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SomaliREN Annual Report 2018
Full text linkThis is the 2018 Annual report of Somali Research and Education Networ
SomaliREN Annual Report 2023 Highlights
No full textThis presentation is a highlight of the annual report which reflects on the accomplishments of SomaliREN over the past year, it highlights progress and initiatives outlined in the Annual Report for 2023. Among the notable achievements in the past year is the finalization of our new five-year strategy plan, which will guide SomaliREN’s endeavors from 2023 to 2028. Grounded in SomaliREN’s shared mission and values, this strategy plan sets forth ambitious goals and key initiatives aimed at advancing education, research, and innovation for our member institutions.
In addition to the development of the strategy plan, SomaliREN has made significant strides in advancing connectivity, capacity building, and innovation throughout the year. SomaliREN, in collaboration with Hormuud Telecom, successfully upgraded the fiber infrastructure for several member institutions’ campuses, enhancing connectivity performance and enabling seamless collaboration and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, Direct Engineering Assistance program has provided tailored support to address the unique needs and challenges faced by SomaliREN members, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of their network infrastructure. SomaliREN’s commitment to driving innovation through the delivery of cutting-edge services and resources for higher education and research institutions remains unwavering, as we continue to empower our members with the tools and support they need to excel in their academic and research endeavors
Assesment Report - The State of ICT In Somali Universities and Research Institutions. Current Realities and Future Possibilities
No full textIn an effort spearheaded by the Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN), a comprehensive survey across its 28 member institutions revealed pivotal insights into the state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within Somali Higher Education and Research Institutions. This initiative aimed to delineate the current landscape of ICT infrastructure, gauge the extent of ICT utilization, uncover prevalent challenges and needs, and identify strategic priorities for future ICT investment. The findings from this survey offer a blueprint for enhancing ICT capabilities, crucial for advancing education and research sectors in Somalia
SomaliREN Five Year Strategic Plan
Full text linkAbdirahman Sheikh Ali of GTECH presented this presentation at the SomaliREN Annual Council Meeting at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on 12 February 2024
SomaliREN and emerging terrestrial infrastructure : presentation for 7th International Conference on Open Access, Accra, Ghana, 1st - 3rd November 2009
No full textPowerPoint presentationThe presentation provides an overview of SomaliREN including socio-economic impacts, emerging telecommunications infrastructure, ICT development and access to ICT. The SomaliREN has seven participating tertiary institutions across Somalia as members of its national research and education networks (NRENs). More than 1200 Somali students have benefited annually since 2004. Challenges to NREN development, such as political instability and inadequate infrastructure at universities are also outlined
Open Source Communication System for R& E Community. The Case for SomaliREN VC
Full text linkEducational institutions - schools and universities in Somalia are based only on traditional learning; they follow the conventional face-to-face classroom lectures. The sudden outbreak of a pandemic called COVID-19 caused by a Corona Virus shook the entire world. To help contain the pandemic, the ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education(MOECHE) of Somalia ordered the closure of schools and universities to help control the virus as social distancing is the best way to prevent COVID-19 and overcrowded classrooms pose a challenge for distancing.
SomaliRENs' member institutions, most of which are privately run, faced an economic crisis following the country's suspension of teaching and learning. They rely on students' tuition to sustain their institutions. To ensure continuity of operations and avoid a significant disruption, SomaliREN provided relief to its member institutions by offering its customized video conferencing platform, which universities are now using for remote teaching and learning. This is a free open-source-based research and education communication-system using BigBlueButton, specially designed for academic institutions with comparable features and quality to commercial ones such as Zoom and Cisco Webex
Implementing Open Access Multi-Institutional Digital Repository - The Case for SORER/SomaliREN
No full textThe research outputs produced by local universities and research institutions in Somalia are not open to local and global audiences. This has minimized the visibility and impacts of the local research outputs as well as its results. The already limited research outputs of local institutions were not adequately showcased to interested constituencies and citizens outside academic institutions. This has negatively branded the local institutions as in-competent to produce any form of research content. The printed copies of students' theses and dissertations were archived inside the university, and nobody saw them after their defending day.
SORER is open access self-archiving multi-institutional digital repository system that enables Somali higher education and research institutions to host their research and educational resources for greater visibility and increased access. The descriptive details about the uploaded resources will be made available to Google and other search engines. SORER is implemented and operated by Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN) as one of its key mission to improve and facilitate research work among Somali higher education and research institutions.
AII universities and research institutions will contribute to the SORER platform and provide all Open Access. The project aims to assist our research and higher education institutions in increasing their research output and encouraging local content production
Quality assurance collaboration and benchmarking at the regional level
Full text linkProf. Dr. Abdelrahim Hunaiti has given this presentation at SomaliREN Annual Council Meetings in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia
The Road to the Smart University
Full text linkEng. Mohamed Ahmed Mohamud (Black), President of JUST, delivered this presentation at SomaliREN Annual Council Meetings on 8 July 2021 in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia
Introduction to Persistent Identifiers (PIDs)
Full text linkThis presentation was presented at SomaliREN Library Management and Open Science Workshop on 15/02/2023 at Jowhara Hote
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