Annual Report 2010 - Comsats

International Conference on “Diffusion of ICTs in Academia:
Learning in the Digital Age in Islamic Countries”, Khartoum-Sudan
(October 4-5, 2010)
In order to address the emerging issues of diffusion of ICTs in academia and provide a
level-sharing platform for a smooth exchange of knowledge and ideas among various
stakeholders; and to deal with modern challenges of development and contribute
towards boosting academic performance, COMSATS, in collaboration with ISESCO;
Inter-Islamic Network on Information Technology (INIT); Industrial Research and
Consultancy Centre (IRCC), Sudan; and University of Science and Technology
(UST), Sudan, organized an International Conference titled “Diffusion of ICTs in
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Academia: Learning in the Digital Age in Islamic Countries” from 4 to 5 October
2010, in Khartoum, Sudan. The proceedings of the Conference took place at two
different venues: Conference Hall of IRCC and UST.
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Eighteen subject-experts belonging to eleven different Islamic countries, including
Egypt, Nigeria, Iran, Pakistan, Morocco, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Brunei
Darussalam and Tunisia, as well
as Korea, participated in the
Conference. The focus of their
talks was to promote the diffusion
of ICTs in the field of education by
sharing their knowledge and
experience. The event programme
comprised 14 technical
presentations, a keynote address,
formal opening and closing
sessions, as well as Q&A
sessions. A total of 200
participants attended this two-day
event. The honourable Minister of
Industry, Republic of Sudan,
inaugurated the Conference,
which was attended by various
governmental and nongovernmental
agencies,
Universities and Information Technology (IT) training institutions. The Conference
began with a keynote address from Prof. Izz Eldean Mohammad Osman, Chairman of
the Commission of Computer Studies, UST. Two Ministers of Sudan, H.E. the State
Minister for Communication & Technology, and H.E. the State Minister for Higher
Education and Scientific Research graced the occasion with their presence.
The key topics discussed at the Conference included: Educational Policy and
Planning for Integration and Diffusion of ICTs in Academia; Current Projects and Best
Practices from Developed and Developing World; Institutional Capacity Building for
Integration/Diffusion of ICTs; Language, Content and Curriculum Development;
Delivery Mechanism and Options in an ICT-based Academic Environment;
Infrastructure and Access; and Effectiveness and Impact of ICTs on Learning and
Achievements.
At the end of this international Conference, resolutions were passed and
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