Strengthening partnerships in education, agriculture, ICT, and skills development is high on the agenda for the newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia.

The National Council's Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has gained valuable insights from Rwanda's remarkable recovery from the 1994 genocide, particularly in integrating information and communication technology in education. 

The underrepresentation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields continues to persist despite efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM.

Information and communication technology represents an enormous opportunity to introduce significant and lasting positive change across the developing world.

Young people will once again be presented with an opportunity to explore the latest information and communication technology trends and present their latest innovations and inventions within the ICT space at this year's 7th National ICT Summit.

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology has reminded government institutions that an effective communication strategy is a key to organizations improving their strategic planning meant to advance development.