Towards a Regional Communication and Information Network for the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Presented at the WACREN.

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Towards a Regional Communication and Information Network for the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Presented at the WACREN 2016 Conference Shared Experiences, Best Practices and Collaboration By Donna Oti, PhD

Challenges Beyond Technical BaseRace for Content

Overview of Presentation Targeted Audiences Communication Strategy The Network Solution

Targeted Audiences Potential Funders National Governments Local Donors Alumni Public Awareness Influencers General public End Users University campuses Primary, secondary, and Tertiary education Research Institutions

Communication Strategy Traditional MediaNew Media

Communication Strategy

The University of Jos, Nigeria Advancement Office Access to lists of philanthropists Ability to organize donor drives Possibilities of soliciting alumni support

The Network Solution GARNET RITER TogoREN NigerREN RIC MaliREN snREN GabonREN WACREN

The Network Solution WACREN Communication Strategy Audience Purpose Policy Goal Implementation Assessment WACREN website Maintaining WACREN website Ensuring updated content Training Guidelines for member REN Ensuring access to applications/services NREN Networking with local partners Student Media Advancement Offices Media Influencers Target Audiences Creating and Sharing Content Report on NREN activities Engage audiences on social media Features on NREN users Implementing Campaigns Localization Feedback to WACREN

The Network Solution Share resources to better inform audiences Document research innovation Build sustainable media Improve teaching and learning Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.

Model for a NREN Communication Network

The Network Solution – Long Term Goals  Report news and write articles for WACREN media platform/website, social media  Write stories about NREN for student media  Implement social media campaigns  Develop multimedia Public Service Announcements  Produce documentaries of NREN activities – supported research, teaching and learning initiatives, etc.  Work with Advancement Office to engage larger audiences – potential donors, alumni, etc.

Summary and Conclusion The Network Solution Aligns with WACREN’s philosophy. Challenges NRENs to take responsibility for gathering and disseminating news Holds capacity to help create content to store in multimedia formats Helps chronicle the history, development and aspirations of the REN community Supports the creation of a wealth of content for RENs digital archives. Nurtures the technical expertise to support as teaching and learning initiatives by developing the talent to create multi-media learning objects