Speaking during the opening session of the 10th edition of eLearning Africa conference, H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, emphasized that the African Union’s dreams of catalyzing an education and skills revolution are not going to be easily realized, unless the current creative and innovative capacities are properly harnessed. “There is an abiding imperative for Africa to foster innovation and creative technologies as the basis for advancements in ICT and sustainable economic development. It is the duty of our governments, the private sector and all segments of our society, to participate actively in maximizing the use and application of ICTs to create competitive, knowledge economies, as well as economies of impetus. Such is the foundation of gainful capital in human resource development,” Mr. Mwencha said.

eLearning Africa: African Union warns of threat to skills revolution
Jeddy Genrwot, pctechmag.com

Mr. Mwencha understands that knowledge economies are not just provided to the citizens of the many countries in Africa. He rightly points out that it is the duty of all to participate in using information and communication technologies to create knowledge economies. As we look for partners to help with developing KnowledgeEconomy.Africa.com and related sites, I am taking the above advice to heart and rolling up my sleeves to get in a more “participatory” mode. E-mail me and tell me how you are participating in building the knowledge economy where you live.