In order to launch the second phase of SCAN-ICT programme, ECA and the Government of Finland organized a workshop that was held from 30 June to 2 July 2005 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Using the set of core indicators, which were adopted by the second African Regional Preparatory Conference for the WSIS, held in Ghana in February 2005, the workshop aimed at:

• Learning from experiences/lessons/results of Scan-ICT phase I program
• Discussing the methodologies, core indicators, and frameworks for the second phase of the SCAN-ICT project under the coordination of National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
• Finalizing the guidelines for implementation
• Defining the way forward for Scan-ICT phase II
  

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