The African University College of Communications (AUCC) and the World Bank have jointly set up a Development Information Centre at AUCC to encourage knowledge sharing and policy dialogue among stakeholders.

Presenting three desktop computers to AUCC last week, to signify the conclusion of the Agreement, Mr. Kafui Kofi Tsikata, Senior Communication Specialist of the World Bank office in Accra, said that the Centre will offer to stakeholders free access to on-line databases, relevant information on development, free access to development experts, and to events such as roundtables, seminars, film screenings and policy dialogue sessions.

Receiving the computers for the Centre, Mr. Kojo Yankah, President of AUCC thanked the Bank and emphasized that AUCC’s vision to become Africa’s best centre for journalism and communication education, providing opportunities for practical and professional application to development issues in Africa still remained on course. “Information and knowledge sharing is key to our mission,” he stressed.

The World Bank will further provide a multi-media corner facility equipped with a Large Screen, DVD/Cassette Player, and Speakers to the AUCC Information Centre.