The African Civil Society on the Information Society (ACSIS)
has revealed that its membership has continued to gain momentum from over 170
to over 500 within the last one year, reports ITRealms.
Disclosing this in an end of year message, ACSIS president,
Dr. Cisse Kane told ITRealms that 2017
was a pivotal year in the development of the pan-African organization with
several acts of recognition and strategic positioning that will promote ACSIS
participation in the reflection and actions for sustainable Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in Africa.
Some of this achievements, he outlined to include “Obtaining
consultative status at the Economic and
Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), accreditation to the
Economic and Social Council of the African Union (ECOSOC-AU).”
He also listed the acceptance of ACSIS to E-trade For All Initiative
facilitated by (UNCTAD).
Today, he said, ACSIS is present in over 40 countries in
Africa and in the Diaspora comprising France, Switzerland, United States of
America (USA), Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany to name a few.
In addition, he revealed ACSIS now has over 500 member
organizations, just as national ACSIS coordinations are being set up and “we
regularly welcome new memberships and partnerships.”
Kane further commended the ACSIS executive board members and
all members of ACSIS network, who have participated both physically and
remotely and often at their own expense in numerous local, national and
international meetings to promote sustainable ICTs in Africa.
“To raise the voice of our continent, by sharing with us
valuable information, press articles on developments, activities of member
organizations, etc. All this contributed greatly to making our network vibrant,”
he said.
Nonye Dom/GEE
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