseil Judiciaire (Ministère de la Justice et Garde des Sceaux), 1990; Conseiller Juridique et Chef du Personnel à Africain Système (ASYSTS.P.R.L) (Société Informatique), 1994; Président de l'Association Africaine pour la Promotion des Création Informatiques, JUSDATA asbl etc.
Publications: "Les heurts informatiques au droit du travail" in Revue du Travail, No. 16, pp. 9-14, Kinshasa, 1992; "La titularité des droits attachés à un programme d'ordinateur écrit dans le cadre d'un contrat de travail", in Revue du Travail, No. 18, Ed. LULE, 1993, Kinshasa; "Essai de définition de la politique nationale informatique", Etude réalisée pour le Service Présidentiel d'Etudes, Département Informatique, 1993, Kinshasa, etc.

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ZR-020
MBANDILA Nlandu

Informaticien Concepteur
Division d'Informatique
SONAS
P O Box 3443, Kinshasa 1
KINSHASA 3443
Democratic Republic of Congo

Telephone: (243-12) 23 501; 23 502

Language(s): French
Professional areas: Software (Application Software) (Programming); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education)
Professional societies: Centre pour l'Auto-Promotion de la Paysannerie et les Droits de l'Homme(CEPADHO); Centre UNESCO DES Cataractes (ASBL-ONG).
Academic degree(s): Ingénieur Concepteur, 1979, Institut Supérieur d'Informatique de Finance, Kinshasa; Analyste-Programmeur, 1975, Institut Supérieur d'Informatique de Finance, Kinshasa
Education: Institut Supérieur d'Informatique de Finance, Kinshasa, 4 ans
Working experience: Programmeur au Département des Finances, Direction des Contributions, 1971/1975; Analyste, Direction des Contributions, 1975/1978; Chef de Projet, Direction des Contributions, 1979/1980; Chef de Projet Production à la SONAS (Société Nationale d'Assurances), 1980/1984; Fondé de pouvoir, Chargé des études en micro-ordinateur à la SONAS, 1985-present

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ZR-021
NYEMBO Luanga

Informaticien
Ministère des Finances
Bld du 30 Juin
KINSHASA 12997
Democratic Republic of Congo

Telephone: (243-12) 33 229; 33 230
Telex: 21161

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Software (Programming) (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Academic degree(s): Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur, 1985, Institut Supérieur de Statistique (I.S.S.); Diplôme d'Analyste-Programmeur, 1988, Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Secrétariat (I.S.I.S)
Education: Institut Supérieur de Statistique, Kinshasa, Zaïre, 3 ans; Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Secrétariat, Belgique, 1 an
Working experience: Chef de Bureau Informatique, Au FONAMES (Initiation à l'informatique à l'UNICEF pendant 2 mois dans le cadre d'une étude conjointe UNICEF-FONAMES sur la mortalité et la morbidité de la mère et de l'enfant à Kinshasa en 1986), 1986-1991; Secrétaire de Cabinet du Ministre des Finances, 1991/1992; Informaticien au Cabinet du Ministre des Finances, 1992-present

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ET-022
ALEMU Eshetu

Deputy Director
Department of Computer Science
National Computer and Information Centre (NCIC)
P O Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1) 15 53 06/51 13 44
Telex: 21568
Telefax: (251 -) 51 88 29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English; Amharic
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning) ; Software (Systems Analysis) ; Specific Methodologies and Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Management Information Systems
Professional societies: Library and Information Society of Ethiopia.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Information Science, 1988, City University, London, U.K.
Education: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1981-1985; City University, London, United Kingdom
Working experience: Junior Information Officer, working on document analysis and information services, NSTIDC, Ethiopia, 1986-1987; Expert, Information Science, NSTIDC, Ethiopia, 1988-1992; Acting Head, Information Services, NSTIDC, Ethiopia, 1992-1994; Acting Manager, National Science and Technology, Information and Documentation Centre, NSTIDC, Ethiopia, 1994-1995; Deputy Director, National Computer and Information Centre, NCIC, Ethiopia, Since January 1995
Publications: Several papers all unpublished

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ET-023
BIRRU MEKONNEN Adebabay

Senior System Expert
Computer Research & Development
National Computer & Information Centre
P O Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1)-51-13-44
Telex: (251-1)-21568
Telefax: (251-1)-51-88-29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English; Amharic
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Application Software); Computer Communications and Networks (Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs))
Academic degree(s): Master of Computer Application (MCA), August 1993, Birla Institute of Technology, India Education: B.Sc. in physics for four years, Asmara University, Asmara, Eritria
Working experience: Software Expert, Ethiopia, 1987-1990; System Expert, Ethiopia,1990-1995

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ET-024
BIRRU Dori

Team Leader, Data processing
Information Systems co-ordination & processing
National Computer & Information Centre
P O Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1)-51-13-44

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis); Computer Communications and Networks ; Specific Methodologies and Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Database design; Systems Procurement; Systems Analysis and Design
Professional societies: CDS/ISIS USERS’ Group, member for a subcommittee of an Electronic Networking in Africa which is acting under PADIS-ECA.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Information Science, 1992, School of Information Studies for Africa (SISA), Addis Ababa University
Education: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1981-1985; Glasgow University, Glasgow, U.K., 1987-1988; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1990-1992
Working experience: Junior Information Officer, done document analysis on natural sciences, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3 years; Assistant Information Technologist, provided consultancy services on library automation, establishing the National on Line Information Network for Ethiopia, analysing & designing various databases, Ethiopia; Team Leader, Data processing, responsible for EDP in the Centre, 1 year
Publications: Development of Amharic version of CDS/IS, M.Sc. Thesis, 1992; CDS/ISIS : The popular text retrieval Software in Ethiopia, NASTIS, Newsletter, ESTC, Addis Ababa; 1994

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ET-025
DEJENE Ejigu Dedefa

Leader, Software Group
Department of Computer Research and Development
National Computer and Information Centre
P.O.Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA, ESTC
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1) 51 13 44
Telefax: (251-1) 51 88 29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English; Amharic
Professional areas: Software (Software Engineering) (Application Software) (Programming) (Programming Languages)
Consultancy areas: Software Development. Customization; Data analysis; Office Automation
Professional societies: Ethiopian statistical society.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in computer science, 1988, University of Wales
Education: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1982-1986; University of Wales, Swansea, United Kingdom, 1987-1988
Working experience: Junior Statistician, Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission, 1986-1987; Computer Expert, National Computer Centre, 1988-1992; Senior Computer Expert, National Computer Centre, 1993-1995; Leader Software Group, National Computer and Information Centre, 1995
Publications: Empirical analysis of manufacturing industries in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University, B.Sc. Dissertation, 1986; Implementation and performance analysis, The Grid File, 1988, University of Wales, M.Sc. thesis, Training Guide for Pascal programming language and others (all unpublished)

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ET-026
LIBSIE Mulugeta

Director
Computer and Information Centre
National Computer and Information Centre
P O Box 2490
ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1) 51 86 31
Telex: (251-1) 21568
Telefax: (251-1) 51 88 29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Public Policy-Decision Making) ; Software (Operating Systems) (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Computer Centre Development and Management; Systems Procurement; Software Development
Professional societies: Member of the Ethiopian Statistical Society, founding member, Secretary of the Editorial board from 1990-1993.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Computer Science, December 1990, Essex University
Education: Essex University, Colchester, England, 1987-1990; Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1981-1985
Working experience: Planning Expert, Addis Ababa, 1985-1987; Computer Science Expert, Addis Ababa, 1990-1992; Director, National Computer Centre, Addis Ababa, 1993-1994; Director, National Computer and Information Centre, 1994 to date

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ET-027
MOHAMMED Sultan

Head
Department of Computer Research and Development
Ethiopian Science & Technology Commission, National Computer & Information Centre
P O Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1) 51 13 44
Telefax: (251-1) 51 88 29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software ; Computer Communications and Networks ; Specific Methodologies and Applications
Consultancy areas: Programming. Software troubleshooting
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Computer Science, 1989, University of Wales, University college of Swansea, Wales, U.K.
Education: University of Wales, University college of Swansea, Wales, U.K., 1987-1988; Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1982-1986
Working experience: Junior Expert, Addis Ababa, 1987-1989; Computer Expert, Addis Ababa, 1989-1993; Acting Head, Software Section, Addis Ababa, 1993-1995; Head, Computer Research & Development Dept, Addis Ababa, 1995
Publications: Basic programming, National Computer Centre, 152P, Addis Ababa, 1989; B + tree performance improvement using dynamic splitting with Dr R.D. Stein, University of Wales, University College of Swansea report series, EP, Swansea-U.K., 1990; B+ tree Performance Improvement using dynamic splitting, University college of Swansea M.Sc. dissertation, 53P, Swansea-U.K., 1988

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ET-028
NEGERI Bekele

Head
Department of Information Systems Co-ordination and Processing
National Computer and Information Centre
P O Box 2490
2490 ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia

Telephone: (251-1) 51 13 44
Telex: 21568
Telefax: (251-1) 51 88 29
E-mail: ncic@padis.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English; Amharic
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis); Computers and Society (Public Policy-Decision Making) (Strategies and Planning)
Consultancy areas: Systems Development. Computerized S&T Information Systems and Services
Professional societies: Library and Information Society of Ethiopia.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. degree in Information Science, 1992, Addis Ababa University
Education: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 1981-1985; London School of Economics, London, U.K., 1987-1988; Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1990-1992
Working experience: Subject Specialist in biology, Ethiopia, 1985-1993; Expert in planning & document analysis, 1988-1993; Head, Information systems, co-ordination and processing, 1993
Publications: Information Support for Socio-economic Development Planning and Policy Proceedings on Information, Ethiopian S & T Commission, 1993; Information Needs of Public Manufacturing Enterprises, M.Sc. theses, Addis Ababa University, 1992; Translation Services for Industry, Annals of Lib. & Doc, 1993

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GA-029
MAVOUNGOU Jean-François

Ingénieur technico-commercial
Direction technico-commerciale
BULL Gabon
Immeuble ex Sonogar
LIBREVILLE BP 2260
Estuaire
Gabon

Telephone: (241) 76 07 61
Telex: 5411 GO
Telefax: (241) 74 65 63

Language(s): Français; Anglais
Professional areas: Hardware (Hardware System Architecture); Networking; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database) (System Integration)
Consultancy areas: Information Systems Organization
Professional societies: Projet EDI Gabon, Responsable technique; Membre de SIMPROFRANCE; IAI, Formation UNIX; LELISP; AIDA.
Academic degree(s): Programmeur, 1981, Institut Africain d'Informatique (IAI); Analyste-programmeur, 1982, Institut Africain d'Informatique (IAI)
Education: Institut Africain d'Informatique, 1979/1982
Working experience: Responsable technique des comptes UNIX et CIOS Congo-Gabon, 1992/1993; Responsable de l'institut de formation Bull Gabon, création lancement et réalisation du projet, assure le traitement des participants et le suivi pédagogique de l'enseignement : option Bureautique - Informatique Générale, 1991-present; Ingénieur technico-commercial Bull Afrique Centrale, assure le support technique des comptes, support technique CTOS, support technique UNIX, 1981/1991; Analyste-programmeur, Bull Afrique Centrale, Développement application de gestion (paie, compta...) pour l'informatique interne, conception et réalisation textes et mise en oeuvre dans la région Afrique Centrale (Gabon, Congo, Cameroun, Tchad, RCA), 1983; Entrée à la CII Honeywell Bull en qualité d'analyste-programmeur pour l'informatique interne, 1983

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GH-030
BADU Emmanuel E.E.

Lecturer
Library and Archival Studies Department
University of Ghana
P.O.Box 60
LEGON-ACCRA
Ghana

 
Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education) (Organization Impacts); Others (Computer Uses in Other Systems)
Consultancy areas: Computer Uses in Other Systems. Computer Uses in Libraries
Professional societies: Member of Ghana Library Association, Ghana; Member Institute of Information Science, UK.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. Computer Science, 1980, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Master of Information Science, 1992, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1975/1980; University of Ghana, Accra, 1986/1987; University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1990/1992
Working experience: Worker in Cataloguing Department of University of Ghana Library, 1987/1998; Systems analysis of the University of Ghana Library which was operating a manual system, 1988/1989; Designed and Implemented the first automated library systems in the University of Ghana, 1989/1990; Lecturer in the Subjects Information Science (System Analysis, Information Technology, Computer Application in Information Centres, etc.), cataloguing and classification of library materials, reprography, organisation of libraries, 1992-present
Publications: Technology in Ghanaian libraries, ASLIB, London, 1990; Preservation of library materials in Ghana, ASLIB, London, 1990; The use of computers in Ghanaian libraries : Constraints, Ghana Library Journal, 1989; The impact of the use of computers in the University of Ghana library, International Library Review, New York; The information seeking habits of graduate students in Ghana, Education Library Journal, 1992, London

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GH-031
HANSON Gifty

Assistant Lecturer
Department of Library and Archival Studies
University of Ghana
P O Box 60
60 LEGON
Ghana

 
Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Application Software); Computer Communications and Networks (Local Area Networks (LANs)) (Wide Area Networks (WANs)); Specific Methodologies and Applications (Database); Other (Computer Uses in Other Systems)
Consultancy areas: Database Design. Cataloguing; Automated Library Services
Professional societies: Library Association, London; International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalist, Netherlands.
Academic degree(s): MA, Information Management, 1994, Valley University, London
Education: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, 1985-1989; Thames Valley University, London, U.K., 1992-1994
Working experience: Scientific Information Officer, NASTLIC, CSIR, M32, Ghana, April, 1992; Scientific Information Officer, MOFA Reference Library, Ghana, July 1994; Assistant Lecturer, Department of Library Studies, Legon, Ghana, 1995-present

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GH-032
NARTEY Robert Cherbie

Lecturer
Department of Library and Archival Studies
University of Ghana
P.O.Box 60
LEGON-ACCRA
Ghana

Telephone: (233-21) 77 46 67; 77 51 79
Telex: 2556 UGL GH

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software; Networking; Specific Methodologies or Applications
Consultancy areas: Software Applications. CDS/ISIS; Information Systems Development. Information Retrieval Systems; Systems Analysis and Design; Systems Programming
Professional societies: Ghana Library Association (GLA); Computing Association of Ghana (CAG).
Academic degree(s): Grad. Dip. in Computer Science, 1975, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; M.Sc. in Information Science, 1977, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Education: University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 1 year; University of Sheffield, Great Britain, 4 years
Working experience: Teacher/Researcher at the Diploma, Graduate Diploma and M Phil Levels covering areas of Information Science and Library Science

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GN-033
ALPHA OUMAR Diallo

Chef du Centre Informatique
Gestion de l'Information Scientifique
Centre de Recherche Scientifique de Conakry-Rogbanè (CERESCOR)
B.P. 561
CONAKRY 2
Guinea

Telephone: (224) 42 12 75

Language(s): Français; Anglais
Professional areas: Software (Programming) (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Programming
Academic degree(s): Baccalauréat, Juillet 1979, Lycée de Donka, Conakry
Education: Université de Conakry, Guinée, 5 ans
Working experience: Head, Informatics Centre, Programming for Data Processing, Text Processing Sortware, Database Management, Present

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GN-034
DIALLO Mamadou Moumini

Chargé de cours
Centre Informatique
Université de Conakry
P.O.Box 1147
CONAKRY
Guinea

Telephone: (224) 44 49 18

Language(s): French; Russian; English
Professional areas: Software (Programming); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Artificial Intelligence/Expert System); Others (Systems Analysis)
Consultancy areas: Programming; Computer Uses in Education
Professional societies: Ministère du Plan et des Finances de la République de Guinée comme Ingénieur-Analyste-Programmeur en Cobol et Ingénieur Système GCOS7 sur les DPS7000.
Academic degree(s): Ph.D. Mathématique appliquée à l'ordinateur, 1990, Université de Leningrad; M.Sc., 1985, Université de Leningrad
Working experience: Chargé de cours au Centre Informatique de l'Université de Conakry dans les domaines suivants: Système d'exploitation MS-DOS et Windows, langage COBOL, PASCAL; Base de données, DBASE IV en mode ASSISTE et Programmation; Tableurs, Lotus 1.2.3. V.3. avec l'utilisation WYSIWYG, EXCEL; Traitement de texte, Word2 sous Windows, Word5 et Word Perfect, 1991-present; Assistant technique dans la firme métallurgique de Budapest, Hongrie, 1987/1990; Réalisation d'un compilateur permettant la recherche et la correction des erreurs dans les langues régulières en PASCAL et ALGOL, Université de Leningrad, 1985-1987
Publications: Recherches des erreurs dans les langues régulières, Journal de Leningrad

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GN-035
SANO Kabine

Professor
Centre Informatique
Université de Conakry
P.O.Box 1147
CONAKRY
Guinea

Telephone: (224) 44 49 18

Language(s): French; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education); Software (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Computer Uses in Education; Application Software; Data Management
Academic degree(s): Licence, 1974, University Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry; Maîtrise, 1975, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry; D.E.A., 1992, Université des Sciences et Technologie Flandres Artois, Lille, France
Education: Université Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry, Guinée, 1971/1975; Université des Sciences et Technologie Flandres Artois, Lille, France, 1990/1992
Working experience: Chargé de cours d'informatique aux étudiants du Centre Informatique et Animateur de stages pratiques en formation continue à l'intention du personnel des services privés et publics guinéens, 1988-present

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GN-036
TOURE Binko Mamady

Directeur adjoint
Centre Informatique
Université de Conakry
P.O.Box 147
CONAKRY
Guinea

Telephone: (224) 44 49 18

Language(s): French; Spanish; English
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Application Software); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education)
Consultancy areas: Relational Database Design; Software Applications; Computer Uses in Education
Education: Université de Kankan, Guinée, 1976/1978; Université de Conakry, Guinée, 1979/1980; Université Centrale de Las Villas à Santa-Clara, Cuba, 1983/1987
Working experience: Directeur adjoint chargé des études du Centre Informatique de l'Université de Conakry sous l'autorité du Directeur. Directeur adjoint planifie et organise les études, dispense des cours aux étudiants du Centre Informatique et aux professionnels des services publics et privés guinéens. Je participe à l'animation du groupe d'intérêt en analyse des données de l'université, 1989-present.
Publications: Analyse des données industrielles par la méthode des séries temporelles, Revue Technologue Sucrière, M.E.S., Cuba, 1986; Modélisation mathématique dans le processus de fabrication du sucre de canne, Revue Application des méthodes mathématiques à l'analyse des processus chimiques, M.E.S., Cuba, 1986; Analyses statistique du comportement des variables d'un processus technologique par des modèles de régression, Revue Contrôle cybernétique et automatisation, M.I.B., Cuba, 1987

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MG-037
MANANTSOA Victor

Directeur
Ecole Nationale d'Informatique
B.P.1487
FIANARANTSOA 301
Madagascar

Telephone: (261-7) 50801

Language(s): French
Professional areas: Hardware; Software; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Image Processing and Pattern Recognition); Computers and Society (Organization Impacts) ; Networking (General Networks)
Consultancy areas: Information Systems Organization
Academic degree(s): Doctorat d'Etat Es-Sciences (en Informatique), 1988, Université de Fianarantsoa, Conjointement avec l'Université de Haute-Alsace
Education: Université du Maine, Le Mans, France, 1975-78; Université de Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse, France, 1978-80
Working experience: Directeur, L'Ecole Nationale d'Informatique, Responsable de la mise en place de l'Equipe de Recherche en Informatique, 1985-Present

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MW-038
MUNDY David Hugh

Doctor
Department of Mathematics
Chancellor College
P.O.Box 280
ZOMBA
Malawi

Telephone: (265) 552 222 Ext.317

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Software Engineering) (Programming) (Systems Analysis)
Consultancy areas: Software Engineering; Programming; Systems Analysis
Professional societies: Member, British Computer Society; Affiliate, IEEE Computer Society; Member, Association for Computing Machinery.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. with First Class Honours in Computer Science, June 1980, University of London; Ph.D. (Computing Science), December 1988, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Education: University of London, 1977-80; University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1980-83; Open University, 1983-84
Working experience: Lecturer in Computer Science, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses, 1984-89; Senior Lecturer/Head, Computer Science Section, Teaching, Consultancy, Advisory Services, 1989-Present

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MU-039
KAPOOR Surendra

Managing Director
State Informatics Ltd
Antelme Street, SICOM Building
PORT LOUIS
Mauritius

Telephone: (230) 208 8638
Telefax: (230) 208 8661

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Application Software); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Image Processing and Pattern Recognition); Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning); Others (Project Management) (Management Information Systems)
Consultancy areas: Project Management; Information Systems Development. Information Planning
Professional societies: Member of Computer Society of India; Member of Computer Society of Mauritius.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. Mathematics, 1963, Agra University, Agra, India
Working experience: Managing Director, State Informatics Ltd. Mauritius, 1991-present; Corporate Manager, International Project, CMC ltd, Hyderabad, India, 1989-1991; Systems Manager, R&D, CMC Ltd, Secunderabad, India, 1985-1989; Project Advisor, Project INTERACT, (UN funded project), CMC Ltd, Secunderabad, 1981-1985
Publications: Co-authored a paper on Software Development for IBM 7044 presented at CSI, 1967; Presented a paper on "A Polish Assembler for IBM 1800" at CSI 1972, the same paper was invited for publication in CSI, 1972; Design project report on Computer based Railway Freight Operations Management System, presented at Madras, 1982

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NA-040
KARG Deon

Senior Manager of Supportive Services
Computer Division
First National Development Corporation
Private Bag 13 asa
WINDHOEK 9000
Namibia

Telephone: (264-61) 306 2307
Telefax: (264-61) 339 43

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning) ; Software (Application Software) ; Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs))
Consultancy areas: Local Area Networks (LANs)
Professional societies: Computer Society of South Africa.
Education: Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2 years
Working experience: Senior Management, Computer Services First National Development Corporation, Responsible for Information Services, Strategy, System Development, Budgets and Evaluation Technology, used on HITACHI 7/63/VM, IBM 5360 (system 36)/SSP/RPGII and PCs, Windhoek, 1986-present; Supervisor, Data Processing Division, SWA Broadcasting corporation, installed IBM 5360 and a range of packages and developed systems, Windhoek, 1982/1986

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NA-041
TJIKUUA Festus U.

Data Systems Administrator
Department of Information Technology
Ministry of Defence
Private Bag 13307
WINDHOEK 9000
Namibia

Telephone: (264-61) 204 2014
Telefax: (264-61) 32518

Language(s): English; German; Afrikaans
Professional areas: Computers and Society; Software; Hardware
Consultancy areas: Strategies and Planning; Application Software; Programming. Pascal and Basic
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. Electronic Engineering Technology, 1987, Devry Institute of Technology
Working experience: To assist and monitor with the motivation of computer science needs of my ministry. Participate in workshops, seminars and meetings to acquaint the I.T. Division with improvements in computer technology for onward dissemination to the Ministry. Act as commodity manager for I.T. equipment purchase and maintenance and consultancy services. Inspect existing computer facilities in the Ministry to determine the Optimum Utilization of Equipment. Participate in the Office of the Prime Minister’s activities to develop an overall strategy for IT in the Public Service. Upgrade in co-ordination with the Directorate of Personnel, the existing computer skills within my Ministry. Conduct research and determine Programme for IT training

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NG-042
ABASS Olayide

Professor, Department of Computer Sciences
University of Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria

Telephone: (234-1) 82 03 11
Telefax: (234-1) 82 64 44
Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering) (Application Software) (Programming) ; Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education) (Public Policy-Decision Making) (Social Problem Solving) (Organization Impacts) (Strategies and Planning) (General Networks) (Local Area Networks (LANs)) (Wide Area Networks (WANs)) (Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs)); Hardware (Hardware System Architecture) (Maintenance) (Peripheral Devices) (Computer Hardware Applications)
Professional societies: American Statistics Association; Computer Association of Nigeria.
Academic degree(s): University of Lagos, Akoka; M.Sc., 1969, University of Aston, Birmingham, England; M.Math, 1970 and Ph.D., 1973, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Education: University of Lagos, Nigeria, 1964-67; University of Aston, Birmingham, UK 1968-69; University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1969-73.
Working experience: Consultant, UNESCO and Organisation of African Unity (OAU); Head of Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos (7 years); Rapporteur of IIP/UNESCO, 1986; Vice-President of African Union, 1988-90; Managing Director of Unilag Consult, the consulting outfit of the University of Lagos, 1990-present.
Publications: Computer and Land Administration in Nigeria: Royal Institute of Chattered Surveyors Nigeria Group Continuing Professional Development, 1989; Fundamental Problems in Teaching Informatics: Nigeria Experience: Proceedings of Informatics, 1990; "On Simulation of Nigerian Educational Systems", Ed. K. Malaivongs, Published by Asian Institute of Technology, 1977, pp335-346; "Evaluation of Computer Science Education in developing Countries: A Case Study" Computers in Education, Editors: O. Lacarmo & R. Lewis, pp243-247, North Holland Publishing Company, 1975; "An House holder / QL Algorithm for Functional Eigen Problem" Advances in Software Engineering, Vol.4, pp148-151, 1983 etc.

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NG-043
AYENI Joshua Ojo

Associate Professor
Department of Computer Sciences
University of Lagos
AKOKA, YABA
Nigeria

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering) (Application Software) ; Specific Methodologies or Applications (Operations Research)
Consultancy areas: Systems Analysis; Software Engineering; Application Software; Operations Research
Professional societies: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); Computer Association of Nigeria (CAN); Operations Research Society Of Nigeria (ORSON); Operations Research Society of America (ORSA).
Academic degree(s): Master of Mathematics, 1975, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Ph.D., 1978, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Education: University of Lagos, Yaba, Nigeria, 1968 - 1972; University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1973 - 1977
Working experience: Associate Professor, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos, Taught courses on undergraduate level: Introduction to Compiler and further Compiler Construction; COBOL and Pascal Programming Languages; Operating Systems, on postgraduate level: Languages Theory and Parsing, on both levels: System Analysis; Operations Research; Comparative Programming Languages; Carry out research on Game Theory and students' administration system
Publications: Co-author, "A Heuristic Algorithm for Single-Variable Sequential Search with Prior Information", IEEE Trans. on Syst., Man & Cybernetics, Vol.SM-9, No.4, pp.246-250, April, 1979; "Blanks Removal from Strings by a Lexical Analyser", Vol.2, No.1, JCSA, 1982; Co-author, "Game People Play: AYO", Int. Journal of Game Theory, Physica-Verlag, Vienna, Vol.14, Iss.4, 1985; "On Timing Traffic Lights at a Road Junction", Modelling, Simulation & Control, C, AMSE Press, Vol.13, No.4, pp.29-41, 1988

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NG-044
EDEMENANG Effiong J. A.

Deputy Director
University Computer Centre
Abubakar T/Balewa University
P.M.B. 0248
BAUCHI
Nigeria

Telephone: (234-77) 43500; 43501; 42095 Ext.261, 260

Language(s):
English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering) (Application Software) (Programming) (Theory of Computation); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Systems Analysis; Application Software
Professional societies: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); Computer Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Computer Science, January 1978, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; Ph.D. in Computer Science, June 1983, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Sept.1969-June 1972; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, Aug.1976-Jan.1978; Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, Aug.1979-June 1983
Working experience: Researcher/Lecturer, University Computer Centre, Manages Computer Centre, Design Administrative and Academic and Accounting Packages, Prepares Training Programmes, Manages VAX Systems, Develops Curriculum, Present
Publications: "On-Line DeadLock Detection in Distributed Computer Systems," Ph.D., Thesis; "An On-Line Deadlock Detection Technique for Distributed Computer Systems," Advances in Modelling & Simulation, AMSE Press", Vol.15, pp.39-53, 1989,; "Simulation of Two On-Line Deadlock Detection Algorithms on a Ring Network," Advances in Modelling & Simulation," AMSE Press, Vol.16, No.4, pp.21-32

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NG-045
IKEKEONWU Godwin

Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
University of Nigeria
NSUKKA
Nigeria

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Programming) (Application Software); Others (Information Systems Development) (Programming)
Consultancy areas: Decision Support Systems
Professional societies: British Computer Society; Computer Association of Nigeria.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc.-First Class Honours in Mathematics, 1975, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Diploma in MIS; M.Sc.; Ph.D. (all in computer science), 1978, 1980, 1982, University of Manchester, England
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1971-1975; University of Manchester, England, UK, 1977-1982
Working experience: Lecturer, University of Nigeria (programming, operating systems, microprocessor applications, automata theory, discrete structures) and developing information systems, 1982-present
Publications: "Introduction to Computer Science", Heinemann (Education), Nigeria, 1988; "On Systematic Generation of Functions", Jnl. Nigerian Mathematics Association, 1986

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NG-046
MODUM Uche

Head of Department
Enugu Campus, Department of Accountancy
University of Nigeria
P.O.Box 15735, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
15735 ENUGU
Nigeria

Telephone: (234-42) 45 07 00
Telex: 51440 ENSUT NG
Telefax: (234-42) 33 57 05

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis); Computers and Society (Organization Impacts); Computer Communications and Networks (Wide Area Networks (WANs))
Consultancy areas: Management Information Systems; Information Systems Development
Professional societies: ACM; Computer Association of Nigeria, Chairman of Education Committee; Member National Advisory Committee on RINAF (Regional Informatics Network for Africa).
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. (1st class honours), 1974, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, USA; M.Sc. Comp. Sc., 1978, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, State of University of New York, Binghamton, N.Y., USA
Education: Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, SUNY Binghamton, N.Y., USA (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) 1976-79
Working experience: Teacher and Supervisor of both undergraduate and postgraduate students - database, programming and programming languages, Networking and Management Information System; Analysis, design and implementation of workable MIS in organisations and companies, where I have been technical adviser and/or consultant; Head of Department, 1992 to present Publications: Book of Readings: Published by Evans Nig. Ltd. and Faculty of Business Administration - Basic Science Development in Nigeria: Critical Evaluation of Government Role; Articles: Computer Modeling Vs. Simulation, Computer Education and Training, Impact of Information Technology on Corporate Administration, the Nigerian Accountant official journal of ICAN, 1983

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NG-047
OGBATUE Paul Ohabuche

Assistant Director, Head
Data Processing Division
Federal Office of Statistics
Ribadu Road, Ikoyi
LAGOS
Nigeria

Telephone: (234-1) 688254

Language(s): English; French
Professional areas: Software; Specific Methodologies or Applications; Computers and Society
Consultancy areas: Feasibility Studies; Computational Statistics. Statistical Database
Professional societies: Computer Society of Nigeria; Computer Users Association of Nigeria.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. Informatique, Université de Paris VIII, Vincennes, France; Capacité de droit, 1970, Université de Paris I, France
Working experience: Systems Management; Software/Application development; Document Control and Operations; Technical specifications of equipment; Central Statistical database Management/Development; Feasibility studies
Publications: Seminars/Conferences/Workshops (papers): Recent development in EDP Capabilities of FOS, November 1990; Computerizing the Law Enforcement Statistics, May 1990; Computer Advances appropriate for local Government/Governments in Nigeria, August 1991

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NG-048
OKO Selina

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria
Department of Computer Science
NSUKKA
Enugu State
Nigeria

Telephone: (234-42) 255769

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Hardware (Hardware System Architecture) ; Software (Programming) ; Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning)
Consultancy areas: Strategies and Planning; Programming
Professional societies: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); Nigerian Mathematical Society (NMS); Computer Association of Nigeria (COAN).
Academic degree(s): Ph.D., 1983, City University of New York, USA; M.Sc., 1978, New York University, USA
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1965-67, 1970-72; Lagos University, Lagos, Nigeria, 1974-75; New York University, USA, 1975-83; City University of New York, 1978-83
Working experience: Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. Lecturer undergraduate courses in Computer Architecture and Design, Numerical Methods, Mathematical Statistical Algorithms Design, Operations Research, Scientific Programming. For the postgraduate, lecturer in Numerical Computations and Analysis, Operations Research. Supervising three postgraduate students for master's degree in Computer Science.
Publications: "Surrogate Methods for Linear Inequalities", Journal of Optimization, Theory and Applications, N°2, 1992; Co-author "Study of Equatorial Electrojet and World-wide", presented at IAGA 7th Scientific Assembly in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 1993

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ST-049
DA COSTA José Manuel Lima

Engineer
Direction de l'Economie et de la Statistique
Centre d'Etudes Demographiques (CED)
CXP: 256-RDSTP
S. TOME CXP 256
Agua-Grande
Sao Tome and Principe

Telephone: (239-1) 21313; 21982
Telex: 256 -MIPLANO- STP

Language(s): Spain; Portuguese; French
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Programming) (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Database; Programming
Professional societies: Societé Sàotoméen de Micro-Informatique LDA.
Academic degree(s): Ingénieur Technique et Informaticien, 1986, Instituto Electronica Eduardo Garcia Delgado, Havana, Cuba
Working experience: Chefe, Secteur d'Informatique, CED; Informaticien, Found Social de Infrastructure de STP/Banque Mondiale,
Present

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SN-050
MBOW Abdoulaye Fati

Conseiller de Organisation et Informatique
Département de l'informatique de l'E.N.S.U.T.
Ministère de l'Education Nationale
BP 2.188
2.188 DAKAR
Senegal

Telephone: (22 1) 25 75 28
Telefax: (22.1) 25 75 28

Language(s): French; Italian; English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Organization Impacts) (Computer Uses in Education) (Strategies and Planning)
Consultancy areas: Strategies and Planning; Organization Impacts; Computer Uses in Education
Professional societies: Commission Nationale pour l'UNESCO (Sénégal); Données pour le Développement (Marseille).
Academic degree(s): Maîtrise Sciences Physiques, Paris VII; Maîtrise Informatique Système, Paris VI; DEA Informatique Système, Paris VI; Certificat Supérieur de management, Paris VI
Education: Faculté des Sciences, Paris VII, 1969/1974; Faculté des Sciences, Paris VI, 1976/1979
Working experience: Ministère de l'Education Nationale, Conseiller en ressources humaines, organisation et informatique; Elaboration de cahier de charges informatiques et dépouillement marchés informatiques; Formation à organiser ou à dispenser en informatique, 1993-present; Ministère de la Modernisation de l'Etat, Etudes et réalisation de systèmes d'information; Etude de projets, 1998/1993; Directeur du Centre Régional de l'IBI pour l'Afrique Francophone (Dakar-Sénégal), gestion et coordination des activités du Centre; Organisation de conférences et séminaires informatiques sous-régionaux, distribution de bourses d'études, 1986/1988; Chef Section Informatique, Bureau Organisation et Méthodes S.G. Présidence de la République; Etudes et planification de structures publiques, cahier des charges, audit, conseil et contrôles en informatique, 1978/1986
Publications: "L'information au Sénégal" IBI Agora, 1984; "Un système pour dynamiser l'Administration", Jeune Afrique, 1985; "Connaissance avec l'Informatique au Sénégal Transnational Data Report, Washington, 1986

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ZA-051
HAJEK Miloslav

Senior Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
University of Durban-Westville
Private Bag X54001
DURBAN 4000
South Africa

Telephone: (263-4) 303 211 Ext.1797

Language(s): English; Russian; Czech
Professional areas: Software (Programming); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Artificial Intelligence/Expert System) (Neural Networks); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education)
Consultancy areas: Artificial Intelligence. Expert Systems; Neural Networks
Professional societies: Czechoslovak Cybernetics Society; Engineering Society of SA; Computer Society of SA.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. in Automation of Chemical Plants, 1963 and Ph.D. in Technical Cybernetics, 1970, Prague Institute of Chemical Technology
Working experience: Senior Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, Dept. of Computer Science, Harare: Lecturing on Computer programming (Pascal, FORTRAN, and Prolog), Data Structures and Algorithms, and 4th generation software; Research in simulation of maiza production and distribution, and expert control, 1989-92; Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Durban-Westville, 1992 - Present
Publications: "Controllability, observability and stability of dynamic systems," Ph.D. thesis, Prague Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, 1970; Co-author, "Computer simulation of the kinetics of plasma iron during alimentary iron absorption in the digestive tract," 8th International Congress of Nutrition, Praha, 1969; "Parameter estimation of dynamic systems with time lags," Proc. of 3rd IFAC symposium on Multivariable Technological Systems, Manchester, 1974, pp.S46/1-5; "Methods of determining the reliability range of parameters of a biological model using a hybrid computer," 8th AICA Congress on Simulation of Systems, Delft, 1976, pp.59-65; "Computer-aided controller design for a destination column," 5th Symposium on Computers in Chemical Engineering, The High Tatras, 1977, Pre-print, vol.3, pp.803-808; HAJEK M., "Optimization of fuzzy rules by using a genetic algorithm, 3rd Int. Conf. on Automation, Robotics and Computer Vision, Singapore 1994, pp.2111-2115, etc.

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ZA-052
WAKER Peter

Head
Centre for Education Technology
P.O.Box 13266
MOWBRAY 7705
Cape
South Africa

Telephone: (27-21) 689 8912
Telefax: (27-21) 686 4153

Language(s): English; Dutch; Afrikaans
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education) (Public Policy-Decision Making); Software (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Computer Uses in Education; Software Development. Software Evaluation and Distribution
Professional societies: IFIP: TC3, WG 3.1., WG 3.5; South African Computer Society; Chairman of South African Computer Olympiad.
Academic degree(s): B.A., 1974, University of Cape Town; B.ED., 1980 University of Cape Town
Education: Paarl Teachers' College, South Africa, 1 year; University of Cape Town, South Africa, 6 years
Working experience: 1990-93 Head of Centre for Educational Technology; 1990-93, Member of the "Network for Educational Technology" which plans the application of Educational Technology on a national scale; 1987-present, Chairman of the South African Computer Olympiad; For a number of years the biggest event of its kind in the world; 1990-present, Represent South Africa on IFIP TC3; member of WG 3.1 and WG 3.5; 1993-present, Member of IFIP to draw up a curriculum for Informatics for UNESCO.
Publications: "Syllabus for pre-service Teacher Training in Educational Computing", Cape Education Department, Cape Town, 1987; "Five year plan for Computer Literacy in Schools (limited circulation)", Cape Education Department, Cape Town, 1988; "Computers in Education 1990: National Policies in Educational Computing", Centre for Educational Technology

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SZ-053
KUNENE Paulus Fanyana

Senior Systems Analyst
University of Swaziland
Private Bag 4
KWALUSENI
Swaziland

Telephone: (268) 84011 ext. 166

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Programming); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Computers and Society (Social Problem Solving) (Decision Support Systems)
Consultancy areas: Database; Office Automation; Management Information Systems
Academic degree(s): B.Sc., 1980, George Washington University; M.A. (Master of Arts), 1988, George Washington University
Education: George Washington University, USA, 1977 - 1988 (5 years)
Working experience: Systems Developer, Central Statistical Office (CSO), Setting up office automation of CSO of the Swaziland Government and Developing software for specific data analysis, 1984 - 1986; Senior Systems Analyst, University of Swaziland, Undertakes student records and other university systems analysis and development, Assists agencies outside university on computer based systems analysis and development, especially on databases, 1989 - Present
Publications: "Government Annual Reports on Agricultural Studies", Swaziland

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UG-054
ENJIKU Dominic D.B.

Head of Department
Uganda Educational Computer Centre
Institute of Teacher Education
1, Kyambouo
KAMPALA
Uganda

Telephone: (256) 2850013

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software ; Computers and Society
Consultancy areas: University of Sierra Leone, 1981; Leeds University, U.K, 1988
Professional societies: Co-ordinator "African Network for Research and Development in Science and Technology Education"; "Member of UNESCO.IIP Uganda Project; Advisor secondary Teacher Training Project; Member of Uganda National Education, Statistical Information Systems.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc., 1973, Makerere University, Kampala
Education: M.Sc., 1990, University of Southampton, U.K
Working experience: At the Centre, Established course units in Computer Studies for Business Education Students, Mathematics Students, Chemistry Students, Physics Students and Evaluation students. Computer studies programme for students at diploma level and secretariat staff of the Institute. The use of computers including the use of various applications software.
Publications: "The teaching of Physics in Uganda", Paper presented at KIE, 1986; "Computers in Education : an overview", Paper presented at IIP Seminar, Kampala, 1991; "The place of Environmental Education in Science: Positive Approaches", Paper presented at Harmony Seminar, 1993; "Source book: for teaching and learning Physics", Published by Mzumbz Book Project, 1991

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ZM-055
CHIPAKO Keith Stephen

Deputy Director
Data Processing and Information Systems Division
Central Statistic Office of Government
P.O.Box 31908
LUSAKA
Zambia

Telephone: (260-1) 252 658; 253 365; 228 502
Telex: ZA 40242
Telefax: (260-1) 252 575
E-mail: unecalusaka@unza.gn.apc.org

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Computers and Society (Strategies and Planning); Software (Systems Analysis); Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)) (Wide Area Networks (WANs))
Consultancy areas: Data Processing; Computational Statistics. Statistical Surveys; Systems Analysis and Design
Professional societies: Full Member, Zambia Computer Society; Associate Member, British Computer Society.
Academic degree(s): M.Sc. Management Information Systems, June 1987, Sheffield City Polytechnic, United Kingdom
Education: Aberdeen College of Commerce, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2 years; Sheffield City Polytechnic, Sheffield, UK, 1.5 years; City University, London, UK, 1 year
Working experience: Carry out feasibility Studies of Information Systems (Statistical/General Applications) with a view to computerization. Analyse, Design and Implementation Manual and Computer Based, Application Systems. Carry out post-implementation review of computer based applications. Manage a data processing unit for effective and efficient operations. Design and implement documentation information systems on development for decision makers and applicants in the country and within the Subregion of Eastern and Southern Africa. Conduct a variety of workshops on computer usage and application for both governmental and non governmental users. Co-ordinate and manage the documentation information centre in the Subregion

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ZW-056
APPIAH Robert

Professor
Faculty of Engineering
University of Zimbabwe
P.O.Box MP 167
HARARE
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 303211 Ext.1688

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Specific Methodologies or Applications (Computer Aided Engineering) ; Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education) ; Software (Application Software)
Consultancy areas: Computer Aided Learning
Professional societies: British Institution of Electrical Engineering, C Eng MIEE.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. First Class Hons. Electrical Engineering, 1965, University of Aberdeen, U.K.; Ph.D. Systems & Control Engineering, 1972, Glasgow University, U.K.
Education: Aberdeen University, Aberdeen, U.K., 1961-65; Glasgow University, Glasgow, U.K., 1968-72
Working experience: Project Co-ordinator, UNDP Project, Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) based on Local Area Network, UNESCO Projects, 1987-Present; Professor, University of Zimbabwe, Production of Structured Texts, Training of Regional Professionals, Present
Publications: "Catchy Interpolation in Linear System Reduction," IEEE Trans. Automatic Control, Vol.AC-22, No.6, pp.974-976, 1977; Co-author, "The Role of Computers in Engineering Education in Zimbabwe," IFAC Symposium on Trends in Control & Measurement Education, Swansea, U.K., pp.176-194, July 1990; "Informatics in Education," UNESCO InformAfrica invited paper, September 1990

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ZW-057
GUMBO Samson

Education Consultant
Training Division
Computer Educational Services
104 Robert Mugabe
HARARE ZW
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 791 211
Telefax: (263-4) 792 204

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Computers and Society; Software; Specific Methodologies or Applications ; Others (Curricula Design)
Consultancy areas: Curriculum Development
Professional societies: IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing working Group 3-1, TC3); Intergovernmental Informatics Programming Member, Zimbabwe; Computer Education Council, Computer Society of Zimbabwe.
Academic degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, 1977, University of Zimbabwe; Masters Educational Evaluation, 1984, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: Mutare Teachers College, Zimbabwe, 2 years; University of Zimbabwe, 4 years; University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 15 months Working experience: Systems Analysis for the Ministry of Education and Culture. Project leader for the Computerization of the Ministry of Education Administration of Head Office and Regional Officer. Training of application users. Consultancy to Ministry of Education and Education Training for Informatics Industry in the Evaluation of the Ministry of Education Automated Administration. IFIP/UNESCO expert, Proceeding Informatics Curriculum for Secondary School Final Document produced in Geneva, September 1993

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ZW-058
MATAIRE Bigboy

Lecturer
Computer Training Centre
CCOSA College
P.O.Box 3488
HARARE
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 79 27 21; 70 04 40

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database); Software (Systems Analysis)
Consultancy areas: Systems Analysis and Design
Professional societies: Member of the Computer Society of Zimbabwe.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc, 1988, University of Zimbabwe
Working experience: Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, 1989 - Present; System Analyst & Programmer, Prudential Assurance, Zimbabwe, 1988 - 1989; Programmer, Central Computing Services, Zimbabwe, 1987 - 1988

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ZW-059
MUYAMBO Simon

Support Services Manager
International Computer Limited (ICL) of Zimbabwe
P.O.Box 2196
HARARE
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 79 26 41

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Software (Systems Analysis) (Software Engineering) (Application Software) (Programming); Networking (General Networks) (Local Area Networks (LANs)) (Wide Area Networks (WANs)) (Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs)); Specific Methodologies or Applications (Database)
Consultancy areas: Database; Programming
Professional societies: Member of the Computer Society of Zimbabwe.
Academic degree(s): B.Sc. in Computing Science & Mathematics, 1980, University of Zimbabwe
Working experience: Support Services Manager, International Computer Limited (ICL) of Zimbabwe, His activities involve project management with database (IDAMS), COBOL & C applications and 4 Generation Languages (4GL), system analysis using SSADM, development using INGRES, implementation & design of both LAN and WAN using OSLAN, FXBM, SNA and now X25, support of various operating systems including UNIX, XENIX, MSDOS & VME, and giving training courses (mostly technical), 1980 - Present

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ZW-060
NYAMUDA Edward Takawira

Senior Systems Engineer (Software Support)
Systems Services Division
NCR (Zimbabwe)
P.O.Box 979
HARARE
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 708811

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Networking (Local Area Networks (LANs)); Software (Software Engineering); Hardware (Maintenance)
Consultancy areas: Local Area Networks (LANs); Software Engineering
Professional societies: Association Member, IEE.
Academic degree(s): Electrical Sciences, 1978, Cambridge University, U.K.; Solid State Electronics, 1982, Cambridge University
Education: UMIST, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1 Year; Harare Poly, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2 Years
Working experience: Senior Systems Engineer, N.C.R. Corporation (Customer Software Support, UNIX System Support, Token Ring LAN, Customer Education), Zimbabwe, 1990-Present; Senior EDP Engineer, NCR (Hardware Installation, System Software Installation and Maintenance, Mainframe Hardware Maintenance, Integrity Testing and Commissioning, Installation of LAN Systems, in-house Staff Training on Hardware), Zimbabwe, Aug.1985-Feb.1990

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ZW-061
ROBSON Michael John

Lecturer in Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
University of Zimbabwe
Box MP 167 Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Zimbabwe

Telephone: (263-4) 303 211
Telex: 25580 UNIVZ ZW
Telefax: (263-4) 732 828

Language(s): English
Professional areas: Hardware (Applications of Microprocessors); Computers and Society (Computer Uses in Education); Software (Programming)
Consultancy areas: Microprocessor Applications
Professional societies: Managing Director "Datanet Design Ltd"; Organiser "Harare Generator".
Academic degree(s): B.Sc., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, 1959, University of London, U.K; M.Sc., Research, 1974, University of London, U.K.
Education: Oxford University, England, 1 year; Open University, England, 1 year
Working experience: Teaching Pascal Programming, Computer Architecture, Assembly Language, etc.., University of Zimbabwe, 1985-1993; Founding a private Company to market microcontroller based designs, present
Publications: "Setting up a Computer room and maintaining small computers", UNESCO Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, 1993; "A Technique for low cost fabrication of printed Circuit Boards", Chemistry Education, New Delhi, 1990; "Case Study 2. Zimbabwe in Educating for Capability Pub", World Bank/British Council London, 1989

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