Africa/Global: Harnessing ICTs for learning and skills development

The potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to train and educate communities that have limited or no access to formal education channels was the focus of an international conference at UNESCO Headquarters, and broadcast live on the internet, from 11 to 13 May. The conference, "ICT for Capacity-Building: Critical Success Factors" involved local leaders, community educators and experts in learning from all continents, from as far afield as Brazil, Afghanistan, Senegal and Jordan.