Thank you for your response and please forgive the delay. I am located in Atlanta and I’m affiliated with Rwanda Leadership Foundation based in Colorado. This group recently implemented Ncomputing solutions in a Rwandan rural school and looking to expand the Cisco Networking Academy training. My interest is to help expand Cisco Academy’s in Africa and also test a proof of concept VDI solution using Cisco technology. Any local Atlanta and/or Rwandan connections that you can make would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Teresa, As to the growth of ICT training in Rwanda, are you familiar with the Cisco Networking Academy program? I can put you in touch with a local educator to discuss your particular need. As to a partnership on Video use and support of you virtulized network, again there are diffenent local people in your area who you can connect with. If you can send me more info on your organization that would be helpful. I will get back to you soon with contacts.

…video collaboration is another component – forgot to mention. We want to increase the teacher base with remote classroom capabilities. can anyone provide a working model like this in another country – perhpas more developed than Rwanda/Tanzania?

I’m working on establishing a virtualized network to empower computer labs in Rwanda and Tanzania. We are a group of experienced technologists who can design, implement and manage the network. The goal is to provide reliable access and a platform for better e-learning programs. Looking to partner with Cisco for equipment and looking for an educational partner to expand learning programs. Cisco training is beginning to grow in Rwanda – we would like to support that too. Any recommends or insights on this topic?

Teresa Devine – CIO (ABG)