African Children Cyber Safety Initiative (ACCSI)
Details of the organization
Name *
African Children Cyber Safety Initiative
Country *
International
Website (URL)
http://www.jidaw.com/childrencybersafety
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Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
African Children Cyber Safety Initiative (ACCSI)
Description *
The African Children Cyber Safety Initiative (ACCSI) was created during the 2009 Children and Young People Online Protection Forum organized by the African Information Security Association (AISA) with a mandate to advance the cause of safe online culture for children and young people in Africa. ACCSI aims to stem the tide of dangers that children and young people are exposed to online.
Project website
http://www.jidaw.com/childrencybersafety
Geographical coverage *
Regional implementation
None
Status *
Ongoing
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Partners
Development Information Network Nigeria African Information Security Association Jidaw Systems (Jidaw.com) Digital Youth Initiative
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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ICT for sustainable development
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National e-strategies
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Capacity building
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Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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Enabling environment
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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E-employment
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Role of social actors
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Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
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Project
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