West Africa / 
The Gambia / Serekunda
Information Technology of the Gambia
The Information Technology of the Gambia (ITAG) was incorporated under the Gambia Companies Act 1955 on the 3rd of August 2004. The organization is operated through its Executive Committee, and Advisory committee in consultation with its membership base.</p> <p>The Organization was solely formed by professionals within the ICT ecosystem of the Gambia and in diaspora whose sole aim was to collaborate, explore and develop the ICT community in the Gambia. The organizations membership cuts across a wide spectrum of professionals covering all aspects of ICT.</p> <p>Since Inception the organization has not only been committed to promoting the ICT industry in the Gambia but has continuously been pro active in the developments of ICT in the country. The Ministry of Information Communication and Infrastructure has recognized ITAG as the sole ICT professional organization in the Gambia. The ministry continuously collaborates with ITAG towards various ICT initiatives of the Gambia Government of which ITAG members play a critical role.</p> Benefits <ul> <li> Facilitate the attendance of local and International Seminars / conferences</li> <li>Forge partnerships and facilitate business opportunities among stakeholders</li> <li><mark>Provide avenues for career development and counseling through workshops / seminars in schools and higher institutions</mark></li> <li>Create avenue for staff acquisition through our student membership base for corporate members</li> <li>Create sensitization and awareness on ICT policy / standards through workshops and seminars</li> <li> Provide opportunities for students to take part in ICT International competitions / events to show case their talents</li> <li>Facilitate tailor-made training for individuals and institutions.</li> <li>ITAG membership dues are paid annually and covers from January to December of each calendar year.</li> </ul>
University Of The Gambia
The School of Communication and Information Technology (ICT) educates students to apply state of the art information technology to solve real world communication problems in a socially responsible way. In addition to the technical knowledge and skills they master, graduates of the School of Information and Communications Technology excel in communication and innovative problem solving. <p></p> The school of ICT is well resourced with highly trained academic staff motivated to deliver with excellence. The school has a modern computer lab, with high quality internet connectivity and is open to all students for their practical. Students can spend considerable amount of time doing research at the lab and have lecturers for guidance at their disposal. <p></p> <mark>The course provides an overview of current changes in information technology and their impact on organizations. This is a capstone course for information systems minors and will integrate material from all required courses and the respective changes that have taken place. This class uses many learning styles to achieve its purpose. The class is based on assigned readings, presentations by business leaders, classroom discussions, hands-on user of technology, research and presentation.</mark>