Deadline: 21 July 2017
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Luanda, Angola is seeking proposals to provide logistical support to plan and host the “Health TechCamp Angola” in September 2017 in Luanda, Angola.
This TechCamp aims to improve and expand sharing of public health information about vector-borne diseases, including Zika and Yellow Fever, through strengthening existing networks and connections of public health officials and communicators across Angola.
This three-day program will bring together key Angolan Ministry of Health officers, key members of the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology, public health experts, and tech entrepreneurs familiar with the existing systems. The TechCamp will also kick start the process of developing a national HIS strategy and enterprise architecture as roadmaps for scaling these platforms.
Objectives
In line with the International Principles for Digital Development, the main objectives of the Tech Camp are to explore the use of digital tools to optimize Angola’s response to vector-borne diseases and to inspire behavior change by:
- Mapping existing digital tools currently used in Angola;
- Building consensus on HIS enterprise architecture and strategic actions for achieving scale and integration;
- Developing prioritization matrix for the development and integration of HIS subsystems; and,
- Creating mechanisms for HIS coordination and governance.
Funding Information
- Ceiling of Award Amount: $50,000 ($30,000 – three-day TechCamp; $20,000 follow-on activities)
- Project and Budget Periods: One year or less
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals are encouraged from non-government, non-profit sectors
- Committed and organized civil-society organizations, associations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Angola
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Angola.