SD Project 4: Rwanda Education and Research Network (RwEdNet) Purpose: To enhance teaching, learning and research in Institutions of Higher Learning Description: RwEdNet, a NICI II rolled-over project, is aimed at creating a dedicated cost-effective network that connects institutions of higher learning to global research and education networks. The pilot connecting King Faisal hospital, CHUK and KIST to the network was successfully implemented. This project aims to scale up RwEdNet to all institutions of higher learning. Activities: 1. Deploy the appropriate infrastructure in all institutions 2. Increase broadband connectivity to all institutions 3. Strengthen industry, government and academia collaboration, particularly R&D 4. Support acquisition of ICT skills within institutions Expected Outcome: 1. Increased access to global research and education networks 2. Increased research and development capabilities of local institutions 3. Increased student capacities i.e. skills and knowledge thereby becoming globally competitive 4. Increased innovation and entrepreneurship Outcome Indicators: 1. All institutions equipped with ICTs by 2013 2. All lecturers using ICTs to teach by 2013 3. Number of publications and innovations produced by institutions SD Project 5: Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL) Purpose: To increase access to education through Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL) programmes Description: This project aims to leverage ICTs in order to provide second chance educational opportunities to all citizens through Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL) programmes that further improve the quality of education in Rwanda. Activities: 1. Develop and implement ODEL institutional framework for formal and informal education 2. Conduct ODEL training for teachers, subject tutors, centre coordinators, provincial learner support officers, and other relevant personnel 3. Establish ODEL infrastructure including provincial learner support centres 4. Administer ODEL programme in all districts 5. Increase awareness and sensitization around this initiative Expected Outcome: 1. Increased access to quality education 2. Increased education opportunities for citizens Page 31 of 85   © No part of this document can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the permission of Rwanda Ministry in charge of ICT in the Office of the President.