Project Deliverables
WP1- Needs and Gaps
Tasks
– Task 1.1 – Consultation workshop (M1-M16)
– Task 1.2 – Analysis of RI capacities in Africa (M1-M6)
– Task 1.3 – Identification of relevant research communities in Africa in Digital Science
– Task 1.4 – Analysis of RI services needs at multiple scales and contexts in Africa (M3-M18)
Deliverables
– D1.1 – Demand analysis towards DIGITAfrica (Due Month 6). Download it here
– D1.2 – Updated demand analysis (Due Month 18)
WP2 – Initial design and deployment
Tasks
– Task 2.1 – Requirements gathering and definition/validation of needed services (M1-M6)
– Task 2.2 – Link with the GreenDIGIT project to lower the environmental impact (M1-M9)
– Task 2.3 – Initial design (M3-M9)
– Task 2.4 – Proof of concept deployment (M9-M18)
Deliverables
– D2.1 DIGITAfrica BluePrint v1 (Due Month 18)
WP3 – African RI BluePrint
Tasks
– Task 3.1 – BluePrint of an African RI (M19-M30)
– Task 3.2 – Testing the cocnept of the BluePrint (M31-M36)
– Task 3.3 – Data management and reproducibility (M19-M36)
– Task 3.4 – BluePrint assessment and lessons learned (M32-M36)
Deliverables
– D3.1 – DIGITAfrica BluePrint final version (Due Month 30)
– D3.2 – Report on open research and reproducibility (Due Month 36)
– D3.3 – Assesment of the BluePrint application in Africa and lessons learnt (Due Month 36)
WP4 – Capacity building and education
Tasks
– Task 4.1 – Identification of the priority needs (M1-M2)
– Task 4.2 – Articulation with the SLICES/SoBigData Academy and TheNetworking Channel (M1-M36)
– Task 4.3 – Training courses, workshopsm and winter/summer schools (M3-M36)
– Task 4.4 – Qualifications and micro-credentials (M6-M36)
Deliverables
– D4.1 – Guidelines female and young researchers (Due Month 12)
– D4.2 – Competence framework and modular curricula for general and targeted training on digital technologies (Due Month 18)
– D4.3 – Proposed Qualification and credentials on digital technologies competences and skills (Due Month 36)
WP5 – Sustainability
Tasks
– Task 5.1 – High-level policy liaison and funding concept (M1–M36)
– Task 5.2 – Proposition of a common research agenda (M8–M36)
– Task 5.3 – Design study for an EU-African DIGIT RI (M18–M36)
– Task 5.4 – DIGITAfrica MoU (M24–M36)
Deliverables
– D5.1 – Preliminary requirements for the design study (Due Month 18)
– D5.2 – DIGITAfrica Design study (Due Month 36)
– D5.3 – DIGITAfrica network, research agenda and MoU (Due Month 36)
WP6 – Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication
Tasks
– Task 6.1 – Communication and Dissemination Activities (M1–M36)
– Task 6.2 – Liaison with Regional Authorities and Recommendations (M12–M36)
– Task 6.3 – Synergies and Dialogue with the Civil Society and Industry (M12–M36)
Deliverables
WP7 – Management
Tasks
– Task 7.1 – Scientific and technical coordination (M1–M36)
– Task 7.2 – Administrative project management (M1–M36)
– Task 7.3 – Contractual and legal management (M1–M36)
Deliverables
– D7.1 – DIGITAfrica partner guide (Due Month 4)
– D7.2 – Policy briefing midterm (Due Month 18)
– D7.3 – Policy briefing final (Due Month 36)