
This three-week course introduces the fundamentals of telecommunications and Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives (CCCIs) aimed at expanding affordable and reliable internet access in rural Africa. Participants will explore how the Internet works, key components of Community Networks, the basics of wireless technology, and essential steps to design and implement local networks. Combining technical concepts with real-world examples from across the continent, the course equips learners with foundational knowledge to support inclusive connectivity efforts.
- Teacher: Risper Arose
- Teacher: Carlos Baca
- Teacher: Louis Fendji
- Teacher: Désire Manuel Taira

Development of ICT Projects in Community Contexts is a four-week course that introduces key concepts and tools for designing community communication projects using appropriate technologies. Centered on local needs and values, it helps participants critically assess technologies, explore community mapping, and develop communication strategies rooted in collective goals. The course combines practical assignments, peer discussions, and live sessions, with materials adapted to regional contexts.
- Teacher: Risper Arose
- Teacher: Carlos Baca
- Teacher: John Gitonga
- Teacher: Neo Magoro
- Teacher: Melkizedek Mirasi