Namibia IXP

The IXP keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.

DESCRIPTION

The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.

The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.

Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.

The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council.

 

OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE

PROJECT RISKS

PROJECT ECONOMICS

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• COMMENTS ON ECONOMICS: Since the IXP come into operation in 2014, the operators connected to the IXP have saved an estimated amount of USD 196 688.80 on costs associated with overseas carriers to exchange local and intercontinental internet traffic.

PROJECT FINANCING

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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COMMENTS ON FINANCE:

The Ministry of ICT provided funds for hosting the the workshop.

The cost for hosting the workshop was shared by AUC and MICT

The Ministry of ICT financed the launch of the Windhoek IXP.

The IXP Association is registered a non-profit organization, its funding solely depends the annual membership contributions and sponsorships from the industry stakeholders.

The IXP funding solely depends the annual membership contributions and sponsorships from the industry stakeholders.

STUDIES

PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

Regional Coordinator

Southern African Development Community

Continental Coordinator

African Union Commission

National Coordination

Namibia - Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

Project Implementer

Namibia - IXP Association of Namibia

CONTACTS

Mr Moses Bayingana-BayinganaM@africa-union.org

Mr HEMAL HUSSEIN -JemalH@africa-union.org

Infrastructure Expert (NEPAD) Mr. Ahid Maeresera -ahidm@nepad.org

Deputy Director for Information Technology Infrastructure Development Mr Fillemon Johannes -Fillemon.Johannes@mict.gov.na

Vice Chairperson Mr Hasting Tipueja -hasting.tjipueja@dimensiondata.com

Development Planner Paulina Magongo-Paulina.Magongo@mict.gov.na

CONTRIBUTION TO 2030 AGENDA